York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 50 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Rodney Abbott

Rape

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 18 years and 8 months imprisonment

Rodney Abbott, of Moor Lane, Myton-on-Swale near York, repeatedly raped, sexually abused, and attacked a young girl under the age of 14, starting when she was five years old and continuing into her teens. The offences dated back to the 1980s, turning her childhood into a constant stream of sexual assaults. She was helpless and without means to escape, leading to a miserable upbringing.

Admitted to multiple offences on May 12, including rape and indecent assault. Also received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order, and must sign the sex offenders register indefinitely. Detective Constable Mike Cope noted the victim's bravery and the hope for closure.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

John Andrew Smith

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

John Andrew Smith, 24, from Byram, Selby, was driving a van belonging to his friend Ryan Lee without insurance or a licence. On June 17, 2023, after leaving a pub in Eggborough, he ran a red light, approached a sharp bend at high speed, and misjudged an overtake on the A645 Weeland Road, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. This crash killed his friend Ryan Lee and seriously injured the other driver, who required multiple operations and now faces reduced mobility.

Convicted of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while driving uninsured and without a licence. He admitted guilt, avoiding a trial.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Liam John Harbottle

Fraud by False Representation and Theft

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, repay £19,231, and 180 hours of unpaid work

Liam John Harbottle posed as a professional bathroom fitter and defrauded customers by taking advance payments for work he never completed. He targeted vulnerable individuals, including an 85-year-old woman who paid £2,500 for a bathroom refurbishment that was never done, another victim who paid £3,700 upfront and was left with a damaged room, and a hotel owner who paid over £7,500 for ensuite refurbishments and had bathroom fittings worth over £5,000 stolen and sold on eBay. The incidents occurred between various dates, with victims experiencing financial losses and lost revenue of around £20,000. Harbottle manipulated victims with pleading texts about his personal financial troubles, which were linked to his gambling debts.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation and one count of theft. Used alias names and changed business names to evade bad reviews. The court noted that his requests for money coincided with spikes in his gambling debts.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Brian Hollywood

Possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

In January 2025, officers from North Yorkshire Police executed warrants in Scarborough, leading to Brian Hollywood's address. Drugs seized were initially believed to be Class C Xanax but were confirmed as Class A nitazenes, an extremely potent synthetic opioid linked to multiple drug-related deaths across the UK, including seven in North Yorkshire over the past two years. Hollywood's actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for the risks to public health and safety.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing with intent to supply nitazene. Police stated he had no regard for the potential devastation caused by supplying such dangerous substances.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Stephen John Mitchell

Rape

May 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 9 months imprisonment

Stephen John Mitchell, 67, of Northstead Flats, abused a boy starting from primary school age in the 1990s. He groomed the child by buying food and allowing him to watch cartoons, then showed pornographic films and performed sex acts in front of him. This escalated to inciting the boy to perform sex acts on him, including raping him on five occasions, four counts of indecency with a child, and one charge of indecent assault. The abuse continued for years with Mitchell threatening to abuse a younger child if the victim told anyone.

Pleaded guilty to six charges. Also issued with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks

Causing grievous bodily harm

May 6, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks and an accomplice forced their way into a man's home and set him on fire by pouring petrol over him, causing grievous bodily harm.

Joshua Anthony Strickland

Causing grievous bodily harm

May 6, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Joshua Anthony Strickland and an accomplice forced their way into a man's home, poured petrol over him, and set him on fire, causing grievous bodily harm. He later intimidated a witness and assaulted a police officer.

Also convicted of witness intimidation, possessing an offensive weapon, criminal damage, and assaulting a police officer.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Joel Humberstone

Voyeurism

April 30, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Joel Humberstone, 27, of Woodville Square, Leeds, targeted an 11-year-old girl walking to school in Ripon on June 11, 2024, by lifting her skirt and taking a photo. He was chased by witnesses but escaped initially; his phone was later seized after police identified him.

