Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 221 verdicts at Bristol Crown Court (Bristol). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 5 cases

Ethan Nolan

Rape *

Sentence

19 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ethan Nolan, 24, formerly of Shirehampton, committed multiple offenses including raping a woman in Bristol in 2022 while she slept at her home, manipulating her afterwards. In April 2023, he entered a relationship with a second woman in Surrey, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour by restricting her social interactions, altering her dress, coercing her to give him bank cards and money. His abuse escalated to physical beatings and intentional strangulation; he raped her twice within a couple of months and remarked that leaving bruises would mark her as his.

Found guilty after a six-day trial. Handed a lifelong restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

19 Mar 2026

Unnamed Woman

False imprisonment *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

A woman from Tewkesbury kept another woman captive for over 20 years and forced her to carry out labour in her home.

Kept victim captive for over 20 years and forced her to carry out labour in her home.

12 Mar 2026

Thomas Brewer

Sexual assault *

Sentence

8.5 years imprisonment

In 2021, Thomas Brewer, 60, of Whitefield Avenue, Speedwell, abused two teenage girls. He gained the trust of the first victim, aged 14, by providing car lifts and vapes, then groped her in the car, grabbed her hand to rub his genitals through his trousers, made explicit comments, and assaulted her again outside the vehicle after drinking. The second victim, aged 17, was assaulted when drunk and unable to defend herself. The victims described ongoing nightmares, anxiety, and loss of social life, but expressed determination to move forward.

Pleaded not guilty, forcing a full trial. Judge Euan Ambrose noted grooming and abuse of trust as significant aggravating factors. No remorse shown.

5 Mar 2026

Ian Johnson

Conspiracy to Supply Drugs *

Sentence

1 year and 50 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Ian Johnson, 53, was involved in a conspiracy to supply drugs into the South West.

Part in conspiracy to supply drugs into the South West.

2 Mar 2026

Jacqueline Clark

Conspiracy to Supply Drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Jacqueline Clark, 56, was involved in a conspiracy to supply drugs into the South West.

Part in conspiracy to supply drugs into the South West.

2 Mar 2026

February 2026 7 cases

Jamie Nicholls

Causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

14 months suspended for 18 months, 12 months' disqualification, 60 days' curfew, 10 days' rehabilitation, victim surcharge and costs

Jamie Nicholls crashed his van into the back of Michael Stone's stationary blue Peugeot at high speed on the M32 Junction 1 exit slip road at Hambrook shortly before 10am on August 22, 2024, causing a five-car collision. He looked down for a cigarette for a second or two, failing to brake in time while travelling at 70mph. The impact led to further collisions, resulting in the death of 68-year-old Michael Stone at the scene and serious injuries to his passenger colleague, including seven broken ribs and a head injury. Nicholls and another driver also required hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to one count each of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving.

26 Feb 2026

Anthony Muiru

Driving a motor vehicle over the specified alcohol limit *

Sentence

23-month driving ban and £732 fine and court costs plus £261 victim surcharge

On January 16, 2026, Anthony Muiru, 32, of Fishponds in Bristol, was driving erratically on Winterstoke Road, swerving, failing to give way at junctions, crashing into a 'one way' road sign, and mounting a pavement before being stopped by police just before midnight. He registered 136mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, nearly four times the legal limit of 35mg per 100ml.

Pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle over the specified limit. Officer noted one of the highest breath alcohol levels seen, with dangerous driving including crashing into a road sign and mounting a pavement.

24 Feb 2026

Tanya Petrie

Conspiring to convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Tanya Petrie, a former pharmacy technician at HMP Bristol, abused her position of trust to smuggle drugs into the prison. On October 9, 2023, she retrieved a package from a wheelie bin in Somerdale Avenue, Bristol, which contained money she used to purchase SIM cards that she smuggled into the prison for prisoner Kyle Joyner. She was observed by police retrieving another package from the same location, detained at the prison, and found to possess four packages of class B drugs, two packages of class A drugs (cocaine), and tobacco. The conspiracy involved Joyner contacting Casey Collins, who placed the items in the bin.

Pleaded guilty to conveying a list B prohibited article into a prison. Found guilty by a jury of conspiring to bring or convey a list A prohibited article into prison. Former pharmacy technician at HMP Bristol who abused her position of trust.

