Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

July 2024 1 case

Philip Denford

Sexual abuse *

Sentence

Imprisonment (specific term not detailed)

Philip Denford, a 28-year-old man from Weston, carried out sickening sexual abuse, though specific details of the crimes, including when and how they occurred, are not provided in the text.

Described as a 'dangerous and predatory' sexual abuser; carried out 'sickening sexual abuse'.

31 Jul 2024

May 2024 20 cases

Christine Kekkonen

Murder *

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.

23 May 2024

Manawar Hussain-Butt

Burglary and handling stolen goods *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

On 13 July 2023, Manawar Hussain-Butt entered a property in the St George area of Bristol and stole property valued at £7,502, which included two laptops, a credit card, gold jewellery, a bin bag of high-value designer clothes and £450 in cash. On 13 February 2024, he stole a Citroën Relay van and power tools. Some of these items have been recovered and returned to the victim.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and handling stolen goods.

21 May 2024

Stuart Hand

Rape of a female under 16 *

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.

9 May 2024

Kieron Goodwin

Murder *

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.

8 May 2024

Jonathon Leson

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

Received deliveries of cocaine for street-level supply in North Devon.

3 May 2024

Jane Allen

Allowing premises to be used for supply of Class A drugs *

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.

3 May 2024

Craig Allen

Allowing premises to be used for supply of Class A drugs *

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.

3 May 2024

Daniel Hawkins

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

Received deliveries of cocaine for street-level supply in North Devon.

3 May 2024

Ernest Gorka

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

Assisted by storing cash and cocaine at his property.

3 May 2024

Andrew Gray

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

Received deliveries from couriers and supplied drugs to users.

3 May 2024

Anthony Cunningham

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

3 May 2024

Samual Hurman

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

Acted as a courier for the organised crime group.

3 May 2024

Thomas Prodger

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

3 May 2024

Ricardo Robinson

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

3 May 2024

Louise Sanders

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

1 May 2024

Shane Cunningham

Murder *

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.

1 May 2024

Cartel Bushnell

Manslaughter *

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.

1 May 2024

Brett Marshall

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

1 May 2024

Kaleb Wyman

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

1 May 2024

Leo Knight

Manslaughter *

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.

1 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Sidney Morris

Child sexual exploitation *

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.

29 Apr 2024

March 2024 8 cases

Kingsley Balkwill

Rape *

Sentence

19-and-a-half years imprisonment

Kingsley Balkwill committed multiple serious sex offences against four young women between 2018 and 2023, including manipulating and emotionally and physically threatening them. The offences involved four counts of rape, three counts of attempted rape, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual assault by touching. One specific incident occurred on 14 April 2018. He was found guilty following two trials held last year.

Found guilty after two trials. Judge commented on his distorted view of relationships and the importance of consent. Subject to indefinite notification requirements under the sex offenders register.

28 Mar 2024

Kyle Nutley

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

On 9 June 2024 at about 8.40pm, Billy Lane, Kyle Nutley, and Nathan Smith attacked the victim in Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare, after an argument. Lane hit the victim before repeatedly kicking him while he was on the floor, where Nutley and Smith stabbed him. The victim suffered a collapsed lung and multiple other injuries, received treatment in hospital, and has since been released home. First aid was given by attending officers, and the three men were arrested less than an hour later and charged.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Stabbed the victim while he was on the floor.

24 Mar 2024

Israel Baber

Arson recklessly endangering life *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Israel Baber, 37, set a sofa on fire in the stairwell of Eccleston House, a block of flats in Barton Hill, Bristol, just after 6am on 20 October 2022. CCTV and doorbell camera footage showed him moving around the building at the time. He falsely claimed to be in his flat, but a reconstruction proved otherwise. The prosecution demonstrated the offender matched his height, build, and clothing. The fire spread quickly, evacuating all residents, with one rescued by fire services. Six people were treated for smoke inhalation, but no serious injuries occurred. Residents were re-housed by Bristol City Council, with damage estimated at over £600,000.

Found guilty of arson. Sentence increased due to aggravating factors. Will serve a minimum of two-thirds in custody. Refused to take accountability.

