These are the names and faces of 55 despicable criminals were locked up in Leeds during October 2026.
Their crimes include a violent thug who told his children their mother was in hospital after murdering her and dumping her body in a freezer at their Wakefield home.
Also sentenced at Leeds Crown Court last month, were a pair of racing motorists who caused the deaths of a mother and her four-year-old daughter as they walked to school.
View our gallery below for the full round-up of criminals who were locked up in Leeds during October 2026...
13. Jay Berkeley
Thug Jay Berkeley has been jailed for two years and four months after a court heard how he kicked his partner to the face, fracturing her jaw in two places. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of Section 20 GBH without intent. He was also given a five-year restraining order to keep him away from his former partner. | WYP / PA
14. James Richmond
Serial burglar James Richmond targeted care homes, sheltered accommodation and even a church during a summer thieving spree. The 46-year-old admitted 12 counts of burglary, eight of non-dwelling areas after he broke into communal areas, one of attempted burglary and three of dwelling burglaries. He was jailed for five years and four months. | WYP / Google Maps
15. Roger Golesworthy
Ageing paedophile Roger Golesworthy travelled 250 miles from his home in East Sussex to meet an underage girl in Leeds. The 63-year-old had little clue the profile was run by a vigilante group who cornered him after he arrived in West Yorkshire. He admitted to attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming and was jailed for three years and four month. | WYP / Google Maps
16. Derrick Anderson
Prolific motoring offender Derrick Anderson drove along a pavement where a pedestrian was waiting at a bus stop as he frantically tried to get away from police at high speed. The 41-year-old was jailed for 12 months after he admitted dangerous driving. He was also given a new two-year driving ban and must take an extended re-test to get his licence back. | WYP / YEP
17. Adam Haynes
Desperate robber Adam Haynes pointed a gun at a shop worker and demanded money from the till, but fled emptyhanded. The 35-year-old, of Winrose Crescent, Belle Isle, admitted three counts of fraud by false representation, attempted robbery and possessing an imitation firearm with an intent to cause a serious fear of violence. He was jailed for 38 months. | WYP / Google Maps
18. Paul Barker
Paedophile Paul Barker was jailed for four years after he admitted two counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and two of attempting sexual communication with a child. The 56-year-old of Beech Court, Castleford, was also given a five-year sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and put on the sex offender register for life. | WYP / YEP