Hull court hearing is dramatically halted as judge spots man filming in public gallery

33-YEAR-OLD LATER APPEARED IN THE DOCK TO ADMIT CONTEMPT OF COURT

- By PETER CRAIG

A MAN was arrested for contempt of court when a judge spotted him filming during a sentencing hearing at Hull Crown Court.

Jonathan West, 33, used his mobile phone to film part of the proceedings and take a photograph of the judge - both of which are strictly prohibited.

West was questioned by Judge John Thackray KC about what he was doing and what he had in his hand. The judge then called a dramatic halt to the proceedings in court.

West, of Grimsby, initially denied any wrongdoing. But the judge heard the sound of items being dropped on the floor with a thud.

Judge Thackray KC ordered him to pick up what he had dropped and place the phone on a desk at the front of the court.

The judge asked a Humberside Police detective, who was sitting in court, to look at the phone.