Bristol Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2023 3 cases

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

Xahra Saleem

Fraud *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Xahra Saleem, a 23-year-old Black Lives Matter activist from Romford, raised more than £30,000 through a GoFundMe page following a protest that involved the toppling of Edward Colston's statue. The donations, received from hundreds of contributors, were intended for local charities but were instead spent by Saleem on personal expenses including rent, hair and beauty appointments, and a new iPhone.

Pleaded guilty to fraud.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 3 cases

Paul Drayton

Driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months

On October 9, 2023, in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, shortly before 3pm, Paul Drayton was driving a 4x4 vehicle, swerving from side to side. Concerned members of the public called the police. Officers tracked him down, signalled him to pull over, and he complied but then reversed into the police vehicle. He was boxed in by other police cars. A breath test showed 153 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, four times the legal limit.

Originally sentenced to 14 weeks imprisonment on Wednesday, which was suspended on appeal. Pleaded guilty. Judge commented on his exemplary life, mental health struggles, recent brain surgery, and split from partner. Barrister noted previous good character and problems with alcohol. Emotional in court, broke down in tears.

13 Oct 2023

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

August 2023 1 case

Liam Mckane

Manslaughter *

Sentence

three years and nine months imprisonment

Liam McKane, 54, of Uxbridge, London, punched Colin Leslie, 51, from Cheltenham, in the head following a drunken disagreement outside The Kingsbridge Inn in Bourton-on-the-Water on August 28, 2021. Mr Leslie fell backwards, hit his head on the floor, was treated by paramedics at the scene, and taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he died eight days later on September 5, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter on June 26. Judge Picton remarked that the defendant's actions were unjustified and had devastating consequences for the victim's family and the defendant's own family.

11 Aug 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

March 2023 1 case

Gregory Scriven

Dwelling burglary with violence *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

At around 4am on Tuesday 15 March 2022, Gregory Scriven broke into a property in Mount Street, Bridgwater, accompanied by three unidentified others. They assaulted two occupants, causing minor injuries, and stole belongings including a set of car keys, which Scriven used to drive off in the victim's car.

Pleaded guilty to dwelling burglary with violence. Ordered to pay £190 in victim surcharge.

6 Mar 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

September 2022 1 case

Samuel Moulder

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Samuel Moulder, 34, of Newton House, London Road, Gloucester, raped a woman twice in 2017, once in a hotel and once at her home.

Barred from working with children/vulnerable; sex offenders register for life; indefinite restraining order.

1 Sep 2022

June 2022 1 case

Can Arslan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 38 years

Can Arslan subjected neighbour Matthew Boorman to 12 years abuse before fatally stabbing him outside their Snowdonia Road homes in Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury on October 5, 2021; then stabbed Matthew's wife Sarah and attempted to kill neighbour Peter Marsden in rampage.

Convicted of murder after denial; described as monster next door; pleaded guilty to attempted murder, GBH, affray.

1 Jun 2022

May 2022 1 case

Matthew O’Neill

Arson *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Matthew O’Neill, 31, of Patchway, South Gloucestershire, set fire to a police van during March 2021 Bristol riots, fanned flames with officer's shield, smashed window with chair, attacked officers, and damaged Bridewell Police Station.

Admitted riot and arson during Bristol protests.

1 May 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

March 2022 1 case

Antanas Jankauskas

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 14 years and 10 months

Antanas Jankauskas murdered Sarah Ashwell at her home in South Street, Wookey. Sarah was found dead on Sunday 7 November 2021. During the investigation, four men including Jankauskas were arrested on suspicion of murder, and a fifth on suspicion of assisting an offender. All were eliminated except Jankauskas, who was charged with murder. The court heard personal statements from Sarah's family describing the devastation on her parents and the effect on her two sons.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge noted that Jankauskas had deprived Sarah's children of their mother and their mother's love, and that everyone in court was greatly moved by the family's impact statements.

