York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 175 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2024 9 cases

Mohammed Riasat

Failing to identify driver *

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.

9 Aug 2024

John Leslie Norman

Breaching community order *

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.

9 Aug 2024

Ethan Smith

Burglary *

Sentence

8 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 Jakub Slodkowski kicked the door off its hinges. They stole a laptop and were seen leaving the scene, with Ethan Smith later found in possession of the stolen item at his home.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

8 Aug 2024

Joshua Moffatt

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order *

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.

For breaching a domestic-violence-protection order.

7 Aug 2024

James Harpin

Failing to identify driver *

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.

7 Aug 2024

Kathryn Higgins

Speeding *

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.

6 Aug 2024

Connor Campbell

Drink-driving *

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.

5 Aug 2024

Bartosz Wielgomas

Dangerous driving *

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.

Re-sentenced for breaching a previous community order.

2 Aug 2024

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski

Rape and sexual assault by penetration *

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.

2 Aug 2024

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

June 2024 1 case

Graham Mansie

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Graham Mansie, a 53-year-old driving instructor from Beckenham, Kent, became infatuated with his 19-year-old former pupil Maisie Relph while teaching her to drive. He began describing her as his 'favourite', set up social media accounts about her, sent gifts via another student, and expressed strong feelings in a text message. Despite warnings from her mother, he persisted, joined her university WhatsApp group, and drove to her York campus in October 2023 without entering her accommodation, leading to his arrest and charge for stalking. On May 28, 2024, he was given a suspended sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court. Just nine days later, on May 27, 2024, he breached the restraining order by driving over 200 miles from south London to York, arriving at 11.20pm outside her campus accommodation with blades, where he was found sobbing and self-harming superficially. He told police he intended to kill himself due to media coverage.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order and possessing a blade. Judge warned that any future breach would result in a sentence measured in years. Previously received a two-month jail sentence suspended for a year for stalking.

5 Jun 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

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

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

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

March 2024 1 case

Jason Ryder

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months in jail

Jason Ryder, 45, of Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, left Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on March 20, 2023, after being disqualified from driving for 12 months for drug driving. He then got into a black Audi A3 and led police on a high-speed chase, ignoring calls to stop, driving at speeds up to 145mph, weaving in and out of traffic along the A59, A1(M) northbound and A6055 towards Northallerton, forcing other road users to take evasive action to avoid collision. The pursuit was stopped when police used a stinger to deflate his car tyres.

Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, dangerous driving and failing to stop. Previously disqualified for 12 months for drug driving.

21 Mar 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

May 2023 1 case

Darren Lee Kellett

Illegal wholesale supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

Suspended custodial sentence

Between January 2014 and April 2016, Darren Lee Kellett supplied almost two million tablets of Class C controlled drugs including diazepam, zopiclone, zolpidem, and nitrazepam without the required Home Office Controlled Drugs Licence, despite holding a Wholesale Distributors Authorisation (Human) Licence. He continued supplies monthly after acknowledging the lack of licence in an April 2014 email. The judge described his actions as unconscionable and crossing the custody threshold.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of illegal wholesale supply of controlled drugs. Concurrent sentences due to expire on May 12 2024. Ordered to hand over £140,525 proceeds or face 18-month prison sentence. Sentence reduced due to six-year delay in MHRA investigation.

12 May 2023

January 2023 2 cases

Brandon Hewlett

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Brandon Hewlett, 21, from Goole, committed three counts of rape and one count of threatening to disclose a private sexual photograph against his victim in Goole and York. The victim reported the crimes to North Yorkshire Police, leading to his arrest. He was convicted by a jury at trial in November 2022.

Found guilty by jury after denying guilt throughout trial. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life. Victim praised for incredible courage by police.

13 Jan 2023

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 7 cases

John Noble

Arranging to rape a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 4 years on licence

John Noble, 36, of North Street, Ripon, engaged online between March and April 2021 to arrange the rape of a four-year-old girl, sexual assault on a child, use of a sex toy on a child, and for the child to urinate in a glass for his sexual gratification. He purchased items for a baby and sexual items to facilitate the abuse. He attended the pre-arranged meeting location in Ripon on April 30, 2021, where he was arrested by North Yorkshire Police’s online abuse and exploitation team in collaboration with Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit. There was no real-life victim and no children were in danger. He was convicted of nine child sex offences.

Pleaded guilty on May 1. Breached Sexual Harm Prevention Order issued on September 19, 2019. Described as a particularly distressing case by Detective Sergeant Lee Allenby.

