West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police
04/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 07:56
Man has Sentenced Doubled for Aggravated Burglary, Bradford
Tuesday 16 April 2024
A man from Leeds has had his jail sentence doubled by the Court of Appeal after it was deemed to be too lenient.
CreddyTaylor will now spend eight years in prison instead of four following the incident whereTaylor was armed with a machete and smashed his way into a property on Wentworth Crescent on July 25 last year.
CreddyTaylor, age21 of Gamble Hill Place, Leeds was sentenced back in January at Bradford Crown Court but officers from Bradford District Crime Team appealed the sentence.
Detective Inspector Dennise Bell of Bradford District Crime Team said:
"We welcome the increase in sentence by the Court of Appeal.
"Creedy is a prolific and dangerous offender who deserves to be behind bars.
"I hope this extended sentence will give the victim justice."
Monday 15 January 2024
A man has been jailed for 4 years for an aggravated burglary in Bradford.
On 25 July last year at around 3.30pm a group of masked males including Creddy Taylor was armed with a machete when they smashed entry into a property on Wentworth Crescent.
The victim fled the scene and Taylor made off stealing jewellery and cash
Creddy Taylor, age 21 of Gamble Hill Place, Leeds was forensically linked to the offence and was charged with aggravated burglary.
He pleaded not guilty and went to trial.
On Friday 12 January Creddy was found guilty of aggravated burglary and sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Detective Constable Sam Williams of the District Crime Team said:
"We welcome the sentence handed down to Taylor today, he is a prolific offender.
"Taylor thought he wouldn't get caught and told lies about his accomplices.
"I hope the sentence brings the victim some justice knowing that Taylor is now behind bars."
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