York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 126 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2024 2 cases

Robert Burton

Speeding *

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.

30 Jul 2024

Ali Thomas King

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm *

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.

29 Jul 2024

May 2024 5 cases

Anthony Proctor

Dangerous Driving *

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.

28 May 2024

Kenan Joseph

Dangerous driving *

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.

23 May 2024

Alfie Lyon

Burglary *

Sentence

42 months detention at a Young Offender Institution

The burglary took place in Albemarle Back Road in Scarborough between 9.30pm and 10pm on April 21, 2024, while the victim was away from his flat. CCTV footage showed the trio entering the flat after the door was kicked off its hinges and stealing a laptop, with Alfie Lyon seen holding something under his jacket as they escaped. Clothes he wore during the burglary were later found at his address.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Also involved in a separate case of supplying Class A drugs, which resulted in a longer sentence.

22 May 2024

Jakub Slodkowski

Burglary *

Sentence

44 months detention at a Young Offender Institution

The burglary took place in Albemarle Back Road in Scarborough between 9.30pm and 10pm on April 21, 2024, while the victim was away from his flat. CCTV footage showed Jakub Slodkowski kicking the door off its hinges, allowing the trio to enter and steal a laptop. He was later arrested at Ethan Smith's home.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Also involved in a separate case of supplying Class A drugs, which resulted in a longer sentence.

22 May 2024

John Laister

Indecent assault *

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.

20 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Cheryl Louise Pratt

Fraud by abuse of power *

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.

15 Apr 2024

August 2023 1 case

Edward Blacklock

Attempting to incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years and 11 months imprisonment

Edward Blacklock, 34, from Acomb, engaged in online sexual conversations with an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl on the KIK platform between April and May 2023. He encouraged the 'girl' to perform sexual acts, sent a photo of his private parts, and discussed explicit activities. He was arrested on September 5, 2023, after police traced his IP address and discovered a large collection of indecent images and videos of children as young as three, including category A material, which he had accumulated over 10 years and shared with others. He was also found to have communicated with other minors online, though not charged for those instances.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Had a long-term addiction to pornography that led to collecting and sharing indecent images. Undergoing therapy and expressed shame and guilt. Judge stated that an immediate prison sentence was necessary to deter such behaviour.

12 Aug 2023

July 2023 2 cases

Christopher Woodward

Money laundering *

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.

Admitted money laundering.

11 Jul 2023

Stephen Woodward

Distributing articles infringing copyright and money laundering *

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.

11 Jul 2023

January 2023 1 case

Jack Adkins

Actual bodily harm *

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.

1 Jan 2023

July 2022 1 case

Robert Wiles

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Robert Wiles befriended a vulnerable woman in her late 50s with mental and physical health issues, offering help with computer work, household cleaning, and decorating tasks that were often not completed. Between 28 November 2019 and 27 February 2022, he pressured her into transferring £15,144.49 into his bank account by falsely claiming she could be investigated for benefit fraud. He persuaded her to change banks after concerns were raised and took advantage of her receiving disability benefits, leaving her with minimal funds each month. The fraud was reported to North Yorkshire Police in March 2022, leading to his arrest and investigation.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Showed no remorse, blamed the victim, and exploited her vulnerability.

30 Jul 2022

July 2021 2 cases

Jemima Walker

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jemima Walker, 27, was involved in dealing cocaine and heroin from her ground-floor flat on Aismunderby Road in Ripon. Police raided the property on May 16, 2019, finding her surrounded by drug paraphernalia including drug bags, two sets of weighing scales, a notebook with customer lists, £480 cash, four mobile phones, and small amounts of heroin and cocaine. Analysis of her telephone traffic revealed 118 incriminating text messages indicating she had been dealing for some time with a large client base, referred to by her nickname 'Mima'. She was also found with cocaine at an address in Gallows Hill Park, Ripon, in September 2019 while on bail. Walker had previously been caught possessing cocaine in Harrogate in February 2020. She started dealing to pay debts to county lines suppliers and feed her own habit after a drugs relapse and losing her home due to a chaotic lifestyle.

Admitted to two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and one count of simple possession. Previous conviction for drug possession. Judge described her drug enterprise as a reasonably slick operation with a large client base. She played an operational or management role in the supply chain.

16 Jul 2021

Daniel James Barnes

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

Three-year community order with sexual offenders’ treatment programme and 30-day rehabilitation course

Daniel James Barnes, 31, of Montpellier Road, Harrogate, handed himself in to Harrogate Police Station in December 2019, admitting to being obsessed with downloading and watching indecent images of children as a form of self-punishment. Police seized his laptop, finding 73 category A images (most serious, including boys as young as six being raped by men), 35 category B, and 4 category C images, along with videos and relevant internet search terms used shortly before surrender. Amphetamine was also found at his home. He appeared high on drugs during his first police interview and later admitted a sexual interest in children. Diagnosed with mental health conditions partly induced by drug use.

