A former top judge at York Crown Court has called it a day and permanently hung up his judge's robes.

Judge Paul Batty QC was the Honorary Recorder of York from 2015 to 2019.

He handled the most serious cases that came before the York court during his time in the city.

From time to time he ordered public rewards for spirited members of the public which they received from the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire in special ceremonies for their actions in catching criminals or bringing them to justice. 

After he left York, major health problems prevented Judge Batty sitting regularly again.