24 Mar 2024

Billy Lane

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Hit the victim before repeatedly kicking him while he was on the floor.

24 Mar 2024

Nathan Smith

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Stabbed the victim while he was on the floor.

24 Mar 2024

Ryan Kerr

Rape *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Ryan Kerr raped a woman while she was sleeping at a house in July 2023. The incident was reported to police, leading to his arrest as part of Operation Bluestone. He claimed it was consensual but was found guilty by a jury at Taunton Crown Court in December.

Denied the offence but found guilty by jury. Given indefinite restraining order forbidding contact with victim.

6 Mar 2024

Martin Schwarz

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Following intelligence that indecent images were being accessed at his home in Weston-super-Mare, police searched Martin Schwarz's address and seized 11 phones and external hard drives containing a total of 542,904 indecent images of children. The 65-year-old was arrested and investigated by the Internet Child Abuse Team.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children (categories A, B, and C), possession of extreme pornography, and possession of prohibited images. Required to register with police under the Sexual Offences Act indefinitely and given a sexual harm prevention order.

6 Mar 2024

Grant Wedlake

Sex Offences *

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.

1 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Bex Mccullgh

Attempting to meet a child under 16 following grooming *

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.

10 Feb 2024

David Sosa Salomon

Attempted Murder *

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.

9 Feb 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Harry Hollowell

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment and £309,116.38 confiscation order

Harry Hollowell purchased farm machinery stolen from farm burglaries in the Sedgemoor area of West Somerset throughout 2020. On October 16, 2020, police searched a farm in South Barrow near Sparkford and seized 20 stolen machines, with more recovered later. He also, with another defendant, bought and sold stolen plant equipment from building sites in Cardiff in 2020. Over 20 stolen items of valuable farm machinery were recovered by police.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods. Ordered to pay £53,958.32 to seven victims; remainder invested in criminal justice system.

22 Dec 2023

Robert Austin

Theft and false accounting *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Robert Austin, the director of a Brighton timber company, Mackintosh and Partners, defrauded the business of £2.6 million between 2002 and 2008 by falsifying accounting records. The company, which had traded profitably for 70 years and had locations in Brighton and Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, went into administration in 2008 and later liquidation as a direct result of the losses. This led to job losses for employees and directors. The fraud was reported to police in 2011 following an internal investigation. Austin, whose father owned the company, positioned himself in financial control driven by greed, affecting many lives.

Convicted by a jury after a four-week trial. Found guilty of seven counts of theft and false accounting. Judge comments not specified.

5 Dec 2023

November 2023 5 cases

Rhys Pryer

Wounding with intent and assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment for wounding and 1 year consecutive for ABH

Rhys Pryer, along with Bradley Brachman and Andrew Wilson, attacked a 40-year-old man with eastern European accent just before midnight on Friday 16 August 2023 at the junction of Edward Street and Dorset Place in Brighton. They struck him several times around the head with bottles, causing wounds that required hospital treatment and resulted in permanent scarring. The attack was unprovoked and racially motivated.

Found guilty after an 11-day trial. Judge Anthony Niblett described the attacks as unprovoked and vicious, motivated by the victim's eastern European accent.

21 Nov 2023

Bradley Brachman

Wounding with intent and assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment for wounding and 1 year consecutive for ABH

Bradley Brachman, along with Rhys Pryer and Andrew Wilson, attacked a 40-year-old man with eastern European accent just before midnight on Friday 16 August 2023 at the junction of Edward Street and Dorset Place in Brighton. They struck him several times around the head with bottles, causing wounds that required hospital treatment and resulted in permanent scarring. The attack was unprovoked and racially motivated.

Found guilty after an 11-day trial. Judge Anthony Niblett described the attacks as unprovoked and vicious, motivated by the victim's eastern European accent.

