From ruthless killers to predatory paedophiles, these cases have shocked the city.
In 2024, there were a number of hearings that brought some of the most heinous crimes to light, as judges were told about the lasting scars left on victims.
This gallery covers almost 100 of the most shocking cases that were heard this year, featuring the offenders who will now spend years locked up for their crimes -
79. Benjamin Swindells
Benjamin Swindells, 30, of no fixed address, was handed an extended jail sentence of 23 years, of which he must serve at least two-thirds before being considered for parole. He tried to kill his girlfriend outside the Tesco Express store on Barnsley Road, Wakefield, by repeatedly punching, kicking and stamping on her on April 13. | West Yorkshire Police/Google
80. Liam Abbott
Liam Abbott, 27, of Buckton Mount, Beeston, was jailed for 22 months after admitting a charge of GBH without intent. The court heard that he “rolled up his sleeves” and waded into a fight outside The Horse & Trumpet pub on The Headrow on September 18, blinding a man with a single punch. | West Yorkshire Police/Google
81. Nathaniel Benson
Nathaniel Benson, 45, of Southend Avenue, Bramley, was jailed for 28 moths after admitting a charge of importing a Class B drug. In September, he tried to smuggle almost 80kgs of cannabis out of Bangkok in suitcases - one of which was checked in under his youngster’s name. | Getty/NCA
82. Nikolas Klempar, David Puska and Romeo Stojka
Nikolas Klempar, left, 18, of Luxor View, Harehills, was jailed for three years and four months, while David Puska, centre, 21, of Cross Flatts Mount, Beeston, was jailed for six years and one month, and Romeo Stojka, right, 19, of Gledhow Valley Road, was jailed for four years. They were found guilty of robbery after the gang burst into the home of a terrified man whom they recruited to sell crushed paracetamol as cocaine on January 21. | West Yorkshire Police