Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 172 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Kevin Davis

Stalking

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Kevin Davis, a 41-year-old former PC from Seaton, contacted a much younger woman on social media in January 2025, sending unwanted direct messages. He also approached her at the gym where they were both members, making her feel vulnerable and unsafe. Additionally, he accessed a police database for non-policing purposes, contrary to the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and causing a computer to perform a function with intent to secure unauthorised access. Was a serving police officer who was suspended and later resigned.

Sources: devonlive.com

Clara Guttridge

Stalking

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment and an extended 3-year licence period

Clara Guttridge from Brixham conducted a campaign of stalking and harassment against two victims by sending hate-filled and threatening messages between January 7 and February 6, 2025. She ignored warnings to stop, causing victims extreme distress, including one who quit their job and described the situation as a 'vile' and 'horrific nightmare'. She was deemed a dangerous offender due to her obsessive and paranoid personality.

Pled guilty to two offences of stalking and breaching a suspended sentence. Has 16 previous convictions for similar offending. Offending linked to mental health issues from a relationship breakdown.

Sources: devonlive.com

Stephen Huxtable

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Stephen Huxtable, 59, of Moorfield Road, Exmouth, downloaded and shared over 100,000 indecent images and videos of children being abused, including more than 17,000 in category A, nearly 20,000 in category B, and 67,841 in category C. He also possessed 142 prohibited images of children and extreme images involving bestiality. The offences occurred between September 2009 and January 2024, with police involvement starting after an image was uploaded to his Instagram account in 2021. He shared access to a 'mega file' of images with an undercover officer and continued offending after being released under investigation.

Pleaded guilty to nine charges under the Protection of Children Act. Diagnosed with autism, which was cited as a factor in his hoarding behaviour. The judge noted he posed a low risk of reoffending but continued offending while under investigation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Leonardo Linhares

Possession with intent to supply

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Leonardo Linhares, a 25-year-old Brazilian man, overstayed his tourist visa after arriving in the UK and accumulated debt through gambling and cash-in-hand work. He was pulled over by police in Exeter in June, where officers found 21 bags of cocaine hidden in a biscuit tube in his car, along with £740 on the driver's seat. He initially claimed the drugs were for personal use but later admitted the truth, stating he had agreed to transport them for others in exchange for payment.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply. Overstayed visa, got into debt, and was told he will serve 40 per cent of his sentence and likely be deported upon release.

Sources: devonlive.com

Ryan Coleman

Drug Trafficking

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 15 years in prison

Ryan Coleman, aged 36, from Sherwell Valley Road, operated a drug trafficking network from his Torquay home, selling cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and ketamine on dark web marketplaces under the pseudonym 'Snowcap' for six years. He conducted approximately 18,500 sales of around 80kg of Class A and B drugs valued at over £1 million. Police seized his computer and devices during a warrant in 2021, uncovering evidence of cryptocurrency laundering and use of proceeds for his lifestyle, including holidays and personal training. He was arrested after attempting to conceal assets.

Pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and ketamine, and to possession of criminal property. Attempted to hide cryptocurrency assets before arrest.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Reece Moult

Causing GBH with intent

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Reece Moult was involved in a drunken street brawl outside a nightclub in Torquay on May 3, 2025. He mistakenly stabbed a peacemaker in the shoulder with a 6 to 8-inch knife, causing a deep 4cm wound, and also attacked a doorman who was trying to intervene. CCTV footage showed him holding the knife and engaging in 'ape-like' aggression, remaining at the scene until police arrived. The victim suffered severe psychological trauma and is now afraid to go into town.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Has a history of violence including previous convictions for GBH, ABH, and affray. Was extremely drunk at the time and expressed remorse and shame.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jason Robbins

