Here are the names and faces of 48 criminals who were locked up in Leeds during August 2026.
Their crimes include a drug addict who was found guilty of murdering his friend in a tower-block bloodbath before dumping his body in the street.
Also sentenced at Leeds Crown Court last month, were four men who dumped their friend's lifeless body on the pavement after a botched revenge attack, and a predatory paedophile who called himself “Epstein”.
View our gallery below for the full round-up of criminals who were locked up in Leeds during August 2026...
31. Luke Mitchell
Vengeful Luke Mitchell was jailed for five years and given a 10-year restraining order after he stabbed a man multiple times in Hembrigg Park, Morley with a foot-long knife during a revenge attack stemming from a nightclub altercation. The 31-year-old and another person also rained down kicks and punches on the man, Leeds Crown Court was told. | WYP / Google Maps
32. Antony Caton
Racist thug Antony Caton has been jailed for 12 months after subjecting a security guard at a Morrisons in Rothwell to a “tirade of racial abuse.” The 57-year-old and racially abused the arresting officer, of Polish descent, telling him that he hopes “Putin invades” and “blows you up.” He was previously handed a suspended sentence in August 2025 for “threatening staff” at a private hire firm. | WYP/YEP
33. Liban Mohamed
Serial shoplifter Liban Mohamed repeatedly stole crates of beer, including Heineken, Stella and Fosters, from the Lifestyle Express store in Harehills to feed his alcohol addiction. After being locked in the store by the owner, the 30-year-old raised a bottle of desperados over his head and said: “Open the door or I’ll smash your face in.” He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison. | WYP/Adobe Stock
34. Hakam Ghaith
Protestor Hakam Ghaith, who torched a police van during a clash in Leeds city centre, has been jailed for 10 years and eight months after pleading guilty to arson with recklessness to whether life was endangered. Calverley Street was cordoned off between Great George Street and The Headrow, where the demonstration had been taking place that was thought to be in support of Palestine. | WYP/YEP
35. Daniel Town
Thug Daniel Town has been jailed for 21 months after a police officer was left unconscious following a struggle in Leeds city centre. The 37-year-old was chased by officers who had spotted suspicious behaviour involving several people behind the Three Legs pub on The Headrow. Town was handcuffed and put in the police van, where he repeatedly hit his head against the van wall and smeared his blood. | WYP / Google Maps
36. Ibrahim Albashir
Schizophrenic thug Ibrahim Albashir, who tried to murder a passing woman with a broken bottle, has been handed a 25-year sentence. The victim was walking along Otley Road when the 34-year-old suddenly lunged at her. He will be detained in a secure hospital unit and once he is well enough, he will be transported to prison to serve the remainder of the sentence. | WYP