Spared jail due to addressing amphetamine problem and mental health issues; warned by Recorder Anthony Hawks that further offenses would result in considerable prison time; previous convictions for assaulting emergency worker.

5 Jul 2021

June 2021 1 case

John Paul Mortimer

Breaching restraining order *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

John Paul Mortimer, 45, of Ashfield Terrace, Harrogate, breached a restraining order by creating an Instagram account and sending a 'follow' request to the protected woman after spotting her in Harrogate town centre in May 2021, while on prison licence. The restraining order was imposed in September 2019 following his threat to kill her, for which he received a 40-month jail sentence. He was arrested after the woman reported the breach and was recalled to prison.

Pleaded guilty to breaching restraining order. Recorder Richard Woolfall noted his particularly bad record for threats to kill. The sentence was practically immaterial as he had to serve the remainder of his original 40-month term.

4 Jun 2021

May 2021 1 case

Kevin Blount

Coercive or controlling behaviour and assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Kevin Blount subjected his 17-year-old pregnant partner to 17 months of coercive control, physical violence, and degradation in Harrogate. He controlled her daily activities, requiring permission via text to use the toilet or drink, and forced her to record herself in the bathroom. He isolated her from family, made her write daily lists of promises to obey him, and spent her money on himself. During her labour at Harrogate District Hospital in December 2020, he assaulted her by grabbing her throat, refused pain relief including gas and air, and prevented intimate examinations by midwives. He threatened to harm or kill her and the baby if she contacted police. The victim suffered severe mental health impacts including anxiety and depression. A 10-year restraining order was imposed.

Pleaded guilty to assault and coercive or controlling behaviour. Previous conviction for domestic violence and abuse from 2013. Remorseful for intimidatory behaviour. Military career ended due to dismissal proceedings. Judge criticised refusal of pain relief and proper care during labour, and threats to victim and baby.

13 May 2021

April 2021 2 cases

George Tunney

Conspiracy to cause explosions and to burgle *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

George Tunney, a 24-year-old from Doncaster, targeted nine cash machines in a spate of crimes across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, including the Co-op in Starbeck, between January and March 2020. The offences involved conspiracy to cause explosions and to burgle, as well as theft and handling stolen goods. He stole over £35,000 in cash from one ATM and caused in excess of £60,000 worth of damage to businesses. Just months after being released from prison, he began the burglaries in Doncaster and Hull, followed by attacks in Grantham, Mansfield, Nether Poppleton, Shepshed, and Adwick. Some explosives were used at fuel forecourts, endangering lives. He was apprehended after fleeing from police near the York Designer Outlet along the River Ouse.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Banned from driving for eight years. Prior release from prison mentioned.

6 Apr 2021

Gary Bowes

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Gary Bowes sped through Knaresborough and Harrogate at more than double the speed limit, ignoring road signs and shooting over junctions in residential areas including Stonefall Avenue in Harrogate. At some stages, he drove at speeds of up to 50mph in 20mph zones. He twice drove at the pursuing police car. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 5, 2019. When police caught up, he ran off but was soon caught. No injuries or damage to vehicles occurred, and there were few motorists and pedestrians around.

Admitted the charge of dangerous driving. Subject to a community order for previous offences at the time of the incident. Battled drug and alcohol problems. Criminal record not to his credit. Judge noted powerful mitigation but imposed immediate prison sentence due to seriousness.

2 Apr 2021

March 2021 1 case

William Charles Jackson

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months' imprisonment

On April 3, 2019, at around 10pm, William Charles Jackson was driving his red Vauxhall Astra along the A168 between Kirk Deighton and Walshford. Approaching the crest of a hill with double solid white lines, he overtook a slower moving vehicle, failing to see the oncoming car driven by Micheala Young carrying her mother Maria Cuzyova from Slovakia, her husband Nicholas Young, and their five-year-old daughter. This led to a head-on collision, killing 62-year-old Maria Cuzyova and causing life-changing injuries to Micheala and Nicholas Young, with the child suffering minor injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Banned from driving for 7 years and 10 months. Ordered to pay £190 victim surcharge. Judge Simon Hickey referenced a disturbing text message showing disregard for road safety.