Burglary

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jason Robbins and Andrew Holland conducted a nine-month spree of 44 burglaries targeting commercial premises, including garden centres, tourist attractions, service stations, golf clubs, cafes, garages, and shops in the South West, North Yorkshire, and Cheshire between September 2024 and June 2025. They stole £13,760 in cash and £15,790 in property, while causing £24,350 in damage. The pair were apprehended through CCTV footage, phone evidence, DNA from one site, and a discarded cigarette at another. Despite being arrested and bailed once, they continued their offences, involving significant planning and causing substantial losses to businesses.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Has 40 previous convictions for 93 offences. Turned to cocaine use following family bereavements and funded the habit through burglaries. Also banned from driving for two years upon release.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Jason Robins

Conspiracy to Burgle

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jason Robins, from Teignmouth, and Andrew Holland committed 44 burglaries over a nine-month period starting in September 2024, targeting commercial premises in the South West, North Yorkshire, and Cheshire. They broke into service stations, golf clubs, takeaways, cafes, garages, shops, and attractions such as South Devon Heritage Railway, Longcombe Garden Centre, Teignmouth Golf Club, and Crealy Theme Park. They stole alcohol, power tools, cash totalling nearly £14,000, and vehicles, while causing damage worth over £24,000. They were identified through CCTV and DNA evidence, including blood and a cigarette at crime scenes, and were arrested as part of Operation Lizardfish.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle. Has 93 previous offences. Was consumed by a £300-a-day cocaine habit at the time. Offences committed to feed drug habits. Will serve 40% of sentence in prison and the rest on licence. Banned from driving for two years from release.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jemma Cruse

Arson

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Jemma Cruse started a fire in her own home in College View, Tiverton, on November 17, 2024, causing £130,000 worth of damage by igniting cardboard boxes and mattresses. Four months later, on April 2, she started another fire at her ex-partner's house in St Peter Street, Tiverton, after removing sentimental items, targeting the bedroom, living room, and sofa. Her actions were driven by personal turmoil, drug misuse, and a personality disorder, endangering neighbouring properties and lives.

Admitted two arsons. Crimes linked to drug use and failing mental health. Has previous convictions for criminal damage and assaulting police. Judge noted she risked lives with reckless actions and was at her wits' end.

Sources: devonlive.com

Andrew Holland

Conspiracy to Burgle

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Andrew Holland, from Torquay, and Jason Robins committed 44 burglaries over a nine-month period starting in September 2024, targeting commercial premises in the South West, North Yorkshire, and Cheshire. They broke into service stations, golf clubs, takeaways, cafes, garages, shops, and attractions such as South Devon Heritage Railway, Longcombe Garden Centre, Teignmouth Golf Club, and Crealy Theme Park. They stole alcohol, power tools, cash totalling nearly £14,000, and vehicles, while causing damage worth over £24,000. They were identified through CCTV and DNA evidence, including blood and a cigarette at crime scenes, and were arrested as part of Operation Lizardfish.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle. Has 115 previous crimes, including eight for burglary. Offences committed to feed drug habits. Will serve 40% of sentence in prison and the rest on licence. Banned from driving for two years from release.

Sources: devonlive.com

Cai Whitmarsh-Williams

Supply of Class A and B drugs

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 2 years suspended sentence with 180 hours of unpaid work

Cai Whitmarsh-Williams operated a drug supply business via Telegram under the name Exotics South West, selling THC-infused vape oil, sweets, herbal cannabis, and pre-rolled cigarettes. He arranged deliveries, including parcels sent from a Spar shop in Honiton, which were intercepted by suspicious staff in December 2021, leading to his arrest in January 2022. Police searches uncovered drugs with a street value of £12,130 and £25,000 in cash at his home. The offences occurred at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022, and he received payments exceeding £63,000 into his bank account since May 2019.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; no previous convictions; solicitor noted his 'entrepreneurial brain' and remorse; judge commented on the excessive delay in charging.

