Leeds Crown Court round-up: The faces of criminals who have been dealt justice this week

Published 25th Jun 2023, 16:30 BST

Updated 25th Jun 2023, 16:33 BST

A cocaine-snorting driver who killed a cyclist while travelling at nearly twice the speed limit, a “laughing” thug who stamped on a woman’s head repeatedly and a pervert with a hair fetish who tried to convince a teenage girl to go to a salon with him, and then to bed.

Other cases included a knife-wielding drug addict who robbed a KFC and McDonald’s, and a man who attacked a taxi driver after he claimed he charged him too much.

The faces of those who appeared in court this week, with most being sent to jail.

1. The criminals convicted this week

The faces of those who appeared in court this week, with most being sent to jail. Photo: WYP

The knife-wielding Molloy targeted a KFC in Wakefield twice in less than two weeks, threatening staff into giving him cash. He then held up a McDonald's by opening the window of the drive-thru and ordering shocked workers to hand over money. The 32-year-old was jailed for a total of nine years.

2. William Molloy

The knife-wielding Molloy targeted a KFC in Wakefield twice in less than two weeks, threatening staff into giving him cash. He then held up a McDonald's by opening the window of the drive-thru and ordering shocked workers to hand over money. The 32-year-old was jailed for a total of nine years. Photo: WYP

Simpson was ordered to stay away from his partner by a restraining order would regularly hide in bushes across from her home to spy on her. He then beat her unconscious during an argument. The 34-year-old was handed a 20-month sentence for ABH among others.

3. Dale Simpson

Simpson was ordered to stay away from his partner by a restraining order would regularly hide in bushes across from her home to spy on her. He then beat her unconscious during an argument. The 34-year-old was handed a 20-month sentence for ABH among others. Photo: WYP

Aging paedophile was found in possession of a phone with an internet history-wiping app, which put him in breach of a sexual harm prevention order. He was given the order in 2016 in Kent for trying to groom a youngster online and meet them. The 75-year-old was given an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for 24 months this week.

4. James Smith

Aging paedophile was found in possession of a phone with an internet history-wiping app, which put him in breach of a sexual harm prevention order. He was given the order in 2016 in Kent for trying to groom a youngster online and meet them. The 75-year-old was given an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for 24 months this week. Photo: Kent Police

Thug Price attacked a taxi driver when he claimed he had overcharged him. Demanding his £10 back, when the driver refused, Price punched him and stole his dashcam. He also admitted burgling a car garage and setting fire to a vehicle there. He was handed an extended six-and-a-half-year sentence.

5. Shane Price

Thug Price attacked a taxi driver when he claimed he had overcharged him. Demanding his £10 back, when the driver refused, Price punched him and stole his dashcam. He also admitted burgling a car garage and setting fire to a vehicle there. He was handed an extended six-and-a-half-year sentence. Photo: WYP

Nasir attacked his partner in her own home, raining blows down on her as she tried to cower from the brutal assault. She was left with a broken jaw. Nasir, aged 26, was already told to stay away from the woman after being given a restraining order for previous violent altercations with her. He was given a two-year jail sentence.

6. Mohammed Nasir

Nasir attacked his partner in her own home, raining blows down on her as she tried to cower from the brutal assault. She was left with a broken jaw. Nasir, aged 26, was already told to stay away from the woman after being given a restraining order for previous violent altercations with her. He was given a two-year jail sentence. Photo: WYP