Tony Earnshaw

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'Obsessive' man jailed for harassing ex-partner as court hears of 'erratic' behaviour

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Speaking directly to Adam Schlitzke, who was handed a 30-month sentence at Bradford Crown Court, Mr Recorder David Kelly told him: “I have no doubt the Secretary of State will now give you the opportunity to raise any human rights claim you may have that will prevent you from being deported.” The court heard how Schlitzke, 36, of no fixed abode, Bradford, who had been banned last year from contacting his former partner after being convicted of stalking, turned up at her address at 4am on...
Bradford pair facing charges relating to cannabis production

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

A MAN and a woman from Bradford have appeared at Bradford Crown Court facing charges related to cannabis production over a two-year period. Andrew Strike, 59, of Emsley Close, Bierley, pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis – and abstracting electricity at Bradford between April 1, 2022, and April 7, 2024. He pleaded not guilty to supplying a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis – between the same dates.
Woman thrown down flight of stairs and stamped on by dangerous man

3 days ago | msn.com | Tony Earnshaw

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Woman thrown down flight of stairs and stamped on by dangerous man

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Luke Fitzgerald is now beginning an extended 13-year jail sentence after beating his victim unconscious. She was found lying in the road, covered in dried blood, by a stranger and taken by ambulance to hospital, where she remained for six days. Fitzgerald, 32, was found guilty of Section 18 wounding causing grievous bodily harm following a trial.
Bradford street dealer caught red-handed with drugs

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Adrian Waters is now beginning a 45-month prison sentence. Prosecutor Victoria Barker told Bradford Crown Court how Waters, 53, of Thorn Wood, Daisy Hill, Bradford, was stopped by officers on the morning of February 23 this year as he drove a Peugeot 107. As Waters was being searched, he was seen to grab a large quantity of wraps from his back pocket and swapped them between his hands. He was uncooperative with the officers who managed to prise the package from his hand and arrested him.
Attacker 'howled like a wolf' after pulling out handful of woman's hair

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Sawicki was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court (Image: Police) A man is beginning a 30-month prison sentence after he pulled out a handful of a woman’s hair in a drunken assault. Bradford Crown Court heard how Dariusz Sawicki ended up in the street ”howling like a wolf” following the incident in Keighley on October 24 last year. Sawicki, 53, was arrested by police who were called to the scene when he said he wanted to take his own life.
Attacker 'howled like a wolf' after pulling out handful of woman's hair

2 weeks ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Sawicki was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court (Image: Police) A man is beginning a 30-month prison sentence after he pulled out a handful of a woman’s hair in a drunken assault. Bradford Crown Court heard how Dariusz Sawicki ended up in the street ”howling like a wolf” following the incident in Keighley on October 24 last year. Sawicki was arrested by police who were called to the scene when he said he wanted to take his own life. He later pleaded guilty to common assault.
Man punched victim so hard he caused seven fractures to his face

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Mark Harrison, who was “heavily intoxicated” when he launched his attack outside a pub in Shipley, is now beginning an 18-month jail sentence. Bradford Crown Court heard how Harrison was in the Sun Hotel on Kirkgate on the evening of December 15, 2023, when staff asked another man to leave. Harrison, 41, of Leeds Road, Shipley, then involved himself in the situation and, after becoming hostile, was also asked to leave.
Security staff called amid uproar at Bradford Crown Court verdicts

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

There was uproar at Bradford Crown Court as verdicts were announced with supporters shouting from the public gallery. The disruption prompted His Honour Judge Christopher Smith to order security staff to clear the area. As supporters were ushered out of Court 6 they shouted, “Free Palestine”, “They were saving children’s lives”, and “Shame on you, jurors”. Serena Fenton, Francesca Nadin, Amareen Afzal, and Ricky Southall will be sentenced on July 15.
Trusted care home worker stripped rings from fingers of elderly women in their beds

2 weeks ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Bradford man Mohammed Numaan, who was “desperate for money”, was already under investigation for similar offences when he began working at The Mill House, a residential and dementia care home in Skipton. In October last year he stole four rings worth £3,300 from two vulnerable residents. One victim was a 93-year-old woman receiving end of life care who died later that month. She had worn her wedding ring for 70 years.

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Tony Earnshaw, Journalist @TEarnshawjourno

6 May 25

A truly shocking story, with more to come tomorrow. #Bradford #CrownCourt #Courts

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Tony Earnshaw, Journalist @TEarnshawjourno

29 Apr 25

RT @Bradford_TandA: 'Key suspect' dies after crossbow incident on Otley Run, Leeds https://t.co/xvYbGWBWAy https://t.co/PH986IrVdn

Tony Earnshaw, Journalist @TEarnshawjourno

29 Apr 25

I'm in Bradford Crown Court today, waiting for cases to get underway. People watching. Not many folk turn up in suits (or otherwise well-dressed) for their appearance in the dock anymore. But I've just seen one person wearing... flip flops. Dead casual, as the saying goes...