19 Jul 2021

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

Edward Stewart

Theft *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Edward Stewart, 53, from Harrogate, posed as an ex-SAS soldier on a fake online profile in 2016 to impress women, claiming involvement in missions in Syria and Afghanistan, and providing protection for royalty and celebrities like Brad Pitt. He was exposed by The Walter Mitty Hunters Club HQ. Despite public shaming, his father David Brunton, a 94-year-old WWII veteran from the Grenadier Guards, forgave him and allowed him to move in and manage his finances in 2019. Stewart abused this trust by using his father's bank card to steal £1,666 during a four-week spree between June and July 2019 through withdrawals and payments. His sister Francesca Brunton investigated, leading to his admission. The theft contributed to his father's declining health, making him a 'broken man'. Repayment was arranged at £50 per month but stopped. Allegations of stealing tens of thousands over several years were not pursued criminally.

Pleaded guilty to one count of theft of £1,666. Judge Simon Hickey described him as a 'complete Walter Mitty character' who abused his father's trust for selfish ends. Other allegations of fraud and theft to be pursued civilly. Ordered to have no further contact with father.

14 Jul 2021

Michael Lonsdale

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Michael Lonsdale, 37, from Knaresborough, became fixated on a woman and breached a restraining order four times. The latest breach occurred on May 31, 2021, when he sent her three apologetic WhatsApp messages despite the order. The restraining order was first imposed in September 2020 after he assaulted her. A week later, he breached it and was convicted of battery. In October 2020, while high on cocaine and whisky, he attempted to strangle her. During police questioning after the latest breach, he admitted harbouring sexual fantasies involving 'swinging' with her and potential future violence under the influence of drugs. The victim stated she feared for her life during the strangling incident and feels unsafe, restricting her behaviour when he is not in custody.

Sentenced for breaching restraining order by sending three WhatsApp messages to victim. Pleaded not guilty. Judge noted immense impact on victim and fear of relapse into violent behaviour. Defendant volunteers as a care buddy in prison and hopes to retrain in physical therapy.

13 Jul 2021

Maciej Rataj

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 100 hours unpaid work and 15-day rehabilitation programme

On August 2, 2020, Maciej Rataj attacked a man with a claw hammer after an argument over his barking dog on Nydd Vale Terrace near Harrogate town centre. The victim shouted at the dog to shut up, prompting Rataj to arm himself with the hammer, follow the victim with a friend, and strike him two to three blows to the head from behind, causing him to fall. Rataj then stamped on the victim, possibly to the stomach. The victim suffered cuts to his scalp and lip, and a swollen bloodied nose, and was taken to hospital but discharged himself without a CT scan. Witnesses called police and assisted the victim. Rataj initially lied to police claiming self-defence with an umbrella but admitted the offence.

Of good character with impressive work record. Judge noted the offence merited jail but suspended due to defendant's background. Polish national living in UK for four years.

7 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

Barrie Liddle

Breach of criminal-behaviour order *

Sentence

one-year community order

Barrie Liddle, a former farmer from Pateley Bridge, persistently drove an uninsured car containing a Border collie alone between March and June 2019, breaching a 2017 court order that prohibited him from being in control of a dog without supervision by a responsible adult. This followed original offences between March and November 2014 where his collies ran loose, scaring and worrying neighbours' sheep in the Pateley Bridge area, causing distress and injury to livestock. He was stopped by police three times and faced 12 charges, admitting three breaches while denying others, which were left on file due to fitness concerns. His dogs were confiscated post-offences.

Admitted three breaches of the original criminal-behaviour order. Judge acknowledged extreme ill-health and mental health issues but imposed a new indefinite criminal-behaviour order to protect neighbours. Excused attendance at hearing due to ill health.

1 Jul 2021

June 2021 8 cases

John Roddy

Theft *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

John Roddy, 24, from Headingley, Leeds, stole bicycles worth thousands of pounds from NHS workers outside Harrogate District Hospital and York District Hospital between May and October 2020, at the height of the covid pandemic. He targeted 11 victims, stealing just under £7,000 worth of bikes, many of which were locked and some valued over £1,000. The thefts left NHS workers, who were working 12-hour shifts, extremely distressed; one woman was so damaged by the theft of her £400 bike that she no longer cycles to work.

Pleaded guilty to 11 counts of theft. Had nine previous convictions for offences including vehicle and bike thefts and was subject to a court order at the time. Battled drug addiction. Skipped bail following the offences.

