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East Yorkshire Kidnap Trial: One Defendant Acquitted
14 Jan
Summary
- One defendant was found not guilty in an East Yorkshire kidnapping trial.
- Three other defendants pleaded guilty and await sentencing.
- The victim sustained life-threatening injuries but has recovered.
Armantas Sauklys, aged 39, has been declared not guilty of charges related to a violent kidnapping and assault in Cottingham, East Yorkshire. Following a seven-day trial at Hull Crown Court, which concluded on January 7, 2026, Sauklys was cleared of false imprisonment, conspiracy to kidnap, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Humberside Police confirmed his release from custody, with no further legal action planned.
This outcome contrasts with three other defendants who previously entered guilty pleas. Toma Vitkauskaite, Emilio Romano, and Mohammed Hussain have admitted to various charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault. These three individuals are now awaiting sentencing, which will occur at a later date. The court heard that the victim was subjected to a horrific, premeditated attack.
Despite sustaining injuries that were initially life-threatening, the victim has since made a complete recovery. The guilty pleas from Vitkauskaite, Hussain, and Romano were entered during the trial that commenced on November 18, 2025. Sauklys's trial was subsequently rescheduled for January 5, 2026, leading to his acquittal.
