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Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Bristol Crown Court
June 2025 5 cases
Khalid Abditoon
Possession with Intent to Supply *
Sentence
six years and 220 days imprisonment
Khalid Abditoon and Fahim Mohamed were arrested in April after a warrant was carried out in St Annes, Bristol. During the raid, Avon and Somerset Police officers seized crack cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, phones, and a large knife from the property. They preyed on the most vulnerable members of society through drug dealing.
Charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and an immigration offence.
19 Jun 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
Fahim Mohamed
Possession with Intent to Supply *
Sentence
four years and four months imprisonment
Fahim Mohamed and Khalid Abditoon were arrested in April after a warrant was carried out in St Annes, Bristol. During the raid, Avon and Somerset Police officers seized crack cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, phones, and a large knife from the property. They preyed on the most vulnerable members of society through drug dealing.
Charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and an immigration offence.
19 Jun 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
David Garland
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
David Garland, 40, of no fixed abode, participated in the murder of Michael Wheeler, 37, due to a mistaken belief that Wheeler was a convicted paedophile. The incident took place at Mark Roberts' flat in Yeovil on August 24, 2024. Wheeler suffered severe injuries, and his body was concealed. Garland also admitted to interfering with the burial of the body. The crime was motivated by a £100 debt and confusion over an online report of a different individual.
Found guilty of murder and conspiracy to murder; had previously admitted to preventing the lawful burial of the body. Remanded in custody pending sentencing hearing.
13 Jun 2025
somersetlive.co.uk
Mark Roberts
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Mark Roberts, 39, of Juniper Close, Yeovil, was involved in the brutal murder of Michael Wheeler, 37, whom he and others mistakenly believed to be a paedophile. The attack occurred at Roberts' flat in the early hours of August 24, 2024, resulting in multiple injuries including 11 skull and facial fractures to the victim. Wheeler's body was hidden and later found in a derelict caravan on farmland in Yarlington on September 25, 2024. The motive involved a £100 debt and a mistaken identity based on an online news report.
Found guilty of murder and conspiracy to murder; remanded in custody pending sentencing hearing.
13 Jun 2025
somersetlive.co.uk
Kevin Geoffrey Thompson
Sexual Assault *
Sentence
Imprisonment
Kevin Geoffrey Thompson was jailed for sexual assault and for possessing thousands of indecent images of children.
Aged 61, from Weston-super-Mare.
10 Jun 2025
avonandsomerset.police.uk
May 2025 5 cases
Jardel Edwards
Possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
On February 6, 2025, plain-clothed officers stopped Jardel Edwards in Webb Street, St Judes, around 4.40pm, and found crack cocaine and heroin in his pockets. A subsequent search of his home on Cotton Mill Lane in Barton Hill uncovered a handgun, a taser, ammunition, and further evidence of drugs supply. He was arrested and later pleaded guilty to the offences.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm, one count of possession of ammunition, and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. The sentence comprised five years for the firearms offences and three years for the drugs offences. Police noted his evasive behaviour and the potential harm from drug dealing.
29 May 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
Melissa Wilband
Manslaughter *
Sentence
To be determined
Melissa Wilband, 28, was convicted of manslaughter for violently shaking her four-month-old daughter, Lexi Wilband, leading to brain bleeding. The incident occurred at their home in Newent, Gloucestershire, in April 2020. Lexi collapsed on April 12, 2020, and died on April 18, 2020, at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Wilband made a 111 call claiming Lexi stopped breathing in her bouncer chair. Medical evidence showed Lexi had been shaken violently on at least two occasions, with post-mortem revealing extensive brain and eye bleeding. Wilband had a history of cocaine use and lied about the baby's paternity, presenting a fake DNA certificate.
Convicted of manslaughter; sentencing adjourned by Mr Justice Saini. Wilband denied shaking the baby and claimed a physical inability due to a bad wrist. She was granted conditional bail.
22 May 2025
standard.co.uk
Peter Lazarides
Sexual offences *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Peter Lazarides committed multiple sexual offences against four children over a three-year period from 2017 to 2020. The offences involved causing children to watch sexual acts, engaging in sexual activity in their presence, inciting children to engage in sexual activity, sexually assaulting them, and exposure. The crimes were initially reported in January 2022, with further victims coming forward in 2024 and 2025, leading to his conviction.