Took upskirt photos of teenage girls, including while en route to court; pleaded guilty to voyeurism and attempted voyeurism.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Tarik Adam Mehmet Turan

Supply of controlled drugs

April 24, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and six months imprisonment

Tarik Adam Mehmet Turan established a lucrative online business supplying prescription medications and recreational drugs, including diazepam and cocaine, via a WhatsApp group. He acted as a middleman, taking orders from customers across the UK, offering advice without medical qualifications, and arranging deliveries of unsafe drug quantities. His activities were uncovered following arrests of buyers, leading to the seizure of his phone and his arrest on May 11, 2023. The operation spanned from Scotland to the south coast of England, with over £280,000 in unexplained funds in his bank accounts.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs of Class A to Class C and possession of criminal property. Investigating officer noted that Turan operated an online drug supply business and highlighted the dangers of illegal prescription drugs.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Lewis Christopher Stewart

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

April 10, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Lewis Christopher Stewart was driving a blue VW Caddy van on the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2025, with cocaine, cash, and gold bullion hidden in the bodywork. He was monitored and stopped by North Yorkshire Police on the A64 around 7.30pm. A search of the van revealed the drugs, cash, and gold, leading to his arrest. An additional search of a linked address uncovered £35,000 in a safe, and it is estimated he made another £20,000 from dealing.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal cash. Detective Constable Dean Stilgoe commented that the sentence reflects the serious harm caused by drug dealers in communities.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Ian Horsman

Sexual communication with a child

March 24, 2025

Sentence: 12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, £150 court costs, and £187 surcharge

Ian Horsman engaged in online conversations involving sexual communication with individuals he believed to be girls aged 14 and 12 on September 2 and September 16, 2023. These interactions were with decoys from an Online Child Activist Group (OCAG). He was confronted by the OCAG on Dunslow Road, Eastfield, on September 16, 2023, leading to police involvement. Evidence of sexual grooming was handed over to the authorities, resulting in his arrest and subsequent charges.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual communication with children. Placed on the Register of Sex Offenders and made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Charles Andrew Chapman

Rape of a girl under 13

February 27, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment with an additional one year on licence

Charles Andrew Chapman, 61, from Sycamore Road in Barlby, Selby, was found guilty of 19 offences involving the non-recent sexual abuse of two girls in the Harrogate area. The offences occurred more than a decade ago and included rape of a girl under 13, assault by penetration of a girl under 13, causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and other similar acts against girls aged 13-15.

Denied the allegations throughout the investigation, requiring victims to give evidence in court. Also placed on the Register of Sex Offenders for life and made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Anthony Thurlow

Theft

November 18, 2024

Sentence: £120 fine and £20 compensation

Anthony Thurlow, aged 37, stole food items from One Stop Stores in Scarborough on October 5, resulting in his sentencing.

Admitted to stealing food items from One Stop Stores in Scarborough on October 5.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

David Wade

Assault and theft

November 18, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order

David Wade, aged 50, assaulted a named man and stole more than £30 worth of food and alcohol from One Stop Shop on North Marine Road on November 1, leading to his court appearance and sentencing.

Admitted to assaulting a named man and stealing more than £30 of food and alcohol from One Stop Shop on North Marine Road on November 1. Ordered to pay £100 compensation to the assault victim, £31.50 to the shop, and must complete a six-month alcohol-treatment programme and up to 10 days’ rehabilitation activity.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Graham Bulman

Possession of cannabis

November 18, 2024

Sentence: Six-month conditional discharge

Graham Bulman, aged 38, was caught with cannabis at Central Railway Station in Westborough on March 12, leading to his court appearance and sentencing.

Admitted to possessing cannabis at Central Railway Station in Westborough on March 12. Ordered to pay £85 costs.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Joshua Barclay

Going equipped for theft and criminal damage

November 18, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order

Joshua Barclay, aged 23, went equipped for theft with a hacksaw, an adjustable spanner, and wire cutters to Foreshore Road on November 22, 2023, where he caused £423 of damage to a metal door and fence belonging to North Yorkshire Council, and also damaged a restored wartime mine converted into a charity collection box belonging to North Yorkshire County Council’s harbour master.

