Swindon Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 118 verdicts at Swindon Crown Court (Swindon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

May 2026 1 case

Connor Nevison

Multiple sexual offences *

Sentence

three years and six months imprisonment

Connor Nevison used messaging apps to groom a 15-year-old boy, falsely claiming to be 17 and using a fake name. Despite the victim’s mother’s objections, Nevison continued sending sexual messages and arranged to meet the boy with the intention of abusing him. The offences occurred between September and October 2023. He was arrested during an unrelated investigation, where incriminating material linked to this grooming case was discovered on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences. Previously subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) following earlier convictions. Must register indefinitely on the Sex Offender’s Register. Sentence includes 31 months already served.

1 May 2026

April 2026 1 case

Trevor Fernandes

Child sexual abuse offences *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 13 years and eight months

Trevor Fernandes, aged 41, from Dixon Street, Swindon, groomed and blackmailed multiple young girls aged between 1 and 16 in England, America, Canada, Ireland, and Norway via social media and online messaging apps using usernames such as 'cuteandstrict', 'cutestrictsadist', 'Reckitt03', and 'TcTrevor'. He coerced them into sending sexualised images, engaging in sexual activity, and in one case, forced a 13-year-old girl in Garland, Texas, to film herself abusing another child, threatening to distribute the material to her friends and family if she refused. Devices seized in December 2020 revealed extensive evidence of these offences against numerous victims worldwide.

Pleaded guilty to 67 additional charges. Judge Taylor KC described the crimes as 'some of the worst offending of this type to come before the court' and paid tribute to the highly vulnerable young girl victims. Previously jailed for 14 years in 2022 for similar offences.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 4 cases

John Johnstone

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

On June 30, 2025, John Johnstone and Kenneth Moore deliberately set fire to the hallway of a block of flats on Bedford Street, Gloucester, using an accelerant. The fire endangered residents inside, leading to evacuation, two hospitalizations for smoke inhalation, damage to multiple flats, and residents being relocated to temporary accommodation. The flats remain uninhabitable due to extensive damage. Police were alerted at around 10am by fire services.

Initially denied the offence but changed plea to guilty ahead of trial. Judge described his role as lesser but noted he had time to retreat from the offence. Aggravating factors included planning, use of accelerant, and endangering multiple people.

31 Mar 2026

Kenneth Moore

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On June 30, 2025, Kenneth Moore and John Johnstone deliberately set fire to the hallway of a block of flats on Bedford Street, Gloucester, using an accelerant. The fire endangered residents inside, leading to evacuation, two hospitalizations for smoke inhalation, damage to multiple flats, and residents being relocated to temporary accommodation. The flats remain uninhabitable due to extensive damage. Police were alerted at around 10am by fire services.

Found guilty by jury of arson with intent to endanger life. Judge noted he was the mind behind the offence and represents a significant risk of causing serious harm to others in the future. Aggravating factors included planning, use of accelerant, and endangering multiple people.

31 Mar 2026

Charlie Savage

Supplying class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Charlie Savage, 27, from Standerwick near Frome, headed a large-scale organised drugs gang distributing 188 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of £18m. He was arrested in London with a rucksack containing more than £65,000 in cash. His detailed record-keeping assisted police in arresting 30 suspected couriers, customers, and suppliers.

Head of a large-scale organised drugs gang. Responsible for distributing 188 kilograms of cocaine worth £18m. Meticulous record-keeping led to arrests of 30 others. Subject to proceeds of crime order.

26 Mar 2026

Shay Girvan

Money laundering and supplying drugs *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Shay Girvan, 22, from Station Road, Warminster, acted as a trusted lieutenant in Charlie Savage's large-scale organised drugs gang, involved in the movement of large quantities of cocaine, cannabis, and cash across the country.

Trusted lieutenant in the drugs gang, heavily involved in moving large quantities of cocaine, cannabis, and cash. Subject to proceeds of crime order.

26 Mar 2026

January 2026 3 cases

Leo Morris

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

Leo Morris, 20-year-old from Henry Street, Swindon, was one of two suspects caught red-handed by Wiltshire Police’s Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team on 10 October in the back garden of a Dickinson Close home in Eldene. Officers recovered bags of Class A drugs and £4,000 cash. He was arrested along with associates after being spotted riding modified e-bikes and Surrons.

Pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin, cannabis possession, and driving offences.