10 Mar 2022

January 2022 1 case

Paul Shakespeare

Rape *

Sentence

Not yet sentenced

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

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

17 Jan 2022

October 2021 8 cases

Mohammed Shazad Salim

Participating in activities of an organised crime group *

Sentence

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

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Matthew Coombes

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

three years and 10 months imprisonment

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Aaron Staples

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

seven years and two months imprisonment

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Brandon Truman

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

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

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Connor Kennedy

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

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

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Kyle Cox

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

four years imprisonment

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Liam Simms

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

six years and four months imprisonment

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

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

5 Oct 2021

Jordan Moseley

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

seven and a half years imprisonment

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

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

5 Oct 2021

August 2021 1 case

James Parsons

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 11 months in prison

James Parsons, of no fixed address, committed a series of violent crimes against retailers in Bristol starting in early June 2021. On 3 June, he entered a Spar shop in Easton, attempted to leave without paying, threatened two store workers (a woman in her 80s and her son) with a broken wine bottle, causing a small cut to the woman's hand, and damaged the glass door by throwing a sign at it. Between 12-13 June, he attempted to steal from Better Food in Fishponds, threatening a shop worker and manager with a broken bottle when challenged. Later that day, he attempted to steal tip money from Napolita Restaurant, where staff recognised him from a previous incident in February and were threatened with a broken bottle. On 12 and 13 June, he stole alcohol from 10 Plus One Shop in Fishponds on both occasions, threatening to stab staff before fleeing. He was arrested six days later in Broadmead.

Pleaded guilty to two counts each of robbery, attempted robbery and theft from a shop. Also admitted to causing criminal damage.

20 Aug 2021

July 2021 1 case

Wayne Braund

Fire safety breaches *

Sentence

18 months suspended prison sentence

Wayne Braund, owner of the former Strachan and Henshaw building in Foundry Lane, Bristol, failed to comply with fire safety regulations, leading to two fires damaging the property. The first fire occurred on 31st December 2018 in the tower block known as The Office, where people were living, and fortunately no one was harmed. A second fire six months later caused significant structural damage. The building had housed over 40 small and independent businesses, and the adjacent tower was notorious for a swingers' club, cannabis factory, and as a Hells Angels' haunt.

Admitted six fire safety breaches including failing to risk assess for possible asbestos violations and not ensuring fire extinguishers were in place. Life and family threatened by criminals, leading to arrests and investigation. Victim of attempted blackmail in February 2020.

9 Jul 2021

May 2021 3 cases

Jacob Barnard

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 36 years

Jacob Barnard and Andrew Milne set fire to a house in Croxden Way, Eastbourne just before 1am on July 10th, 2018, killing Gina Ingles, 34, and her son Milo Ingles-Bailey, four. Gina’s partner Toby Jarrett, now 29, managed to escape through a first floor window and sustained serious injuries including severe burns.

Found guilty of two counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

28 May 2021

Andrew Milne

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 34 years

Found guilty of two counts of murder, one of attempted murder, and possession of a prohibited weapon (a Taser).

28 May 2021

Warren Chiddy

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine) *

Sentence

six years and four months in prison

On Monday 24 March, officers from the Keynsham Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Staple Grove, Keynsham. Upon searching the address, officers located two carrier bags containing several packages of cocaine. Working with the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, further drugs were found in a safe in the bedroom and, following analysis, were established to be 8.7kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than £700,000. Following enquiries to identify and then locate Warren Chiddy, a wanted appeal was issued on social media on Monday 31 March. The following day, Chiddy was arrested and he was charged on Wednesday 2 April.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine).

8 May 2021

March 2021 1 case

Alhaji Sesay

Rape and attempted rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On 11 July 2019, Alhaji Sesay entered the female toilet of a nightclub in Bristol City Centre, approached an unknown woman, pushed her against the wall, sexually assaulted her through her clothing, and attempted to force her to commit a sex act on him. He was detained by security and arrested. On 30 August 2020, at a bar on Chase Road, N14, north London, he pushed an unknown woman into a toilet cubicle, attempted to rape her, and when unsuccessful, forced her to perform a sex act on him. He left but returned and was arrested at the scene.

Found guilty by majority verdict after a four-week trial. Pleaded not guilty. Sentences for London offences to run concurrently. Found not guilty of one count of rape in a separate Bristol incident.

17 Mar 2021

November 2020 1 case

Roderick Macdonald

Breach of sex offender notification requirements *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

Roderick MacDonald, who changed his name from Robinson by deed poll, fled to Malta in October 2012 after breaching sex offender restrictions. He was extradited back to Britain following his arrest in Malta in October 2014, where he was also sentenced to 18 months for importing and possessing indecent images of children. The breaches occurred in October 2012, shortly after his suspended sentence for sexually assaulting two young girls aged five and seven on a yacht at Sussex Yacht Club in Shoreham in June 2012.

Admitted breaking three restrictions as a sex offender under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 by failing to notify police of name change, address change, and leaving the country. Previously sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years at Lewes Crown Court for sexual assault.

20 Nov 2020

January 2020 1 case

Glen Hodgins

Being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug (cocaine) *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On February 16th, 2018, officers stopped a vehicle driven by Glen Hodgins on the A21 at Flimwell. A search revealed 3kg of herbal cannabis in the boot. Investigations of his mobile phones uncovered extensive messaging related to the distribution and sale of cocaine. No Class A drugs were found in the vehicle, but phone evidence led to conviction. £1,600 cash was seized from his home.

Convicted after a three-day trial for being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis (18 months concurrent) and possessing criminal property (£1,600 cash, 12 months concurrent).

14 Jan 2020

June 2019 3 cases

Lee Wallis

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Lee Wallis, along with Mohammed Nasir and Mark Morris, attacked Andre Rudkin, a vulnerable 40-year-old man, in his home in Upper High Street, Taunton, in November 2017, causing grievous bodily harm. The assault was unprovoked, cowardly, and senseless, linked to county lines drug dealing for financial gain. Rudkin was found dead in his home shortly after the attack due to a fatal drug overdose.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Attack connected to county lines drug dealing, motivated by money.

7 Jun 2019

Mark Morris

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Mark Morris, along with Mohammed Nasir and Lee Wallis, attacked Andre Rudkin, a vulnerable 40-year-old man, in his home in Upper High Street, Taunton, in November 2017, causing grievous bodily harm. The assault was unprovoked, cowardly, and senseless, linked to county lines drug dealing for financial gain. Rudkin was found dead in his home shortly after the attack due to a fatal drug overdose.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Attack connected to county lines drug dealing, motivated by money.

7 Jun 2019

Mohammed Nasir

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Mohammed Nasir, along with Mark Morris and Lee Wallis, attacked Andre Rudkin, a vulnerable 40-year-old man, in his home in Upper High Street, Taunton, in November 2017, causing grievous bodily harm. The assault was unprovoked, cowardly, and senseless, linked to county lines drug dealing for financial gain. Rudkin was found dead in his home shortly after the attack due to a fatal drug overdose.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Attack connected to county lines drug dealing, motivated by money.

7 Jun 2019

January 2019 1 case

Mark Acklom

Fraud *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mark Acklom conned his ex-girlfriend Carolyn Woods out of £300,000 in a romance fraud that began in 2012. During their relationship, he posed as a Swiss banker and an MI6 agent, scamming her out of her life savings.

Admitted five counts of fraud against ex-girlfriend Carolyn Woods. Extradited from Switzerland in 2019 after fleeing during a fraud sentence in Spain.

