James Todd, 28, of Grafton Villas, Cross Gates, was jailed for three years after he was found guilty of two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking without fear of violence and criminal damage. The court heard how he controlled his partner and wormed his way back into her life after stalking her, only to continue a hate-filled campaign.placeholder image
James Todd, 28, of Grafton Villas, Cross Gates, was jailed for three years after he was found guilty of two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking without fear of violence and criminal damage. The court heard how he controlled his partner and wormed his way back into her life after stalking her, only to continue a hate-filled campaign. | West Yorkshire Police/National World

Eight cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week after being sentenced for their crimes

Here are eight of the cold criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week.

Their crimes include attacking a police officer and kidnapping.

Also jailed this week were two men who splashed thousands of pounds in shops across the UK using fake Scottish bank notes, then applied for refunds to receive genuine cash in return.

Here’s the full court round-up, with eight of the criminals who were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court this week -

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