Found guilty of 16 out of 20 counts of sexual offences committed between 2017 and 2020. Showed no remorse during the trial, as reported by victims.
22 May 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
Matthew Jones
Grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment with a 4-year extended licence
Matthew Jones stabbed his on-off girlfriend, Emma Kirk, approximately 15 times with a knife, inflicting severe injuries to her neck, head, face, and hands during a brutal and frenzied attack in Bath, Somerset, on February 26, 2024. The incident occurred after she told him she did not want to continue the relationship. Witnesses described him as 'a man possessed', and it took five men to pull him away; he also attempted to strangle her. She suffered life-threatening injuries, including punctured lungs, and required hospitalisation.
Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge described him as dangerous and unpredictable, noting the attack was a ferocious assault.
9 May 2025
standard.co.uk
Taylor Stacey
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
Sentence
22 months suspended imprisonment, disqualified from driving, and ordered to pay compensation
Taylor Stacey, 20, lost control of his BMW and struck a crowd at a car meet in Avonmouth, Bristol on 18 November 2023, seriously injuring a 20-year-old woman with internal injuries, multiple fractures including a fractured skull. He had placed the car in ‘sports plus’ mode, which reduced its traction control.
Admitted to causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
1 May 2025
independent.co.uk
April 2025 5 cases
Christina Howell
Manslaughter *
Sentence
Hospital order with restrictions under the Mental Health Act, indefinite detention
Christina Howell, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, stabbed Hubert Brown, a 61-year-old man, in the neck on September 29, 2023, in the St Pauls area of Bristol. The attack was unprovoked and racially motivated; Howell had told her care worker she intended to target a 'Jamaican drug dealer,' mistakenly identifying Mr. Brown. She was armed with a four-inch lock knife, and witnesses reported racist abuse during the incident. Despite her mental health issues and prior hospitalisations, the attack occurred in broad daylight, leading to Mr. Brown's death later that afternoon.
Pleaded manslaughter by diminished responsibility due to schizoaffective disorder. Judge described the attack as racist and unprovoked, noting she is a danger and prohibiting her from entering Bristol.
25 Apr 2025
standard.co.uk
Unnamed Youth
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
4 years detention with 3 years on licence
On January 27, 2024, in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol, the 15-year-old defendant, wearing a balaclava, flagged down a 17-year-old victim's car on Lakeshore Drive after the victim took a wrong turn while driving to McDonald's. The defendant pulled a 25.5cm Rambo-style knife from his waistband and attempted to stab the victim through the driver's window, injuring his arm, leg, and severely cutting his right hand and middle finger, damaging tendons and nerves. The defendant then smashed the car's windows with the knife. The victim escaped and sought treatment at Southmead Hospital, initially claiming self-injury. The same knife was later recovered from a property linked to the murders of Max Dixon and Mason Rist later that day in Knowle West, with the victim's blood on the blade and the defendant's DNA on the handle. There was no connection between the defendant and victim.
Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. Sentence concurrent with life detention for murders. Prior convictions for possessing weapons. Deemed dangerous by judge.
15 Apr 2025
standard.co.uk
Redacted Youth
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
4 years detention with 3 years on licence
On January 27, 2024, in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol, the 15-year-old defendant, wearing a balaclava, flagged down a 17-year-old victim's car on Lakeshore Drive after the victim took a wrong turn while driving to McDonald's. The defendant pulled a 25.5cm Rambo-style knife from his waistband and stabbed the victim through the driver's window, injuring his arm, leg, right hand, and middle finger, causing severe tendon and nerve damage. He also damaged the windows of the victim's Toyota Aygo. The victim escaped and sought treatment at Southmead Hospital, initially claiming self-injury. The knife was later recovered from a property linked to the murders of Max Dixon and Mason Rist later that day, with the victim's blood on the blade and the defendant's DNA on the handle. The attack was unconnected to the victim.
Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. Sentence concurrent with life detention for murders. Prior convictions for possessing weapons. Deemed dangerous by Judge Peter Blair KC.
