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Exeter Crown Court
November 2025 38 cases
Paul Toovey
Wounding with intent *
Sentence
2.5 years imprisonment
On February 23, 2025, Paul Toovey, consumed by jealousy, confronted his estranged wife and her new partner outside the White Hart pub in Newton Abbot. CCTV captured him attempting to slit the partner's throat in East Street, resulting in a superficial neck wound, then stabbing the partner in the abdomen. Moments later, he stabbed his wife in the stomach outside Austin's department store without warning, causing her to fall in agony. Toovey fled, discarding the knife in a bin, and was arrested that night at his home on Pomeroy Road, Newton Abbot, making self-pitying comments to police.
Admitted two offences of wounding and possessing a blade. Former British Army soldier with PTSD from tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. Judge noted jealousy and warped attitude to relationship breakdown. To serve 40% in prison; already served 9 months on remand.
Noah Wild
Shoplifting *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment
On 05/07/2025 at Exeter shoplifting from Co-op Cowick Street and further thefts. Damaged a coffee cup at Costa.
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting from Co-op Cowick Street and further thefts, damaged a coffee cup at Costa.
Warren Whitehouse
Inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Warren Whitehouse, an 87-year-old man from Liverton near Newton Abbot, sexually abused a boy aged seven or eight by showing him pictures of naked women on his computer and forcing the boy to touch his penis. He then attempted to buy the boy's silence with Lego. The abuse occurred over a decade ago, and Whitehouse avoided justice until convicted at trial earlier in 2025. The victim reported years of turmoil, self-blame, and guilt as a result.
Convicted at trial of inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Of previous good character. Judge noted the seriousness of the offence and the trauma caused to the victim, despite the defendant's age making custody difficult.
Stuart Raymont
Wasting police time *
Sentence
12 months community order
On 22/07/2024 at Tiverton caused wasteful employment of police by making false report to ambulance.
Pleaded guilty to causing wasteful employment of police by making false report to ambulance.
Stuart Lake
Drug driving *
Sentence
20 months disqualification, £350 fine
On 16/08/2025 at Hereford drug driving (THC).
Pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Laurie Edwards
Assault *
Sentence
12 months community order, mental health treatment, £150 compensation
On 11/08/2025 at Castle Park Way, Exeter, assaulted a male by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Jeremy Pilkington
Controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £750 compensation order, £400 court costs, 10-year restraining order
Jeremy Pilkington, a 60-year-old marine engineer, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-wife during their 20-year marriage from 2015 to 2023. Incidents included violence such as flicking her in the face, punching her resulting in a black eye and bruising, playing loud music to prevent sleep, spraying her with a hosepipe in bed, and waking her with bruises on her arms. The couple lived on a barge. The ex-wife was scared of him, and he blamed her for the issues. The prosecutor noted she was always shut down by him.
Pleaded guilty. Character references from Newton Abbot town clerk Phil Rowe, Mayor Colin Parker, and former councillor Gordon Hook. Alcohol addiction issues noted. Defendant works for his elderly father's marine business in Newton Abbot.
Christopher Rowe
Driving whilst disqualified *
Sentence
Eight weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, two years and 15 days disqualification, 90 hours unpaid work
On 17/01/2025 at A380 Kingsteignton driving whilst disqualified.
Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified.
Carl Ascott
Theft *
Sentence
£40 fine
On 17/09/2025 at M&S Exeter High Street stole food and wine.
Pleaded guilty to theft of food and wine.
Darren Seatherton
Drink driving *
Sentence
18 months disqualification, £140 fine
On 13/08/2025 at Lea Road, Tiverton, drink driving (66mg in 100ml of breath).
Pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Anton Cobham
Actual Bodily Harm and Assaulting Emergency Workers *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Anton Cobham, 26, damaged his cell at HMP Exeter's segregation unit in December 2023 and was moved to another cell which he also damaged. As prison officers entered his cell, he attacked three of them, using a metal light switch as a weapon to assault one officer, causing an eye wound requiring hospital treatment. He also punched, tried to bite and spat at the officers.
Convicted after a trial of causing actual bodily harm against one officer and two counts of assaulting emergency workers. Described as a dangerous offender who regards himself as a victim of maltreatment and becomes violent when things don't go his way. Prior offences include robbery, wounding, arson and other assaults.
Adam Brice
Public order offence *
Sentence
£40 fine
On 05/09/2025 used threatening or abusive words or behaviour causing alarm or distress.
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour causing alarm or distress.
