Bristol Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Ashley Thomas Doyle was seen kicking his dog Keisha three times while she was inside the boot of his car on Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood. A passer-by reported the incident to the RSPCA and police. Following an investigation, Keisha was signed over to the RSPCA for rehoming.

Adrian Barraclough, aged 54 and working as a site supervisor, was involved in the refurbishment of kitchen facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bristol. On May 13, 2023, he cut through asbestos insulating board using a circular saw, despite having received asbestos awareness training that instructed him not to disturb the wall. This action caused asbestos fibres to spread throughout the school hall, which was used by pupils and staff for two days. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive found that he failed to follow procedures, and the wall had been scheduled for inspection by a licensed contractor.

Panagiotis Pitoulias, a 30-year-old lorry driver from Albert Place, Portishead, caused serious injury to a female pedestrian by careless or inconsiderate driving on May 23, 2023, in Melvin Square, Bristol. The pedestrian was bleeding from the head and was taken to hospital, where her condition was not life-threatening. Witnesses, including the owner of a nearby fish bar, assisted at the scene, and the area was cordoned off by police for several hours.