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