16 Feb 2026

Nathan Bennett

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment with 6 years extended licence

Nathan Bennett, a 30-year-old nursery worker at Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol, sexually abused multiple toddlers over six months in 2025. He was caught on CCTV on February 26, 2025, putting his hands down a child's trousers, leading to his immediate suspension and arrest by Avon and Somerset Police. Bennett targeted young boys, committing acts including rape and sexual assault, exploiting his position of trust to groom victims into believing the abuse was normal. The crimes caused significant trauma to the families, who expressed guilt despite Bennett being the sole perpetrator.

Found guilty by jury on nine charges including two counts of rape of a child under 13; pleaded guilty to 13 other charges. Placed on sex offenders’ register for life and subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Described as predatory paedophile who groomed children.

16 Feb 2026

Dean Hancock

Burglary other than dwelling theft *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Dean Hancock, 46, of Horton Street in the St Philips area of Bristol, entered communal areas of Bristol apartment buildings to steal bikes. He was jailed after pleading guilty to four counts of burglary other than dwelling theft and one count of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal. Hancock had previously been handed a CBO in 2022 for similar offences and also pleaded guilty to breaching this five times.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary other than dwelling theft and one count of burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal. Issued with an eight-year criminal behaviour order prohibiting entry to schools, multi-storey car parks, and bicycle storage facilities in Bristol without permission; possession of bicycles or parts; and carrying tools in public without legitimate reason. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge. Previously handed a CBO in 2022 for similar offences and pleaded guilty to breaching it five times.

10 Feb 2026

Dominic Smith

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Dominic Smith assisted some of the killers of Max Dixon and Mason by helping them get away from Bristol in the hours and days after the murders in January 2024. This was part of the ongoing violent feud between Hartcliffe and Knowle West communities.

Jailed for assisting an offender in the double murder of Max Dixon and Mason Rist.

9 Feb 2026

Marcus Williams

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Marcus Williams assisted some of the killers of Max Dixon and Mason by helping them get away from Bristol in the hours and days after the murders in January 2024. This was part of the ongoing violent feud between Hartcliffe and Knowle West communities.

Jailed for assisting an offender in the double murder of Max Dixon and Mason Rist.

9 Feb 2026

January 2026 3 cases

Najib Abdi

Possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Najib Abdi was arrested on February 15, 2025, in Castle Park, Bristol, for possessing a large amount of cannabis. He was found with the drug during an incident in the park.

Pleaded guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing. Also received a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering Castle Park.

29 Jan 2026

Heidi Bessant

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Heidi Bessant, 38, of Wyebank Rise, Chepstow, worked as operational support at HMP Leyhill in Gloucestershire. She began an illicit six-month relationship with a convicted drug dealer and blackmailer inmate. Bessant picked up the inmate from the prison during his day release, took him to restaurants and hotels, handled his banking affairs, and exchanged phone calls and text messages using a contraband mobile phone. The affair was uncovered by SWROCU detectives investigating suspicions surrounding her conduct.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office. Engaged in a six-month affair with a prisoner serving time for conspiracy to supply class A drugs and blackmail. Took the inmate to restaurants and hotels during day release and handled his banking affairs. Serious breach of trust noted by investigator PC Mark Paterson.

16 Jan 2026

Gary Browne

Possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

More than 4kg of class A and class B drugs, including 1.6kg of cocaine, 877 grams of heroin, and 1.6kg of ketamine, along with £20,000 in cash, were seized during warrants at addresses linked to Browne in Peasedown St John and Paulton in October 2025.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, and possession of criminal property.

16 Jan 2026

December 2025 13 cases

Yostin Mosquera

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Yostin Mosquera brutally killed a couple in their London home and inexplicably tried to dispose of their bodies in suitcases at the Clifton Suspension Bridge. He was convicted and sentenced in 2025.

Convicted of brutally killing a couple in their London home and attempting to dispose of their bodies in suitcases at the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

27 Dec 2025

Mark Killick

Fraud *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Mark Killick, trading as Marc Cole, committed a £1.25 million fraud by ripping off customers as a rogue builder.

Traded as Marc Cole. Jailed for fraud ripping off customers.

