The criminals sentenced at Leeds Crown Court last week

These are some of the criminals who have been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court over the last seven days.

Each of these cases was covered by your Yorkshire Evening Post. READ MORE: Wanted - 23 people police urgently want to speak to in Leeds

PICS: West Yorkshire Policeplaceholder image
PICS: West Yorkshire Police
Career criminal Tony Edwards had over 3,000 in cash in his cell as he was about to be released from HMP Wealstun. Given a 12 month sentence, suspended for two years.placeholder image
Career criminal Tony Edwards had over 3,000 in cash in his cell as he was about to be released from HMP Wealstun. Given a 12 month sentence, suspended for two years.
A pregnant woman was threatened with a screwdriver by armed robber Adam Wiechnicki during a series of raids at shops and businesses. Also threatened a petrol station attendant with an axe and told another shop worker he had a gunplaceholder image
A pregnant woman was threatened with a screwdriver by armed robber Adam Wiechnicki during a series of raids at shops and businesses. Also threatened a petrol station attendant with an axe and told another shop worker he had a gun
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