13 criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week after being handed jail sentences for their crimes

From drug dealers to a prolific teenage burglar, there were a number of criminals locked up in Leeds this week.

They all appeared as defendants before Leeds Crown Court, with jails sentences ranging from just a few months to several years.

Judges dealt with a Leeds student who hinted at mass shooting and was found storing explosive chemicals in his halls of residence, as well as an illegal immigrant who lived in Leeds for nearly 20 years under a false name thanks to a corrupt Home Office official, among many others.

Here are 13 of the criminals who were locked up in Leeds this week -

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