Sentence
Joshua Bhatti
Joshua Bhatti (aged 31) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 19 January 2026 to 18 Years for False imprisonment - intentional or reckless restraint of persons freedom of movement from a particular place without lawful excuse and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the…
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 January 2026
- Sentence
- 18 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 22 years
- Judge
- Judge Tom Bayliss KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| False imprisonment - intentional or reckless restraint of persons freedom of movement from a particular place without lawful excuse | Custodial immediate |
| Kidnap - taking a person, by force or fraud, without their consent and without lawful excuse | Custodial immediate |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (during trial) to wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and false imprisonment in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, between 16 July 2024 and 7 August 2024.