York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 279 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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John-Paul Zegstroo

Multiple sexual offences against a child including rape *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

John-Paul Zegstroo, 28, of Scarborough, filmed himself raping a child. He was convicted of two counts of rape, three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual assault, and two counts related to indecent images of children. The offences had a profound impact on the victim's development. Zegstroo attempted to avoid trial by feigning illness at York Hospital on the first day, delaying proceedings by one day, and again at Scarborough Hospital the following day, where he was arrested. He lied consistently to medical experts and the probation officer. In addition to the prison sentence, he was made subject to a lifelong sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Convicted by a jury of two counts of rape, three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual assault, and two counts related to indecent images. Attempted to evade justice by feigning illness. Placed on sex offenders register for life and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Judge Simon Hickey described the offending as 'extremely serious' and stated: 'How you tried to delay justice by pretending you were ill when you were not shows your character.'

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Eaves

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 6 years and 4 months

On 26 January 2021, Jonathan Eaves was driving a bus northbound on the A19 near Easingwold when he approached a cyclist travelling in the same direction. As he overtook, the bus swerved to the right, making contact with the cyclist's handlebar grip, crossed the centre white lines, and collided with an oncoming Audi driven by Saskia Bets. Saskia, 27, suffered serious injuries and died in hospital the same day. The cyclist had been clearly visible, including a hi-vis jacket, reflective rucksack straps, and a flashing rear light. Police collision investigators determined the cyclist would have been visible to the bus driver for more than 30 seconds before the impact.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on 5 December 2023. The cyclist he swerved to avoid was wearing high-visibility clothing and had a flashing rear light, and was visible for over 30 seconds prior to the collision.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Derek Bailey

Disclosing private sexual photos with intent to cause distress *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Joseph Derek Bailey, 22, from Scarborough, disclosed a private photo of a young woman in her underwear to several of her contacts in November 2018, threatening to send more unless money was paid. He then defrauded a friend of the victim of £35. In February 2019, while staying at a couple's home in Sheffield, he stole a £140 watch and a credit card, using the card to spend over £20 on food and drink. He also failed to comply with sex offender notification requirements, having been previously convicted for having sex with an underage girl and given a suspended sentence. He failed to surrender to custody, missed a sentencing hearing, and was arrested after a car crash in Sheffield wearing the stolen watch.

Pleaded guilty to disclosing private sexual photos with intent to cause distress, theft from a dwelling, five counts of fraud, failing to comply with notification requirements, and breaching a suspended prison sentence. Recorder Jonathan Sandiford described his fraudulence as 'mean'. Defence highlighted alcohol dependency and remorse. Previous suspended sentence for sex with an underage girl.

1 Jan 0001

John Peter Noble

Child sex offences *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

John Peter Noble, of North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, planned to sexually abuse a four-year-old girl. He was arrested in Ripon in April as part of an undercover police operation after making arrangements to meet who he believed to be his victim's family on 30 April. There was never a real-life victim and no children were ever in any danger.

Admitted the charges in May. Convicted of nine child sex offences. Put on the sex offenders' register for life. Previously convicted of possessing indecent images of children. Charged with breaching conditions of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Tobias Tobin

Sexual offences *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Tobias Tobin, 23, from Woodhill View, Wetherby, pleaded guilty to five sexual offences at York Crown Court, targeting a 13-year-old from North Yorkshire. Jailed for 15 months, he was prosecuted in the major exploitation case. North Yorkshire Police's 2013 investigation uncovered the online abuse network. Det Ch Supt Simon Mason explained the progression, with Tobin among the jailed men from various backgrounds. Offences involved grooming and indecent material.

Pleaded guilty to five sexual offences against a 13-year-old girl. Offences involved grooming and indecent material. The case was part of a major exploitation investigation by North Yorkshire Police in 2013.

1 Jan 0001

Toby Boyes

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On 13 April last year, Toby Boyes drove a Renault Clio dangerously on the A61 Ripon bypass while disqualified and under the influence of cocaine and cannabis. He sped through a 40mph zone at over 70mph, overtook on blind bends on the wrong side of the road, and forced his way between a tractor and oncoming traffic, causing other motorists to swerve onto grass verges. He was arrested at the scene after mounting a kerb.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, two counts of drug-driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance. Had 15 previous convictions for 37 offences, including dangerous driving. The judge said PTSD did not excuse the driving. Also banned from driving for two years.

1 Jan 0001

Tyler Walton

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On 18 January, Tyler Walton was stopped by North Yorkshire Police officers in a vehicle on Parliament Street, Harrogate. A search revealed cash and digital scales. He was arrested and, while in custody, a further search found 14 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin concealed in his mouth. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at York Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Stopped by police with cash and digital scales, later found with 14 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin hidden in his mouth.