Admitted to going equipped for theft, carrying a kitchen knife, and damaging a metal door and charity collection box on the Scarborough foreshore on November 22 last year. Ordered to pay £236.50 compensation for damage to North Yorkshire Council property and must complete up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity and 200 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Mark Plumstead

Criminal damage

November 18, 2024

Sentence: Six-month conditional discharge

Mark Plumstead, aged 45, damaged a neighbour’s vehicle on April 10, leading to his court appearance and sentencing.

Admitted to damaging a neighbour’s vehicle on April 10. Ordered to pay £728 compensation to the owner, £85 costs, and a £26 victim surcharge.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Michael White

Assault and possession of cannabis

November 18, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order

Michael White, aged 42, assaulted two police officers and possessed cannabis at the Grand Hotel in St Nicholas Cliff on August 21, during which he attacked the constables and was found with the Class B drug.

Admitted to attacking two police officers and possessing cannabis at the Grand Hotel on August 21. Ordered to pay £85 costs, a £114 victim surcharge, and £75 to each officer assaulted. Must complete up to 15 days’ rehabilitation activity and a 120-day alcohol-abstinence-and-monitoring programme.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Sam Woodward

Dangerous driving

November 18, 2024

Sentence: 24-week suspended prison sentence and 12-month motoring ban

Sam Woodward, aged 27, engaged in dangerous driving on a motorcycle on the B1248 Beverley Road, south of Norton-on-Derwent, on May 31, which resulted in his sentencing.

Admitted to dangerous driving on a motorcycle on the B1248 Beverley Road, south of Norton-on-Derwent, on May 31. Ordered to pay £85 costs, a £154 surcharge, and carry out 200 hours of unpaid work. The prison sentence was suspended for 12 months.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Claire Ross

Theft

November 12, 2024

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge

Claire Ross, aged 38, stole £234 worth of clothing from Next in Scarborough on an unspecified date, leading to her court appearance.

Leigh Sherburne

Breaching a domestic-violence-protection order

November 11, 2024

Sentence: Two-week jail sentence

Leigh Sherburne, 36, of no fixed address, breached a 28-day domestic-violence-protection order on November 9 by entering the street where a named woman in Ripon lived and potentially contacting, intimidating, harassing, or threatening her with violence, despite the order prohibiting such actions.

Imposed due to the flagrant breach of a domestic-violence-protection order.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Jade Hespin

Shoplifting and handling stolen goods

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge

Jade Hespin, 35, of Eleanor Drive, Harrogate, stole more than £20 of groceries from the One Stop shop on Knaresborough Road on September 12, handled various items of stolen clothing from TK MAXX in October, and failed to surrender to the custody of the court on November 7.

James Mcglinchey

Failing to provide a specimen of breath and failing to surrender to custody

November 8, 2024

Sentence: New community order including a six-month drug-rehabilitation programme, up to 20 days' rehabilitation activity, and 100 hours of unpaid work

James McGlinchey, 36, of Albany Avenue, Harrogate, breached a previous community order by missing an unpaid-work session in September and failing to comply with an alcohol-monitoring tag in October. The original order was for failing to provide a specimen of breath following a suspected driving offence and failing to surrender to court.

Re-sentenced for original offences of failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at Harrogate Police Station and failing to surrender to the custody of Harrogate Magistrates’ Court. Ordered to pay £85 costs.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Chloe Kitching

Breaching a community order

November 8, 2024

Sentence: £40 fine

Chloe Kitching, 23, of Aismunderby Road, Ripon, breached a community order by missing two unpaid-work sessions without reasonable excuse in June and October.

Barrie Massey

Careless driving

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £80 fine and five points added to driving licence

Barrie Massey, 48, of Harrogate Road, Ripon, committed careless driving in Bishop Monkton on April 10.

