Man and woman deny Goole immigration offence

A hearing took place at Hull Crown Court earlier today

Hull Combined Court building
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 17th Sep 2026

A man and a woman have denied an immigration offence after six people were found in the back of a lorry in Goole.

Florin Anghel and Tita Istrate, are charged with doing an act to facilitate the commission of a breach of UK immigrational law by a non-UK national.

The 27-year-old and 24-year-old have been remanded in custody after giving not guilty pleas at Hull Crown Court earlier today (Thursday 17th September 2026).

A judge has said a trial is expected to begin in February 2027.

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