Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 233 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Christopher Mcmahon

Theft

June 3, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks suspended for 12 months

On 14/09/2024 in Exeter stole chicken and steak from Co-Op St Thomas, plus eight further shoplifting offences.

Daniel Daniels

Assault on a police officer

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 150 hours

On 05/09/2024 at Cullompton assaulted a police officer by beating.

Aaron Bishop

Assault and criminal damage

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 18 months, £120 fine

On 15/02/2025 at Honiton assaulted a female by beating and caused criminal damage to doors and a mirror.

Nicholas Lowman

Assault

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 18 months, unpaid work for 135 hours

On 06/04/2024 at Uffculme assaulted a female by beating.

James Lammas

Wounding with intent

June 2, 2025

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

On September 10, 2024, in Ilfracombe High Street, James Lammas, who had no prior connection to the victim, ran at a man who was arguing with a woman and stabbed him without warning. The victim was stabbed in the neck just above the voicebox, as well as in the head and arm, causing heavy bleeding. A member of the public disarmed Lammas and threw the knife away, but he continued to try to assault the victim. The victim required seven stitches to the neck and five staples to the head, and reported profound impacts including fear of going out alone, mistrust of people, memory loss, flashbacks, and panic.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Has a history of violence due to a difficult childhood and PTSD. Judge Anna Richardson noted it was an unprovoked attack and that he showed genuine remorse, but emphasised he was fortunate not to have killed the victim.

Sources: devonlive.com

Graham Muirhead

Drunk and disorderly and shoplifting

May 31, 2025

Sentence: Four weeks custody suspended for four weeks

On 27/04/2025 at Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter was drunk and disorderly, plus committed four shoplifting offences.

Neil Critcher

Assault

May 31, 2025

Sentence: £646 fine

On 18/05/2025 at Exeter assaulted a female by beating.

Jasmine Perry

Assault on police officers and drunk and disorderly

May 30, 2025

Sentence: £160 fine

On 15/04/2025 at RD&E Hospital assaulted two police officers by beating and was drunk and disorderly on Blackboy Road.

Jamie Insull

Escaping lawful custody

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Jamie Insull escaped from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire and travelled to Paignton to see his ill mother, remaining at large for two days before surrendering to police.

Lirimindon Bajrami

Racially aggravated threatening behaviour

May 30, 2025

Sentence: £160 fine

On 19/12/2024 at Plymouth used racially aggravated threatening words or behaviour.

Kirsty O’Callaghan

Affray

May 30, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, electronic monitoring for six months

On 29/09/2023 at Bideford committed affray.

Billy Fairchild

Grievous bodily harm without intent

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months

On 12/07/2023 at Tunnels beaches in Ilfracombe inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent on a male.

Conan Simmonds

Strangulation

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On February 25, Conan Simmonds, while in a relationship since 2023, lost his temper during an argument at their home in Torquay. He threw a PlayStation controller at his partner, who was unwell, and then put her in a jujitsu choke hold, causing her to lose consciousness and fear for her life. She described blacking out as feeling like a cork popping out of a bottle of Champagne.

Pleaded guilty to strangulation. No relevant previous convictions. Judge imposed a 30-month restraining order and noted that strangulation can easily lead to death.

Sources: devonlive.com

David O’Callaghan

Possession of an offensive weapon and affray

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months

On 29/09/2023 at Bideford possessed an offensive weapon, an extendable baton, and committed affray at the Quay.

Mark Paul West

Animal neglect

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 120 hours

On or before 02/12/2024 at Exeter failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the needs of animals, including 12 cats, one tortoise, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and 14 snakes, were met to the extent required by good practice.

Liam Jon Graham Ashford

Breach of domestic violence protection order

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 14 days in prison

On 15/05/2025 at Exeter breached a domestic violence protection order made on 06/05/2025 by being sighted with the protected person.

Rebecca Marie Sowden

Animal neglect

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 80 hours

On or before 02/12/2024 at Exeter failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the needs of 12 cats, one tortoise, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and 14 snakes were met, keeping them in squalid conditions.

Vinny Rycroft

Assault causing actual bodily harm

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

Vinny Rycroft assaulted his partner by hitting her on the back of the head with a kettle during an argument at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton, Devon. The incident occurred in November 2024 after he accused her of disturbing his sleep. She threw a water bottle towards him and fell out of bed, at which point he struck her while she was on the ground, leaving her dazed, bleeding, and possibly unconscious. He later contacted her in hospital and told her to leave Devon. The victim stated she had loved him but that drugs had changed him, and she realised she had wasted time in the relationship.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Had already served the required portion of the sentence and was released. Judge noted the incident was related to drugs, and the defendant has 34 previous offences including battery, affray, and disorderly behaviour.

