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Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Bristol Crown Court
October 2024 8 cases
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
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
Jack Nichols
Violent disorder *
Sentence
28 months imprisonment
Jack Nichols, aged 33, of Wells, participated in riots in Bristol on August 3, 2024. CCTV and police body-worn video footage captured him throwing items at police officers, including one that hit a police dog handler, and later throwing a metal beer keg at a police vehicle. The incidents occurred at various points including Castle Park, Bristol Bridge, and Redcliffe Roundabout.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Part of a group involved in the riots; 33rd person sentenced following the disorder.
15 Oct 2024
somersetleveller.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
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
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
Derek Martin
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 29 years
Derek Martin, 67, brutally murdered his stepdaughter Chloe Bashford, 30, and her husband Josh Bashford, 33, in their family home in Newhaven, East Sussex, in June 2023. He attacked Chloe with a hammer and stabbed her eight times. He then ambushed Josh, who was driving home from work, chased him into an upstairs bedroom, stabbed him, and ligatured him. After the murders, Martin picked up the couple's four children from school before turning himself in to police in Brighton, admitting 'I've killed two people.' He claimed a mild to moderate depressive episode but was found guilty on both counts of murder.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder; jury rejected diminished responsibility defence and found him guilty of murder. Judge noted attacks driven by rage and resentment.
3 Oct 2024
express.co.uk
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 11 cases
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
Kyeran Taylor
Sexual assault and child abduction *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Kyeran Taylor, a 39-year-old man from Keynsham, committed sexual offences against a teenage girl between September 2021 and April 2022, including grooming and manipulative behaviour, culminating in abducting the victim in his lorry to London. In a separate incident, he caused a head-on collision on the B3130 at Chew Magna while under the influence of cocaine, resulting in serious injuries to a woman in her 60s.
Admitted two counts of sexual assault, six counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of child abduction, and one count of sexual communication with a child. Found guilty of two further counts of sexual activity with a child following a trial. Also admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order.
27 Sep 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
James Bryant
Money Laundering *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
James Bryant, 49, from Barnstaple, Devon, a full-time farmer, received laundered proceeds from his father's fraud against the National Trust via bank transfers to his accounts nearly 150 times. The companies involved were fake and linked to him, with no evidence of actual work performed.
Found guilty of being concerned in an arrangement which facilitates the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property.
20 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Scott Bryant
Money Laundering *
Sentence
18 months suspended sentence with 170 hours unpaid work
Scott Bryant, 38, from Barnstaple, Devon, received laundered proceeds from his father's fraud against the National Trust via bank transfers to his accounts nearly 150 times. The companies involved were fake and linked to the family, with no evidence of actual work performed.
Found guilty of being concerned in an arrangement which facilitates the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property.
20 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Roger Bryant
Fraud *
Sentence
6.5 years imprisonment
Roger Bryant, a 73-year-old former National Trust building surveyor from Barnstaple, Devon, committed fraud by authorising 148 fake invoices from companies linked to his sons for non-existent work, defrauding the organisation of over £1 million. The fraud occurred over a period ending in October 2013 when discovered during a procurement update. He also submitted invoices for work done on his own property and tried to conceal evidence by moving paperwork.
Found guilty of 26 counts of fraud and perverting the course of justice. Attempted to pervert the course of justice by asking witnesses to lie and hiding paperwork.
20 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Robert Dawid Frasonski
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
Extended sentence of 18 years, 13 years in custody
Robert Dawid Frasonski, 25, forcefully confronted the victim at his home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, in the early hours of 16 April 2023 before going on to beat him. He then filmed himself kicking and stamping on the victim’s head in a prolonged attack whilst he lay unconscious. The victim’s fiancée and her young daughter had to flee the scene and rang the emergency services. Before his partial recovery, the victim spent a number of months in a state of deep unconsciousness. He was left with life-altering injuries and will need 24-hour nursing care for the rest of his life. The prosecution outlined in court how the victim had confided in his family members that Frasonski had made repeated threats on his life prior to the assault.
Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge described him as a 'monster'. Trained as a boxer.
9 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Edmund Hennessy
Indecent assault against a child under the age of 16 *
Sentence
7 years imprisonment
Edmund Hennessy, 72, of Letheridge Park, Bishops Lydeard, subjected a child to sexual abuse more than 30 years ago, including indecent assault and emotional abuse involving control, manipulation, and fear. The victim reported flashbacks, poor sleep, low self-confidence, and trust issues resulting from the offences.
Convicted of one count of indecent assault after trial in 2022 and found guilty of seven further counts after retrial in July 2024. Victim impact statement read in court detailing ongoing effects of abuse.
5 Sep 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Daniel Lock
Violent disorder *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Daniel Lock, 31, of Kingswood, was involved in violent disorder in Bristol on August 3, 2024.
Became embroiled in the disorder at its height by joining the violent mob outside the Mercure Hotel.
4 Sep 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Jesse Brooks
Shoplifting *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Jesse Brooks, aged 32, of Knowle, committed multiple offences including breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order, shop theft, and possession of class A drugs. The offences involved theft from shops in south Bristol.
Pleaded guilty to 15 offences – nine counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order, four counts of shop theft and two counts of being in possession of a class A drug (crack cocaine and heroin).
4 Sep 2024
avonandsomerset.police.uk
Marc Donavon
Violent disorder *
Sentence
24 months imprisonment
Marc Donavon, 40, from Wells, took part in violent disorder in Bristol on August 3, 2024. He was seen throwing objects towards police officers and police vehicles, attempting to kick another person, lunging at a cyclist and throwing water over another cyclist.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
4 Sep 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Thomas Medler
Violent disorder *
Sentence
34 months imprisonment for violent disorder and 8 months for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order
Thomas Medler, 24, of Lockleaze, was front and centre during violent disorder in Bristol on August 3, 2024, jeering, shouting and throwing missiles at police officers and counter protesters. Footage showed him throwing a traffic cone at a police van and being part of a group that damaged another police vehicle.
His Honour Judge Cullum noted he was front and centre of the group, jeering, shouting and throwing missiles at police officers and counter protesters, adding to the disorder as part of the violent group.
4 Sep 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
August 2024 5 cases
Michael Drake
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years
Michael Drake killed 24-year-old Jordan Simcock following an argument at an address in Coronation Close, Ruishton, earlier in 2024. Drake hit Jordan repeatedly over the head using a weight plate, causing significant injuries. Another friend called an ambulance, but Jordan died in hospital two days later. Drake was seen on CCTV leaving the house with the weight plate in a bag, which was later recovered by police. He walked to a friend's house in Taunton, showered, and was given clean clothes. Later that night, he was sighted on Priory Bridge Road carrying a bag, then without it and walking barefoot. He was arrested that day and charged with murder.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murder; found guilty by jury. Judge handed a lengthy prison sentence.
29 Aug 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Michael Youssefi
Armed robbery *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Michael Youssefi, 42, committed three armed robberies at pharmacies in East Sussex. On 9 May 2022, he entered Day Lewis Pharmacy in Hastings with his face covered, threatened a pharmacist with a large kitchen knife, and demanded oxycontin. He left with the drug. Blood found at the scene was forensically linked to him. He was arrested on 12 May 2022 but denied involvement and was bailed. On 28 February 2024, he was charged with robbery and knife possession. He pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court on 24 April 2024 and was bailed pending sentence. While still on bail, on 27 April 2024, Youssefi attempted to rob Boots in Pevensey, forcing his way into the dispensing area with a knife but fled empty-handed. Later that day, he robbed Kamsons Pharmacy in Eastbourne, threatening staff with a knife and obtaining oxycodone tablets. He was arrested on 28 April 2024 in his car in Hastings; blister packs of oxycodone matching the Kamsons theft were found in the vehicle. He was remanded in custody and pleaded guilty to all remaining charges on 18 June 2024 at Lewes Crown Court.
