Sentence
James Smyth
James Smyth (aged 58) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 30 June 2025 to 9 Years - Life for Aggravated burglary and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 30 June 2025
- Sentence
- 9 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Belcher
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Aggravated burglary | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Attempted Robbery | Custodial immediate |
| Robbery | Custodial immediate |
| Escaping or absconding from lawful custody | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, robbery, attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and escape from lawful custody in Leeds, West Yorkshire, between April 2024 and May 2024.