Sources: devonlive.com

Mike Mccabe

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children and assault with an air gun

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mike McCabe fired an air gun at a man after losing his temper with a group outside his house in Torquay. He was also involved in downloading and sharing child sex abuse images on the internet via Kik Messenger.

Expressed remorse and wanted to move on with his life. Was under investigation for child sex abuse images.

Sources: devonlive.com

Rudolf Mikli

Production of cannabis

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Rudolf Mikli was found living in a massive cannabis factory with 228 cannabis plants. He attempted to escape police by running along the roof of the building in his shorts. He was arrested and admitted to being locked in and responsible for the plants.

Pleaded that he was locked in and tasked with looking after cannabis plants. Arrived in the country illegally.

Sources: devonlive.com

James Power

Downloading indecent images of children and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

James Power, after completing a sex offender programme, returned to downloading indecent images of children and breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by using a phone to access such material and take photos of his penis in various locations in Honiton.

Completed a sex offender programme but breached it by searching for child abuse images on the dark web and taking indecent photos of himself.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jack Callow

Causing serious injury by careless driving and aggravated vehicle taking

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Jack Callow lost control of a vehicle in Barton Road, Torquay, crashing into a tree and seriously injuring his 17-year-old passenger, who suffered a fractured leg, nose, and lung injury. He abandoned her and attempted to evade responsibility.

Already serving a prison sentence for a violent assault; tried to lie about the incident.

Sources: devonlive.com

Conan Simmons

Strangulation

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Conan Simmons strangled his partner in Torquay during an argument while playing on his PlayStation, causing her to black out and gasp for breath upon waking.

Dennis Ham

Robbery and possession of a bladed article

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Dennis Ham, a regular customer at a Costcutter shop in Paignton, robbed the shop while armed with a 12-inch kitchen knife, demanding money from the till. He acted bizarrely afterwards and was arrested.

Richard Williams

Assault

April 24, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On August 22, 2024, Richard Williams punched a stranger on The Strand in Dawlish, knocking him unconscious and causing him to require hospital treatment, though with no long-term injuries. Later that evening, he subjected his former partner to a prolonged assault at his property in Dawlish, where he bit her multiple times, struck her with a shoe, strangled her, and repeatedly prevented her from escaping, leading to extensive injuries across her body. He also caused criminal damage to a car outside the address.

Pleaded guilty to three assaults occasioning actual bodily harm, non-fatal strangulation, and criminal damage. A restraining order was issued to protect the victim.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Stephen Sanders

Rape

April 23, 2025

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment

Stephen Sanders raped and sexually abused three children over a number of years in the 1990s and 2000s, in Exeter and other locations. He manipulated his victims, using paganism, demons, spirits, and ghosts as excuses for the abuse. He gave chocolate to one victim and told him it was their secret, and committed offences against another victim when she was under 10 years old, causing devastating effects on all victims.

Found guilty by a jury of multiple charges. Judge David Evans described him as cruel and heartless, noting that he used paganism as an excuse for the abuse and showed no remorse. He must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Corin Harper-Davis

Manslaughter by diminished responsibility

April 22, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a Section 41 restriction

Corin Harper-Davis attacked his uncle, Jonathan Harper, stabbing him four times, one of which was fatal, during a psychotic episode. The incident took place in Brampford Speke on July 31, after they had been shopping together. Harper-Davis had been experiencing a significant decline in mental health in the preceding months and was detained in a secure hospital since October 2024.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility. Her Honour Judge Anna Richardson sentenced him. He was experiencing a psychotic illness at the time of the attack.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Darren Blockley

Arson

April 22, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Darren Blockley set fire to his own property on October 22, 2024, during a dispute, causing significant damage to items in another property, including tables, chairs, computers, and TVs valued at £20,000. He used a meat cleaver and hammer to inflict the damage, showing no consideration for neighbouring residents.

Pleaded guilty to arson, theft and criminal damage. Investigating officer Detective Constable Jake Woodbridge commented on his disregard for the welfare of others and the community.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

James Gullis

Online child sex offences

April 16, 2025

Sentence: Unknown

Former PC James Gullis was sentenced for online child sex offences, though specific details of the crimes are not provided in the text.