23 Dec 2025

Ajay Edwards

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, Ajay Edwards, along with Reuben Fay, Tayshon Graham, and Cain Henderson, followed Mitchell Burke and his friends after they left a restaurant on Gloucester Road in Bristol. When Mitchell tripped and fell on Bishop Road, the group stabbed him seven times, causing injuries to his face, neck, shoulder, arm, chest, buttock, and a brain injury. The attack was life-threatening, but Mitchell survived due to aid from bystanders and medical professionals.

Admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Discount applied for guilty plea. Did not take or use a knife. Youth and adverse personal circumstances considered in mitigation. Dangerous offender.

22 Dec 2025

Cain Henderson

Attempted murder *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, Cain Henderson, along with Reuben Fay, Tayshon Graham, and Ajay Edwards, followed Mitchell Burke and his friends after they left a restaurant on Gloucester Road in Bristol. When Mitchell tripped and fell on Bishop Road, the group stabbed him seven times, causing injuries to his face, neck, shoulder, arm, chest, buttock, and a brain injury. The attack was life-threatening, but Mitchell survived due to aid from bystanders and medical professionals.

Found guilty of attempted murder. Did not touch the victim but jointly responsible by admission. Youth and adverse personal circumstances considered in mitigation. Dangerous offender.

22 Dec 2025

Reuben Fay

Attempted murder *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, Reuben Fay, along with Tayshon Graham, Ajay Edwards, and Cain Henderson, followed Mitchell Burke and his friends after they left a restaurant on Gloucester Road in Bristol. When Mitchell tripped and fell on Bishop Road, the group stabbed him seven times, causing injuries to his face, neck, shoulder, arm, chest, buttock, and a brain injury. The attack was life-threatening, but Mitchell survived due to aid from bystanders and medical professionals.

Found guilty of attempted murder. Youth and adverse personal circumstances considered in mitigation. Dangerous offender.

22 Dec 2025

Tayshon Graham

Attempted murder *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, Tayshon Graham, along with Reuben Fay, Ajay Edwards, and Cain Henderson, followed Mitchell Burke and his friends after they left a restaurant on Gloucester Road in Bristol. When Mitchell tripped and fell on Bishop Road, the group stabbed him seven times, causing injuries to his face, neck, shoulder, arm, chest, buttock, and a brain injury. The attack was life-threatening, but Mitchell survived due to aid from bystanders and medical professionals.

Found guilty of attempted murder. Youth and adverse personal circumstances considered in mitigation. Dangerous offender.

22 Dec 2025

Paul West

Conspiracy to import cannabis *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Paul West, 37, of Thomas Street in Ryhope, was arrested by police officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit at Bristol Airport last month. His criminal scheme involved attempting to bring a significant quantity of cannabis - upwards of 42kg - into the UK from Canada via Dublin, with a street value of at least £420,000.

Admitted conspiracy to import cannabis. Part of a wider organised crime group utilising passenger flights to bring drugs into the UK from countries where it is grown legally.

19 Dec 2025

Riaz Muhammed

Rape of a woman over 16 *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Riaz Muhammed, a taxi driver, picked up the vulnerable victim and drove around Bristol before paying for her to stay at a guest house known to him in 2019. He arranged for his friend Muhammed Zahid to attend the house, and when the victim was unconscious, they raped her in a planned attack.

Unanimously found guilty after an eight-day trial. Will serve two-thirds in custody before release on license.

17 Dec 2025

Muhammed Zahid

Rape of a woman over 16 *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Muhammed Zahid attended a guest house in Bristol arranged by Riaz Muhammed, where the vulnerable victim was staying in 2019. When the victim was unconscious, he and Muhammed raped her in a planned attack.

Unanimously found guilty after an eight-day trial. Will serve two-thirds in custody before release on license.

17 Dec 2025

Kane Kotwica

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31.5 years

On May 28, 2025, Kane Kotwica, aged 39, from Bibury Road, Gloucester, was involved in an argument at a flat on Bedford Street, Gloucester, with two other men and two women. Asked to leave, he returned 90 minutes later with a knife hidden in his pocket. When 53-year-old Matthew Cainey answered the door, Kotwica fatally stabbed him. The two other men attempted to restrain him but were wounded—one stabbed in the chest requiring life-saving surgery, the other in the neck. Kotwica fled, discarded the knife in a drain, and was arrested nearby by armed officers.

