Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 492 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2025 3 cases

Leonard Ford

Harassment *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment

Leonard Ford, 64, a Devon councillor, sent barrage of emails over eight months in 2022-2023 alleging corruption against Torridge District Council chief executive Steve Hearse and harassing Staci Dorey with abusive language.

Convicted after trial of harassment.

1 Feb 2025

Daniel Dayton

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

6 years 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Dayton was involved in sourcing, packaging, and commercial supply of cocaine worth £825,000. Police stopped a car in May 2024 from Winchester, finding blocks in the vehicle where he was a passenger. A secret warehouse was uncovered in Pimlico, Torquay.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A cocaine.

1 Feb 2025

Ben Webb

Assault *

Sentence

5 years 4 months imprisonment

Ben Webb, 38, subjected his girlfriend to brutal violence including throwing an aftershave bottle, strangulation, punches, hair pulling, cutting her face with a potato peeler, and verbal abuse after meeting in a bar and holidaying in Tenerife.

Branded an imminent risk to women.

1 Feb 2025

January 2025 16 cases

Lucy Hanks

Theft *

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.

22 Jan 2025

Daniel Rowe

Rape *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Daniel Rowe, 35, formerly of Tiverton and Exeter, committed rape and attempted to intimidate his victim into withdrawing from the investigation.

Tried to intimidate his victim into withdrawing from the investigation.

16 Jan 2025

David Yilma

Voyeurism *

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.

16 Jan 2025

Alan Batchelor

Rape of a child under 13 *

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.

8 Jan 2025

Jack Bennett

Malicious Communications *

Sentence

imprisonment

Jack Bennett, 39, from Seaton, sent malicious communications to three people including MP Jess Phillips on January 2, 2025, following criticism by Elon Musk.

Pleaded guilty to sending malicious communications.

2 Jan 2025

Jamie Davison

Breach of Sexual Risk Order *

Sentence

imprisonment

Jamie Davison, 21, from North Devon, breached a Sexual Risk Protection Order banning contact with females under 18 by exchanging messages, supplying cannabis, and meeting them in Whiddon Valley Woods.

Breached Sexual Risk Protection Order by meeting three teenage girls and supplying cannabis.

1 Jan 2025

Leon Telemacque

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Leon Telemacque, 31, attempted to murder a 24-year-old man and his 23-year-old girlfriend in Bampfylde Street, Exeter. The couple was waiting at a bus stop when he launched a brutal assault from behind with a 20cm blade, stabbing the man three times and the woman twice. He chased the man onto Sidwell Street after the attack, captured on CCTV.

Attempted to murder a couple in a savage city centre attack. Told police 'I’ve livened up Exeter a bit'.

1 Jan 2025

Karl Aldridge

Being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Karl Aldridge, 38, from Corporation Terrace, Barnstaple, was involved in receiving cocaine from Paige Kightley and Ezra Walker for distribution and sale in North Devon. On 5 November 2024, following Walker's arrest, officers searched Aldridge’s home and found a quantity of cocaine, re-sealable bags and tubs, scales with cocaine traces, dealers’ lists, and £2,000 in cash. Financial investigation showed money transferred from Aldridge to Kightley and onto Harper to pay for further supplies. The trips often coincided with bulk messages sent from phones used by Aldridge advertising cocaine for sale in the Barnstaple area.

Entered guilty plea. North Devon street supplier.

1 Jan 2025

Julian Mabbutt

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Julian Mabbutt, 53, travelled the country using false passports and ID to steal almost £35,000 from bank accounts. On May 15, 2024, he attempted to withdraw funds from a genuine account at NatWest in Newton Abbot using a false passport.

History of similar crimes. Caught after bank staff stalled him.

1 Jan 2025

Andrew Coomber

Strangulation *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Andrew Coomber, 37, of Walnut Road, Torquay, strangled and punched his ex-partner during a row at her home, leaving her with a black eye and bruising. He subjected her to a prolonged assault.

Admitted intentional strangulation, ABH, and possessing cannabis.

1 Jan 2025

Callum Currey

Drug Dealing *

Sentence

3 years 10 months imprisonment

Callum Currey, 25, was sentenced for prolific drug dealing in Exeter. He lost control and shouted 'w****r' as he was led to cells, earning an extra month. He disrupted court several times, blaming release conditions.

Additional month for contempt after shouting abuse in court. Disrupted proceedings multiple times.

