Sentence
Leon Paul O'Leary
Leon Paul O'Leary (aged 41) was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on 9 June 2026 to 3 Years 1 Month for Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard…
- Court
- Southampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 9 June 2026
- Sentence
- 3 Years 1 Month
- Judge
- Judge W Mousley KC (The Honorary Recorder of Southampton)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | |
| Violent Disorder | Custodial immediate |
| Resisting arrest |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to violent disorder in Southampton, Hampshire, on 2 June 2026. He pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon (samurai sword) and resisting arrest in Basingstoke, Hampshire, on 7 June 2026.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea