Bath Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

John Upson, trading as Kitchens of Bath Ltd, accepted deposits of £12,810.61 and £16,370.02 for kitchen supply and installation works between March 6, 2023, and May 11, 2024. He failed to use the funds for the intended purposes, leading to customers not receiving their kitchens or refunds, as the money disappeared into other financial liabilities. The court found the business operated recklessly and below industry standards.

Louisianna Santillo, 44, of Combe Down, committed 17 thefts from The Co-operative store in Mount Road, Bath, between June 17 and July 1, 2025. She targeted the same shop repeatedly, causing harm to the business and its staff, and was described as a prolific shoplifter.

Caroline Beaverstock admitted to 30 counts of theft from shops, with incidents occurring between April and June 2025. She was involved in prolific shoplifting that caused significant harm to businesses in Bath, as part of ongoing police efforts to tackle such crimes.

Brandon Allen, who had previously been in a romantic relationship with his victim, made up to 10 phone calls to her without her answering and threatened to visit her house if she did not respond. He turned up at her house in October 2024 while intoxicated, attempting to get close to her with her daughter present, causing her to feel intimidated, scared, and anxious. After she blocked him on social media, he continued to call and once banged on her door late at night, confronting her about blocking him and questioning her new partner.

Nathan Dickson stole a charity pot containing approximately £80 from a shop on Mount Road in Bath on August 14, 2024. He returned to the same shop on October 15, 2024, and used clippers to cut the chain securing another pot, stealing about £30. He appeared in court and experienced a panic attack during the hearing.

James Boskey was involved in an altercation at Bath Racecourse during end-of-academic-year celebrations on May 31, 2024, where he bit a man's ear, causing permanent disfigurement. The victim, a member of the armed forces, spent 10 hours in A&E and reported ongoing psychological effects, including increased wariness and consciousness of surroundings.

Mark Fletcher, 61, of Ramleaze Drive, Salisbury, was caught speeding at 82mph in his silver Ford on the A303 near Sparkford, Somerset, on January 24, 2024, in a likely 70mph zone.