From a hit-and-run driver who catapulted a pedestrian 20 metres along the road, outside a pub in Morley, to two Leeds gang members jailed for the “sadistic” 19-hour torture of a man with a blow torch.
Also in the headlines this month was a number of predatory paedophiles, including one who pulled down the pants of a 12-year-old boy while filming him.
Here are 31 of the criminals who appeared before judges at Leeds Crown Court during September.
19. Jason Forrest
"Entrenched" paedophile Jason Forrest, 43, who has been jailed numerous times due to his sexual interest in young girls, has been given another 20-month stint behind bars. Forrest bought gifts for a 10-year-old girl, whom he did not know, with the judge telling him it was “clearly” the start of grooming attempts. | WYP
20. Lewis Davidson-Bates
Lewis Davidson-Bates, 23, went on a rampage looking for drugs, bursting into two flats and attacking residents before trying to rob a man in the street. He is already serving a 13-year sentence for raping a child under the age of 13. The judge gave him an 18-year custodial sentence, with a four-year extended licence period. | WYP
21. David Clarkson
David Clarkson, 68, who has a staggering 41 burglaries in a long criminal career, conned his way into one woman’s home then followed another home and snatched her handbag. Clarkson asked for an extended sentence to reflect his remorse, saying he deserved it, although the judge felt it was not necessary. He was sentenced eight-years behind bars. | WYP
22. Lewis McArdle- Rose
Lewis McArdle- Rose, aged 20, of North Parkway, Leeds, was given a custodial sentence of 20 months at Leeds Crown Court. | WYP
23. James Thrush
James Thrush, 37, was sentenced to four years and seven months behind bars at Leeds Crown Court after pleading guilty to robbery, making off without payment, and two counts of burglary, including a burglary at a home in Roundhay, where he stole two televisions. | WYP
24. Kasim Mahmood
Magic-mushroom dealer Kasim Mahmood, 23, ploughed into oncoming traffic near Leeds city centre, while reaching speeds of up to 90mph on the wrong side of the road, after attempting to flee from police. Causing damage to five cars, he was jailed for 34 months in total and given a new 29-month driving ban. | WYP