Josphine Knight
Careless driving causing serious injury *
Sentence
12 months community order, £600 compensation, 150 hours unpaid work, 12 months disqualification
On 23/10/2024 at Broadclyst caused serious injury to a male by careless driving.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a male by careless driving.
Glenn Arnold
Drink driving *
Sentence
23 months disqualification, £992 fine
On 24/08/2025 at Manor Drive Clyst St Mary drink driving (98mg in 100ml breath).
Pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Luke Cornish
Drug driving *
Sentence
12 months community order, 50 hours unpaid work, three years disqualification
On 15/06/2025 at Awliscombe drug driving on A373 (cocaine).
Pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Luke Wheetman
Theft *
Sentence
£149 compensation
On 22/10/2025 at Mountain Warehouse Exeter stole a coat to the value of £149.
Stole a coat to the value of £149.
Michelle Venner
Theft *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge, £250 compensation
On 13/06/2025 at Okehampton stole food to the value of £500 from Waitrose.
Stole food to the value of £500 from Waitrose.
Nathan Fowler
Theft *
Sentence
£400 compensation
On 03/06/2025 at Exeter stole a pedal bike on Lower North Street.
Pleaded guilty to theft of a pedal bike.
Kevin Phare
Sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
12 months suspended sentence for two years, mental health treatment, register as sex offender for 10 years, sexual harm prevention order
On 11/07/2024 at Copplestone attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child by phone. Also published an obscene article by discussing sexual abuse of children on chat platforms Telegram, ChatIW and WhatsApp.
Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child by phone and publishing an obscene article by discussing sexual abuse of children on chat platforms Telegram, ChatIW and WhatsApp.
Storm Barfield
Sexual Assault *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and a ten year Sexual Harm Prevention Order
On a morning in December 2024, Storm Barfield, a 21-year-old from Torquay, followed a young woman along a dark road as she walked to a train station for work. He pulled up his hood, sped up behind her, and groped her bottom. He continued following her across the road and grabbed her buttocks a second time while she was videoing him and calling a friend. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police arrested him and discovered his interests in voyeurism, following women in public, focusing on their breasts and buttocks, and upskirting. The victim was left paranoid, had her life ruined, and was forced to move away from Torquay.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. No previous convictions. Judge James Patrick described the behaviour as sinister and very serious offending, noting the defendant's immature fixation with voyeurism.
Steven Keeling
Drink driving *
Sentence
26 weeks imprisonment, disqualified for 40 months and 91 days
On 09/05/2025 at Church Street, Cullompton, drink driving (54mg in 100ml of breath). Dangerous driving.
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and dangerous driving.
Helen Foster
Breach of Public Spaces Protection Order *
Sentence
£50 fine
On 06/11/2025 at High Street, Exeter failed to comply with a Public Spaces Protection Order.
Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a Public Spaces Protection Order.
Helen James
Theft *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge
On 08/08/2025 at Exeter stole wine from Co-op.
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting.
Jack Winsborrow
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 140 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation
On 15/03/2025 at Gandy Street, Exeter assaulted a female by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Gregory England
Criminal damage *
Sentence
£100 compensation
On 28/04/2024 at Meadow Acre Road, Honiton caused criminal damage to a camera and doorbell.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage.
Justin Sowden
Drug driving *
Sentence
14 months disqualification, £250 fine
On 02/05/2025 at Trusham Road, Exeter drove a vehicle with BZE in blood above the specified limit.
Pleaded guilty to drug driving (BZE).
Artur Brylikowski
Possession of a bladed article *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge
On 03/11/2025 in Honiton possessed a lock knife in a public place.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a lock knife in a public place.
Bruce Phillips
Breach of listed building consent *
Sentence
£20,000 fine, £16,000 costs
On or about 23/02/2023 at The Strand, Topsham caused works to be executed to a listed building without complying with condition 2 of the listed building consent issued by Exeter City Council, contrary to sections 7, 9(2) and (4) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
Pleaded guilty to works to a listed building without complying with conditions.
Thomas Bidwell
Drug driving *
Sentence
15 months disqualification, £750 fine
On 12/06/2025 at A380 Haldon Hill, Exeter drove a vehicle with THC in blood above the specified limit.
Pleaded guilty to drug driving (THC).
Teddy Hall
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
12 month community order, rehabilitation sessions, 200 hours unpaid work, £5,000 compensation
On a night out in January 2023, Teddy Hall, then aged 19, was ejected from the Timepiece nightclub in Exeter following an argument between groups of friends. While the victim, another student, was in conversation with someone else and not posing any threat, Hall launched a headbutt with significant force, causing the victim to hit his head on a wall and fall to the ground. The victim suffered a fractured eye socket and nose, requiring surgery, and was unable to eat regular food. He experienced ongoing pain and depression, and his aspirations to study medicine were impacted. Hall fled the scene but was identified via CCTV. Now aged 21 and from Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, Hall claimed self-defence but was convicted.
Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Judge noted the unprovoked nature of the attack and considered positive character references including charity work and university involvement.
Roarie Heard
GBH *
Sentence
15-month suspended sentence, 80 hours unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation sessions, £3,500 compensation, £1,000 costs
Roarie Heard, 19, of Lynhurst Avenue in Barnstaple, punched a man to the side of the face in Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, in November 2024, knocking him unconscious and breaking his jaw in two places, requiring three plates to be placed in his face. The victim had been out to a boxing match with friends and was outside an address when Heard arrived with a group of about 10 men. There was some pushing, and Heard thought someone hit him from behind, but the judge ruled it was not self-defence.
Pleaded guilty to GBH. Judge James Patrick noted the incident was night time violence by drunken men and that Heard lashed out, not in self-defence. Heard came to court prepared for prison but was spared due to his youth and loss of good name.
Claire Forward
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12 months community order, 80 hours unpaid work
On 31/01/2025 at Seaton assaulted a male by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Alexander Haithwaite
Harassment without violence *
Sentence
2 years community order, drug rehabilitation, 100 hours unpaid work
Between 31/08/2025 and 04/09/2025 harassed a female without violence.
Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence.
Jude Le Grice
Trespass with intent to damage *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge, £2,000 compensation
On 22/01/2025 at Dawlish entered nurses' offices at Langdon Hospital as a trespasser with intent to cause unlawful damage.
Pleaded guilty to entering as a trespasser with intent to cause unlawful damage.
Kevin Briggs
Criminal damage *
Sentence
6 months conditional discharge, 20 hours unpaid work
On 20/04/2025 at Venny Bridge, Exeter, caused criminal damage to a van.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a van.
Joshua Houston
Importation of cannabis *
Sentence
4 years 3 months imprisonment
Joshua Houston, 29, accepted packages of vacuum-packed cannabis from Thailand as part of an international importation plot. Police raided his flat in North Devon and found thousands of pounds worth of cannabis. A police investigation uncovered a large dealing network. The offences occurred between November 2024 and February 2025.
Admitted being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of cannabis and possessing criminal property.
Joshua Nicholls
Importation of cannabis *
Sentence
2 years 1 month imprisonment
Joshua Nicholls, 30, accepted packages of vacuum-packed cannabis from Thailand as part of an international importation plot. Police raided his flat in North Devon and found thousands of pounds worth of cannabis. A police investigation uncovered a large dealing network. The offences occurred between November 2024 and February 2025.
Admitted being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of cannabis and possessing criminal property.
Stephan Broome
Supply of heroin *
Sentence
3 years 6 months imprisonment
Stephan Broome, 68, of St Andrews Road, Exmouth, was stopped by police while driving and searched. A significant amount of heroin, wrapped and ready for sale, was found on him.
Denied three offences of dealing heroin with intent to supply but was found guilty at trial. Has a history of drug offending.
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Steven Woodstock
Stalking *
Sentence
2 years and 22 weeks imprisonment
Steven Woodstock, 37, bombarded his ex-partner in Exeter with hundreds of messages, loitered outside her home, followed her, photographed her, banged on doors, ignored police warnings, and drove off in her car without permission. He once confronted her in the street asking why she was ignoring him.
Already in custody; did not attend sentencing; judge said it would have been longer if possible.
Lewis Jones
Assault with a bottle *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Lewis Jones, 31, from Exeter, stole items from Morrisons Daily on Fore Street, then flipped out with a broken bottle in Cathedral Green, slashing a member of the public in the face after they intervened.
Under influence of drugs and alcohol.
Gheorghe Ionescu
Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *
Sentence
2 years and 2 months imprisonment
Gheorghe Ionescu, 50, was arrested by police on September 25, 2025, while driving a car under the influence of drugs in the early hours. Police searched the vehicle and found bags of cocaine. Further search at his address in Topsham Road revealed more drugs, totaling 48 small bag deals with a street value of nearly £2,000. He admitted to the offense, stating 'It's all true' to police.
Pleaded guilty. Romanian national who overstayed tourist visa due to drug addiction and agreed to transport cocaine to fund habit. Wife in Romania is ashamed. Expected to be deported after release. Will serve up to half in custody.