1 Jan 0001

Victor Okumu

Armed robbery *

Sentence

ten years and six months imprisonment and a further five years on license

On 11 March 2019, Victor Okumu, 38, targeted Bradley’s jewellers in Market Row, Northallerton. Wearing a blue boiler suit and a crash helmet with the visor down, he wedged the door open and jumped over the counter to confront staff. In the violent struggle, a staff member received a cut to her hand, which later required surgery, before Okumu fled with nearly £442,000 of jewellery. He was later arrested at a hotel in Fareham, Hampshire, where detectives found rings valued at £212,000. The remaining £229,640 worth of jewellery is still outstanding. The ordeal left staff feeling unsafe and with a fear of attack from men in helmets and work clothes.

The judge described Okumu as a “very dangerous man” who was likely to reoffend. Okumu had been planning the robbery for eight months.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Horrigan

Possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On August 25, 2022, Thomas Horrigan was a passenger in a tipper van stopped by police in Scholla Lane, Northallerton, due to reports of road-traffic issues involving motorbikes. When questioned, he claimed to be in the area to 'enjoy the countryside', but he dropped an item and admitted it was cocaine. A search revealed 10.5 grams of cocaine worth up to £1,200 and three mobile phones. Analysis of the phones showed evidence of drug dealing. Horrigan refused to answer police questions. He later pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply. At the time of the offence, he was under investigation for supplying Class B drugs.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply. Had eight previous offences, including a community order for supplying cannabis. Said to have been dealing to feed his own cocaine habit. Judge remarked that Class A drugs destroy lives.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Marshall

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment (4 years 7 months for wounding with intent, 5 months consecutive for possessing a blade)

On 3 December 2025, Thomas Marshall attacked a woman at a property in York where people were drinking and taking drugs. He struck her up to 10 times around the head with an object believed to be a spanner during an argument about missing drugs, causing multiple facial fractures including a broken jaw, nose and eye socket, extensive swelling and black eyes. He was arrested the next day with a Stanley knife. He had 54 previous offences.

Pleaded guilty at last minute to wounding with intent. 54 previous offences including battery and knifepoint robbery. Judge noted he was lucky not to face murder charge. 10-year restraining order also imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Neil Woodward

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10-month prison sentence, suspended for a year

Stephen Neil Woodward was riding a 1000 cc Kawasaki motorbike at estimated speeds between 100mph and 120mph on the A168 near Dishforth on 6 February 2019. He failed to reduce speed and crashed into the back of a Land Rover, causing the motorbike to be thrown into the air. Woodward was flung from the bike and suffered life-changing injuries. The other driver was traumatised but unhurt. Woodward pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Banned from driving for three years and must pass an extended retest. Ordered to pay a £140 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen William Case

Burglary conspiracy *

Sentence

4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Shaun Andrew Finley and Stephen William Case carried out 22 high-value burglaries at new build housing developments between 1 June and 15 December 2020, targeting properties in Dishforth, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Killinghall, and Kirk Hammerton. They stole newly installed boilers, furniture, and building equipment, causing losses exceeding £143,000 and disruption to homebuyers and developers. They used cloned registration plates and registered vehicles in innocent people's names to avoid detection. The investigation by North Yorkshire Police’s Operation Expedite identified them through CCTV, ANPR data, and patterns in the burglaries.

Judge Sean Morris commended the police investigation. The offenders used sophisticated methods to avoid detection including cloned plates and registering vehicles in other people's names.

1 Jan 0001

Shaun Andrew Finley

Burglary conspiracy *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Judge Sean Morris commended the police investigation. The offenders used sophisticated methods to avoid detection including cloned plates and registering vehicles in other people's names.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Mark Knowles

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

4 years 6 months imprisonment

Simon Mark Knowles, a 52-year-old former primary school teacher from Harrogate, later residing in Bridlington, secretly filmed students at a North Yorkshire school as they changed for swimming lessons between 2009 and 2012. Police found 19,541 indecent photographs and 174 videos of children on his computer, and he distributed 147 images online. Victims included children as young as three. The offences involved making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children and recording a person doing a private act.

Pleaded guilty to 24 charges related to child sexual exploitation. Required to register as a sex offender and banned from working with children.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Richard Abbott

Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Simon Richard Abbott, of Iburndale Lane, Sleights, Whitby, executed anti-forensic data deletion on his laptop to hide fresh child abuse images. He targeted vulnerable children online despite a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He had previously uploaded child abuse media to Instagram while on court bail. He breached the order by wiping his internet history over a seven-month window.

History of nearly 30 convictions for sexual crimes. Breached a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order by wiping internet history for seven months.

