Leeds gang accused of smuggling illegal immigrants into the UK appear in court

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It allegedly took place between December 31, 2019, and December 11, 2020

The defendants, who are aged between 21 and 28, are each accused of conspiring to breach immigration laws by smuggling the five immigrants into the UK illegally, and assisting in the concealing and transporting of those people.Those facing the charges include:Christopher Hennigan, age 35, of Gloucester Terrace, Armley. Kimberley Susan Harding, age 38, of Montagu Road, Wetherby. Leonie Harding, age 21, of Montagu Road, Wetherby. Ryan Johnson, age 28, of Moresdale Street, Seacroft.

They all recently appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court where the case was committed to Leeds Crown Court. They are due to appear again on October 28 and all of the defendants were given unconditional bail apart from Hennigan, who is being held on remand.Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.

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