Pleaded guilty to three armed robberies at pharmacies. Linked to first robbery by blood evidence. Committed two further robberies while on bail.
19 Aug 2024
sussexonlinenews.co.uk
Lisa Bishop
Violent disorder *
Sentence
26 months imprisonment
Lisa Bishop, 38, a mother-of-five, took part in a terrifying mob outside the Mercure hotel in Bristol housing asylum seekers during riots, throwing a can and shouting verbal abuse, leaving police overwhelmed.
Admitted violent disorder. Was in a prominent position in a terrifying mob outside a hotel housing asylum seekers, throwing a can and shouting verbal abuse, overwhelming police.
16 Aug 2024
independent.co.uk
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
Michael Rodgers
Arson and criminal damage *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment
Michael Rodgers and Kiarash Majidi carried out a series of arson and criminal damage offences across East Sussex in August 2023, smashing windows at multiple properties, setting a car on fire, slashing a swimming pool and causing a basement flood. They were caught after a resident reported them and police found weapons and petrol in their vehicle.
Pleaded guilty to all criminal damage charges and arson.
9 Aug 2024
sussexonlinenews.co.uk
July 2024 6 cases
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
Peter Carl Martin
Historic child sex offences *
Sentence
15 years imprisonment
Peter Carl Martin, 61, of Bridgwater, committed a series of historic sexual offences against young girls in the Bridgwater area between 1972 and 1985. He was found guilty of 16 counts, including rape, gross indecency, and sexual assault. The offences came to light after victims came forward, leading to Martin's arrest and trial at Bristol Crown Court. On July 18, 2024, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Detective Constable Philip John of Avon and Somerset Police commended the victims' courage. The NSPCC described the crimes as despicable, and the judge imposed a lengthy custodial term reflecting the gravity of the offending.
Found guilty by a jury on all 16 counts. Martin refused to take responsibility. Judge imposed maximum custodial term.
18 Jul 2024
sexoffenders.co.uk
Robert White
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years
Andrew Dymock, 33, of Queens Avenue, Portishead, and Robert White, 37, of no fixed address, stole keys to a flat in a robbery earlier on 27 November 2023 with Kerry Miles and Zachery Stone, both of Dickenson Road, Weston-super-Mare. Dymock and White used the keys to access the flat in Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare, where they robbed and fatally stabbed 43-year-old Dominic Wilson during a 74-second attack in the early hours.
Found guilty of murder following trial. Pleaded guilty to robbery. Sentenced by Mrs Justice Yip. Concurrent sentences of five years and nine months and 10 years for the two robberies.
4 Jul 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Zachery Stone
Robbery *
Sentence
3 year custodial sentence
Zachery Stone, 26, of Dickenson Road, Weston-super-Mare, carried out a robbery with Andrew Dymock, Robert White, and Kerry Miles earlier on 27 November 2023 to steal keys to a flat in Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare. Dymock and White later used the keys to access the flat and murder Dominic Wilson.
Pleaded guilty to robbery.
4 Jul 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Kerry Miles
Robbery *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Kerry Miles, 39, of Dickenson Road, Weston-super-Mare, carried out a robbery with Andrew Dymock, Robert White, and Zachery Stone earlier on 27 November 2023 to steal keys to a flat in Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare. Dymock and White later used the keys to access the flat and murder Dominic Wilson.
Pleaded guilty to robbery.
4 Jul 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Andrew Dymock
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years
Andrew Dymock, 33, of Queens Avenue, Portishead, and Robert White, 37, of no fixed address, stole keys to a flat in a robbery earlier on 27 November 2023 with Kerry Miles and Zachery Stone, both of Dickenson Road, Weston-super-Mare. Dymock and White used the keys to access the flat in Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare, where they robbed and fatally stabbed 43-year-old Dominic Wilson during a 74-second attack in the early hours.
Found guilty of murder following trial. Pleaded guilty to robbery. Sentenced by Mrs Justice Yip. Concurrent sentences of five years and nine months and 10 years for the two robberies.