Sources: devonlive.com

Callum Sangan

Supply of cannabis and cocaine

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and £100 costs

Callum Sangan was stopped by police in Torquay in February 2022 for not displaying L-plates on his motorbike. Officers seized 53.6g of cannabis with a street value of £700 and £10,810 in cash, which he claimed he was holding for someone else and was for his own use. A subsequent search found additional cannabis, a lock knife, and two phones that showed evidence of dealing cannabis and cocaine since late 2021. He has previous convictions for violence, dishonesty, and possession of drugs. The case took over three years to reach court, during which time the defendant transformed his life.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and cocaine, and a money laundering offence. Judge noted the defendant had rehabilitated himself, secured a job and accommodation, and had good prospects, making imprisonment unnecessary.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Jee

Fraud by False Representation

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Jee, an accountant employed at a firm in Exeter, exploited his position to submit fraudulent claims totalling over £230,000 from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. He used the details of well-known organisations and charities, such as Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Leukaemia Fund, and St Giles Animal Centre, to make false claims between March 2020 and 2021. He diverted the funds to his own bank accounts and spent the money on drugs, gambling, and debts. He was caught after HMRC investigations revealed the misuse of client details.

Admitted 12 charges of fraud by false representation. Has ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Judge noted the fraud was sophisticated and exploited government schemes during the Covid pandemic.

Sources: devonlive.com

Graham Bartlett

Sexual activity with a child and sexual assault of a child under 13

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Graham Bartlett, 56, from Brixham Road in Brixham, sexually abused two boys over a period including incidents in 2008. He groomed the victims before the offences occurred. In 2008, one teenage boy disclosed the abuse, but no action was taken at the time. In 2019, another adult male reported being abused as a child, leading to the case being reopened. Upon arrest, indecent images and videos of children from Categories A, B, and C were found on his phone. The victims were not known to each other, and Bartlett denied any sexual interest in young boys during interviews.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. Found guilty by a jury of sexual activity with a child and four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. Did not admit to the crimes, forcing victims to testify in court.

Sources: devonlive.com

Anthony Hern

Supply of Class A Drugs

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 56 months imprisonment

Anthony Hern, 41, from Channel View, Ilfracombe, used the encrypted phone platform EncroChat to facilitate the supply of Class A drugs. He arranged the purchase and delivery of two one-kilogram blocks of cocaine for £40,000 and £38,000 respectively. The offences were committed in 2020, and upon his arrest on 23 April 2025, authorities found £15,000 in cash, Rolex watches, and two expensive motor vehicles at his residence.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the Supply of Class A drugs. Involved in dealing two kilograms of cocaine via an encrypted phone platform. Prior involvement admitted during interview.

Sources: devonlive.com

Ashton Cameron

Possession with intent to supply

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ashton Cameron, along with Kaide Lewis, came from London to Exeter to sell drugs as part of a 'classic county lines' operation. They stayed at the Richmond Hotel in Croft Road and sent bulk messages to addicts. On June 24, 2025, police arrested Cameron outside the hotel, where he had cash and a pink balloon. Inside the room, authorities found drugs including dozens of wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, along with over £1,400 in cash. The pair had been active for at least two months, including in Torquay.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Has eight previous crimes including possession of drugs, weapons, and robbery. Was on a suspended sentence from a London court two months prior. Described as 'naive' by his defence, with a job lined up and acting as a carer for his mother, who supported him in court. Judge noted his potential for a better life but involvement in the operation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Kaide Lewis

Possession with intent to supply

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Kaide Lewis, along with Ashton Cameron, travelled from London to Exeter as part of a drug dealing operation. They stayed at the Richmond Hotel in Croft Road and sent bulk messages to local addicts to sell drugs. On June 24, 2025, police entered their room and found Lewis inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon, surrounded by drug paraphernalia, 72 wraps of crack cocaine, wraps of heroin, a list of phone numbers, a bundle of cash exceeding £1,400, and more balloons. The pair had been operating for at least two months, including in Torquay.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Has 15 previous crimes including robbery, weapons, and drugs offences. Described as having a difficult childhood and ADHD, and was supported in court by his mother. Judge noted he was involved in a 'classic county lines' operation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Edward Hodgkinson

Breach of restraining order

August 29, 2025

Sentence: Conditional discharge for 12 months

On 28/08/2025 at Torquay, Edward Hodgkinson harassed a female by breaching a restraining order.