21 Nov 2023

Andrew Wilson

Wounding with intent, assault causing actual bodily harm, and theft *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment for wounding and 1 year consecutive for ABH, with 6 months concurrent for theft

Andrew Wilson, along with Bradley Brachman and Rhys Pryer, attacked a 40-year-old man with eastern European accent just before midnight on Friday 16 August 2023 at the junction of Edward Street and Dorset Place in Brighton. They struck him several times around the head with bottles, causing wounds that required hospital treatment and resulted in permanent scarring. They then moved to the bottom of St James’s Street where they hurled homophobic abuse at a 34-year-old gay man, punched him, chased him across Old Steine to the bus stops near Pavilion Gardens, and continued the assault, requiring stitches for his wounds. During the assault, Wilson snatched the victim's phone as he tried to call police. The attacks were unprovoked, racially and homophobically motivated.

Found guilty after an 11-day trial. Judge Anthony Niblett described the attacks as unprovoked and vicious, motivated by the victim's eastern European accent and the second victim's sexuality. Also convicted of stealing a mobile phone.

21 Nov 2023

Jamie Wilkinson

Making threats to kill *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Jamie Wilkinson, 31, made threats to burn down Whitehawk Family Hub and Portslade Hub, and left abusive messages for social workers Megan McLoone and Elena Campbell, after a contact session with his child was cancelled due to an incident with an Aldi security guard. During calls to his probation worker, he initially threatened to kill himself, prompting a 999 call, then became angry and threatened to get petrol and burn down social services. The threats were made on or around 12 November 2023, leading to the closure of the hubs for two days and escorts for the social workers. He was arrested on 12 November 2023 and has remained in custody since.

Early guilty plea taken into account. New diagnosis of schizophrenia and other disorders, responding to medication. Remorseful. Previous convictions for similar offences including threats and criminal damage. Attacked in prison due to misunderstanding of charges. Restraining order imposed for 5 years preventing contact with social workers Megan McLoone and Elena Campbell.

16 Nov 2023

Kodi Wescott

Murder *

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.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 2 cases

Trevor Baker

Possession of class A and class B drugs with intent to supply and benefit fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Trevor Baker, 46, of Portland Street, Brighton, was involved in drug dealing and benefit fraud. He admitted having class A and class B drugs with intent to supply and four counts of benefit fraud. The case arose from an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Pleaded guilty to a number of offences including having class A and class B drugs with intent to supply and four counts of benefit fraud. Persistent criminal with prior history of stealing from the taxpayer and supplying drugs.

5 Oct 2023

Jeff Arundell

Fraud by false representation and money laundering *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

In November 2016, Jeff Arundell invited a friend and the friend's family to invest approximately £108,000 in shares of a pharmaceutical company, promising a personal guarantee on their stake. Instead, he placed the money on spread betting trades in early December 2016, profited but falsely claimed losses to the victims. He continued trading with the winnings, accumulating £4.6 million by August 2017. Separately, he committed fraud by abuse of position by taking his mother's money while holding power of attorney, depriving other family members of their inheritance.

Convicted of three counts of fraud by false representation and money laundering. Found not guilty of a fourth count. Subsequent Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation order for £4,140,428.59 issued on December 19, 2025.

1 Oct 2023

September 2023 1 case

Peter Greenslade

Rape *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Peter Greenslade committed rapes and other sexual abuse against two children in the Honiton area when they were under 13. In 2019, one victim disclosed the abuse, and several months later, a second victim came forward with similar details. The abuse has had a serious psychological effect on the victims.

Convicted after trial of nine counts of rape, two indecent assaults and two sexual assaults of a child under 13. Sentenced by Judge Anna Richardson. Denied allegations in police interview, but jury dismissed his version.

15 Sep 2023

May 2023 2 cases

David Parish

Manslaughter by diminished responsibility *

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.

23 May 2023

Sarah Gibbs

Theft and false accounting *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

Sarah Gibbs, a former Hove bank manager, stole £275,000 from HSBC customers' accounts over six years from 2005 to 2011 while managing branches in Hove, Shoreham, and Goring. She falsified records and transferred money from internal accounts to cover her tracks. The theft was discovered during an internal audit after a customer inquired about unmade investments. Victims included pensioners and her own friends. She laundered the funds through over 50 bank accounts operated by her and her husband, spending on a house deposit (£23,000), car deposits (£15,000), wedding deposits (£3,500), a pony and stables (£35,000), casino trips and online gambling (£30,000), and holidays (£7,500). HSBC reimbursed victims and recouped her staff pension via civil court.