24 Jun 2021

Munashe Chikomba

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On March 27, 2021, at about 3.30pm, Munashe Chikomba, 23, entered Summerbridge Stores near Harrogate with his hood up, face masked by a Snood, carrying a 12-inch rubber-handled hammer, a five-inch knife, and a plastic bag. He approached the counter where store owner James Thornton was working, with a female customer present. Chikomba demanded the till be opened while holding the hammer and knife, appearing calm but fumbling the knife. Thornton refused and reached for his phone to call police. Chikomba told him not to but then fled without taking anything. He drove off in a Vauxhall Corsa, which was stopped by police on York Road. Officers found the weapons and a balaclava in the car. Chikomba incriminated himself by pointing to the balaclava. The incident left the shop owner shaken and fearful for safety.

Admitted attempted robbery, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and one count of carrying a blade. No previous convictions. Judge noted it was out of character due to mental health issues and debts. Remorseful. Will serve half before release on licence.

16 Jun 2021

William Geoffrey Mann

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 1 year

William Geoffrey Mann, 22, a delivery worker from Wetherby, was driving a Mercedes under the influence of cocaine, several times over the limit, when he failed to stop for police in Kirk Deighton near Wetherby in September 2020. He reached speeds of up to 137 miles per hour while evading officers through villages including Hunsingore, Cattal, Whixley, Aldborough, Boroughbridge and Bishop Monkton. The pursuit ended in Burton Leonard where Mann crashed into an unmarked police car and was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving, dangerous driving and failing to stop. Will have to take an extended retest.

11 Jun 2021

Omar Khalid Powell

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Omar Khalid Powell, aged 22, was part of a gang of four Bradford men who on May 10, 2019, travelled to Harrogate in a stolen car with false number plates, equipped with balaclavas, gloves, and screwdrivers. They burgled a house on Halton Gill Grove in Harrogate and a cottage in Ilton near Masham, stealing over £12,000 in jewellery, cash, a diamond necklace, and a Louis Vuitton bag. The Ilton home was ransacked, with every drawer and cupboard opened and mattresses removed; the elderly mother of the homeowner discovered the chaos upon returning. The gang was stopped after a police chase initiated by an off-duty officer, culminating in a crash near Otley.

Was currently serving a two-year sentence for handling a stolen car last autumn. Judge Sean Morris commented on the gang travelling from Bradford in a stolen vehicle with false plates to target prosperous houses in a large police area.

11 Jun 2021

Brandon Gaughan

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Brandon Gaughan, aged 22, was the driver of the stolen VW Golf used by the gang of four Bradford men who travelled to Harrogate on May 10, 2019. Armed with balaclavas, gloves, and screwdrivers, they broke into a house on Halton Gill Grove in Harrogate and a second home in Ilton near Masham. Over £12,000 worth of jewellery, hundreds of pounds in cash, a diamond necklace, and a Louis Vuitton bag were stolen from the Ilton cottage, leaving it in disarray. The gang was caught after erratic driving was reported, leading to a police pursuit on the A61 and Ripon Road, ending with a crash near Otley after tyres were punctured by a stinger.

Pleaded guilty to the two burglaries and aggravated vehicle theft. Was on parole at the time for a previous burglary carried out with Powell. Banned from driving for 5 years and 10 months.

11 Jun 2021

Andrew Joseph Maguire

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Andrew Joseph Maguire, aged 24, was part of a gang of four Bradford men who travelled to Harrogate on May 10, 2019, armed with balaclavas, gloves, and screwdrivers. They used a stolen car with false number plates to break into a house on Halton Gill Grove in Harrogate and a second home in Ilton near Masham. Over £12,000 worth of jewellery, cash, a diamond necklace, and a Louis Vuitton bag were stolen from the Ilton cottage, where the home was left in chaos with drawers and cupboards opened and mattresses removed. The gang was apprehended after a police chase involving a stinger device that caused their vehicle to crash near Otley.

Pleaded guilty to the two burglaries. Eldest member of the gang.

11 Jun 2021

Stefan Antonio Slack

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

In October 2018, Stefan Antonio Slack, aged 24 at the time, added a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat and sent her sexually charged messages, attempting to entice her to meet for sex, including suggestions of group sexual activity. He was subject to an existing court order limiting contact with children due to prior offences. The girl blocked him and her mother reported the messages to police. Slack was arrested, admitted the offences, and claimed he was drunk and couldn't recall sending them.

Pleaded guilty to inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and breaching a sexual-harm prevention order. Previous suspended sentence in 2012 for similar offence involving an 11-year-old girl. New five-year sexual harm prevention order and indefinite sex-offenders register.