Ben Fone

Robbery

August 28, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Ben Fone, 36, of no fixed abode in Torquay, raided a shop at knifepoint, which involved threatening staff and stealing items. He was arrested and sentenced after admitting to the offences.

Rebecca Loughrey

Assault and theft

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

On 10/05/2025 at Exeter on Sidwell Street, Rebecca Loughrey was drunk and disorderly, committed assault, theft, and assaulted police officers.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, assault, theft, and assaulting police officers.

Sources: devonlive.com

Max Traylor

Possession of a bladed article

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Five months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, curfew for three months, and rehabilitation activity for 15 days

On 28/07/2025 at Exeter on Grace Road West, Max Traylor had a folding lock knife in his possession.

Kieron O’Kelly

Assault

August 26, 2025

Sentence: £100 compensation

On 22/04/2025 at Sidwell Street, Exeter, Kieron O’Kelly assaulted a male by beating.

Krystian Papiez

Drug driving

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Community order for nine months and 17 months driving disqualification

On 31/03/2025 at Tiverton on Watery Lane, Krystian Papiez was drug driving with BZE and driving without a licence.

James Gibson

Grievous bodily harm and strangulation

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Two years and four months imprisonment

James Gibson attacked his girlfriend with a bottle, strangled her, and broke her arm, which required surgery, after ranting about colleagues.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and strangulation. Defence mentioned his stressful job as a chef and use of cocaine.

Sources: devonlive.com

Sunil Mushtaq

Sexual assault

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended sentence with unpaid work

Sunil Mushtaq sexually assaulted a female patient at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by sneaking into her cubicle and rubbing his penis against her hand and arm, then using her hand to rub himself while groaning.

Defence stated he could not explain his actions and showed no remorse due to his heritage and embarrassment.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Walker

Harassment

August 23, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Daniel Walker harassed his grandmother over several days leading up to April 20 by making repeated threats to kill her, cut her throat, and burn her house down, while calling her abusive names and demanding money. She felt physically intimidated due to his size, and other tenants moved out because of his behaviour. He was under the influence of drugs and alcohol during the incidents. Additionally, he assaulted a police officer by headbutting him during arrest and breached his sexual harm prevention order by not disclosing ownership of an Alexa device, stemming from a 2018 conviction for attempting to meet a girl under 16 after grooming.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by putting his relative in fear of violence, assaulting a police officer, and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. Mitigation highlighted his difficult childhood, devout Catholicism, and desire to stop taking drugs, though probation deemed him unmanageable.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Warren

Drug driving

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification and £160 fine

On 31/01/2025 at Exeter on Stapleton Way, Daniel Warren was driving under the influence of BZE (benzoylecgonine).

Ian Champion

Breach of restraining order

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 15 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 01/03/2025 at Exeter, Ian Champion contacted a female in breach of a restraining order.

John Harding

Threatening behaviour

August 22, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine and £100 compensation

On 28/02/2024 at Seaton, John Harding used threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards a female with intent.

Nathan Taylor

Assault

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Community order for one year

On 08/02/2025 at Gandy Street, Exeter, Nathan Taylor assaulted a male by beating.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Includes alcohol abstinence and monitoring for 60 days and rehabilitation activity for 20 days. Ordered to pay £100 compensation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Paul Harrison

Harassment

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Paul Harrison, 41, of Stanbury Road in Torquay, harassed someone by breaching a restraining order multiple times between March 14, 2025, and April 6, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to repeatedly breaching a restraining order imposed in 2013, with two further breaches.

