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: 32 people police urgently want to speak to in Leeds

PIC: West Yorkshire Policeplaceholder image
PIC: West Yorkshire Police
Burglar Paul Teece broke into a Scope charity shop in Wakefield and ransacked the premises in revenge after failing a job interview to work there. Handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.placeholder image
Burglar Paul Teece broke into a Scope charity shop in Wakefield and ransacked the premises in revenge after failing a job interview to work there. Handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.
Lorry driver Richard Lynch was tasered in the mouth by police after driving the wrong way up the M1 in a 50-mile chase in an 18-tonne heavy goods vehicle. A court heard how it was a "miracle" no one was killed. Jailed for 21 monthsplaceholder image
Lorry driver Richard Lynch was tasered in the mouth by police after driving the wrong way up the M1 in a 50-mile chase in an 18-tonne heavy goods vehicle. A court heard how it was a "miracle" no one was killed. Jailed for 21 months
Violent Leeds dad Nathan Gallagher headbutted his partner for not making the tea and buying him beer during 'spree of violence'. Punched her in the face and smashed up her home as their two children were upstairs crying in fear.placeholder image
Violent Leeds dad Nathan Gallagher headbutted his partner for not making the tea and buying him beer during 'spree of violence'. Punched her in the face and smashed up her home as their two children were upstairs crying in fear.
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