Pleaded guilty to stealing the money and false accounting. Ordered to repay £73,000 under Proceeds of Crime Act, with additional 1 year imprisonment if not paid within six months.

1 May 2023

December 2022 1 case

Brian George David

Rape *

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.

1 Dec 2022

November 2022 4 cases

Ben Bicknall

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Ben Bicknall, 37, of Whitchurch Lane, Bristol, served as the main drugs distributor in Bristol for the OCG. He was arrested in June 2022 with snap bags of cocaine, and his home search uncovered additional cocaine and nearly £20,000 in cash. The operation involved supplying cocaine and heroin across the South West, with seizures totaling 10 kilos of cocaine and 4 kilos of heroin worth over £1 million.

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.

4 Nov 2022

Dean Chick

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Dean Chick, 37, from Lisburn Road in Knowle, Bristol, was involved in the supply of cocaine as part of an organised crime group (OCG) led by Joe Hatherall. In February 2022, he was stopped by police on the M5 northbound and found in possession of £31,230 in cash linked to drug exchanges.

Stopped by police on the M5 northbound in February 2022 following an exchange with one of Hatherall's associates and found with £31,230 in cash.

4 Nov 2022

Joe Hatherall

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years and 6 months imprisonment

Joe Hatherall, 32, formerly of Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire, was the leader of the OCG supplying cocaine and heroin across the South West. Released from prison in January 2022 after serving half of a nine-year sentence for conspiracy to supply cannabis, he immediately resumed organising drug movements. Arrested in November 2022, the investigation seized 10 kilos of cocaine, 4 kilos of heroin, approximately £80,000 in cash from associates, and his cryptocurrency holdings.

Played a leading role in the OCG, funding a luxury lifestyle from crime proceeds including high-value vehicles, designer clothing, cosmetic dentistry, expensive watches, and a jet ski. Analysis of his encrypted phone confirmed his involvement. Recalled to prison after arrest in November 2022. Over £30,000 in cryptocurrency confiscated.

4 Nov 2022

Stefan Dann

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Stefan Dann, 33, from Greenfield Crescent, Nailsea, North Somerset, worked as a courier for the organised crime group supplying cocaine and heroin across the South West. He was forensically connected to drugs stored at another member's home as part of the operation that led to the seizure of 10 kilos of cocaine and 4 kilos of heroin valued at over £1 million.

Acted as a drugs courier for the OCG and was forensically linked to drugs stored at a co-conspirator's home.

4 Nov 2022

April 2022 1 case

Kairon Sawyers

Manslaughter *

Sentence

imprisonment for manslaughter

Kairon Sawyers was convicted of the manslaughter of Dontae Davis in Lawrence Hill, Bristol, in October 2021. The incident was connected to the feud between the 2-4s and 1-6s postcode groups.

Convicted of manslaughter. Specific length not mentioned. Judge commented on the violence between 1-6s and 2-4s, noting it was the third death and unacceptable to carry knives.

1 Apr 2022

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Cardiff Crown Court

Crown Court

Cardiff

40.6 km away

Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

Philip Denford

Christine Kekkonen

Manawar Hussain-Butt

Stuart Hand

Kieron Goodwin

Jonathon Leson

Jane Allen

Craig Allen

Daniel Hawkins

Ernest Gorka

Andrew Gray

Anthony Cunningham

Samual Hurman

Thomas Prodger

Ricardo Robinson

Louise Sanders

Shane Cunningham

Cartel Bushnell

Brett Marshall

Kaleb Wyman

Leo Knight

Sidney Morris

Kingsley Balkwill

Kyle Nutley

Israel Baber

Billy Lane

Nathan Smith

Ryan Kerr

Martin Schwarz

Grant Wedlake

Bex Mccullgh

David Sosa Salomon

Harry Hollowell

Robert Austin

Rhys Pryer

Bradley Brachman

Andrew Wilson

Jamie Wilkinson

Kodi Wescott

Trevor Baker

Jeff Arundell

Peter Greenslade

David Parish

Sarah Gibbs

Brian George David

Ben Bicknall

Dean Chick

Joe Hatherall

Stefan Dann

Kairon Sawyers

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