Andrew Weston, 45, of Sanford Road, Kirkstall, was jailed for eight years after he admitted manslaughter. He beat family member Ian Aspinall to death outside his home in a ferocious assault in June of last year, which was caught on CCTV. Weston was told he must serve two-thirds of the sentence before he is eligible for parole.placeholder image
Andrew Weston, 45, of Sanford Road, Kirkstall, was jailed for eight years after he admitted manslaughter. He beat family member Ian Aspinall to death outside his home in a ferocious assault in June of last year, which was caught on CCTV. Weston was told he must serve two-thirds of the sentence before he is eligible for parole. | West Yorkshire Police

Nine nasty criminals who have been locked up in Leeds this week after being sentenced for their crimes

James Connolly
By James Connolly

SWNS reporter

Published 31st Mar 2024, 16:30 GMT

Here are nine of the criminals who have been put behind bars by judges in Leeds this week.

Their crimes include manslaughter and violent offences - and they've all started serving their sentences after appearing in court.

This week, the round-up has a predatory paedophile deemed a danger after grooming three girls online "looking for sex".

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Here are nine of the criminals who were handed jail terms, with sentences ranging from several months to years -

Christopher Hall, 39, of Holdforth Close, New Wortley, had six months of a suspended sentence activated, and was given an additional six months for his latest offences for a total of 12 months. He admitted theft of a bicycle, going equipped for theft and possession of a class B drug. It came after Hall stole a bike belonging to a police officer in Leeds city centre in March.

7. Christopher Hall

Christopher Hall, 39, of Holdforth Close, New Wortley, had six months of a suspended sentence activated, and was given an additional six months for his latest offences for a total of 12 months. He admitted theft of a bicycle, going equipped for theft and possession of a class B drug. It came after Hall stole a bike belonging to a police officer in Leeds city centre in March. | National World Photo: National World

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Guxhim Haxhiu, 25, was jailed for three years after admitting an offence of producing cannabis. The drug dealer was previously deported back to Albania after his last jail sentence - but was caught tending to a quarter-of-a-million-pound cannabis farm at a house in Gipton in January.

8. Guxhim Haxhiu

Guxhim Haxhiu, 25, was jailed for three years after admitting an offence of producing cannabis. The drug dealer was previously deported back to Albania after his last jail sentence - but was caught tending to a quarter-of-a-million-pound cannabis farm at a house in Gipton in January. | West Yorkshire Police Photo: West Yorkshire Police

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Thomas Jackson, 27, of Winrose Crescent, Belle Isle, was jailed for 30 months over a series of offences, including coercive and controlling behaviour, possessing a firearm to cause fear of violence, strangulation, and causing a fear of violence through harassment. A court heard that he would frequently become verbally abusive and physically attack his partner. The "insanely jealous" roofer pointed a powerful air rifle at her when she tried to end their relationship.

9. Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson, 27, of Winrose Crescent, Belle Isle, was jailed for 30 months over a series of offences, including coercive and controlling behaviour, possessing a firearm to cause fear of violence, strangulation, and causing a fear of violence through harassment. A court heard that he would frequently become verbally abusive and physically attack his partner. The "insanely jealous" roofer pointed a powerful air rifle at her when she tried to end their relationship. | West Yorkshire Police Photo: West Yorkshire Police

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