Offey Smith Sr and Offey Smith Jr, were jailed after being found guilty of carrying out a “cowardly” revenge attack on James Connors. The court heard how the pair, and another male, armed with two metal bars struck Mr Connors repeatedly in a “sustained attack.” They were jailed for five and a half, and six and a half years respectively. | WYP

placeholder image — Offey Smith Sr and Offey Smith Jr, were jailed after being found guilty of carrying out a “cowardly” revenge attack on James Connors. The court heard how the pair, and another male, armed with two metal bars struck Mr Connors repeatedly in a “sustained attack.” They were jailed for five and a half, and six and a half years respectively. | WYP

Eight violent criminals locked up in Leeds this week including primary school burglar

Senior Reporter

Published 2nd Nov 2025, 16:30 GMT

Here are eight violent criminals who were locked up in Leeds this week.

Their crimes include a serial burglar, who broke into a Leeds primary school and stole the children’s fundraising money.

Also locked up at Leeds Crown Court this week, was a father and son duo who carried out a “cowardly” revenge attack on a man in Wakefield.

Read on below for the full round-up of criminals locked up in Leeds this week...

7. Thomas Wilson

Serial burglar Thomas Wilson, 25, of Victoria Mount, Horsforth, smashed his way into Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School and stole fundraising money raised by the children. He admitted theft from shop and two non-dwelling burglaries. He has five previous convictions for nine offences, including burglaries. Judge Ray Singh jailed him for 20 months. | WYP

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Eight violent criminals locked up in Leeds this week including primary school burglar

Here are eight violent criminals who were locked up in Leeds this week.

7. Thomas Wilson

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