4 Jul 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
June 2024 2 cases
Adam Bowers
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years
Adam Bowers, a 35-year-old former boxer, killed 46-year-old Nick Bryan in a flat on Rydal Road, Weston-super-Mare, on November 15, 2021, after a night of drinking. Bowers met Bryan at a convenience store and invited him back to the flat. An argument led to Bowers punching and kicking Bryan repeatedly, and using a hammer in the sustained attack, causing fatal head injuries. Bryan was found unconscious the next morning, taken to hospital, and died on November 17, 2021.
Pleaded guilty to murder in February 2024. Judge Martin Picton noted the attack was sustained and savage with no remorse shown. Confession to fellow prisoner while serving unrelated sentence.
3 Jun 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Paul Marks
Affray *
Sentence
Fined £250
Paul Marks, 68, of Bedminster Down, punched a person during a confrontation that occurred in Castle Park on 3 August 2024. This was part of disorder in Bristol last summer.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Initially charged with violent disorder but guilty plea to affray accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service. Ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge.
3 Jun 2024
avonandsomerset.police.uk
May 2024 18 cases
Florin Griu
Attempted rape and sexual assault *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence
Florin Griu, of Orchard Street, Weston-super-Mare, approached a vulnerable woman in Weston-super-Mare town centre on April 21, 2023, and attempted to rape her before the victim cried out, causing him to flee. Detectives used extensive CCTV searches with North Somerset Council to track his movements from home to the offence and back. He was arrested on April 25, 2023, and charged the following day.
Found guilty by a jury at trial. Detective Inspector praised victim's courage and noted overwhelming CCTV evidence despite denial.
31 May 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
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
somersetcountygazette.co.uk
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
avonandsomerset.police.uk
Robert Boyd-Stevenson
Arson being reckless as to whether life is endangered *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 6 years
Robert Boyd-Stevenson, a 46-year-old maintenance worker employed at Underfall Yard in Bristol for just three days, started a huge fire using an accelerant shortly before midnight on 6 May 2024. The blaze destroyed a large shed, damaged moored boats, caused £2.6 million in rebuild costs plus £200,000 in lost revenue, and led to the evacuation of dozens of residents. It also caused a power outage in Bristol Harbour's sluice gates, risking catastrophic damage. After starting the fire, he watched from the Millennium Promenade, took a photo, and sent it via WhatsApp to the yard's managing director. Investigations revealed he accessed pornography on a work computer, opened a document about the alarm system, and money was missing from the yard. He conducted internet searches on the arson news and contacted a woman in an extramarital affair.
Admitted arson being reckless as to whether life is endangered. Previous convictions for arson and bomb hoaxes dating back to 1997, including an 11-year sentence for similar crimes. Judge concluded he posed a risk to the public and is dangerous.
13 May 2024
independent.co.uk
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
somersetcountygazette.co.uk
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
somersetcountygazette.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
James Heppel
Conspiracy to commit fraud *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
James Heppel, 42, from Staverton in Wiltshire, and Jake Lee spoofed the domain of online cryptocurrency exchange blockchain.com to access victims’ Bitcoin wallets, stealing their funds and login details. They stole more than £5.7 million of cryptocurrency from 55 victims in 26 different countries.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to commit fraud. Confiscation proceedings ongoing.
3 May 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
Jake Lee
Conspiracy to commit fraud *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Jake Lee, 38, from Charlcombe in Bath, and James Heppel spoofed the domain of online cryptocurrency exchange blockchain.com to access victims’ Bitcoin wallets, stealing their funds and login details. They stole more than £5.7 million of cryptocurrency from 55 victims in 26 different countries.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to commit fraud. Confiscation order for nearly £1m made against him.
3 May 2024
somersetleveller.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
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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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk
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
thewestonmercury.co.uk

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9 Small St, Bristol BS1 1DB, Bristol, BS1 1DB, United Kingdom
+441179763030
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:30

About Bristol Crown Court

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.

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