Pair jailed after violent 24-hour crime rampage in Leeds
“Between them, they caused serious physical injuries to their victims and left them traumatised”
Two people have been jailed for offences committed over a two-day period in Leeds.
Lee Wakefield was sentenced for an aggravated burglary, two counts of grievous bodily harm and an actual bodily harm.
Jessica Stewart was sentenced for a robbery and an aggravated burglary, as well as possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an offensive weapon, burglary with intent to steal and attempted robbery.
Stewart’s offences included a robbery in the Cross Green area on February 28 this year where an elderly man was threatened with what appeared to be a handgun and ordered to hand over money.
The vulnerable victim handed over £200 but was so shaken by the experience that he left the address soon after the robbery. At which point Stewart returned to the address where she broke into the property and caused significant damage.
In a separate incident at an address in Ascot Terrace, Richmond Hill, also on February 28, the pair took part in an aggravated burglary. Once inside the property they demanded items from the victims.
One victim suffered life-changing injuries, including a broken arm, fractured leg and fractured ribs, while another needed hospital treatment after suffering a head injury.
Early the following morning, Stewart was involved in an attempted robbery in Harehills. A woman walking with her adult daughter and two young children was threatened with what appeared to be a handgun and ordered to hand over money.
Detectives from the Leeds District Crime Team linked the pair to the offences through CCTV, forensic evidence and witness accounts.
Appearing before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing yesterday, Wakefield, aged 41, of Wepener Mount, Harehills, Leeds, who admitted the offences, was jailed for a total of 13 years and nine months.
Stewart, aged 28, of Simmons Court, Cross Green, Leeds, who also admitted the offences, was jailed for 10 years and nine months.
Detective Sergeant Robert Kennerley of the Leeds District Crime Team said: “Wakefield and Stewart went on the rampage over a relatively short period of time. Between them, they caused serious physical injuries to their victims and left them traumatised. The incidents were marked by extreme violence and intimidation.”