Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 87 verdicts at Bristol Crown Court (Bristol). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Christine Kekkonen

Murder

May 23, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Christine Kekkonen stabbed her 41-year-old husband, Henri Kekkonen, in the neck at their home in Dunford Terrace, Baltonsborough, Somerset, between 4pm and 4.20pm on May 9, 2024. She sent a text message to her mother admitting to something awful, prompting a call for emergency services. Despite their arrival within 15 minutes, Henri could not be saved and died at the scene. The knife was recovered during a search, and she was arrested and charged with murder by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team.

Convicted of murder despite claiming she did not intend to injure. Judge noted evidence of deliberation, such as hiding the knife, and stated her mental health difficulties did not explain her actions. Family statements highlighted the profound impact on them.

Sources: somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Stuart Hand

Rape of a female under 16

May 9, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order

In February 2019, Stuart Hand approached a teenage girl he did not know while driving in Pill, offered her a lift, gave her alcohol and drugs, engaged in sexual activity with her in the car, and then raped her at his home address. He drove her home the following morning. The victim, who was under 16 at the time, reported the offences to the police in 2022, leading to his arrest and conviction. She described being terrified and suffering ongoing emotional and mental trauma, including triggers from sights, sounds, and smells associated with the incident.

Found guilty after a trial; denied all offences initially. The victim provided a statement describing the lasting trauma, and the judge imposed the sentence considering the severity of the crimes.

Sources: somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Kieron Goodwin

Murder

May 8, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years

Kieron Goodwin, 33, of Frome, murdered his partner, 29-year-old Olivia Wood, by strangling her on July 30, 2024, in his Frome flat after a relationship of fewer than three months. Police found evidence suggesting she was planning to leave, including a packed suitcase. He was also convicted of four counts of rape, five counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, one count of sexual assault by penetration, one count of intentional strangulation, and controlling and coercive behaviour against Olivia and three other women, spanning physical and psychological abuse.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour against four victims; convicted of murder and 12 other offences after a five-week trial; judge granted indefinite restraining orders preventing contact with three other victims; victim impact statements highlighted the profound effects on survivors and Olivia's family.

Sources: somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Jonathon Leson

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 1 year 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Jonathon Leson, 43, from Hills View, Barnstaple, was involved in an organised crime group by receiving deliveries of cocaine for street-level supply in North Devon as part of the conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

Ricardo Robinson

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Ricardo Robinson, 29, from Sandford, headed an organised crime group that supplied significant quantities of cocaine across the South West. He was involved in conspiring to supply Class A drugs by organising deliveries from the Midlands.

Headed the organised crime group and organised the distribution of vast amounts of cocaine from the Midlands.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Anthony Cunningham

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 5 years 6 months imprisonment

Anthony Cunningham, 30, from Rover Drive, Birmingham, was involved in an organised crime group by delivering cocaine to members in the South West and transporting cash back to the Midlands as part of the conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

Acted as a courier, delivering quantities of cocaine to the group and collecting cash to take back to the Midlands.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Andrew Gray

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 1 year 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Andrew Gray, 26, from Steamcross, Claverham, was part of an organised crime group supplying cocaine across the South West. He received deliveries and distributed Class A drugs to users.

Jane Allen

Allowing premises to be used for supply of Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Jane Allen, 63, allowed her home in Pastures Avenue to be used for storing cocaine as part of an organised crime group's operations supplying Class A drugs across the South West.

Allowed her premises to be used for the supply of Class A drugs, as the mother of Thomas Prodger.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Ernest Gorka

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 1 year 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Ernest Gorka, 28, from Norfolk Road, Weston-super-Mare, was involved in an organised crime group by storing cash and cocaine at his property for the supply of Class A drugs across the South West.

Craig Allen

Allowing premises to be used for supply of Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Craig Allen, 52, allowed his home in Pastures Avenue to be used for storing cocaine as part of an organised crime group's operations supplying Class A drugs across the South West.