1 Jan 0001

Samuel Matthew Hammond

Controlling behaviour *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Samuel Matthew Hammond engaged in controlling behaviour over a six-month period, during which he assaulted his then partner several times. He also shared a sexual photograph without consent with the intention of causing distress. On March 2, he assaulted a police officer during an incident in Romanby, Northallerton, and caused criminal damage to his former partner’s phone.

Pleaded guilty to controlling behaviour, assaulting a police officer and criminal damage on the day of the hearing after previously denying the charges. Also ordered to pay £200 compensation for criminal damage.

1 Jan 0001

Roger Donald Sibley

Sexual assault of a child under 13, making indecent images of children, and voyeurism *

Sentence

8 years 2 months imprisonment

Roger Donald Sibley, aged 51 and living on St Johns Square in Wakefield, was convicted of serious child sex offences. He was found guilty at York Crown Court of two counts of sexual assault against girls under the age of 13. He also admitted to two charges of making indecent photos of children and one charge of voyeurism. The court heard the offences had a profound impact on the victims and their families. In addition to the custodial sentence, Sibley was made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Found guilty of two counts of sexual assault on girls under 13. Admitted to two charges of making indecent images of children and one charge of voyeurism. Issued with a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Roy Dean

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Between 2015 and 2020, Roy Dean downloaded over 100 indecent images of children, including 36 in the most severe category, from his home in Huntington, near York. Police executed a search warrant on 7 May 2023 after intelligence of illegal downloads at his address. He initially claimed he only viewed adult pornography and suggested others had access to his computer, but later admitted sole responsibility. The images were found on his desktop and USB sticks.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images of children. Initially attempted to blame others but later admitted sole responsibility. Judge noted aggravating feature of suggesting others had access. Required to complete 40 days rehabilitation activities and subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Mustafa Akgol

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Mustafa Akgol, a chef of Redbarn Drive, Osbaldwick, forced his way into a stranger woman's bedsit on Redbarn Drive, York, on the evening of January 14, 2019. He sexually assaulted her after putting his foot in the door and following her to her bed, saying 'Ssssh' throughout. He returned later the same evening demanding a sex act, but she told him to leave. His DNA was found on her bra. He was identified in a police ID procedure. First trial in November abandoned; he went on the run but was arrested on a bench warrant. Second trial in February resulted in conviction.

Convicted by jury after denying sexual assault. Placed on sex offenders register for life and disbarred from working with vulnerable people and children for life. Judge Simon Hickey commented: 'A young, vulnerable woman in her own room was assaulted by you, forcing your way in.'

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Luke Collinson

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On 16 October 2023, Nathan Luke Collinson sexually abused two 15-year-old girls on a residential road in Scarborough. He shouted at them, then kissed and groped both girls simultaneously, with the assault captured on CCTV. He later molested them further while sitting on a wall, followed them, and eventually entered a nearby house. The victims reported the abuse on 23 October, and Collinson was arrested on 13 November 2023, with cannabis found in his possession. While on bail, on 19 March 2024, he burgled a room at Scarborough's Grand Hotel, stealing £40 from a sleeping guest's wallet after attempting multiple room doors. He returned to the hotel on 30 March despite not being a guest, leading to his identification.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual activity with a child, one burglary, and one cannabis possession. Extensive criminal history with 83 prior convictions. Placed on sex offenders' register for 10 years and given a six-year sexual harm prevention order. Judge Sean Morris said: 'Men of your age need to understand you don't start kissing and groping young girls.'

1 Jan 0001

Neil Michael Stubbs

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Neil Michael Stubbs, 27, of Kingsley Park Road, Harrogate, systematically groomed and abused a young girl over a prolonged period. He pestered the victim to send naked photos and on one occasion attempted to rape her, though she managed to kick him away. He confessed his fantasy of having sex with a virgin and told her to keep the abuse secret. Following his arrest, police found indecent images of children on his mobile phone, including Category A material. The victim suffered severe mental health decline, suicidal thoughts and two suicide attempts. The abuse had devastating consequences for her and her family. Stubbs was convicted after a trial of 13 charges, including attempted rape of a child under 13, sexual assault, possession of indecent images, and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Convicted after trial on 13 charges. Judge Sean Morris described the abuse as a 'catalogue of offending' and rejected autism mitigation. Must serve half in custody before parole eligibility, with an extended one-year licence period as an 'offender of particular concern'. Also placed on the sex offenders register for life and given a 20-year sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Nicholas Dalby

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment consecutive to existing sentence

Nicholas Dalby, a paedophile lorry driver formerly of the Selby area and more recently of Thirsk, raped and indecently assaulted a girl more than 15 years ago in different places including his lorry and caravan. This was his second prosecution; he was already serving a prison sentence for abusing another child several years prior. A woman contacted police in 2020 revealing the offences.