1 Jan 2019

October 2017 1 case

Simon Chalk

Failing to ensure safe operation of vessel *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 150 hours unpaid work

Simon Chalk, owner and skipper of the rowing boat Toby Wallace, was responsible for an eight-man crew attempting a world record Atlantic Ocean crossing in 32 days. On the 16th day, just after midnight on February 15, 2016, crew member Michael Johnson was washed overboard and lost in the middle of the Atlantic. The court heard there was hardly any training for the crew, no requirement for sea survival training, minimal time to acquaint with the vessel, and no safety briefing about equipment including personal flotation devices and beacons.

Pleaded guilty to failing to take all reasonable measures to ensure the safe operation of his vessel. Charged under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

3 Oct 2017

September 2017 1 case

George Edward James Haldenby

Arson *

Sentence

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

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

Pled guilty to three counts of arson.

28 Sep 2017

January 2017 1 case

Devon And Cornwall Police

Breaches under the Health and Safety at Work Act *

Sentence

£230,000 fine

The office of the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police was prosecuted for health and safety breaches related to the restraint and custody of Thomas Orchard, who died in hospital on October 10, 2012, following his arrest on October 3, 2012, in Exeter city centre during a mental health crisis. The breaches involved the use of an emergency response belt (ERB) wrapped around his face for five minutes and two seconds, and overall restraint for 22 minutes, leading to his cardiac arrest.

Pleaded guilty to breaches under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

1 Jan 2017

November 2015 2 cases

Shauna Hoare

Manslaughter *

Sentence

17 years' imprisonment

Shauna Hoare, girlfriend of Nathan Matthews, participated in the manslaughter of 16-year-old Rebecca Marie Watts by suffocation on 19 February 2015 at the family home in Bristol as part of a sexually-motivated kidnap plot. She assisted in dismembering the body using a knife and circular saw over several days and hiding the remains in bags and boxes in a neighbour's shed.

Found guilty of manslaughter, conspiracy to kidnap, preventing the lawful burial of a body, perverting the course of justice and possession of two stun guns. Judge noted she had been persuaded to participate in Matthews' fixation.

13 Nov 2015

Nathan Matthews

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 33 years

Nathan Matthews murdered his 16-year-old step-sister Rebecca Marie Watts by suffocation on 19 February 2015 at the family home in Bristol as part of a sexually-motivated kidnap plot. He stabbed her body 15 times post-mortem, then with Shauna Hoare dismembered it using a knife and circular saw over several days, hiding the remains in bags and boxes in a neighbour's shed.

Found guilty of murder, conspiracy to kidnap, preventing the lawful burial of a body, perverting the course of justice and possession of two stun guns. Judge agreed the planned kidnap was for a sexual purpose and noted Matthews had a fixation with petite teenage girls.

13 Nov 2015

October 2015 1 case

Peter Joseph Kane

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

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

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

1 Oct 2015

April 2015 1 case

Tara Hudson

Common Assault *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Tara Hudson was convicted of common assault and sentenced to a 12-week custodial term in 2015. She spent one week in a male prison and the remaining five in a women’s prison, following public support for her transfer.

Served half the sentence, initially in a male prison then transferred to a women’s prison after a petition with over 100,000 signatures. She has lived as a woman all her adult life.

17 Apr 2015

September 2013 1 case

Robin Hollyson

Conspiracy to rape and rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

Not stated

Robin Hollyson was part of a gang that shared indecent images and videos of children being raped and sexually abused, mainly babies and infants, via social media and internet conferencing. Victims included at least one given stupefying drugs. The group offered advice on drug administration to children and live-streamed abuse. The investigation, led by the NCA, identified the organised crime group after Adam Toms' arrest in September 2012.

Part of a child sex abuse gang convicted of 30 offences including conspiracy to rape and rape of a child under 13. Judge Julian Lambert described the men as 'evil beyond rational understanding'.

11 Sep 2013

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9 Small St, Bristol BS1 1DB, Bristol, BS1 1DB, United Kingdom

+441179763030

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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.

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

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