Luke Downs York

Public criminal case information and legal proceedings associated with an individual named Luke Downs from York, UK, indicate a history of legal issues, including charges, court appearances, and police appeals.

Key facts and dates include:

• December 2025: Luke Downs, aged 22, was the subject of a police manhunt following a serious assault in York. North Yorkshire Police appealed to the public for information, warning that assisting him would be a criminal offense. He was believed to be in the York area and had connections in Sherburn-in-Elmet and Selby. By December 17, 2025, police confirmed his arrest.
• May - June 2026: Court appearances for Luke Downs (case reference 12NY1600725) are recorded at York Crown Court and Magistrates' Court.
• A hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2026, as a "For Mention" type, requiring the defendant to attend.
• Further hearings took place on May 19, 2026, and May 29, 2026, at York Crown Court, with the latter being a Magistrates' Court type hearing.
• Another hearing was listed for June 8, 2026, at York Crown Court.
• June 9, 2026: Luke Downs was reported to have been found with two weapons (a knife and a baton) and drugs in York city centre, and was suspected of violence.
• June 22, 2026: North Yorkshire Police launched a new hunt for Luke Downs, 22, after he breached his license conditions following his release from prison. He had been jailed for possessing an offensive weapon. Police stated that extensive enquiries were underway to locate him, and he remained wanted.

The court records are public and sourced from official HMCTS daily cause lists, published under the principle of open justice. Appearance in these records does not imply guilt.