Allowed his premises to be used for the supply of Class A drugs, alongside his wife Jane Allen.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Daniel Hawkins

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 1 year 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Daniel Hawkins, 29, from Eddys Lane, Barnstaple, was involved in an organised crime group by receiving deliveries of cocaine for street-level supply in North Devon as part of the conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

Thomas Prodger

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 5 years 4 months imprisonment

Thomas Prodger, 29, from Nin Court, Weston-super-Mare, was part of an organised crime group supplying cocaine across the South West. His role involved storing and delivering Class A drugs, including using his mother's house for storage.

Served as 'warehouseman', arranging storage of cocaine at his mother's house in Pastures Avenue before delivering it to others as needed.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Samual Hurman

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

May 3, 2024

Sentence: 5 years 4 months imprisonment

Samual Hurman, 31, from Cherry Avenue, Clevedon, was involved in an organised crime group supplying cocaine across the South West. He acted as a courier, transporting Class A drugs as part of the conspiracy.

Shane Cunningham

Murder

May 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

Shane Cunningham fatally stabbed Mikey Roynon, 16, in the neck with a large knife during a 16th birthday party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.

Was 16 at the time of sentencing. The judge warned of a plague of knife crime in the area.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Cartel Bushnell

Manslaughter

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 9 years in youth detention

Cartel Bushnell was involved in the incident where Mikey Roynon, 16, was fatally stabbed in the neck with a large knife during a 16th birthday party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.

Was 16 at the time of sentencing and found guilty of manslaughter. The judge noted the prevalence of knife crime in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Brett Marshall

Supply of class A drugs

May 1, 2024

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Brett Marshall, 43, from Weston-super-Mare, was involved in a county lines cocaine and heroin supply operation. He was arrested on October 24 after officers observed him in a suspected drugs deal in Manilla Crescent. A search of his home revealed his involvement in supplying class A drugs from the West Midlands.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Ordered to forfeit £100 believed to be from drug-related activity.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Kaleb Wyman

Supply of class A drugs

May 1, 2024

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Kaleb Wyman, 19, from Birmingham, was involved in a county lines cocaine and heroin supply operation in Weston-super-Mare. He was arrested in autumn during a proactive operation by plain-clothed officers. At the time of arrest, he was found in possession of suspected class A drugs, over £1,000 in cash, and a knuckle duster. The drugs were supplied from the West Midlands.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and one count of possession of an offensive weapon. Ordered to forfeit £1,189.90 believed to be from drug-related activity.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Leo Knight

Manslaughter

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 9.5 years in youth detention

Leo Knight was involved in the incident where Mikey Roynon, 16, was fatally stabbed in the neck with a large knife during a 16th birthday party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.

Was 16 at the time of sentencing and found guilty of manslaughter. The judge warned of ongoing knife crime issues.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Louise Sanders

Supply of class A drugs

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Louise Sanders, 45, from Weston-super-Mare, was involved in a county lines cocaine and heroin supply operation. She was present during a search of a home address linked to the operation, which revealed her role in supplying class A drugs from the West Midlands.

Sidney Morris

Child sexual exploitation

April 29, 2024

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Sidney Morris, 55, of Brompton Road, Weston-super-Mare, paid more than $14,000 to people abroad to exploit children, as young as four, in an Asian country. He engaged in sexual conversations with someone he believed to be a young child in June 2022 and was arrested in July 2022 at his home, where 574 indecent images of children were found on his devices. He attempted to hide his actions using the internet and targeted vulnerable individuals.

Pled guilty to 15 counts, including attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity and making indecent photos of a child. Poses a significant risk to children, as per investigating officer.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Grant Wedlake

Sex Offences

March 1, 2024

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Grant Wedlake, 32, from Felton, committed sex offences against women, girls, and boys starting from 2005. He was found guilty of 12 offences, including sexual assault of a child under 13, rape of a child under 13, and rape. His offending left victims feeling guilty and ashamed, with one victim stating it ruined their childhood and life, while another hoped he would use his time in prison for self-improvement and education about the impact on victims.

