Durham Crown Court

Female defendant who attacked elderly man and spat at police officer narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Woman ripped hair from man's head after being asked to leave County Durham club

Jordan Cuthill sentenced at Durham Crown Court as a 'dangerous' offender following spree of robberies and aggravated vehicle taking in under two hours one morning in June this year

Jordan Cuthill sentenced at Durham Crown Court as a 'dangerous' offender following spree of robberies and aggravated vehicle taking in under two hours one morning in June this year

Durham Crown Court

'Dangerous' man jailed for three robberies in County Durham in less than two hours

Michael Murray attended two stores in Consett in early September and threatened both staff in an attempt to steal money from the tills.

Michael Murray attended two stores in Consett in early September and threatened both staff in an attempt to steal money from the tills.

Durham Crown Court

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Man who threatened shopkeepers with 12-inch blade in 'terrifying' robbery bid jailed

Cars were torched by youths and young people in Seaham on the evening of April 27 this year

Cars were torched by youths and young people in Seaham on the evening of April 27 this year

Seaham disorder

Durham Crown Court

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Young people torched cars and goaded police on evening of disorder in Seaham

Police at scene of serious injury accident at a junction on the A177 in Sedgefield, in September last year

Police at scene of serious injury accident at a junction on the A177 in Sedgefield, in September last year

Durham Crown Court

Sedgefield driver had cannabis in system when tested after crash with motorcycle

Steven Renwick has admitted committing a burglary at shared student accommodation in Atherton Street, Durham, on October 13

Steven Renwick has admitted committing a burglary at shared student accommodation in Atherton Street, Durham, on October 13

Durham Crown Court

Intruder admits stealing items from student digs in Durham street last month

One of two defendants accused of stealing a quad bike from a farm outbuilding in Teesdale has changed his plea and admitted the offence

One of two defendants accused of stealing a quad bike from a farm outbuilding in Teesdale has changed his plea and admitted the offence

Durham Crown Court

Bishop Auckland man changes plea and admits stealing quad bike from farm

Michael Murray received a three-year prison sentence for attempted robberies at two Consett convenience stores, including one at the Premier shop in Park Road

Michael Murray received a three-year prison sentence for attempted robberies at two Consett convenience stores, including one at the Premier shop in Park Road

Durham Crown Court

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Desperate drug addict failed in two attempted shop robberies in Consett

Judge at Durham Crown Court wants more precise medical information over cause of as to injuries inflicted on woman who has lost sight in one eye, having allegedly been hit repeatedly with a mobile phone

Judge at Durham Crown Court wants more precise medical information over cause of as to injuries inflicted on woman who has lost sight in one eye, having allegedly been hit repeatedly with a mobile phone

Durham Crown Court

Newton Aycliffe man admits throwing 'item' at woman who lost sight in one eye

Matthew Rushton received a 14-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on the M62 in West Yorkshire

Matthew Rushton received a 14-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on the M62 in West Yorkshire

Durham Crown Court

Banned driver from County Durham drove the wrong way on motorway during police chase

Matthew Smith received a three-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for offences of threats and violence

Matthew Smith received a three-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for offences of threats and violence

Durham Crown Court

Wanted County Durham man who 'hates police' attacked officer with key and cut him

Mason Curley jailed at Durham Crown Court as a 'fourth strike' burglar

Mason Curley jailed at Durham Crown Court as a 'fourth strike' burglar

Durham Crown Court

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Three-strikes burglar struck at County Durham home of 81-year-old dementia sufferer

James Douglas was found to have cocaine in his system at the time of crash

James Douglas was found to have cocaine in his system at the time of crash

Durham Crown Court

'Lucky to be alive' Durham drug driver fails to have prison sentence suspended

'Entrenched paedophile' Lee Mole jailed at Durham Crown Court for exchanging images of young children being abused on the internet

'Entrenched paedophile' Lee Mole jailed at Durham Crown Court for exchanging images of young children being abused on the internet

Durham Crown Court

'Entrenched paedophile' from County Durham incited man in US to abuse young child

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

Durham Crown Court

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Wannabe gangster rapper threatened motorist in Durham village with replica air weapon

Inmate Gareth Parr received an 18-month sentence extension for his attack on a prison officer at HMP Durham, in February

Inmate Gareth Parr received an 18-month sentence extension for his attack on a prison officer at HMP Durham, in February

Durham Crown Court

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Young offender assaulted Durham Prison officer due to wait for him to open cell door

Banned driver Carl Blower was jailed for 14 months at Durham Crown Court after becoming involved in a high-speed police chase on roads between Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill

Banned driver Carl Blower was jailed for 14 months at Durham Crown Court after becoming involved in a high-speed police chase on roads between Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill

Durham Crown Court

Banned Ferryhill driver continued police chase in County Durham on deflated tyres

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Durham Crown Court

A dozen offenders locked up at Durham Crown Court in October

Jason Hanley jailed at Durham Crown Court over bid to steal mini digger from garage compound

Jason Hanley jailed at Durham Crown Court over bid to steal mini digger from garage compound