10 Jun 2021

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 4 cases

Jessica Brennan

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment with 4-year extended licence

Jessica Brennan groomed and sexually assaulted four young girls, one as young as four years old, in 86 separate incidents over a 17-year period from the late 1990s. The abuse included systematic sexual abuse over 10 years, attempted rape of a girl under 13, and other offences. One victim reported allegations as early as 2000, but charges were brought after further victims came forward three to four years ago. The abuse caused long-term psychological harm, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and difficulties in relationships and employment for the victims.

Found guilty after trial. No previous convictions. Judge described as dangerous offender with risk of serious harm to young females. Subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention order limiting contact with children.

17 May 2021

Llewellyn Mitcham

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

On March 16, 2021, police spotted a car on Bewerley Road in Harrogate believed to belong to a drug dealer. They followed it into a car park and approached the suspects. Llewellyn Mitcham, of Harold Place in Leeds, drove off as officers approached, hitting PC Lister and throwing him into the air, causing a severe fracture to his knee. Mitcham left the car park, sped away, and was arrested 20 miles away after a police pursuit.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury whilst dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.

17 May 2021

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

Corina Rose Lyons

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Corina Rose Lyons, a 54-year-old carer from Pannal Green, Harrogate, who worked for a local care group, began caring for the disabled victim in 2004 and became her sole carer in 2010. She exploited the victim's trust by fabricating lies, including claiming she needed money for software for a fake job as a code-writer for Sony, to obtain the victim's credit card and inheritance money. Between 2010 and 2016, Lyons spent £9,649 on the victim's credit card on a shopping spree and persuaded the victim to give her two loans totaling £9,000, amounting to £18,649 defrauded in total. The victim, who suffers from a condition causing chronic pain and requiring a wheelchair, was left devastated, forced to sell her house and unable to buy property in London near relatives, instead purchasing a cheaper one in Scotland where she knew nobody. Lyons denied the allegations initially and tried to blame the victim but pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud on the day of her trial.

Admitted three counts of fraud on the day of her trial. Judge Sean Morris described her as an 'evil fraudster'. Had previous convictions for 18 offences including fraud, theft from the person and obtaining property by deception. In 2009 she had been sent to prison for defrauding another woman out of nearly £100,000.

13 May 2021

April 2021 3 cases

Dale Tyson

Child sex offences *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Dale Tyson, of Christina Street, Harrogate, used an alter ego online, pretending to be a young North American man, to build relationships with children in the UK and USA and obtain sexual images from them. The 17 offences related to 10 children, including sexual communication with a child and distributing indecent images of a child. North Yorkshire Police believe there are many more victims.

Pleaded guilty to 17 offences. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order for an indefinite period.

23 Apr 2021

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 2 cases

Timothy Cheesbrough

Making indecent images of children and inciting sexual activity *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Timothy Cheesbrough, 35, from Kirkgate, Ripon, trawled the internet for inappropriate pictures of children as young as four. He downloaded videos of children being raped and sexually abused, including 61 Category A images and videos of girls aged four to 12 being raped by adult males. He visited websites and used video technology to encourage an unidentified girl aged 12-13 in a school uniform to expose her breasts, recording the live-streamed video using PowerPoint software. The activity was linked to his IP address, mobile phone, and Yahoo email accounts. Police searched his flat on September 27, 2018, following a tip-off in September 2018, and forensic analysis of his iPhone, desktop computer, and hard drive revealed over 170 illegal child images.

Admitted three counts of making indecent images and one of causing or inciting an under-age girl to engage in sexual activity. Judge Sean Morris noted addiction to internet pornography leading to seeking indecent images and incitement. Given a seven-year sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders’ register.

31 Mar 2021

Richard Brewins

Causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work, 25-day rehabilitation programme, £300 compensation

On January 19, 2021, Richard Brewins, 38, of Thomas Drive, Killinghall, was heavily intoxicated and parked in a Peugeot 20 on Bedlam Lane near Fewston reservoir. Police responded to reports of a man slumped on the steering wheel. He became aggressive when asked to take a breath test, pushed an officer, and head-butted a constable in the face after being pepper sprayed, causing a cut to the bridge of the officer's nose and ongoing psychological effects. A passer-by assisted in restraining him. Brewins, a pizza delivery driver with complex psychiatric difficulties, was receiving treatment.

Pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm. Judge noted the offence was serious enough for custody but suspended due to defendant seeking professional help to turn his life around. Seven previous convictions including three for common assault.

28 Mar 2021

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