Sentence
Joe Metcalfe
Joe Metcalfe (aged 17) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 10 November 2023 to 10 Years for Rape and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 November 2023
- Sentence
- 10 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 16 years
- Judge
- Judge Cheema-Grubb KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Encouragement of terrorism, directly or indirectly, inciting or encouraging others to commit acts of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Dissemination of a terrorist publication | Custodial immediate |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism in Haworth, West Yorkshire, in June 2022. He pleaded guilty to disseminating a terrorist publication, encouraging terrorism and possession of a bladed article between March 2022 and June 2022. He was found guilty (separate trial) of rape and controlling and/or coercive behaviour between January 2022 and June 2022. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)