Durham Crown Court

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Bid to steal mini digger from County Durham garage foiled after police chase

Kyle Yarrow received a 22-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for assault and threats made to sister who berated him for breaking 'house rule' and bringing stranger home

Kyle Yarrow received a 22-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for assault and threats made to sister who berated him for breaking 'house rule' and bringing stranger home

Durham Crown Court

Man threatened pregnant sister with imitation air weapon at her Shildon home

Teenager was contacting what he thought were three girls, aged 11 to 13, over six days in September last year

Teenager was contacting what he thought were three girls, aged 11 to 13, over six days in September last year

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham teenager asked three underage girls to send him explicit images

Craig Best, left, and Roger Pilling, whose bid to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins came to an end after a police raid at the Royal County Hotel, in Durham, have lost Court of Appeal bids to reduce their respective 62-month prison sentences

Craig Best, left, and Roger Pilling, whose bid to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins came to an end after a police raid at the Royal County Hotel, in Durham, have lost Court of Appeal bids to reduce their respective 62-month prison sentences

Anglo Saxon Coin Hoard

Court of Appeal

Bid to cut sentence of Bishop Auckland metal detectorist fails at Court of Appeal

Rogue tradesman Christopher Wase failed to complete work paid for by customers of his roofing business

Rogue tradesman Christopher Wase failed to complete work paid for by customers of his roofing business

Durham Crown Court

Rogue roofer who failed to complete work prosecuted by Durham County Council

Wayne Bryson jailed at Durham Crown Court as a 'dangerous offender' over street stabbing

Wayne Bryson jailed at Durham Crown Court as a 'dangerous offender' over street stabbing

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man jailed as 'dangerous offender' over street stabbing

Durham Crown Court heard that 51-year-old man thought he was chatting online with a 13-year-old girl

Durham Crown Court heard that 51-year-old man thought he was chatting online with a 13-year-old girl

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man thought he was chatting sexually online to girl aged 13

Serial burglar David Joynes received a 31-month prison sentence for latest offence, committed at student digs, in the city

Serial burglar David Joynes received a 31-month prison sentence for latest offence, committed at student digs, in the city

Durham Crown Court

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Serial Darlington burglar jailed for sneak break-in at student flat in Durham

Two women became involved in violent confrontation outside Vibe nightclub in Peterlee, in October, 2022

Two women became involved in violent confrontation outside Vibe nightclub in Peterlee, in October, 2022

Durham Crown Court

Woman gouged eye of victim with thumb in fight outside County Durham nightclub

Jack Muncaster received a six-year custodial sentence at Durham Crown Court for machete attack wounding woman's arm

Jack Muncaster received a six-year custodial sentence at Durham Crown Court for machete attack wounding woman's arm

Durham Crown Court

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Man attacked woman with machete leaving her with life-changing injuries

Callum Bell received a 21-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for offences of violence to partner and damage to her home

Callum Bell received a 21-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for offences of violence to partner and damage to her home

Durham Crown Court

Man under influence of drink and drugs went on 'rampage' damaging partner's house

Defendant Michael Murray was arrested after attempted robbery at Park Road Premier Convenience Store in Consett, on September 16

Defendant Michael Murray was arrested after attempted robbery at Park Road Premier Convenience Store in Consett, on September 16

Durham Crown Court

Man admits two attempted shop robberies in six days in County Durham

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Durham Crown Court

Judge criticises attitude of County Durham man prosecuted for illegal waste dumping

Defendant behaved inappropriately to a 15-year-old girl in the Top House, at Stanley, but received some 'summary judgement' outside, afterwards, a court was told

Defendant behaved inappropriately to a 15-year-old girl in the Top House, at Stanley, but received some 'summary judgement' outside, afterwards, a court was told

Durham Crown Court

Sex pest who invited girl, 15, for 'threesome' attacked outside County Durham pub

Defendant Christopher Bertram will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month for arson attack at terraced house in South Moor, Stanley, on August 31

Defendant Christopher Bertram will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month for arson attack at terraced house in South Moor, Stanley, on August 31

Durham Crown Court

Man admits 'reckless arson' attack which damaged County Durham terraced house

Paul Shields was jailed for three years at Durham Crown Court for offences of voyeurism involving two women

Paul Shields was jailed for three years at Durham Crown Court for offences of voyeurism involving two women

Durham Crown Court

'Risk-taking' County Durham voyeur covertly filmed two women bathing and showering

Defendant Matthew Smith to be assessed for the danger he poses the public before being sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month

Defendant Matthew Smith to be assessed for the danger he poses the public before being sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man who assaulted PC with a key to be assessed for danger he poses

Allan Spacey jailed for 15 years at Durham Crown Court after being convicted of the sexual abuse of a vulnerable young girl

Allan Spacey jailed for 15 years at Durham Crown Court after being convicted of the sexual abuse of a vulnerable young girl

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man who treated girl like 'sex toy' jailed for 15 years

Durham Crown Court heard Samantha Appleby stabbed now ex-partner in the back during a drunken row