Pleaded guilty on day of trial to three charges of rape, four of indecent assault and one of indecency with a child. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders' register for life. Extended licence period of 1 year upon release.

1 Jan 0001

Oliver James Anglesmith

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

two-year sentence

Oliver James Anglesmith breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by hanging around a play area in Scarborough, seeking the company of children aged five to nine years old. He lifted two children over a fence unnecessarily and was trying to get them away from adults. A concerned parent called police, preventing further actions. The SHPO, made by East Yorkshire magistrates in 2013, bans him from being in the company of children among other restrictions.

Pleaded guilty to breaching the SHPO. Recorder Geraldine Kelly commented on his intent to seek company of children aged five to nine, motivated by perverted interests. Previous convictions including sexual activity with a boy in 2008 and prior breaches of court orders.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Battersby

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

4 years' imprisonment with an extended 3-year licence period

Paul Battersby, living alone in Skipton, North Yorkshire, scoured the internet for and downloaded 832 indecent images of children including rape of children aged between two and 10, bestiality images, while subject to a court order limiting online activity. Protection officers visited his home and found the material on his laptop along with cleaning software and special browser. Police had searched his home in October 2020, seizing equipment.

Admitted all charges: three counts of making indecent images of children, possessing extreme pornography, breaching a sexual-harm prevention order, possessing 205 prohibited or cartoon images of children. Judge Simon Hickey highlighted deliberate use of wiping software, deeply embedded behaviour, flouting of court orders, and deemed him a danger to children with significant risk of reoffending. Ordered on sex offenders register for life and indefinite sexual-harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Paul James Donnelly

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On 24 October 2020, Paul James Donnelly, along with two other men, travelled from Middlesbrough to Helmsley in a stolen black Ford Fiesta ST displaying false plates. Between 11am and 11.30am, they entered a garage on Orchard Way and stole three mountain bikes valued at £12,000. Police pursued the vehicle; a stinger was deployed, and the car stopped at Sutton Bank. All three were arrested and the bikes recovered.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and aggravated vehicle taking without the owner's consent.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Jeffrey Williamson

Child rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On a live TikTok video, a young girl captured sexual assaults committed by Peter Jeffrey Williamson. He systematically targeted the victim by secretly embedding himself within a family home on the North Yorkshire coast. He hid his historical convictions for abusing multiple young girls to gain access to the child, launched a campaign of regular sexual assaults, and threatened to murder the victim and her mother if they spoke out, falsely claiming he had killed people in the past.

Repeat offender; historical convictions for abusing multiple young girls. Threatened to murder the victim and her mother.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Norman Jack Buckworth

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

three years and one month in prison

Peter Norman Jack Buckworth was involved in operations distributing cocaine and cannabis across the Whitby area.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply both drugs and possession of criminal property connected to drug profits.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Philip Wallis

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Peter Philip Wallis, a 59-year-old resident of Thornden Buildings in Selby, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at York Crown Court for a series of sexual offences committed against a young girl between 1985 and 1994 in Scarborough. The victim, now aged 39, endured sustained abuse. Wallis pleaded guilty to six counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and one count of gross indecency. The case was reported to police decades later, and Wallis was brought to justice.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and one count of gross indecency. The victim, a young girl, was abused over nearly a decade between 1985 and 1994 in Scarborough. Detective Constable Nadine Evans described Wallis as 'an evil man' and praised the victim's courage.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Turner

Indecent assault, serious sexual assault, and gross indecency with a child *

Sentence

20 years 10 months imprisonment

Peter Turner, formerly known as Father Gregory Carroll, was a monk at Ampleforth College, a Catholic boarding school in North Yorkshire, where he committed a series of sexual offences against young boys in the 1980s. The offences came to light decades later, leading to his conviction. In 2020, at York Crown Court, the then 80-year-old Turner admitted 11 counts of indecent assault, two counts of serious sexual assault, and one count of gross indecency with a child. The victims included three boys: the first, aged between 10 and 12, was subjected to indecent assault and a serious sexual assault in the 1980s at Ampleforth; the second, aged nine or 10, was indecently assaulted in the 1980s in Workington; and the third, aged between 10 and 12, endured gross indecency and indecent assault over three years starting in 1987, also in Workington. Turner was sentenced to 20 years and 10 months' imprisonment, with an extended year on licence. He died on 6 February 2025 at HMP Swaleside from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Pleaded guilty to historic sexual offences against three boys. Former monk at Ampleforth College. Died in prison in 2025 from natural causes.

1 Jan 0001

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