Aimee Burns

Driving without due care and attention

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £440 fine and six points added to driving licence

Aimee Burns, 34, of Harewell Close, Glasshouses, drove without due care and attention at the junction of the B6451 and Broad Dubb Road at Norwood on April 11.

Samuel Carr

Driving with excessive train weight

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £770 fine

Samuel Carr, 28, of Ceres Road, Wetherby, drove a van with an excessive train weight on the A61 at Killinghall on March 19, exceeding the total permitted train weight of 3,500kg by 1,900kg, in contravention of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations and the Road Traffic Act.

Steven Green

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £220 fine

Steven Green, 49, of Granville Road, Harrogate, used a hand-held mobile phone while driving on Follifoot Road in Pannal on March 16.

Edjan Cengu

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply

October 8, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Edjan Cengu was driving a Mercedes C-Class along Grainbeck Lane, Killinghall, on July 4, when police attempted to stop him using blue lights. He initially ignored the request, continued driving while on a mobile call, and provided a false name upon arrest. Police discovered 20 bags of cocaine weighing 10 grams with a street value of £600 to £1,000 hidden in his boxer shorts, along with £300 cash and two iPhones. He had no driving licence or insurance and was an Albanian national whose immigration status was uncertain, having arrived in the UK in November 2022, claimed asylum, and then disappeared. He admitted the offences on the basis that he was a drug courier transporting drugs and money to pay off an unspecified debt.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Was acting as a drug courier to pay off a debt. Judge noted his immigration status and that he was operating under the direction of others higher up the drug chain.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Jamie Duffield

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 23, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jamie Duffield, while on police bail and prison licence, followed the victim from the Grand Hotel on the Scarborough seafront to a nearby park on May 28. He punched the victim repeatedly in the face, kicked him, and threw a bike at him, causing multiple facial fractures including a broken nose, a 3cm cut beneath the eye, bruising, and a swollen black eye. The attack ended when witnesses appeared to call the police.

Admitted to a single count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has a criminal record of 63 offences including serious violence. Was on prison licence at the time and the attack was motivated by revenge.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Owen Hill

Burglary

September 10, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Owen Hill, 32, from Filey, began his crime spree by punching the victim's Ring Doorbell on July 10, 2024. He turned up uninvited on three occasions in one day, appeared intoxicated, took the victim's phone and bank card, and stole £60 from her. He used the bank card to buy goods worth £27 at a garage. He then smashed a window at the victim's home in Cambridge Street, Scarborough, entered the property, went upstairs, threw a cigarette on the floor, grabbed the victim by the wrist and arm while trying to take her phone, and stole £215 from her purse. He was arrested and charged shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, criminal damage, and fraudulent use of a bank card. Has 94 previous offences. Judge noted the offences had an adverse impact on the victim and imposed an immediate prison sentence due to poor response to community disposals and substance misuse issues. A five-year restraining order was also imposed.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Adele Stingemore

Burglary and Supply of Controlled Substances

August 23, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Adele Stingemore entered the sheltered accommodation of a 67-year-old man in Scarborough on May 19, knowing he had learning disabilities, and stole his mobile phone which contained family photos of great sentimental value. She also engaged in supplying Pregabalin, a Class C drug, between November 2022 and February 2023, as shown by messages on her phone arranging sales and emphasising upfront payment. Police found the stolen phone, cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine at her home during searches.

Pleaded guilty to all offences, including burglary and drug supply. Had 12 previous convictions for offences such as battery, harassment, and affray. Breached a suspended sentence from November last year. Judge Simon Hickey commented that she failed to turn her life around and exploited a vulnerable victim with learning difficulties.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Alistair Smith

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order

August 12, 2024

Sentence: Seven-day prison sentence

Alistair Smith breached a domestic-violence-protection order by having contact with a named woman at a camp site in Littondale on August 10, 2024.