Morgan Fellows
Possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
On June 25, 2025, police raided the address of Morgan Fellows on Fraser Road, Exmouth, uncovering 17g of ketamine and 113g of cannabis with a combined street value of £1,780, along with £970 in cash. He refused to provide his mobile PIN. The 21-year-old had been given a suspended sentence in February for dealing cocaine and cannabis but continued dealing while under probation supervision.
Pleaded guilty to possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply. Breached suspended sentence from February for dealing cocaine and cannabis. Judge noted he was cooperating with unpaid work but returned to old habits despite telling probation he was serious about addressing offending.
Nicholas Courtney
Threatening with a bladed article *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
On March 17, 2025, Nicholas Courtney, aged 46, arrived at Darts Farm near Topsham, Exeter, by bus. He complained of feeling unwell and was offered water but began rocking, shouting, and foaming at the mouth. He entered the kitchen, grabbed two large butchery knives with 25cm blades, pointed them at staff members, and threatened them while talking gibberish during a psychotic breakdown. He followed one staff member to the butchery, but was restrained by a heroic worker using a Yeti cool box. Police arrested him after he assaulted an officer at the hospital. This incident occurred two months after he breached his sexual harm prevention order by failing to notify police of his whereabouts while living in a tent near Bromhams car park.
Pleaded guilty. Will serve no more than half in prison. Has already served 7 months. Suffers from poor mental health, epilepsy, brain injury, and is a drug user who was homeless at the time.
Nicholas Tooley
Rail fare evasion *
Sentence
Reduced debt of £1,154
Nicholas Tooley, 54, of Alphington Road, Exeter, accumulated £30,012.90 in unpaid train fares, fines, and costs over seven years from April 2017 by not paying fares for travel from Exeter to Teignmouth to visit family. He could not explain inconsistent payment. The actual fares at current rates would have been less than £5,000. He has paid £2,100, with the remainder remitted to £14,517.30 prior to the hearing.
District Judge Stuart Smith reduced the outstanding amount from £14,517.30 to £1,154 covering July and August this year. Tooley has paid £2,100 of the original £30,012.90 in unpaid fares, fines, and costs over seven years. Lives on Universal Credit. Advised to pay for tickets or not travel by train.
Lance Rees
Harassment *
Sentence
Community order for 12 months. Unpaid work for 150 hours
On 27/06/2025 at Tiverton, Lance Rees committed harassment without violence.
Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence.
Kebba Sarge
Assault *
Sentence
Conditional discharge for six months. Compensation £50
On 17/07/2025 at Plymouth Railway Station, Kebba Sarge assaulted a female by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a female by beating.
James Wilkins
Possession of cannabis *
Sentence
Community order for 12 months. Rehabilitation activity for 15 days. Unpaid work for 80 hours
On 13/05/2025 at Exeter, James Wilkins had possession of 3.21g of cannabis.
Pleaded guilty to possession of 3.21g of cannabis.
Aaron Lovell
Assault *
Sentence
Compensation £50
On 26/10/2025 at Exeter Police Station, Aaron Lovell assaulted an emergency worker by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker by beating.
Alex Waterman
Stalking *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment
Alex Waterman, 39, from Tiverton, engaged in a campaign of harassment against his ex-partner after their short relationship ended in April 2025. He sent threatening messages such as 'You can run but you can't hide' and 'Sleep with one eye open', posted ominous messages on Facebook and TikTok including 'What goes around comes around' and 'Something really bad is going to happen soon', threatened suicide, claimed to have keys to her property, sent disturbing photos, turned up at her home, and threw a brick through her window in May 2025, causing serious alarm and distress. The victim activated a panic alarm leading to his arrest. She described her life being turned upside down, fearing for her life, suffering stress, nightmares, and believing he was evil after he pretended to be kind and caring.
Pleaded guilty to stalking and criminal damage. Has 27 previous convictions including harassment, breaching a domestic violence order, and violence. Judge described him as a manipulative, drunken thug and dangerous. Six-year restraining order imposed.
Jason Leat
Rape *
Sentence
13 years imprisonment
Jason Leat, aged 28, raped a woman in her home in Crediton in July 2020 after they met drinking in a pub on the first night after Covid lockdown. He insisted on joining her in bed, assaulted her despite her refusals, and raped her twice. He also sexually assaulted a second woman by grabbing and squeezing her breast.
Found guilty after trial of two rapes, sexual assault, two assaults by penetration against one woman, and one sexual assault against a second woman. Judge noted he 'couldn't care less' about victims' consent.

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Senate Court, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1UG, Exeter, EX1 1UG, United Kingdom
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