11 Mar 2021

November 2020 3 cases

Frederick Squires

Conspiracy to commit burglaries and conspiracy to cause explosions *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Frederick Squires and an unnamed 16-year-old targeted cash machines across Yorkshire and Leicestershire using a stolen vehicle with cloned registration plates. On March 4, they pumped gas into a cash machine at the post office in Shepshed, Leicestershire, and lit a fuse, but the attempt was unsuccessful. Later that night, at about 3.15am, they targeted the Jet garage in Adwick near Doncaster, stealing £35,130 in cash cassettes. On March 6, shortly after 1am, they unsuccessfully targeted the cash machine at the Co-op on High Street in Starbeck, causing an explosion. On March 10, following a 100mph police chase near York, the vehicle crashed into barriers at the York Designer Outlet. Squires and the teenager were found hiding in a tree trunk near the River Ouse and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Disqualified from driving for 7 years and 3 months.

26 Nov 2020

16-Year-Old Teenager From Doncaster

Conspiracy to commit burglaries and conspiracy to cause explosions *

Sentence

2-year detention and training order

The 16-year-old from Doncaster and Frederick Squires targeted cash machines across Yorkshire and Leicestershire using a stolen vehicle with cloned registration plates. On March 4, they pumped gas into a cash machine at the post office in Shepshed, Leicestershire, and lit a fuse, but the attempt was unsuccessful. Later that night, at about 3.15am, they targeted the Jet garage in Adwick near Doncaster, stealing £35,130 in cash cassettes. On March 6, shortly after 1am, they unsuccessfully targeted the cash machine at the Co-op on High Street in Starbeck, causing an explosion. On March 10, following a 100mph police chase near York, the vehicle crashed into barriers at the York Designer Outlet. The teenager and Squires were found hiding in a tree trunk near the River Ouse and arrested.

Found guilty following trial. Cannot be named for legal reasons.

26 Nov 2020

Daniel Chatten

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Daniel Chatten, 18, from Harrogate, was arrested twice for supplying heroin and crack cocaine. On July 6, 2020, police spotted him walking away from a known drug user in Tower Street, Harrogate. He ran but was caught in Victoria Avenue, where officers found £675 cash, a debt list, a constantly ringing mobile phone, and 100 wraps of Class A drugs (57 high-purity cocaine and 43 heroin) in his underpants. He bragged the cash was not even half a day's takings and was acting as a drug runner for higher suppliers. Released on bail, he was arrested again about six weeks later on Coach Road after being spotted and recognised. A single wrap of cocaine was found in a cigarette lighter, and a search of his home revealed 22 wraps of cocaine, 11 wraps of heroin, 23 smaller bags of heroin, 23 deal bags of crack cocaine, weighing scales, and £160 cash, which he helped locate. He began selling drugs to buy a house and continued to repay debts after the first seizure.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply. No previous convictions for drug offences. Judge noted he was dealing potentially lethal substances that create misery and continued offending after arrest due to debt.

18 Nov 2020

October 2020 1 case

Daryl Hart

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

14-month sentence suspended for 18 months

Daryl Hart, 46, from Harrogate, was drunk and high on cocaine when he attacked a man in Scarborough with an unidentified weapon in August 2019. The incident occurred after Hart and a female left the West Riding pub on Castle Road to look for drugs and were followed by the victim to a flat. The victim forced his way into the flat and attacked Hart, leading to a fight in which Hart used the weapon, causing the victim several puncture wounds to his back and two to the front, including a punctured lung requiring hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Ordered to complete a 30-day rehabilitation programme. Prior violent convictions taken into account, but health issues, remorse, and not being the initial aggressor considered.

2 Oct 2020

September 2020 1 case

Alexander Melville

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

5 months imprisonment

On January 26, 2020, at about 8.45am, Alexander Melville, 42, from Roseville Drive, Harrogate, was driving an unregistered and uninsured BMW on Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, after inflating its tyres at a garage. While lighting a cigarette, the vehicle veered onto the pavement, struck pedestrian Richard Selby, 58, causing a double fracture of the leg, dislocated shoulder, and fracture of the shinbone at the knee joint. Selby required surgery including pins in his broken leg and still needs crutches eight months later. Melville collected his belongings and walked away casually. He handed himself in after seeing police appeals. Melville had been disqualified from driving the previous year in Lincolnshire and lost his job as an award-winning prestige car salesman.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving, driving while disqualified, having no insurance, failing to stop after a road crash and failing to report an accident. Also given a two-year driving ban. Judge noted he was ordinarily a decent man but disqualified drivers must expect immediate prison.

29 Sep 2020

July 2020 1 case

Daniel John Gresham

Sexual touching a girl aged under 13 and making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Daniel John Gresham sexually abused a girl aged under 13 over a 2 year period from 2013, making and distributing indecent images of the same girl, which he shared online earlier in 2020. He was arrested in March 2020 after police seized electronic devices from his home in Harrogate, which were analysed by North Yorkshire Police's Digital Forensics Unit.

Pleaded guilty to sexual touching a girl aged under 13 and making and distributing indecent images of the same girl. Made subject to a 15 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders’ register.

18 Jul 2020

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