Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 490 verdicts at Bristol Crown Court (Bristol). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2025 4 cases

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

Jack Woodman

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Jack Woodman committed a string of assaults on his partner, Crystal Taffs, over a five-year period between 2017 and 2022, often in front of their two young children. The assaults escalated from verbal and physical abuse to hair pulling, punching, and in November 2018, breaking her jaw in two places, requiring surgery, after which he left her in pain and went out with friends. On 19 June 2022, after losing money at a casino, he hit her face while holding a phone and glasses case, hoped he had broken her jaw again, verbally abused her, and poured a drink over her. Ms Taffs then fled with their children and reported the abuse to police.

Convicted by a jury of one count of grievous bodily harm and two counts of actual bodily harm.

14 Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

February 2025 3 cases

Martin Carty

Murder *

Sentence

Life sentence with a minimum term of 13 years

Martin Carty, 56, murdered 68-year-old Franklin Ingram, his neighbour, at Carty’s flat in Raglan Terrace, Yeovil, shortly after 11pm on June 22, 2024. Ingram was fatally wounded in a confrontation. Carty waited 18 hours before calling emergency services, falsely claiming to have found Ingram deceased on a sofa. Paramedics alerted police due to the severity of injuries, leading to Carty's arrest that day.

Convicted after a three-week trial. His Honour Judge Peter Blair described Carty as having mercilessly attacked Mr Ingram and inflicted the fatal blow.

14 Feb 2025

Peter Tanswell

Indecent assault on a girl under 14 *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Peter Tanswell, a 69-year-old man from Chard, Somerset, was convicted of four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. The offences occurred between 1989 and 1993 when the victim was particularly vulnerable. The assaults had a traumatic impact. Tanswell was found guilty by a jury at trial in November 2024. At sentencing on 14 February 2025 at Bristol Crown Court, he received an 11-year custodial term with an additional one-year extended licence period, for a total of 12 years imprisonment. He was also made subject to a restraining order, a barring order, and placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.

Convicted after trial. The 11-year custodial term with an additional 1-year extended licence period results in a 12-year total. Restraining order, barring order, and indefinite sex offender registration also imposed.

14 Feb 2025

Bex Mccullgh

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Bex McCullgh, a 25-year-old from Backwell, North Somerset, was arrested by undercover officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) in October 2024 when he travelled to Bristol believing he was meeting a young boy for sex. He was charged with attempting to incite a person under the age of 16 to engage in sex acts. At Bristol Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity. The sting operation was part of SWROCU's Online Investigations Team efforts to identify online child sex offenders.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Extended sentence of eight years comprising four years' custody and four years on extended licence. Issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

10 Feb 2025

January 2025 16 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

Joshua Michael Mitchell

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

five years and 10 months imprisonment

Joshua Michael Mitchell, of Stanley Road, Weston-super-Mare, ran and controlled the BIZ drugs line. Police arrested him on November 17 and found him in possession of 48 grams of heroin and 66 grams of crack cocaine worth a combined £11,000.

Admitted charges of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession of the same two drugs with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property. Over £13,000 cash, Mercedes and Sur-Ron bike seized as proceeds of crime.

30 Jan 2025

Scott Collins

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Scott Collins ran a drugs line in south Bristol, advertising the sale of drugs via text messages. Following a police investigation, he was arrested in October 2025. Officers seized crack cocaine, heroin, an extendable baton, a knuckleduster, and drug paraphernalia from his home in Knowle West.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.

29 Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

Neil Woodley

Manslaughter *

Sentence

9 years' imprisonment

On the evening of 13 June 2023 in Coleford, Neil Woodley, aged 50, was followed and confronted by Luke Wasley (20), Jack Edmunds and Curt Aston after visiting his brother. Edmunds hit Woodley from behind on Staunton Road. Woodley pulled a knife, causing them to retreat temporarily. Later, they chased him down Albert Road into Oakfields, knocked his phone away, ripped chains from his neck and punched him repeatedly. Woodley then brandished the knife, stabbing Wasley in the arm and stomach. Wasley died shortly after from his injuries. Woodley carried the knife due to fear from a drugs debt.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a bladed item in a public place. Concurrent sentence of 1 year and 4 months for the bladed item offence. Must serve two-thirds before eligible for release on licence. Judge noted his decision to carry a knife was fateful.