Lukasz Grzywna

Sexual Offences

April 14, 2025

Sentence: Nine years and eight months imprisonment

Lukasz Grzywna was arrested in the early hours of July 14 in Crediton after being seen leaving a child’s bedroom. Evidence on his phone included videos related to sexual assault and voyeurism, as well as messages about drug supply. He had previously admitted to charges including five counts of voyeurism, five counts of attempting to observe a person in a private act, sexual assault, knowingly trespassing on premises with intent to commit a sexual act, and possessing a prohibited image of a child, along with offering to supply a class B drug.

Pleaded guilty to 13 sexual offences and one drug-related offence. Also sentenced to three years on extended licence and must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life, with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Unknown

Child sex offences

April 3, 2025

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

The former officer was jailed for child sex offences, relating to actions that led to a conviction, though specific circumstances are not detailed.

Stuart Mines

Rape

April 2, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Stuart Mines, a former police officer from Chudleigh, invited a woman to his home for Sunday lunch in October 2022. He ignored her repeated refusals and raped her in his bedroom. The offence occurred while he was off-duty and was reported in April 2023, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Denied charge of rape but was found guilty by a jury. He was dismissed from Devon and Cornwall Police, will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life, and was made subject to an order preventing contact with the victim.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Anthony Moss

Robbery

March 14, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Anthony Moss, 48, from Newton Abbot, threatened two teenage employees at a Crusty Loaf bakery in August 2024 by demanding cash from the till and threatening to slit their throats if they contacted the police. He stole £360, leaving the victims utterly terrified and requiring counselling. Moss was arrested the following day after being identified from CCTV footage, and he has a history of more than 100 previous offences.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and having a bladed article. Judge Anna Richardson described him as a dangerous offender. The victims were left terrified and are receiving counselling.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Leum Barrett

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

March 13, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Leum Barrett was part of an organised crime gang trafficking high-purity cocaine from London to the Exeter area between July and November 2019. He was seen waiting outside a property in Chagford during a drug delivery by Adi Lleshi and was in telephone contact with Stephen Wills and Richard Armitage. Police searches uncovered more than a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine at his home address, valued at around £40,000 on the street, showing the gang's capacity for large-scale drug dealing. The group operated with encrypted phones and used a rented property as a safe house, unaware of law enforcement surveillance.

Cameron Trench-Butler

Dangerous Driving

March 10, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Cameron Trench-Butler was involved in supplying cannabis, a Class B drug, via Snapchat between October and November 2024. He handled stolen goods, including an Audi S3 Quattro stolen during a burglary in Gloucestershire on November 7, 2024, where his DNA was found in the vehicle. On January 12, 2025, he engaged in dangerous driving while disqualified, driving a BMW in Exeter, speeding away from police, overtaking on blind hills and corners, crossing double white lines, and colliding with another vehicle on Barley Lane, which was occupied by a member of the public, his pregnant wife, and young son, resulting in minor injuries to the adults.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, handling stolen goods, and dangerous driving.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Lucy Hanks

Theft

January 22, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Lucy Hanks, 37, of Bitton Park Road in Teignmouth, entered Tesco Express in Teignmouth on multiple occasions in March and April 2024, stealing wine and food items worth over £300 by concealing them in bags and leaving without payment, in breach of her bail conditions and a court order. Additionally, on October 30, 2024, she was found in possession of methadone without a prescription during a domestic incident at Tesco Extra in Kingsteignton. The offences were captured on CCTV, and she continued to target the store despite restrictions.

Pled guilty to four thefts, breach of a suspended sentence order, breach of a court order, and possession of methadone. Police noted her as a persistent shoplifter who ignored bail conditions.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

David Yilma

Voyeurism

January 16, 2025

Sentence: 38 months in prison

David Yilma, a 44-year-old IT expert and former teacher, set up covert cameras disguised in items such as Wi-Fi routers and cotton bud boxes to secretly record young boys in private and school settings over a period of five years. The offences occurred in South Devon and Suffolk, involving the recording of at least seven boys during activities where they expected privacy. His actions were uncovered when a live feed from one of his cameras was noticed, leading to his arrest. Examination of his devices revealed a large volume of footage and other child abuse material accessed via the dark web.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of voyeurism, three counts of making indecent images of children, one count of possessing a prohibited image of children, and two counts of production of indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Judge David Evans described him as a danger to young boys and noted his misuse of his role as a teacher and IT expertise.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Alan Batchelor

