Bath Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 10 verdicts at Bath Magistrates' Court (Bathwick, Bath). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

December 2025 1 case

Christopher Monro

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years

Christopher Monro, 30, murdered his 73-year-old father Peter Monro at his home in Kelston View, Bath, on February 11, 2025. Emergency services were called around 12pm, where Peter was confirmed dead. Christopher was arrested the following day at his home in Osney Lane, Oxford, by Thames Valley Police.

Pleaded guilty to murder in August. Sister Lara highlighted his mental health issues but emphasized the sentencing should reflect his actions.

23 Dec 2025

July 2025 2 cases

John Upson

Breach of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 *

Sentence

Repay £29,180.63, fined £5,000, and pay £10,046 in prosecution costs

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.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to meet professional diligence standards, in breach of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

2 Jul 2025

Louisianna Santillo

Shoplifting *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to 17 shop thefts. Magistrates deemed the offences so serious that only a custodial sentence was suitable, noting the defendant had a flagrant disregard for people and their property and was operating as a professional criminal. Also received a two-year criminal behaviour order preventing entry to certain areas upon release.

2 Jul 2025

June 2025 4 cases

Caroline Beaverstock

Theft *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge and a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order

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.

Pleaded guilty to 30 counts of theft. The order bans her from entering certain shops in the city.

24 Jun 2025

Brandon Allen

Stalking *

Sentence

18-month community order, 80 hours of unpaid work, and nine months of mental health treatment

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.

The victim was granted a restraining order. No objection from defence.

15 Jun 2025

Nathan Dickson

Theft *

Sentence

6 weeks custody, suspended for 12 months, and £85 in court costs

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.

Dickson had 40 previous convictions and explained in court that he suffered a breakdown after his wife's death, leading to a relapse on heroin. The court stated that his repeated offences left them with little choice in sentencing.

14 Jun 2025

James Boskey

Grievous Bodily Harm Without Intent *

Sentence

Community order with 240 hours of unpaid work, £1,000 compensation, £85 costs, and £115 victim surcharge

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.

No previous convictions; regrets the injury; actions were out of character; 21 years old and studying pharmacology.

13 Jun 2025

April 2025 1 case

Mark Fletcher

Speeding *

Sentence

Fined £278, plus £150 costs and £110 victim surcharge, and 4 points added to driving licence

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.

Pleaded guilty to speeding.

9 Apr 2025

October 2024 1 case

Marco Pierre White Jr

Assault *

Sentence

4 weeks imprisonment

Marco Pierre White Jr assaulted a man in the street in Bath, Somerset, in April 2024. This incident marked his 70th offence.

Admitted assaulting a man in the street in Bath, Somerset, in April - his 70th offence.

29 Oct 2024

June 2024 1 case

Christina Wall

Speeding, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence *

Sentence

Fined £704 for driving without valid insurance, £234 for driving without a licence, £234 for speeding, plus a £469 surcharge, £110 prosecution costs, and six penalty points

Christina Wall was caught by a traffic camera driving her BMW at 81 mph on the M4 westbound between junctions 19 and 20 on December 15, 2024. She was also driving without a valid licence or insurance. The incident involved speeding on a major motorway, posing risks to other road users.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Total bill of £1,751.

19 Jun 2024

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About Bath Magistrates' Court

Bath Magistrates' Court, located in Bathwick, Bath, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 10 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Bathwick, Bath area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

The court can be found at The Law Courts, N Parade Rd, Bathwick, Bath BA1 5AF, BA1 5AF.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

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