15 Apr 2025
standard.co.uk
Sam Hill
Misconduct in a public office *
Sentence
20-month prison sentence suspended for two years and 240 hours of unpaid work
Sam Hill, a probationary police officer with Devon and Cornwall Police, accessed confidential police logs between January and November 2021 and shared sensitive information with her family, friends, and a WhatsApp group. This included details about the Keyham shootings, where five people were killed, such as funeral arrangements and victim details, as well as the identity of Cody Ackland, who was later convicted of murdering Bobbi-Anne McLeod, before it was public. She also shared video clips of interviews and body-worn camera footage, and disclosed information about other investigations, risking the integrity of ongoing cases and potentially distressing victims' families.
Pleaded guilty to 18 counts of misconduct in a public office. The judge considered her role as a single mother and the impact on her mental health and children, leading to a suspended sentence despite the need for deterrence.
4 Apr 2025
standard.co.uk
Paul Butler
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment
Paul Butler, 53, killed his estranged wife Claire Chick, 48, on January 22, 2025, on West Hoe Road in Plymouth, where she was found seriously injured and later died from her injuries.
Described in court as 'evil' and 'cruel'.
1 Apr 2025
plymouthherald.co.uk
March 2025 2 cases
Mali Bennett-Smith
Murder *
Sentence
10 years and five months detention
Mali Bennett-Smith, 17, stabbed his 19-year-old sister Luka Bennett-Smith to death at their home in the St Andrews area of Bristol on October 20, 2024. He had asked to practise a headlock on her, as they had done before, but this time he refused to stop when she signalled and instead stabbed her repeatedly. He called emergency services shortly after, admitting he hated her and wanted to kill her due to ongoing resentment and perceived bullying. The incident occurred while they were alone at home, and he had a history of home-schooling on a remote farm in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
Pled guilty to murder. Judge William Hart noted the killing was shocking and brutal, and highlighted aggravating factors such as the use of a knife and intent to kill. The defendant has severe dyslexia and dysgraphia, and his unconventional upbringing and gaming habits were mentioned as contributing factors.
10 Mar 2025
standard.co.uk
Charles Graham
Manslaughter *
Sentence
three years imprisonment
Charles Graham, 78, strangled his wife of nearly 50 years, Davinia Graham, 67, in their home in Cheltenham after she threatened to stab him. This followed her discharge from hospital on August 30, where she had been treated for an overdose and mental health issues. Graham snapped due to prolonged abuse, phoned the police to confess, and was arrested. The incident was influenced by years of domestic abuse and family hardships.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of loss of control. Had endured years of abuse from his wife due to her mental health issues, including family tragedies such as the death of a daughter and grandson. Judge praised his usual patience in managing the situation.
6 Mar 2025
standard.co.uk
January 2025 8 cases
James Doherty
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
Sentence
2 years and 2 months in detention and banned from driving for 4 years and 1 month
James Doherty, 18, purchased a BMW with under-inflated rear tyres and drove it too fast around a corner in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol at about 2pm on November 17, 2024. He lost control, crashing into a bus stop where a four-year-old boy was waiting with his father and stepmother, causing serious injuries including collapsed lungs, fractured pelvis, fractured ribs, and a spinal fracture to the boy, and injuries to the stepmother's leg. Doherty had traces of cannabis in his system, fled the scene with his pregnant wife, and later handed himself in at a police station.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Judge Peter Blair described his actions as extraordinarily culpable and utterly cowardly, and noted he had no driving licence or insurance.
31 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Katherine Reilly
Child cruelty *
Sentence
Six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years
Katherine Reilly, 25, was convicted of child cruelty for failing to seek immediate medical help after an eight-week-old baby sustained severe injuries at the hands of Tom Kember in Taunton, Somerset, in January 2020. The baby had already suffered head injuries, and Reilly's delay in contacting emergency services exacerbated the harm. She was in a committed relationship with Kember at the time.
Convicted of child cruelty. Judge Julian Lambert described her actions as 'wicked and spineless' for not seeking medical attention during an 80-minute delay after the injuries were inflicted, and for shielding Kember. She showed no remorse or regret.
24 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Tom Kember
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
21 years imprisonment with a further four years on extended licence
Tom Kember, 27, caused grievous bodily harm with intent to an eight-week-old baby at a property in Taunton, Somerset, in January 2020. The baby, born prematurely, sustained catastrophic head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, leading to profound disabilities such as being non-verbal, registered blind, suffering multiple daily seizures, and having a reduced life expectancy. Injuries were likened to the force of a car crash or a fall from a two-storey building. Kember searched online for terms related to baby injuries before and after the incident and delayed seeking help for about 80 minutes.
Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury. Judge Julian Lambert described the attack as 'an attack of monstrous evil with the worst possible consequences'. Kember has two prior convictions for domestic violence and an incident involving police. He showed no remorse and was deemed dangerous.
24 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Tanaka Zivanai
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years and 10 months
Tanaka Zivanai, 32, stabbed his partner Zanele Sibanda, 28, multiple times in the Tredworth area of Gloucester on August 27, 2024, after confronting her about suspected infidelity. The attack occurred in the early hours in front of witnesses, involving a knife he brought from home. Neighbours had previously heard arguments, including threats to kill her. Police and paramedics attended but she died at the scene from multiple stab wounds to the head, throat, body, and arms. The incident was captured on CCTV and involved accusations related to a visa.
Pleaded guilty to murder and possession of a knife in a public place. The defendant expressed genuine remorse and deep-seated grief, having lost control during the incident.
23 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Samantha Hill
Misconduct in Public Office *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 240 hours of unpaid work
Samantha Hill, a police officer with Devon and Cornwall Police, accessed sensitive police material she was not authorised to view, including briefings, images, and recordings related to cases such as the Keyham shootings, suicides, and the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod. Between January 2021 and November 2021, she shared this confidential information via WhatsApp with friends and family, compromising investigations and risking the integrity of trials.
Pleaded guilty to 18 offences of misconduct in public office. A misconduct panel determined her conduct amounted to gross misconduct and stated she would have been dismissed from the force.
17 Jan 2025
devonlive.com
Angelus Payne
Sexual Assault *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment and a £228 victim surcharge
Angelus Payne committed three counts of sexual assault against the victim in her home in February 2023. The victim reported feeling too scared to stay in her home afterwards, experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and difficulty sleeping. She described her home as a place where she should feel safe but no longer did, and she is trying to cope with the trauma.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault. Prosecutor was Sarah Regan and defence counsel was Ian Morell.
16 Jan 2025
thewestonmercury.co.uk
Casey Collins
Conveying prohibited items into prison *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment
Casey Collins, 23, from Knowle West, was involved in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs and illicit items into HMP Bristol. He placed packages containing money in a wheelie bin in Somerdale Avenue, which Tanya Petrie retrieved on October 9, 2023, to purchase SIM cards for prisoner Kyle Joyner. Collins was contacted by Joyner using a smuggled phone.
Pleaded guilty to conveying listed A prohibited items into the prison.
1 Jan 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
Kyle Joyner
Conveying prohibited items into prison *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Kyle Joyner, a 32-year-old prisoner at HMP Bristol, was involved in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs and illicit items into the prison. He used a smuggled phone to contact Casey Collins, who placed packages in a wheelie bin in Somerdale Avenue for Tanya Petrie to retrieve on October 9, 2023. The packages included money used to buy SIM cards that Petrie smuggled to Joyner.
Pleaded guilty to conveying listed A prohibited items into the prison. Sentence to be served in addition to his existing prison sentence of 8 years and 8 months.
1 Jan 2025
bristolpost.co.uk
December 2024 7 cases
Kodi-Shai Wescott
Murder *
Sentence
Life detention with a minimum term of 23 years and 44 days
Kodi-Shai Wescott participated in a group that armed themselves with machetes and chased down Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, in Bristol on January 27, 2024. The victims were innocent bystanders caught in a mistaken identity incident linked to escalating violence between rival districts.
Convicted of two counts of murder; reporting restrictions were lifted, revealing his identity; involved in the attack due to family-related postcode rivalry.
19 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Antony Snook
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 38 years
Antony Snook drove a group of armed teenagers, including Riley Tolliver and Kodi-Shai Wescott, to Ilminster Avenue in Bristol on January 27, 2024. The group chased and fatally stabbed Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, in a case of mistaken identity amid a postcode rivalry, with Snook facilitating the attack using his vehicle.
Convicted of two counts of murder; acted as the driver who transported the armed teenagers to the scene.
