The gallery below features a selection of those to receive hefty sentences for their crimes this past week.
1. The people featured in this gallery have been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court this week
2. A repulsive Leeds pervert downloaded “some of the most vile images imaginable”, including the abuse of a deceased infant. Sick Joshua Mahoney, of Queen Street, Morley, was also found in possession of a “paedophile handbook”, a guide to avoid being caught out when downloading illegal images. Yet the 34-year-old, who was found to have more than 1,000 images and videos, continued to plead not guilty despite contacting a counsellor and confessing. He was jailed for 28 months this week and placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) to limit his internet use.
3. A “callous” thief who exploited his vulnerable sister-in-law and defrauded her out of thousands was finally caught after he burgled her home in desperation for more drug money. Heroin addict Paul Armitage’s despicable antics were only uncovered after he was caught on CCTV trying to use her stolen HSBC card shortly after the break-in at her Castleford home. Armitage, 42, admitted a charge of burglary and four counts of fraud. Judge Anesh Pema jailed Armitage for more than three years and four months, telling him he must serve 1,241 days. He said: “She was a vulnerable person, you had access to her finances and you took advantage in a callous and structured way.”
4. A paranoid cocaine addict attacked his father, kicking him unconscious before trying to bundle his lifeless body into the boot of his car. Muhsin Mir had been snorting the drug with his father but they both got into an argument after Mir accused his dad of having a relationship with his ex. Mir, of South Farm Road, Gipton, later admitted attempting to cause GBH with intent and was jailed for 30 months.