Convicted of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge William Hart described the act as deliberate and cold-blooded, noting the defendant is a very dangerous man. Concurrent sentences of 14 years and 10 years for the woundings, and 18 months for possession of a bladed article. Claimed self-defence but jury found him guilty after a three-week trial.

10 Dec 2025

Denzel Nyamutora

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 7 months imprisonment

On April 17, 2025, at around 2pm, Denzel Nyamutora boarded a train from Weston-super-Mare to Bristol Temple Meads at Worle station. He spotted a 76-year-old man's phone on a table, swiped it after briefly leaving and returning to the carriage, and walked away. When the victim followed and confronted him, Nyamutora brandished a knife in the victim's face, telling him to 'f**k off'. He had two knives in his possession—one in his pocket and one in his bag. Nyamutora was arrested at Bristol Temple Meads for fare evasion, robbery, and possessing bladed articles, breaching strict bail conditions prohibiting railway travel.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and two counts of possessing a bladed article. No remorse shown in interview. Targeted an elderly victim and was prepared for violence, carrying two knives.

9 Dec 2025

Brandon Weyman

Shoplifting *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Brandon Weyman, 32, from Clouds Hill Road in St George, committed shoplifting shortly after being sentenced for similar offences and was immediately imprisoned upon reappearance in court.

Sent straight to prison for shoplifting days after previous sentencing for similar offences

8 Dec 2025

Christopher Monro

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Christopher Monro, 30, also known as Kit, from Oxford, murdered his 73-year-old father Peter Monro at home in Kelston View, Bath, Somerset, on February 11, 2025. Stayed weekend prior; argument heard two days before. Carer found Peter fatally stabbed in bedroom; Monro arrested after movements traced. Died from knife wounds.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Sentenced following hearing where sister described difficulty grieving.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 7 cases

Paul Hayden

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Paul Hayden, alongside Zacharia Talbert-Young, attempted to murder a teenager named Nathan Williams by stabbing him in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, in early 2024. This occurred seven months after Talbert-Young's murder of Eddie Kinuthia, while on bail. The incident was linked to the ongoing postcode rivalry between 2-4s and 1-6s groups. The six-week trial ended with conviction on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Convicted of attempted murder. Sentencing details not specified beyond implication of long term behind bars. Previously jailed for 5 years in April 2024 for firearms possession.

20 Nov 2025

Zacharia Talbert-Young

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Zacharia Talbert-Young murdered 19-year-old Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia by stabbing him to death in St Pauls, Bristol, in 2023, motivated by postcode rivalry between 2-4s and 1-6s groups. Seven months later, while on bail, he and Paul Hayden attempted to murder another teenager, Nathan Williams, in Lawrence Hill in early 2024. The six-week trial ended with conviction on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Convicted of murder and attempted murder. Sentencing details for murder not specified beyond implication of long term behind bars. Previously jailed for 5 years in April 2024 for firearms possession.

20 Nov 2025

Alfie Bailey

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

On October 17, 2025, police executed a warrant at Alfie Bailey's address in Archer Walk, Stockwood, South Bristol. Bailey attempted to flee through the back garden carrying a carrier bag and entered a car, which was stopped by police. The bag contained 54 grams of cocaine worth £4,400 and paraphernalia. Additional cocaine, over £10,000 in cash, weapons, unusable ammunition, and multiple mobile phones were found at the property. An electric motorcycle and charger worth £11,180 were seized as criminal property.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Over £10,000 in criminal property and an electric motorcycle worth £11,180 seized.

18 Nov 2025

Jamie Doyle

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jamie Doyle, 36, of no fixed address, violently pushed a staff member in the Co-Op on Two Mile Hill Road at around 8.10am on October 9, 2025, and stole thousands of pounds worth of tobacco. Between October 9-13, 2025, he repeated the theft at the Two Mile Hill Road Co-Op, targeted a Tesco in Bell Hill Road, and another Co-Op in Church Road, St Georges. In total, he stole nearly £5,000 worth of tobacco, more than £60 worth of groceries, and a £30 bottle of alcohol. He was arrested on October 13, 2025, after stealing more than £1,300 of tobacco from the Co-Op in Church Road.

Pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, four counts of commercial burglary and two counts of shoplifting.

