Police praise victim's sharp eyes and courage that snared bridge robber
Police have praised the woman whose actions proved vital in bringing to justice the man responsible for a “deeply disturbing” case.
Robber foiled by 'strong' woman dog walker falls over in dock
A failed robber fell over in the dock of York Crown Court as he was locked up for nearly three years. Mark Pelling held up a woman dog walker before dawn on a high bridge but she refused to give him anything.
North Yorkshire 'ghostbusters' put six behind bars
"Ghost-busting" police have smashed a heroin and cocaine gang that brought thousands of pounds of drugs from the West Midlands to the North Yorkshire coast.
Thug broke man's nose with kick and tried to bite police
A thug who kicked another man in the face and broke a nasal bone for no obvious reason has been jailed.
On the run careworker who stole from woman with dementia given jail sentence
A thieving careworker on the run may face justice in either the UK or her native Italy, York Crown Court heard.
Man, 74, appears before court to deny 25 sexual offences against five girls
A 74-year-old man has appeared before York Crown Court accused of carrying out 25 sexual offences against five girls over more than three decades.
York suspect injured police sergeant at end of major manhunt
While awaiting trial for setting a man on fire, Joshua Strickland admitted kicking a police officer in the face.
Two men face life sentences after being found guilty of setting York victim on fire
Two York men are facing life sentences after they were convicted of burning a third man by pouring flammable liquid over him and setting it alight.
Ex-teacher performed sex act next to North Yorkshire swimming pool
A convicted sex offender who performed a sexual act on the side of a North Yorkshire swimming pool has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court.
Man jailed for urinating in police van and custody suite
A man arrested on suspicion of crimes against women has been jailed for urinating on police property.