Found guilty of 12 offences. Victims expressed feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness, noting his lack of remorse and manipulative behaviour. Investigating officer described him as dangerous and manipulative.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Bex Mccullgh

Attempting to meet a child under 16 following grooming

February 10, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment, with concurrent sentences of 18 months and 21 months

Bex McCullgh attempted to meet a child under 16 following grooming, attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child, and attempted to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch an image of sexual activity. She was arrested in October 2024 after travelling from her home to Bristol to meet who she believed was a young boy, but was instead apprehended by officers from the SWROCU.

Pleaded guilty to three offences. Extended sentence due to significant risk of serious harm to the public. Also given a sexual harm prevention order, added to the Sex Offenders Register, and ordered to pay a £228 surcharge.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

David Sosa Salomon

Attempted Murder

February 9, 2024

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

David Sosa Salomon, 37, drove from his temporary home in Oldmixon Crescent, Weston, to Filton, where he waited for his mother to alight from a bus on February 28, 2023. He stabbed her several times in a pre-meditated attack near a pub on Filton Avenue. Members of the public intervened, causing him to drop the knife, and he was arrested at the scene. The victim required stitches and was fortunate not to be more seriously injured.

Admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but was convicted of attempted murder. The judge praised the bravery of members of the public who intervened.

Sources: thewestonmercury.co.uk

Kodi Wescott

Murder

November 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years and 44 days

Kodi Wescott, aged 16 at the time, was the primary attacker who fatally stabbed both Max Dixon and Mason Rist in Ilminster Avenue, Knowle West, Bristol, in January 2024. He used a weapon to stab the victims multiple times after they left a house to visit a takeaway, leading to their deaths.

Convicted of murder; was 16 at the time and the only one who stabbed both victims. Restrictions on naming were lifted upon sentencing.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

David Parish

Manslaughter by diminished responsibility

May 23, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

On March 27, 2023, David Parish entered the home of Peter and Beryl Purdy in Broomfield while suffering from psychosis due to schizophrenia induced by cannabis use. He trapped Peter in the kitchen and beat Beryl Purdy to death with a golf umbrella. In the days prior, Parish had been acting strangely, carrying an axe and a samurai sword, and believed he was in danger. After the attack, he stole £75 and clothing to facilitate his escape and was arrested later that evening.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility. Had no previous convictions. Sentencing was delayed for psychiatric reports. Judge Saini noted that Parish should have been detained under the Mental Health Act and that his psychosis was triggered by drug consumption.

Sources: somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Brian George David

Rape

December 1, 2022

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Brian George David, a former RAF man, repeatedly abused his victim from when she was eight years old until she was 17. He forced her to commit sex acts on him and raped her on multiple occasions. The victim was a vulnerable child who felt unable to report the abuse at the time. She later suffered from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, describing how the abuse ruined her life and left her with ongoing psychological effects.

Pleaded not guilty, describing the allegations as a 'load of bloody nonsense'. Judge James Bromige noted his poor health and diminished life expectancy, stating that he would likely die in prison.

Sources: devonlive.com

Paul Shakespeare

Rape

January 17, 2022

Sentence: Not yet sentenced

Paul Shakespeare, 66, of Scaleby Close in Upperby, Carlisle, attacked an 18-year-old girl on April 29, 1990, in Cheltenham. He grabbed her while she was walking her dog along the Honeybourne line, a converted railway footpath, and forced her into nearby undergrowth where he raped her. He was armed with a sharpened stick with a nail driven through it and threatened her not to tell anyone. He was identified through a DNA match after his arrest for possession of a knife earlier in 2021.