Rape of a child under 13

January 8, 2025

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Alan Batchelor, 73, of Vale Road, Kingskerswell, was convicted of non-recent sexual offences committed against two children. He raped and sexually abused the two young girls on numerous occasions, threatening to kill himself if they told anyone about the abuse. The offences included rape of a child under 13, attempted rape, sexual assault of a child under 13, causing a child to watch a sexual act, voyeurism, and other related acts. One of the victims reported the abuse to the police in March 2022, leading to an immediate investigation and his eventual conviction.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and was convicted of 14 other offences including rape of a child under 13, attempted rape, sexual assault of a child under 13, causing a child to watch a sexual act, voyeurism, and causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. DC Garry Harding described him as an evil sexual predator who targeted young girls for sexual gratification and showed no consideration for the victims.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Daniel Smith

Wounding

December 20, 2024

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus rehabilitation activity requirement, 120 hours of unpaid work, 120-day alcohol monitoring tag, and £1,500 compensation

On April 30, 2023, at a charity fundraiser in Dawlish, Daniel Smith engaged in an argument over fancy dress outside the Royal British Legion branch. He unexpectedly punched the victim to the side of the face, causing immediate jaw fractures. The victim required hospital treatment, including surgery, and experienced complications leading to intensive care admission. The victim continues to suffer pain when eating or talking excessively.

Pleaded guilty to wounding. Stated in interview that he punched the victim believing his partner was under threat and did not intend to cause such damage.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Carl Forrester

Sexual assault on a child

November 4, 2024

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Carl Forrester, a 71-year-old from Devon, was convicted of multiple sexual assaults on a child. He initially fled to America using an American passport to avoid trial but was located with help from the victim's mother and his family, extradited back to the UK, and tried on the second attempt. It was known at sentencing that he had terminal cancer and might die within weeks, but the judge imposed the long sentence to protect the public in case of medical advances prolonging his life. He died on November 13, 2024, at HMP Exeter.

Extended term. Judge branded offences 'horrific'. Died in prison nine days after sentencing due to terminal kidney cancer. Investigation found good standard of care but recommended timely referrals for tests.

Sources: devonlive.com

David Rosewell

Animal welfare offences and environmental pollution

October 29, 2024

Sentence: 18 weeks custody suspended for 12 months, 150 hours unpaid work, lifetime disqualification from keeping livestock

David Rosewell, of Crook Farm, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, allowed appalling animal health and environmental conditions to persist at his farm. The farm had deep slurry in buildings, decomposing cattle carcasses and bones in fields, cattle in waterlogged conditions with little food, sick and starving animals left to die, live animals grazing amongst carcasses and hazardous debris including domestic waste, scrap metal, broken concrete, and abandoned vehicles. A young calf was found lying in slurry and litter. Despite multiple visits and instructions from authorities in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to provide treatment, feed, remove hazards and carcasses, and comply with an Anti-Pollution Works Notice issued in March 2024, Rosewell failed to act, leading to ongoing pollution risks and animal suffering.

Pleaded guilty. District Judge Smith described the case as 'shocking' and 'reading the script of a horror movie'. Costs of £18,251 awarded to be paid within six months.

Sources: devonlive.com

Carl Parker

Speeding

June 27, 2024

Sentence: Disqualified from driving for 3 months, fined £500, costs £440, victim surcharge £200

Carl Parker, a former Devon and Cornwall Police officer, was caught driving at 140mph on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 at Roseworthy, Camborne, Cornwall, on February 4, 2024. He was driving an unmarked police Volvo XC90 car on a road with a 60mph national speed limit, with emergency response lights briefly displayed but no sirens or legal exemption established.

Pleaded guilty to speeding. Had his authorisation to drive force vehicles removed and resigned from the force. Subject to internal disciplinary process.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Drew Davey

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

May 7, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

On 16 August 2023, in the early hours, Drew Davey, after drinking and arguing with his girlfriend, entered sheltered housing at Lulworth in Westward Ho!, Devon. He fell asleep in a garden shed but was disturbed by two vulnerable residents smoking outside. Davey attacked them, repeatedly hitting them over the head with a broom handle in the kitchen. A staff member investigating the noise was hit in the face. The two residents suffered significant head wounds and were hospitalized in serious condition for weeks. The staff member, despite injury, alerted police. Davey was arrested nearby.