Sources: devonlive.com

Yanko Yankov

Modern Slavery

August 19, 2025

Sentence: five and a half years imprisonment

Yanko Yankov, 35, controlled a Bulgarian man who could not speak English, taking his wages earned at a chicken factory in Cullompton, beating him regularly, underfeeding him, making him do household chores, isolating him, refusing to return his phone, and threatening to kill him with a knife. This ordeal occurred over two and a half months in 2019, during which Yankov and his wife used the victim's bank card and withdrew his cash.

Pleaded guilty to Modern Slavery Act 2015 offence and breaching bail. Judge noted the victim lived in fear for his life for two and a half months, and Yankov's wife was also involved.

Sources: devonlive.com

Callum Tumilty

Burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Callum Tumilty targeted several vulnerable school premises in the Dawlish area to steal iPads, tablets, and laptops. He returned to one school three times and also raided pubs, including the Brunswick Arms in Dawlish, as well as village halls and a private residence. The offences occurred between October 2023 and January 2024.

Admitted to eight break-ins between October 2023 and January 2024 while on bail. Had an appalling record for burglaries.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Wesley Hayes

Causing actual bodily harm

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Wesley Hayes carried out a premeditated attack in Dawlish in January 2024, throwing a liquid believed to be cleaning fluid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money. The victim experienced 20 minutes of pain, fear of being blinded, and required hospital treatment. The liquid also caused paint to peel from a nearby wall.

Admitted causing actual bodily harm. Was drinking and drove to the location. Has physical difficulties, was remorseful, and was struggling financially at the time.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Simon Parker

Harassment

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment

On 09/08/2025 at Exeter, harassed an individual by breaching a restraining order.

Michael John West

Indecent Assault

August 11, 2025

Sentence: six years and six months imprisonment

Michael John West, 54, formerly of the Wonford area of Exeter, targeted three children in Exeter during the late 1980s and early 1990s, committing multiple indecent assaults and acts of indecency with a child on several occasions.

Pled guilty to seven offences against three victims. Must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Jamie Stevens

Preventing the lawful burial of a dead body

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Jamie Stevens, 51, covered the body of his former partner, Anouska Sites, with a blanket at his home in Upton Road, Torquay, after she died there around January 2023. He lived with the body for over two years without reporting it, made false statements to the police regarding her whereabouts, and prevented her lawful burial. The body was discovered on 27 May 2025 during a police search, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of a dead body and committing acts with intent to pervert the course of justice. Sentenced by HHJ Judge Richardson; an additional eight months for perverting the course of justice to run concurrently.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Kevin Braithwaite

Stalking with fear of violence

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving, and a 10-year restraining order

Kevin Braithwaite conducted a nine-month campaign of harassment against his ex-partner, including sending threatening messages such as 'sitting duck' and a link to a will writing service. The situation escalated on September 8, 2024, when he deliberately drove into her car multiple times in Dartmouth Road, Paignton, causing the vehicles to become stuck. He dragged her car along the road with her inside, then stopped and assaulted her by punching her in the face and pulling her hair. He fled but was later arrested at a hotel where he was found drunk.

Found guilty of dangerous driving, stalking with fear of violence, drink driving, failing to provide a breath specimen, and driving whilst disqualified. He was arrested while drunk and made comments about wanting to kill the victim.

Sources: devonlive.com

Stevie Palmer

Theft

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

On 08/05/2025 at Commercial Road, Exeter, assaulted a police officer with intent to resist arrest; on various dates in Exeter, committed 31 thefts at Co-op stores.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer with intent to resist arrest and 31 thefts at Co-op stores; received a criminal behaviour order for 12 months.

Sources: devonlive.com

Toby Wilson

Assault and shoplifting

August 1, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months and electronic tagging for six months

On 22/05/2025 at Exeter, Toby Wilson assaulted a male by beating and committed multiple shoplifting offences.