17 Nov 2025

Ben Bicknell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ben Bicknell, 37, from Whitchurch Lane, Bristol, served as the main drugs distributor for the OCG in Bristol. He was arrested in June 2022 and found in possession of snap bags containing cocaine. A search of his home revealed a small amount of cocaine and almost £20,000 in cash. He was forensically linked to three kilos of heroin and 660 grams of cocaine seized from his niece Kasey Cotterell’s address in Hartcliffe, Bristol, on the same day.

Main drugs distributor in Bristol. Forensically linked to drugs seized from Kasey Cotterell’s address.

7 Nov 2025

Abdolrahman Banafsha

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

On August 31, 2024, in the early hours, Abdolrahman Banafsha targeted a vulnerable 18-year-old woman walking home from a night out in Cheltenham. He followed her at a distance, then approached after she fell in a side street, picked her up, and escorted her by the arm to the address where he was staying, despite her protests. Inside, he pushed her to the ground and sexually assaulted her by touching her breasts under her clothing and between her legs over her clothing. The victim screamed, kicked him off, and fled, captured on CCTV. Banafsha was arrested later that day and has been in custody since. He was charged with attempted rape, but pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on September 23, 2025, during his trial which started on September 22, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault after initially denying the charges. Sentenced concurrently for both counts. Placed on the Sex Offender's Register for 10 years. High risk of harm to the public, particularly females. Asylum seeker from Iran.

5 Nov 2025

Thomas Manson

Rape *

Sentence

jailed

Thomas Manson, of Crediton in Devon, raped a teenage girl in Bristol.

Unanimously found guilty.

5 Nov 2025

October 2025 15 cases

Justin Pearce

Conspiracy to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Justin Pearce, aged 45 of no fixed address, was part of an organised crime group involved in supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and class B drugs (amphetamine). Police uncovered over 40kg of drugs worth £1.8m, including 10kg of heroin found in a business park off Staunton Lane on November 18, 2024, where Pearce was present. Additional drugs including 10kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 21kg of amphetamines were found in a garage in Down Lane, along with cutting agents and paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and class B drugs (amphetamine). Found in the same room as boxes of drugs.

24 Oct 2025

Joshua Batt

Conspiracy to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Joshua Batt, aged 28 from Whitchurch, was part of an organised crime group involved in supplying class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and class B drugs (amphetamine). Police uncovered over 40kg of drugs worth £1.8m, including 10kg of heroin found in a business park off Staunton Lane on November 18, 2024, where Batt was present. Additional drugs including 10kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 21kg of amphetamines were found in a garage in Down Lane, along with cutting agents and paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (heroin and cocaine) and class B drugs (amphetamine). Present at the premises where drugs were found.

24 Oct 2025

Janet Chard

Participating in the activities of an Organised Crime Group *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Janet Chard, aged 68 from Knowle West, participated in an organised crime group by acting as a courier, transporting drugs across the country on several occasions. Police uncovered over 40kg of drugs worth £1.8m, including 10kg of heroin found in a business park off Staunton Lane on November 18, 2024. Additional drugs including 10kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 21kg of amphetamines were found in a garage in Down Lane, along with cutting agents and paraphernalia. Chard was arrested the same day she was identified as the courier.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an Organised Crime Group. Acted as courier transporting drugs across the country on several occasions.

24 Oct 2025

Mark Bourne

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mark Bourne, aged 49 from Horfield, was part of an organised crime group involved in supplying class A drugs (heroin). Police uncovered over 40kg of drugs worth £1.8m, including 10kg of heroin found in a business park off Staunton Lane on November 18, 2024, where Bourne was present. Additional drugs including 10kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 21kg of amphetamines were found in a garage in Down Lane, along with cutting agents and paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (heroin). Present at the premises where drugs were found.

24 Oct 2025

Mark Glover

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mark Glover, aged 48 from Henbury, was part of an organised crime group involved in supplying class A drugs (heroin). Police uncovered over 40kg of drugs worth £1.8m, including 10kg of heroin found in a business park off Staunton Lane on November 18, 2024, where Glover was present. Additional drugs including 10kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 21kg of amphetamines were found in a garage in Down Lane, along with cutting agents and paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (heroin). Present at the premises where drugs were found.