16 Jan 2025

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

Adam Pugh

Online child sex offences *

Sentence

17 years extended sentence

Adam Pugh, 42, from Southmead, Bristol, committed 15 online child sex offences between August and October 2025. These included engaging in and attempting sexual communication with children, causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity, making and distributing indecent photographs of children, publishing an obscene article, attempting to arrange sexual activity with a child, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The offences were identified in October 2025 by another agency, leading to his arrest by Avon and Somerset Police's Internet Child Abuse Team. A search of his home uncovered multiple mobile phones used in breach of the order, containing further indecent communications and images.

Pleaded guilty to 15 offences. Deemed dangerous by the court, requiring extended sentence for public protection. Initial 9-year prison sentence extended by 8 years.

14 Jan 2025

Jamie Ivers

Importation of cannabis *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jamie Ivers was involved in the importation of 24 kilos of cannabis from the United States between May and November 2025, with a street value of £200,000. He was also investigated for dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. Warrants were executed at three addresses connected to him, where more than 2.5 kilos of cannabis ready for supply, £16,000 in cash, and a zombie-style machete were found. During the execution, he assaulted an emergency worker.

Pleaded guilty to seven offences. Investigation by South West Regional Organised Crime Unit and Avon and Somerset Police.

8 Jan 2025

Leigh Brean

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Leigh Brean, of Lawrence Road, Wrington, drove a Volkswagen Tiguan with two passengers along the A38 near Bristol Airport on October 28, 2023, after drinking 10 pints in a five-hour period. He overtook two articulated buses on a stretch where overtaking was not permitted, struck one bus, and collided with a Fiat 500 travelling in the opposite direction, causing serious injuries including amputation to one victim's arm, brain and leg injuries, and internal bleeding to the other.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen. Banned from driving for 11 years and 7 months. Judge Martin Picton highlighted the unimaginable harm caused to the victim.

7 Jan 2025

Ronald Burton

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Ronald Burton, 36, of Elton Road, Clevedon, was arrested in November 2024 after police raided a house in Yeolands Drive. Cash, cocaine, cannabis and crack cocaine were seized. He was charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and a class B drug (cannabis).

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine) and a class B drug (cannabis). Labelled as playing a leading role in the supply of drugs.

6 Jan 2025

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

Igg

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

On the evening of 12 April 2020, during the first Covid lockdown, the appellant, aged 23, violently shook her 4½ month-old daughter L at bathtime while her 21-month-old brother was present and co-defendant was elsewhere in the house. L went floppy and died six days later. Post-mortem revealed prior shaking injuries in weeks or months before death, also inflicted by the appellant. Appellant was pregnant with third child, had chaotic lifestyle with regular cocaine use, volatile relationship with co-defendant, and had misled him about paternity of L using fake test. Healthcare visitors noted L was thriving prior to incident.

Convicted of manslaughter. Appeal against sentence dismissed. Diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and ADHD, but judge found no reduction in culpability due to these conditions. No previous convictions. Loving mother otherwise, chaotic lifestyle including cocaine use. Delay in proceedings due to family court and medical evidence.

1 Jan 2025

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

December 2024 9 cases

Darren Osment

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years

Darren Osment murdered his ex-partner Claire Holland, 32, in Bristol in 2012. He was caught confessing to an undercover police officer, with footage showing him describing and boasting about the murder, including the comment 'Knife skills.'

Confessed to the murder in undercover police footage after a two-month trial.

20 Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthony Gardiner

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years

Anthony Gardiner attacked John Coxon at his home in Park Road, Stonehouse, on 12 January 2022, stamping on his head and causing a traumatic brain injury, facial injuries, bleed on the brain, infections, and ultimately kidney failure leading to death on 25 March 2022. The attack was pre-meditated with intent to cause serious harm, motivated by exploitation for financial gain and knowledge of Coxon's paedophile convictions. Gardiner admitted the attack to prison guards and others, his trainers had Coxon's blood, and he expressed no remorse, celebrating the death.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Prior convictions include robbery, wounding with intent, assault, battery, shoplifting, drug and driving offences. Represented himself in court. Judge commented on the brutal attack on a frail and vulnerable man and described him as a highly dangerous man.

1 Dec 2024

November 2024 1 case

Jahzadd Ryan

Supply of cocaine and heroin, possession of firearms and ammunition *

Sentence

14 years and 8 months imprisonment

On 31 October 2021, Jahzadd Ryan was ejected from Shooshh nightclub in King's Road, Brighton at 4.15am. He threatened door staff with a gun, returned with a 2ft sword which he swung at a security officer's head before throwing it at another guard. After arrest and bail, he continued operating the 'Major' drugs line supplying cocaine and heroin between London and Brighton, using multiple phones and exploiting others. In August 2022, police raided a property in Herbert Road, Woolwich and recovered the drugs line phone, a lock-knife, two live firearms and ammunition. He was also found in possession of cocaine and cash while on bail.