Admitted two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and one of causing actual bodily harm. Received a third off a possible 15-year sentence due to early guilty plea. Deemed a dangerous offender; three years on licence upon release. Mental health issues mentioned; no memory of the incident and expressed remorse.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Thomas Kettleborough

Child sex offences

April 3, 2024

Sentence: two years and eight months imprisonment

Thomas Kettleborough, a 35-year-old former Inspector at Avon and Somerset Police, sexually communicated with a boy on Snapchat and made more than 150 indecent images of children. He arranged to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old boy via Grindr, leading to his arrest in a police sting on July 14, 2023, in a Bristol car park. During the arrest, authorities found sex toys, condoms, and bondage equipment in his vehicle. The offences spanned four years and occurred while he was in positions of trust, including as a volunteer for the Sea Cadets and the Royal Lifesaving Society.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual communication with a child, and making indecent photographs of a child. He was dismissed from Avon and Somerset Police for gross misconduct and handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Shaun Molland

Escaping custody

March 24, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment

Shaun Molland had just been given a 16-week prison sentence and was instructed to wait outside the court to be transported to prison; however, no-one arrived to collect him, which resulted in him being charged with escaping custody.

Was told to wait outside court to be taken to prison, but no-one arrived, leading to charges of escaping custody.

Sources: itv.com

Jordan Fleming

Assault

December 28, 2023

Sentence: 12 weeks and 10 days imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, at about 7pm, Jordan Fleming entered a Co-op store in St Thomas, Exeter, where he threw items around the shop, ripped blinds from a refrigerator, stole a sandwich, sweets, and chicken skewers, and then punched the store manager in the face unprovoked, knocking off his glasses. He also smashed the store window with a bottle of cider before resisting police arrest near Exe Bridge, where he was pepper sprayed and restrained. He was aggressive at the police station and has a history of drink and drug issues, having come to Exeter from Plymouth for a fresh start.

Admitted assault, theft, and criminal damage. Was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, in breach of a post-custody supervision order, and must pay £160 compensation to the store manager. Magistrates described his behaviour as 'disgusting' and noted his lack of respect for probation services.

Sources: devonlive.com

Raymond Lynagh

Murder

December 21, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term

Raymond Lynagh, 57, set fire to his flat in Ellacombe Road, Torquay, on May 22, 2021, after disconnecting a gas pipe to intensify the blaze, killing Dean Corbett, 37, who was asleep in the bedroom due to intoxication. Corbett had 'cuckooed' Lynagh's flat, bullying him, wrecking the property, and contributing to Lynagh's eviction notice. Lynagh fled the scene, watched the fire, and later committed similar arson offences in temporary accommodation.

Found guilty of murder; judge indicated a life sentence would be imposed, with a minimum period before parole eligibility; previously committed additional arsons while on bail.

Sources: devonlive.com

Sam Smith

Fraud

December 1, 2023

Sentence: Imprisonment

Former Police Constable Sam Smith met an extremely vulnerable 81-year-old widow in South Devon and swindled her out of more than £18,000 through fraudulent means.

Swindled a frail widow out of more than £18,000 while working as a police officer.

Sources: torbayweekly.co.uk

Marcus Offield

Racially aggravated harassment

June 29, 2023

Sentence: 12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work and £600 costs

Marcus Offield, a publican from the Union Inn in Barnstaple, smeared dog faeces on the door handle of the Islamic Centre in Vicarage Road and stuffed a poo bag in the letterbox. Similar incidents occurred over several days in October 2022, including throwing a bag of excrement into the courtyard. These acts were caught on CCTV and were in response to a two-year dispute where someone allegedly kicked his dog. The Islamic Centre, established for 20 years, reported that worshippers felt scared and sought additional safeguards.

Admitted racially aggravated harassment. Motivated by a personal dispute over his dog being kicked, not by religious grudge. Judge David Evans noted he acted irrationally and excessively but held no adverse views against Muslims. Offield is of previous good character and was under personal stress at the time.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Leitch

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

June 11, 2023

Sentence: seven years and two months imprisonment with a two-year extended licence

Daniel Leitch, along with Tina Westcott, broke into a caravan at 3am on October 5, 2022, where an elderly couple in their 60s were asleep. Leitch kicked in the door and used a piece of wood to batter the male victim. He demanded £1,000, held an angle grinder to the man's neck, causing a cut to his hand, and forced the female victim to remove her top and show her breasts. They stole the woman's phone, bank card, and £200 cash, then ordered the couple to a cashpoint. The male victim was further battered with the wood, leaving him with a gash on his head and injuries to his hands, back, shoulders, arms, and hands, rendering him unable to work. The attack was due to mistaken identity and left both victims traumatised, believing they would die.

Admitted to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, theft, criminal damage, causing a woman to engage in unwanted sexual activity, assaulting police, and possession of cannabis. Certified as a dangerous offender. He was drunk at the time and now expresses remorse, planning to address his alcohol problem in jail.

Sources: devonlive.com

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