19 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Bailey Wescott
Assisting an offender *
Sentence
Five years and three months imprisonment
Bailey Wescott, 23, assisted the murderers after they stabbed and killed Max Dixon and Mason Rist on January 27, 2024, in Knowle West, Bristol, by disposing of items connected to the crime and aiding in covering up the attack.
Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender by helping to dispose of items linked to the attack, including lighting a fire to destroy evidence, after the murders.
19 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Riley Tolliver
Murder *
Sentence
Life detention with a minimum term of 23 years and 47 days
Riley Tolliver, along with others, was driven to Ilminster Avenue in Bristol on January 27, 2024, where they chased and fatally stabbed Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, who were mistakenly identified as rivals. The attack involved machetes and occurred in the Knowle West area, stemming from a tit-for-tat postcode dispute.
Convicted of two counts of murder; part of a group that attacked due to mistaken identity in a postcode rivalry.
19 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Bailey Westcott
Assisting an offender *
Sentence
5 years and 3 months imprisonment
Bailey Westcott, 23, of Whitchurch, assisted the perpetrators after the murders of Max Dixon and Mason Rist by lighting a fire to dispose of items linked to the attack and helping to clean weapons. This took place following the fatal stabbings on January 27, 2024, in Bristol.
Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender; helped dispose of items linked to the attack by lighting a fire.
17 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Jamie Ogbourne
Assisting an offender *
Sentence
5 years and 3 months imprisonment
Jamie Ogbourne, 27, of Hartcliffe, assisted the perpetrators after the murders of Max Dixon and Mason Rist by helping to clean the weapons used in the attack and arranging taxis and a change of clothing for two of the teenage murderers. This occurred following the fatal stabbings on January 27, 2024, in Bristol.
Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender; helped clean weapons and arrange logistics for the teenage murderers.
17 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Beverley Chapman
Breach of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 *
Sentence
£5,260 fine, £4,650 prosecution costs, £2,000 court surcharge
Beverley Chapman, of Tembleath Farm, St Columb Major, Cornwall, kept a herd of cattle with calves in a field containing a public right of way along the South West Coast Path at Park Head. On June 30, 2024, the cattle attacked 75-year-old dog walker Brian Gregory, trampling and butting him, resulting in a severed artery, horn marks, and gashes down to the bone. Despite being informed of the attack, Chapman added more cattle to the herd instead of removing them. A month later, the herd attacked two locals and their dogs, injuring one pet. Chapman only removed the cattle four days later after instruction from Cornwall Council. Alternative enclosed fields without public rights of way were available.
Pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Failed to remove cattle after two reported attacks on walkers.
16 Dec 2024
birminghammail.co.uk
October 2024 16 cases
Luke Wilson
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 26 at time of incident. Bristol Rovers fan.
23 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Victor Rotundu
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
5 years and 4 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 7 years and 8 months
Victor Rotundu, of Newport, Gwent, was driving his grey Citroen C4 on the M32 near junction one around 10.13am on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in dry weather conditions, when he lost control, careered off the road, and crashed into a tree. Toxicology reports indicated his blood alcohol level was at least 140umg per 100ml, estimated at 222umg per 100ml at the time of the crash, over three times the legal limit of 80umg per 100ml. His passenger, Andrei Griguta, 37, died at the scene.
Admitted to causing death by careless driving. Required to pass an extended driving test.
23 Oct 2024
bristolpost.co.uk
Samuel Morgan-Phelps
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 23 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Mason Tea
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 21 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Macauley Parsons
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 28 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Kieran Watts
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
James Groom
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 23 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
James Bennett
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Harry Locke
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 22 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Adam Upton
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 23 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Daniel Hicks
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
George Parsons
Affray *
Sentence
3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service
Involved in a street brawl between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers fans outside the Moon Under Water and The Miller pubs on Bath Road in Cheltenham town centre on October 15, 2022, around 2pm, about an hour before a League One fixture. Punches were exchanged in the disorder, but no serious injuries occurred. Identified via CCTV footage.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 21 at time of incident.