Durham Crown Court heard Samantha Appleby stabbed now ex-partner in the back during a drunken row

Durham Crown Court

County Durham woman stabbed partner in back after drunken domestic row

Friday Shedrach Godwin is to stand trial at Durham Crown Court next year accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Friday Shedrach Godwin is to stand trial at Durham Crown Court next year accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Durham Crown Court

Middlesbrough man denies serious injury by dangerous driving charge in County Durham

Harvey Cramption, jailed at Durham Crown Court for wounding with intent and common assault, both on the same victim five days apart last November

Harvey Cramption, jailed at Durham Crown Court for wounding with intent and common assault, both on the same victim five days apart last November

Durham Crown Court

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Durham teenager armed with samurai sword led group attack on man in his own home

Banned driver Mark Moody led police on a 'persistent and highly dangerous' pursuit while under the influence of cocaine

Banned driver Mark Moody led police on a 'persistent and highly dangerous' pursuit while under the influence of cocaine

Durham Crown Court

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Banned driver who had taken cocaine led police on chase through County Durham

Police were informed defendant offered to supply vapes for girl, 13, in exchange for sexual favours

Police were informed defendant offered to supply vapes for girl, 13, in exchange for sexual favours

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man offered to buy vapes for girl, 13, in return for sexual favours

Police arrested defendants near to the car park of the Sainsbury's store near Bishop Auckland in the early hours of September 8.

Police arrested defendants near to the car park of the Sainsbury's store near Bishop Auckland in the early hours of September 8.

Durham Crown Court

Teen trio admit overnight spree of burglary and theft attempts in Bishop Auckland

Seaham drug abuser smashed open fragrance cabinets at local branch of Boots the Chemist

Seaham drug abuser smashed open fragrance cabinets at local branch of Boots the Chemist

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man barred from Boots used claw hammer to smash fragrance section

Cameron Greaves received a 28-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court, ten more months than when he was previously sentenced, in May

Cameron Greaves received a 28-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court, ten more months than when he was previously sentenced, in May

Durham Crown Court

Sickening child and animal abuse images found in County Durham paedophile's devices

Aaron Whitwell facing a third prison sentence in four years at Durham Crown Court for sexual activity with a child

Aaron Whitwell facing a third prison sentence in four years at Durham Crown Court for sexual activity with a child

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man facing third sentence for sexual activity with girls

Durham Crown Court heard that Mark Dodds blackmailed young victims into sending him more explicit imagery

Durham Crown Court heard that Mark Dodds blackmailed young victims into sending him more explicit imagery

Durham Crown Court

Jury takes just 11 minutes to convict County Durham man of online sex abuse of girls

Defendant Megan Gibson to stand trial at Durham Crown Court next year accused of dangerous driving and assault causing actual bodily harm

Defendant Megan Gibson to stand trial at Durham Crown Court next year accused of dangerous driving and assault causing actual bodily harm

Durham Crown Court

Newton Aycliffe woman accused of dangerous driving in Nissan before assaulting victim

Merrick Ainslie jailed after 'sneak in' burglary of warehouse alongside Asda, Peterlee

Merrick Ainslie jailed after 'sneak in' burglary of warehouse alongside Asda, Peterlee

Durham Crown Court

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Intruder caught wandering around County Durham Asda warehouse late at night

Defendant Nicholas Mosley facing potential trial for domestic violence and making threats to kill a woman, at Durham Crown Court, in March next year

Defendant Nicholas Mosley facing potential trial for domestic violence and making threats to kill a woman, at Durham Crown Court, in March next year

Durham Crown Court

Man denies strangulation, assault and threats to woman in her Darlington home

Durham Crown Court heard remnants of cannabis bush were found at defendant's home address

Durham Crown Court heard remnants of cannabis bush were found at defendant's home address

Durham Crown Court

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Drugs seized from man's Shildon home were 'remnants' of previous cannabis crop

Defendant Christopher Bertram has admitted criminal damage charges at Durham Crown Court arising from fire caused to terraced property in South Moor, Stanley

Defendant Christopher Bertram has admitted criminal damage charges at Durham Crown Court arising from fire caused to terraced property in South Moor, Stanley

Durham Crown Court

Man admits causing damage to County Durham home after starting fire

Defendant launched assault on victim after brief brushing past each other in Katie O'Brien's bar in Walkergate, Durham, in February of this year

Defendant launched assault on victim after brief brushing past each other in Katie O'Brien's bar in Walkergate, Durham, in February of this year

Durham Crown Court

Personal trainer briefly 'lost it' delivering flurry of punches on man in Durham bar

Police investigated collision at night on unlit road

Police investigated collision at night on unlit road

Durham Crown Court

Young County Durham driver was on wrong side of road prior to crash

Trained boxer Richard Wood launched attack on more diminutive ex-partner in her own home, Durham Crown Court was told

Trained boxer Richard Wood launched attack on more diminutive ex-partner in her own home, Durham Crown Court was told

Durham Crown Court

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Trained boxer carried out attack in ex-partner's County Durham home