24 Oct 2025

Lucifer Hunter

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Lucifer Hunter, a repulsive paedophile, used video games to groom children online, pretending to be a schoolboy and targeting young girls in tights. He possessed over 1,000 indecent images of children.

Cried in court. Had over 1,000 indecent images of children and used video games to groom young girls, pretending to be a schoolboy online with a particular interest in girls in tights.

24 Oct 2025

Kieran Francis

Child grooming offences *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Kieran Francis, aged 22, was jailed for a calculated attack grooming children online, involving 11 offences against children.

For 11 offences against children

23 Oct 2025

Jacob Dolphin

Affray *

Sentence

18-month community order, 170 hours unpaid work, £900 fine, £95 surcharge

Jacob Dolphin, 24, of Weston-super-Mare, kicked out at police officers on five occasions and threw an object during a riot outside Bridewell Police Station on March 21, 2021, which involved some of the worst violence in Bristol's history.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge Peter Blair described the violence during the 2021 riot as some of the worst seen in Bristol's history.

23 Oct 2025

James Murray

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

James Murray, from Weston-super-Mare, sexually assaulted a woman in a vile act.

Sexually assaulted woman in 'vile act'

21 Oct 2025

Curtis Tucker

Shop Theft *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Curtis Tucker, 43, of Worcester Road, Kingswood, engaged in persistent shop thefts over recent months, stealing bakery products, alcohol, meat, high-value tools, and other items from various retailers in South Gloucestershire. He also committed theft from a vehicle and threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear, resulting in significant losses to targeted businesses.

Admitted to seven counts of shop theft, theft from a vehicle, and threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear. Given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting entry to Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Gallagher Retail Park, and any known banned retail premises.

21 Oct 2025

Rodney Bunzly

Sexual offences against a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Rodney Bunzly, 57, from Grasmere Drive, Weston-super-Mare, abused a young girl approximately two decades ago when she was very young and vulnerable, committing non-recent sexual offences including sexual intercourse with a child and penetrative sexual activity with a child, causing lasting serious and significant psychological harm. He also made ten indecent images of a child.

Pleaded guilty to indecent assault against a child, indecency with a child, sexual intercourse with a child, and penetrative sexual activity with a child. Found guilty by jury on ten charges of making indecent images of a child after an eight-day trial. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and a restraining order not to contact the victim. Judge noted serious and significant psychological harm to the victim.

20 Oct 2025

Peter Orme

Child Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment with 2 years extended licence

Peter Orme committed numerous sexual offences against one teenage girl victim on several occasions over the course of several months in Plymouth. The victim, aged 13 to 15, came forward and reported the offences to police, leading to an investigation. Orme was convicted following a trial.

Convicted of two counts of rape against a child, ten counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged under 15, and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Denied the offences. Given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Showed no remorse.

20 Oct 2025

Tony Heath

Rape *

Sentence

imprisonment

Tony Heath, 28, of Farr Street, Avonmouth, raped two women he met online and committed sexual assault.

Sentenced for two charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault

14 Oct 2025

Stuart Woodward

Money laundering *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Stuart Woodward, 35, of The Homend, Ledbury, allowed his personal bank account to be used to disguise the flow of criminal funds. Between January and December 2022, the group targeted nine older and vulnerable victims across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Herefordshire, luring them with offers of low-cost guttering work under aliases and pressuring them with false claims of roof damage to pay for unnecessary and poor-quality repairs, stealing over £370,000 which was laundered through multiple accounts including his.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act on September 10, 2025. Decision on immediate or suspended sentence delayed for six months.

10 Oct 2025

Vincent Allsopp

Money laundering *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Vincent Allsopp, 37, of Bayfield Gardens, Dymock, Gloucestershire, played a key role in setting up and running the false business front, holding multiple bank accounts through which victims’ payments were channelled. Between January and December 2022, the group targeted nine older and vulnerable victims across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Herefordshire, luring them with offers of low-cost guttering work under aliases and pressuring them with false claims of roof damage to pay for unnecessary and poor-quality repairs, stealing over £370,000 which was laundered through multiple accounts.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act on September 10, 2025.

10 Oct 2025

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The court can be found at 9 Small St, Bristol BS1 1DB, BS1 1DB.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441179763030 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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