1 Jan 2025

Ezra Walker

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ezra Walker, 40, from Manchester, supplied cocaine to Karl Aldridge in North Devon. On 5 November 2024, Walker travelled from Manchester to Devon and was stopped by police on the A361 towards Barnstaple. Officers found a package containing white powder in his vehicle, and he failed a drugs test. The vehicle contained 122g of cocaine with a street value of around £10,000.

Entered guilty plea. Manchester supplier/courier.

1 Jan 2025

Craig Randle

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

2 years 9 months imprisonment

Craig Randle, 41, of Thomas Close, Exmouth, was involved in the supply of Class A drugs.

Concerned in Class A drug supply.

1 Jan 2025

Craig Short

Child Sexual Abuse *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Craig Short, 53, from Paignton, groomed a vulnerable boy and girl with gifts, then committed offences including showing his penis to a six-year-old girl and engaging in masturbation sessions with a boy under 13.

Pleaded guilty on first day of trial to 15 charges.

1 Jan 2025

Paula Libbey

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

4 years 9 months imprisonment

Paula Libbey, 47, of Thomas Close, Exmouth, was involved in supplying Class A drugs in 2022.

Concerned in the supply of Class A drugs in 2022.

1 Jan 2025

Simon Bishop

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin *

Sentence

2 years 8 months imprisonment

Simon Bishop, 44, from Exeter, was caught in a police raid at the Acorn and Oak building on Market Street. He tried to throw his mobile phone out the window. The flat contained evidence of street dealing in heroin.

Pleaded guilty. History of 117 previous crimes including violence and stealing; life blighted by drugs.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 5 cases

Anna James

Theft from employer and supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £150 costs, £402 compensation

Between August 2023 and October 2024, Anna James, a 34-year-old former Boots employee of six years from Bridgeland Street, Bideford, stole 66 packs of prescription drugs including Codeine, Tramadol, and Diazepam from Boots Pharmacy Northam, valued at £400 to the store but £12,555 on the street. She supplied them directly to drug users to fund her son's private specialist education amid financial struggles after separating from her partner. She has two young children, one with additional needs, and admitted using cocaine during this period but had no prior convictions. She confessed to her employer and during police interview.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge Stephen Clime noted personal pressures including relationship breakdown and child's additional needs; sentence reduced from initial 3 years. Warned of custody if reoffends within 2 years.

22 Dec 2024

Jack Mitchelmore

Assault by beating and criminal damage *

Sentence

18-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days and 120-day alcohol monitoring requirement

On September 19, 2024, at around midnight, Jack Mitchelmore, a 37-year-old plumber from Brixham, assaulted his partner of six years during an argument. He spat in her face, grabbed her around the neck causing difficulty breathing, and later pushed her in the chest at the top of the stairs, causing her to fall down two sets of stairs and hit her head against a wall. She punched him and fled to another room. He continued verbal abuse, calling her a 'slag'. A separate criminal damage incident occurred a month later when he kicked a vacuum cleaner and broke the television.

Pleaded guilty to two assaults by beating and criminal damage. Judge Stephen Climie imposed the order and stated the relationship was over. Defendant had no fixed abode and claimed no memory of the assaults.

22 Dec 2024

Daniel Smith

Wounding *

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.

20 Dec 2024

Beth Hanby

Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 160 hours unpaid community work, disqualified from driving for 18 months, £85 costs, £187 surcharge

On July 4, 2024, at 8.30am on the A3126 West Exe South in Tiverton, Beth Hanby, 45, of Brook Street, Bampton, was driving a Suzuki at 33-37mph in a 30mph zone while taking her children to catch the school bus. She struck 79-year-old pedestrian Peter Hill, who was crossing the road to collect his daily newspaper. He was thrown onto the bonnet, sustaining serious injuries that led to his deterioration and death three weeks later. Investigators concluded she could have braked in time at 30mph. Hanby stopped immediately, assisted Mr Hill, and kept her children away. The collision was due to a momentary lapse in concentration with no evidence of distraction or rushing.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Sentence reduced from 36 weeks due to early guilty plea. District Judge Smith noted the speed made a critical difference and demonstrated fatal consequences of small increases over the limit.

19 Dec 2024

Peter Moore

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

18 months community order with 120 hours unpaid work

Peter Moore, a 72-year-old man from Gussiford Lane, Exmouth, collected 35,000 indecent images of children over a 19-year period starting approximately 10 years before his arrest in October 2020. Police raided his home after tracing suspicious internet activity and found the images on his computer, including 35,000 Category C, 48 Category B, and 1,426 prohibited non-photographic images. He admitted to downloading via Google initially, then torrent sites like Pirate Bay after restrictions, driven by curiosity about the 'spice of the forbidden'. No evidence of sharing or distribution. He expressed relief at being caught and glad to end his 'bad habit'.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of making (by downloading) indecent images and one of possessing prohibited images of children. Of previous good character, no offending since 2020 arrest, fully cooperated with police, shown acceptance and progress in dealing with behaviour. Recorder Anna Vigars KC noted offences over long period; must sign sexual harm prevention order.