Jordan Mason

Fraud

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 5 weeks imprisonment

On 23/07/2024 at Topsham Road, Exeter, used a credit card belonging to another person to commit fraud.

Neil Jackson

Assault

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

On 21/06/2025 at High Street, Exeter, breached a criminal behaviour order by having an open vessel of alcohol and assaulted a male.

Matthew Hall

Rape

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment and lifelong registration on the sex offenders register

Matthew Hall, from Newton Abbot, raped two women while they slept in South Devon between 2019 and 2022. The attacks left the victims deeply affected, with one describing being haunted by his actions. He was portrayed as a dangerous sexual predator who prioritised his own desires over the victims' well-being, showing no regard for the lasting psychological impact.

Admitted two charges of rape and six further sexual counts. Described as a dangerous, manipulative, and predatory man. Victims reported being haunted by his actions, and a probation officer highlighted him as a risk to women.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Ben Williams

Theft

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

On 25/04/2025 and various other dates in Torquay, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Paignton, committed thefts at shops including Costcutter, Co-op, and Tesco.

Jordan Hewitt

Rape

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Jordan Hewitt, 33, of Thorverton, is a rapist who changed his story multiple times in an attempt to escape justice. He was found guilty by a jury and sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 25 July 2025.

Changed his story multiple times in a bid to escape justice. Previously found guilty by a jury.

Sources: news.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Richard Law

Manslaughter

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order

Richard Law, aged 68, of Lark Rise, Newton Poppleford, killed his 70-year-old sister Judith Law in East Devon and was given a hospital order.

Matthew Pitt

Burglary

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment and a 32-month driving ban

Matthew Pitt, 54, of no fixed abode, broke into the clubhouse at Dainton Park Golf Club in Newton Abbot on June 8, 2025. He rummaged through a jacket in the staff area, stole a pair of car keys, and took a Hyundai i20 from the car park. He was caught on CCTV snooping in a restricted area and was later arrested while sleeping in the stolen car. This incident occurred shortly after his release from prison for previous crimes.

Pitt pleaded guilty to the offenses. He has more than 170 previous crimes, including 94 for theft. Judge Anna Richardson noted his history of offending and that he was released from prison just three weeks before committing this crime.

Sources: devonlive.com

Liam Ashford

Assault causing actual bodily harm

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Liam Ashford, fuelled by cocaine and jealousy, kicked his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach after accusing her of cheating, causing her to fall and crawl away. He grabbed her wrist, took her phone, and continued the violence by grabbing her, blocking her path, pushing her against a wall, grabbing her throat until she struggled to breathe, punching her in the face, and stamping on her phone. This occurred in November 2023, and he was immediately apologetic but repeated the aggression the next morning when triggered by a barking dog.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, two counts of battery, and criminal damage. Has a history of violence against partners and ignoring court orders. Judge David Evans noted that he poses a clear risk to partners and has poor compliance with court orders.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jacob Archer

Intentional strangulation

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 2 years suspended sentence, 300 hours of unpaid work, alcohol monitoring for 120 days, and £1,500 compensation

Jacob Archer became aggressive after watching a football match and smoking cannabis. He returned home and repeatedly grabbed his ex-partner around the throat, strangling her multiple times during the incident in July 2024. She tried to resist, sustained scratches to her chest and reddening to her neck, and later reported feeling de-humanised and anxious as a result of the relationship.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Ashamed of his actions and has anger issues. Judge suggested family assistance with compensation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Katie Rockett

Stabbing

July 19, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Katie Rockett stabbed a man in the head with a Stanley knife during a violent clash outside Torquay Town Hall, after her boyfriend got into a fight with the victim, leading to a large police response and road closures.

Was suffering from poor mental health at the time and involved in a toxic relationship; the incident followed a fight involving her boyfriend.

Sources: devonlive.com

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