Pleaded guilty to most charges. Deemed dangerous offender with propensity to carry and use weapons. Will serve at least two thirds of sentence before parole eligibility. Ordered to forfeit £866 cash, drugs and weapons. Used 15-year-old as runner but found not guilty of modern slavery.

25 Nov 2024

October 2024 15 cases

Jamal Chery

Burglary and possession of a knife *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jamal Chery, 19, of Cantaloupe Mews, East Grinstead, burgled a house in Fountains Close, Crawley, on 2 March 2024. He was identified following substantial police inquiries and gave a voluntary attended statement on 29 January 2025. Charged on 1 October 2025 at Crawley Magistrates' Court with burglary, theft and fraud by false representation, he was released on bail. Nine days later, on 10 October 2025, officers spotted him behaving suspiciously in Queens Square, Crawley; he gave false information and ran from a stop and search. Arrested, he was found carrying a knife. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 13 October 2025, was charged with possession of a knife blade in a public place and remanded in custody. On 31 October 2025, at Brighton Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to all offences and was sentenced to 18 months in total.

Pleaded guilty to all offences. Appeared before Recorder Andrew Skelly. Separate six-month sentence for possessing a knife blade in a public place.

31 Oct 2024

Sam Jones

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

In 2022, Sam Jones took his victim, who was over 16 at the time, for a night away in a hotel where he sexually assaulted her and raped her three times.

Convicted unanimously after trial in September. Sentenced concurrently for three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration. Handed indefinite restraining order not to contact victim.

31 Oct 2024

Troy Johnson

assault by causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months in prison

On September 25, 2024, at around 6.30pm, Troy Johnson launched an attack on a woman in the middle of the road in Weston-super-Mare, violently and repeatedly striking her, resulting in her sustaining a black eye, facial swelling and a bleeding nose.

Pleaded guilty. Attack described as “brutal, prolonged and persistent”.

29 Oct 2024

Manuelito Andre

Assault *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On 11 August 2024, Manuelito Andre approached a man in his thirties in Crawley, threatened him with a firearm, and attacked him in a sustained assault lasting several minutes. The victim suffered serious arm injuries and was hospitalised. Andre initially claimed he was the victim of a stabbing, but CCTV evidence showed he was the aggressor. The victim grabbed a knife in self-defence. Andre was arrested on 14 August 2024 and pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court on 12 September 2024.

Pleaded guilty. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

25 Oct 2024

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

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

Aaron Roberts

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment with 10-year extended licence

Aaron Roberts raped a teenage girl and sexually assaulted her. He also pleaded guilty to sexual activity in the presence of a child involving a different victim. The victim, who was a child at the time, provided a victim impact statement detailing severe emotional trauma, isolation, and ongoing suffering.

Found guilty of one count of rape and sexual assault. Pleaded guilty to sexual activity in the presence of a child relating to a separate matter. Judge assessed significant risk to public. Placed on Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

21 Oct 2024

Adam Upton

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 23 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

Daniel Hicks

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

James Bennett

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

James Groom

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 23 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

Harry Locke

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 22 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

George Parsons

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 21 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

Kieran Watts

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 20 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

Mason Tea

Affray *

Sentence

3 years football banning order, £214 fine, 40-100 hours community service

Pleaded guilty to affray. Aged 21 at time of incident.

20 Oct 2024

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Bristol Crown Court, located in Bristol, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 490 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Bristol area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

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

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Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Jack Woodman

Sam Hill

Paul Butler

Mali Bennett-Smith

Charles Graham

Martin Carty

Peter Tanswell

Bex Mccullgh

James Doherty

Joshua Michael Mitchell

Scott Collins

Tom Kember

Katherine Reilly

Tanaka Zivanai

Samantha Hill

Neil Woodley

Angelus Payne

Adam Pugh

Jamie Ivers

Leigh Brean

Ronald Burton

Kyle Joyner

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Casey Collins

Darren Osment

Bailey Wescott

Antony Snook

Kodi-Shai Wescott

Riley Tolliver

Jamie Ogbourne

Bailey Westcott

Beverley Chapman

Anthony Gardiner

Jahzadd Ryan

Jamal Chery

Sam Jones

Troy Johnson

Manuelito Andre

Luke Wilson

Victor Rotundu

Aaron Roberts

Adam Upton

Daniel Hicks

James Bennett

James Groom

Harry Locke

George Parsons

Kieran Watts

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About Bristol Crown Court

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