10 Dec 2024

November 2024 6 cases

Wade Van Straaten

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On November 12, 2023, Brandon Cooney, aged 25, of High Street, Ilfracombe, and Wade Van Straaten, aged 28, of Clinton Road in Barnstaple, falsely accused the victim of stealing Cooney's wallet after drinking together at the Snug and Hyde pub in Ilfracombe and continuing at Cooney's house. Around 1am, they launched a ferocious attack on the victim on Ilfracombe High Street, punching and kicking him to the head and body multiple times, rendering him unconscious. They briefly sat him at a bus stop before leaving, but attacked again when he tried to fight back, leaving him severely injured and requiring hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

25 Nov 2024

Brandon Cooney

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On November 12, 2023, Brandon Cooney, aged 25, of High Street, Ilfracombe, and Wade Van Straaten falsely accused the victim of stealing Cooney's wallet after drinking together at the Snug and Hyde pub in Ilfracombe and continuing at Cooney's house. Around 1am, they launched a ferocious attack on the victim on Ilfracombe High Street, punching and kicking him to the head and body multiple times, rendering him unconscious. They briefly sat him at a bus stop before leaving, but attacked again when he tried to fight back, leaving him severely injured and requiring hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

25 Nov 2024

Jake Warren

Supply of class A and class B drugs and possessing criminal property *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jake Warren, aged 31, of Bennett Square, Exeter, ran a drug dealing operation from his family home, distributing Class A and B drugs including cocaine and cannabis. In March 2025, police raided the property, seizing over £22,000 in cash, significant amounts of cannabis and cocaine stashed in the garden with a street value of approximately £33,000, and a full setup for preparing drugs. Mobile phones were seized, and CCTV footage showed his mother laundering money for him.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs and possessing criminal property. His fingerprints were found on drugs packaging.

18 Nov 2024

Jayne Warren

Money laundering and permitting premises for drug supply *

Sentence

three-year community order including 240 hours of unpaid work

Jayne Warren, aged 56, of Bennett Square, Exeter, was involved in a drug dealing operation at her family home. She handled the business side, including laundering money by depositing large sums of cash at a local post office several times a week, which was then transferred to her son. In March 2025, police raided the property, seizing over £22,000 in cash, significant amounts of cannabis and cocaine with a street value of approximately £33,000, and a full setup for preparing drugs in the spare bedroom.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering and permitting her property to be used for purposes of drug supply.

18 Nov 2024

Carl Forrester

Sexual assault on a child *

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.

4 Nov 2024

Sidney Matthews

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Sidney Matthews committed multiple offences of oral rape and indecent assault against a six-year-old victim more than 20 years ago. He attempted to silence the girl by telling her nobody would believe her. The abuse caused severe psychological trauma to the victim. Matthews was convicted after a trial where a jury found him guilty of all 11 offences. At the time of sentencing, he was 90 years old, of previous good character, and residing at Burthhouse Lane, with declining mental state and physical health.

Pleaded not guilty; found guilty by jury on all 11 counts. Judge noted declining mental and physical health, and possibility he may not survive the sentence. Died in custody from severe pneumonia after serving six months.

1 Nov 2024

October 2024 16 cases

Nicholas Hurst

Criminal Damage *

Sentence

£140 compensation

On 10/01/2023 at Torquay caused criminal damage to a computer.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a computer.

31 Oct 2024

Michal Bulski

Threatening Behaviour *

Sentence

12 months community order with 200 hours unpaid work and £50 compensation

On 08/04/2025 at Exeter used threatening, abusive words or behaviour with intent.

Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive behaviour.

31 Oct 2024

Mark Saunders

Driving Whilst Disqualified *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 38 months disqualification

On 25/03/2025 at Woodbury drove whilst disqualified on B3179.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified.

31 Oct 2024

Zack Murray

Drink Driving *

Sentence

18 months disqualification and £579 fine

On 05/09/2025 at Topsham Road, Exeter, drove with 63mg alcohol in 100ml breath.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving.

31 Oct 2024

Thomas Buckley

Drink Driving *

Sentence

12 months disqualification and £120 fine

On 07/09/2025 at Silverton drove with 46mg alcohol in 100ml breath.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving.

31 Oct 2024

Team Sitthisak

Possession of Offensive Weapon *

Sentence

12 months community order with 100 hours unpaid work

On 24/02/2025 at Exeter possessed an offensive weapon in a private place, namely knuckledusters.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon.

31 Oct 2024

Ashley Johnson

Drug Driving *

Sentence

17 months disqualification and £333 fine

On 04/03/2025 at Sainsbury’s petrol station in Exeter drove under the influence of ketamine.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving.

31 Oct 2024

Adrian Hows

Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving *

Sentence

3 months community order, 3 months curfew, and 12 months disqualification

On 12/08/2024 at Pinhoe Road, Exeter, caused serious injury to a male by careless driving.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving.

31 Oct 2024

Connor Sams-Hurst

Drug Driving *

Sentence

12 months community order and 30 months disqualification

On 29/03/2025 at Exeter drove under the influence of ketamine.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving.

31 Oct 2024

Christopher Mcnamara

Breach of Sex Offender Register *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 24/10/2025 at Exeter failed to comply with notification requirements of the sex offender register by failure to notify of address within three days of release from prison.

Pleaded guilty to breaching sex offender register notification requirements. Flagrant disregard for court orders, repeated breaches within a short period.

31 Oct 2024

Donna Berry

Shoplifting *

Sentence

10 weeks imprisonment

On 11/05/2025 at Exeter stole Richmond sausages x2 and Nivea moisturiser x6 from Co-op. Stole fragrances from Boots Torquay, roasting joints x11 from M&S, perfumes from Austins in Newton Abbot, jogging bottoms from Saltrock in Dartmouth, milk and two chickens from Co-op Exeter, and multiple other goods.

Pleaded guilty to multiple shoplifting offences.

31 Oct 2024

David Waring

Assault on Police Officer *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 150 hours unpaid work, and £200 compensation

On 12/05/2025 at Blackboy Road, Exeter, assaulted a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer.

31 Oct 2024

Jonathan Cuckston

Shoplifting *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment and £300 compensation

Between 10/07/2025 and 13/07/2025 at Exeter shoplifted from Boots.

Pleaded guilty to shoplifting.

31 Oct 2024

Lee Conabeare

Drug Driving *

Sentence

17 months disqualification

On 24/06/2025 at Main Road, Pinhoe, Exeter, drove under the influence of drugs.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving.

31 Oct 2024

David Rosewell

Animal welfare offences and environmental pollution *

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.

29 Oct 2024

Not Stated

Attempted murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 12 years

On June 9, 2023, at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon, the 16-year-old offender armed himself with claw hammers and attacked two sleeping dormmates aged 15 and 16, smashing their skulls multiple times, causing severe injuries including broken skulls, damaged spleen, lung, and ribs. He then attacked housemaster Henry Roffe-Silvester who investigated the noise, striking him repeatedly before being disarmed. The victims survived due to prompt medical intervention but one suffered life-changing cognitive impairment. Investigation revealed prior planning through internet searches on hammer attacks, serial killers, and school massacres, and evidence he was conscious, listening to music before the assault.

Denied three counts of attempted murder claiming sleepwalking but found guilty by jury after 10-week trial. Sentence minus 495 days already spent in custody.

18 Oct 2024

June 2024 1 case

Carl Parker

Speeding *

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.

27 Jun 2024

May 2024 1 case

Drew Davey

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

7 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Thomas Kettleborough

Child sex offences *

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.

3 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Shaun Molland

Escaping custody *

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.

24 Mar 2024

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Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Leonard Ford

Daniel Dayton

Ben Webb

Lucy Hanks

Daniel Rowe

David Yilma

Alan Batchelor

Jack Bennett

Jamie Davison

Leon Telemacque

Karl Aldridge

Julian Mabbutt

Andrew Coomber

Callum Currey

Ezra Walker

Craig Randle

Craig Short

Paula Libbey

Simon Bishop

Anna James

Jack Mitchelmore

Daniel Smith

Beth Hanby

Peter Moore

Wade Van Straaten

Brandon Cooney

Jake Warren

Jayne Warren

Carl Forrester

Sidney Matthews

Nicholas Hurst

Michal Bulski

Mark Saunders

Zack Murray

Thomas Buckley

Team Sitthisak

Ashley Johnson

Adrian Hows

Connor Sams-Hurst

Christopher Mcnamara

Donna Berry

David Waring

Jonathan Cuckston

Lee Conabeare

David Rosewell

Not Stated

Carl Parker

Drew Davey

Thomas Kettleborough

Shaun Molland

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