Sentence
Craig Neill
Craig Neill (aged 26) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 17 December 2025 to 13 Years for Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 17 December 2025
- Sentence
- 13 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 14 years
- Judge
- Judge Jonathan Carroll
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm in Branksome, Darlington, on 26 May 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim