Sentence
Kole James
Kole James (aged 18) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 20 July 2026 to 26 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 July 2026
- Sentence
- 26 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Jonathan Carroll
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, on 7 November 2025.