For breaching a domestic-violence-protection order; admitted the breach due to flagrant disregard for court orders.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

John Leslie Norman

Breaching community order

August 9, 2024

Sentence: Fined £40

John Leslie Norman failed to comply with the requirements of his community order, which was imposed for an earlier offence.

For breaching a community order by missing a rehabilitation-activity session in May and a Building Better Relationships appointment in June without reasonable excuse.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Mohammed Riasat

Failing to identify driver

August 9, 2024

Sentence: Fined £660 and six points added to driving licence

Mohammed Riasat failed to provide information to the police Traffic Bureau relating to the driver of a Mercedes involved in an alleged driving offence.

For failing to identify the driver; ordered to pay £620 costs and a £264 surcharge. The case was proved in his absence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Joshua Moffatt

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order

August 7, 2024

Sentence: Fined £250

Joshua Moffatt breached a 28-day domestic-violence-protection order by contacting a named woman at Leeds and Bradford Airport on August 7, 2024, despite prohibitions on contacting, harassing, and threatening her with violence.

James Harpin

Failing to identify driver

August 7, 2024

Sentence: Six-month motoring ban and fined £660

James Harpin failed to provide police with information relating to the driver of a Volvo S90 involved in an alleged road-traffic offence on October 10, 2023.

For failing to identify the driver; ordered to pay £90 costs and a £264 surcharge. The case was proved in his absence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Kathryn Higgins

Speeding

August 6, 2024

Sentence: Six-month driving ban and fined £46

Kathryn Higgins was driving a Peugeot 108 above 40mph on the A64 at East Knapton near Scarborough in November 2023, leading to her admission of speeding.

Under the totting-up procedure, ordered to pay £90 prosecution costs and a £18 statutory surcharge.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Connor Campbell

Drink-driving

August 5, 2024

Sentence: Three-year motoring ban and 12-month community order including up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity

Connor Campbell was caught drink-driving on July 1, 2024, on Raskelf Road, Brafferton, with a breath test reading of 41mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, and again on August 4, 2024, on Magdalens Road, Ripon, in a Nissan Juke without insurance or a licence, with a reading of 42mcg, and he admitted taking the vehicle without the owner’s consent.

For drink-driving and related offences, with no separate penalties for driving without insurance or a licence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Bartosz Wielgomas

Dangerous driving

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order including 130 hours of unpaid work and up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity

Bartosz Wielgomas committed dangerous driving at York College in Sim Balk Lane, which led to the original community order in November 2023, and he failed to comply by missing two unpaid-work sessions in June 2024.

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski

Rape and sexual assault by penetration

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski sexually assaulted a young woman by penetration and raped her in a pub toilet in Scarborough on May 7, 2024. The victim was vulnerable, and the attack caused severe psychological harm.

Pled guilty to rape and sexual assault by penetration. The sentence was later appealed and quashed as unduly lenient.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Robert Burton

Speeding

July 30, 2024

Sentence: Fined £230 and three points added to driving licence

Robert Burton was driving a Tesla Model 3 at more than 60mph on the A65 in Skipton on October 27, 2023, exceeding the speed limit.

Ordered to pay £90 prosecution costs and a £92 statutory surcharge for speeding offence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Ali Thomas King

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm

July 29, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Ali Thomas King, along with others, arranged to meet a 19-year-old victim in Scarborough town centre on Sunday, May 18, 2025. King brandished a 12-inch knife, threatened the victim, and demanded money. When the victim tried to flee, King and two others chased and attacked him, stabbing him in the hand and punching him multiple times outside his front door. The victim sustained a large laceration that severed a nerve, requiring reconstructive surgery, and suffered lasting physical and mental scarring.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and attempted robbery. The investigating officer noted this was a horrific attack in broad daylight, and praised the victim's courage.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Anthony Proctor

Dangerous Driving

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment and 15-month driving disqualification

On 17 February 2024, Anthony Proctor drove a white Astra van while drunk, leading police on a high-speed pursuit through North and East Yorkshire. He was spotted on Beverley Road in Norton and fled at speed on the B1248, reaching speeds of 80mph in a 30mph zone, cutting corners, and driving over mini-roundabouts. The pursuit continued for about 20 miles through country lanes until he was cornered in a dead-end lane and arrested. A breath test showed 93 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, over twice the legal limit, and he had an expired provisional licence.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving, and driving without a licence or insurance. Traffic Sergeant Ryan Lyth commented that Proctor made a dreadful decision to drive while drunk and failed to stop for police.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Kenan Joseph

Dangerous driving

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Kenan Joseph was driving on the A64 near Bilbrough Top on April 25 when police signalled him to stop. He failed to stop and drove off at high speed, reaching over 100mph, crossing double white lines, driving on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, and colliding with several vehicles. He was eventually stopped on the A19 near Easingwold after police used a stinger device to deflate his tyres. Upon arrest, he was rude and abusive, stating he did not care about endangering other road users.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving without insurance, and possessing cannabis. Also banned from driving for three years and eight months and ordered to pay £1,340 compensation.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

John Laister

Indecent assault

May 20, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

John Laister, while serving as a house master in a children's home in Scarborough, sexually abused a boy who was particularly vulnerable due to being in the care system and lacking parental support. The abuse occurred approximately 50 years ago and involved indecent assault, leading to long-term traumatic effects on the victim, including impacts on his sleep, relationships, and interactions with others.

Pleaded guilty to indecent assault on a boy. Judge Sean Morris commented that Laister had caused damage to another life. He is serving this sentence in addition to prior terms and has health issues including prostate cancer.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Cheryl Louise Pratt

Fraud by abuse of power

April 15, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Cheryl Louise Pratt, a senior carer at The Gravers care home in Wigginton Road, stole £18,780.30 from extremely vulnerable residents between August 2020 and September 2021. She abused her position of trust by accessing their bank accounts, setting up PayPal accounts in their names, and transferring money to herself, which she spent on takeaway food, gambling, and clothes. This caused significant emotional distress to victims, including feelings of betrayal and loss of peace of mind; one victim died without knowing of the theft.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud by abuse of power. Had a gambling addiction; judge Simon Hickey noted the severe betrayal of trust and stated that only an immediate jail sentence was suitable.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Christopher Woodward

Money laundering

July 11, 2023

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 240 hours’ unpaid work

Christopher Woodward received £126,000 derived from the illegal streaming websites run by his brother, Stephen Woodward, which provided unauthorised access to copyrighted content. He was involved in the financial aspects of the operation.

Stephen Woodward

Distributing articles infringing copyright and money laundering

July 11, 2023

Sentence: three years and one month in prison

Stephen Woodward operated illegal streaming websites, including IPTV Hosting, Helix Hosting, and Black and White TV, providing unauthorised access to copyrighted content such as Sky Sports, BT Sports, and Premier League matches. He generated over £1 million in revenue, which he used to purchase designer clothes, jewellery, holidays, and a Jaguar F-Type V8 coupe worth £91,000. He laundered money by converting it into cryptocurrency and depositing it across multiple bank accounts. Arrested in November 2019 and July 2020, he continued his activities despite investigations.

Pleaded guilty to distributing articles infringing copyright and four money laundering offences.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Jack Adkins

Actual bodily harm

January 1, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Jack Adkins punched a victim at least 17 times inside a McDonald's restaurant on Blake Street in York on November 21, 2021, after a discussion escalated. A member of the public intervened, but Adkins renewed the attack outside with another man, punching and kicking the victim until he was unconscious. The victim sustained a lasting scar on his forehead, swelling, and cuts to other parts of his head and face. Adkins was tracked via CCTV and arrested shortly afterwards, and he had previously breached a community order related to the offence.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and admitted breaching for the fourth time a community order previously given for the offence. Judge Simon Hickey noted that Adkins had multiple chances to avoid prison but did not take them, and his barrister mentioned issues with drink and drugs, stating that he has moved to Manchester to remove himself from negative influences.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

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