Pleaded guilty to rape and possession of an offensive weapon; remanded in custody pending sentencing.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Mohammed Shazad Salim

Participating in activities of an organised crime group

October 5, 2021

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years, plus 160 hours of unpaid work

Mohammed Shazad Salim participated in an organised crime group involved in a drug supply line targeting Weston-super-Mare, which dealt in Class A drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. The group was uncovered in March 2021 when officers raided a property in Jubilee Road and found drugs, cash, and paraphernalia. Further investigations revealed a network supplying drugs in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, and Yeovil, with seizures including heroin, crack cocaine worth about £7,000, cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Matthew Coombes

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: three years and 10 months imprisonment

Matthew Coombes was involved in a drug supply network that targeted areas including Weston-super-Mare with Class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine. The network was dismantled following an operation in March 2021, during which officers discovered drugs, cash, and equipment at a property in Jubilee Road. Additional raids led to the seizure of heroin, crack cocaine with a street value of around £7,000, nearly £5,000 in cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Kyle Cox

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Kyle Cox was involved in a drug supply network targeting Weston-super-Mare, which supplied Class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine. The network was dismantled following an operation in March 2021, where officers found drugs, cash, and paraphernalia at a property in Jubilee Road. Raids uncovered quantities of heroin, crack cocaine with a street value of around £7,000, cash totalling nearly £5,000, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Liam Simms

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: six years and four months imprisonment

Liam Simms participated in a drug supply network that targeted Weston-super-Mare with Class A drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. The network was exposed during an operation in March 2021, with officers finding drugs, cash, and paraphernalia at a property in Jubilee Road. Subsequent warrants revealed a supply line extending to North Somerset and Yeovil, seizing heroin, crack cocaine valued at around £7,000, cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Jordan Moseley

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: seven and a half years imprisonment

Jordan Moseley was part of a drug supply network targeting Weston-super-Mare, involving the supply of Class A drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. The operation, uncovered in March 2021, included officers discovering drugs, paraphernalia, cash, and a burner phone at a property in Jubilee Road. Further investigations revealed a wider network supplying drugs in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, and Yeovil, with seizures including heroin, crack cocaine worth around £7,000, cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Connor Kennedy

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: three and a half years imprisonment in a young offenders’ institute

Connor Kennedy was involved in a drug supply operation targeting Weston-super-Mare, supplying Class A drugs like heroin and crack cocaine. The case stemmed from an investigation in March 2021, where officers attended a property in Jubilee Road and discovered drugs, cash, and related items. Further actions uncovered a broader network, with seizures including heroin, crack cocaine worth about £7,000, nearly £5,000 in cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Brandon Truman

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: two years and 11 months imprisonment in a young offenders’ institute

Brandon Truman was part of a drug supply group that operated a line into Weston-super-Mare, involving the supply of Class A drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. The operation began with a raid in March 2021 at a property in Jubilee Road, where drugs, cash, and paraphernalia were found. Investigations expanded to reveal supplies in North Somerset and Yeovil, with authorities seizing heroin, crack cocaine valued at approximately £7,000, cash, knives, and mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Aaron Staples

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

October 5, 2021

Sentence: seven years and two months imprisonment

Aaron Staples was part of a drug supply group operating in Weston-super-Mare, where he was involved in possession with intent to supply cocaine. The operation in March 2021 led to the discovery of Class A drugs, including cocaine, at a property in Jubilee Road, along with drug paraphernalia, cash, knives, and mobile phones. Further raids seized heroin, crack cocaine worth approximately £7,000, and nearly £5,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possessing a mobile phone in prison.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

George Edward James Haldenby

Arson

September 28, 2017

Sentence: 8-year extended sentence with 4 years in custody and 4 years on licence

George Edward James Haldenby was sentenced for three counts of arson, having pled guilty, though specific details of the incidents are not provided in the text.

Peter Joseph Kane

Conspiracy to supply heroin

October 1, 2015

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Peter Joseph Kane, from Toxteth, was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin, which included three seizures totalling 3.7kg. He fled the UK to the Netherlands in December 2013 and was arrested there in October 2014, where authorities found a loaded revolver and ammunition at his address. His illegal dealings were valued at £317,822.69 by the court.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply heroin. He was at the heart of three seizures of heroin totalling 3.7kg and fled to the Netherlands. The judge rejected his account and noted his involvement in cannabis dealing while abroad. A confiscation order was originally imposed, leading to additional prison time.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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