20 Oct 2024
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Martin Reilly
Armed robbery *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years
Martin Reilly, 53, carried out a series of armed robberies at betting shops across Britain between June 13 and October 10, 2023, after falling out with his probation officer. He used disguises including wigs, hats, false beards, moustaches, a fright mask, and once impersonated Elvis Presley with aviator sunglasses, stick-on sideburns, and a black wig to hide scarring on his cheeks. He targeted shops in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Woking (Surrey), Portsmouth (Hampshire), Westcliff-on-Sea (Essex), Bedford (Bedfordshire), and west London, entering after opening, demanding cash from tills and safes while brandishing an imitation firearm or knife, locking victims in toilets, kitchens, or store cupboards, and escaping with a total of £23,000. The crimes spanned seven police force areas, leading to a nationwide manhunt. Victims suffered ongoing anxiety, sleep difficulties, and impacts on daily working lives, with no physical injuries but significant mental anguish. Reilly was arrested in Hereford on October 2023, where police found disguises, a large knife, and an imitation handgun in his flat at Charades Guesthouse.
Guilty pleas to seven armed robberies, one attempted armed robbery and seven counts of possession of a firearm. Previously released on licence from a life sentence in 2005 for similar offences. Judge noted the pleas spared victims from reliving trauma.
11 Oct 2024
independent.co.uk
Bryan Smith
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years and 8 months
On September 2, 2024, Bryan Smith, 47, of no fixed address, led police on a 27-minute pursuit through southern and central Bristol in a stolen car with cloned registration plates. He drove on pavements, through several red lights, at speeds up to 80mph in a 30mph limit, narrowly missed other vehicles, hit two vehicles belonging to members of the public, and was stopped using stingers and a taser in the Fishponds area without harming anyone, thanks to skilled officers and police helicopter support.
Admitted driving offences. Pleaded guilty to each offence at Bristol Magistrates’ Court last month. Pc Dan Hambin described the driving as amongst the most reckless and exceedingly dangerous he has ever seen.
9 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Paul Brown
Sexual assault *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Paul Brown, a 57-year-old maintenance man at Springfields Care Home in Hove, committed nine sexual offences between 2004 and 2012 at the care home on Langdale Road. He was convicted on seven counts of sexual assault by touching seven female members of care staff, one count of voyeurism, and one count of being a careworker engaged in sexual activity with a mentally disordered female, which involved kissing a vulnerable resident. Brown took advantage of his position of trust to target vulnerable individuals.
Convicted of nine sexual offences. Placed on the sex offenders register for ten years. Judge Paul Tain presided.
9 Oct 2024
brightonandhovenews.org
Oliver Mullen
Rape *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence
Oliver Mullen, aged 38 from Bradford-on-Avon, raped a woman who was not in a position to consent at a property off Atchley Street in Bristol on May 21, 2021. He had previously raped another woman in Ashley Avenue in Bath on April 10, 2016. The victims were vulnerable and unable to consent. One victim reported daily fear, shame, anger, isolation, and distrust, impacting her ability to form relationships.
Convicted unanimously of raping two women. Added to the Sex Offenders' Register for life. Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed at Royal Courts of Justice on 28 January 2026. Described as a 'dangerous' man who refused to take accountability.
1 Oct 2024
bristolpost.co.uk
September 2024 1 case
Jeremiah Connors
Shoplifting *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Jeremiah Connors, a 30-year-old from Bishopsworth, Bristol, committed multiple shop theft offences and criminal damage in August and September 2024. In one incident captured on CCTV, he smashed through the front door of a shop to gain entry. He was arrested by the Bristol Neighbourhood Policing Team investigating a series of thefts from supermarkets and charged with five counts of shop theft, one count of criminal damage, and one count of possession of a class A drug (crack cocaine).
Pleaded guilty to five counts of shop theft, one count of criminal damage, and one count of possession of a class A drug (crack cocaine). Also handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering several shops across the city. Prolific offender with significant financial impact on businesses.
30 Sep 2024
avonandsomerset.police.uk
August 2024 1 case
Sean Reuben
Rape *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment and indefinite addition to the Sex Offenders’ Register
Sean Reuben, 49, of Lawrence Weston, raped a woman in her 20s at a house in Clevedon in November 2021. He was arrested the same night after the victim reported the incident. The crime had a profound impact on the victim, causing physical and mental harm including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, nightmares, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite his denial, a jury found him guilty in May, and he was sentenced on August 13, 2024.
Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by a jury. Judge Burgess highlighted him as a dangerous sexual predator with no remorse.
13 Aug 2024
northsomersettimes.co.uk

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Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:30

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