13 Jan 2026

Kenzie Cobb

Supplying cannabis *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Kenzie Cobb, 21-year-old from Islandsmead, Eldene, was caught red-handed by Wiltshire Police’s Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team on 10 October in the back garden of a Dickinson Close home in Eldene, attempting to sneak into a garage. Officers recovered bags of Class A drugs tossed onto the garage roof and £4,000 cash seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Admitted supplying cannabis and driving offences. A 16-month suspended sentence was activated alongside a prior 16-month term.

13 Jan 2026

Brian Wareham

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Brian Wareham, a 52-year-old man from Reynolds Court, Andover, Hampshire, who previously worked for the Army repairing helicopters in Wiltshire, has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for raping a woman in Royal Wootton Bassett. The incident occurred on August 4, 2024, when Wareham raped the victim in the town. Following the assault, between August 4 and August 11, 2024, he engaged in stalking behaviour, which included driving past her home address, attempting to contact her mobile phone, sending unwanted messages, loitering around her property, sending messages via third parties, and monitoring her social media applications. This caused the victim fear, alarm, or distress. Wareham had initially pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and stalking at Swindon Magistrates' Court on November 11, 2024. However, he was found guilty of rape at Swindon Crown Court on September 17, 2025. The stalking charge was left on file and did not result in a conviction. During the sentencing hearing at Swindon Crown Court on January 2, 2026, Judge Taylor imposed the custodial sentence.

Pleaded not guilty initially; found guilty of rape. Stalking charge left on file. Required to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely. Restraining order and exclusion zone imposed.

2 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Jake Clark

Actual Bodily Harm and False Imprisonment *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Jake Clark, 29, of Portway, Chippenham, met a woman in her 30s on Tinder. After meeting in person on March 6, he used her bank card to withdraw hundreds of pounds. That night, he became aggressive, headbutting and punching her multiple times, causing an injury to her eye socket. He prevented her from leaving his address and smashed her phone. On March 7, around 9am, police were called after a member of the public noticed her asking for help from inside the property.

Received a five year and nine month restraining order. Described as a violent man who preyed upon the victim's vulnerabilities.

5 Dec 2025

November 2025 2 cases

Lee Hampton

Rape *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Lee Hampton, 50, of Hollingbourne, Kent, drugged his victim against her will by crushing sleeping pills and putting them inside cold and flu tablets which she took, before raping her while she was asleep. He also attempted to spike her food with sleeping pills to facilitate his offending and shared vile videos and pictures of his crimes with others. The offending took place in Swindon.

Convicted after trial of seven counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and two counts of administering a drug with intent. Must serve a further six years on licence. Described as 'some of the worst behaviour imaginable'.

13 Nov 2025

Christopher Stagg

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Christopher Stagg, a 51-year-old registered sex offender from Swindon, was sentenced to two years in prison for making and possessing child sexual abuse material. Between 6 June 2025 and 26 July 2025, he made 139 Category A, 341 Category B, and 2685 Category C indecent images of children, and breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order on three occasions. Officers forced entry to his home and found hidden devices concealed in a kitchen extractor fan and a metal bed frame. This marked his third conviction for making child sexual abuse images.

Pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Registered sex offender with previous convictions for similar offences. Used hidden devices in a kitchen extractor fan and metal bed frame to avoid detection.

7 Nov 2025

October 2025 2 cases

Michael Thomas Davies

Rape and Indecent Assault *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Michael Thomas Davies, aged in his 50s at the time, groomed, repeatedly sexually abused, and raped a young teenage girl around 30 years ago. The abuse started with sexual touching over and under clothing, progressing to penetration and finally rape. The offences occurred on numerous occasions with the assaults and a separate occasion for the rape. The victim reported the abuse to police in the past but did not proceed at that time; in 2022, she decided to pursue the investigation, leading to Davies being charged following an investigation by Gloucestershire Police's Criminal Investigation Department. The trial was held at Gloucester Crown Court, with conviction on September 25, 2025.

Denied the allegations but was convicted by jury. Must serve at least two thirds of the sentence. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register upon release and given an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim. Defence barrister described him as 'at heart a good man' and requested mercy due to his age; he was frightened of spending his last years in prison. Judge noted the abuse resulted in severe psychological suffering for the victim.

16 Oct 2025

Cody Tierney

Sexual touching of a child and sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

two years and three months imprisonment

Cody Tierney began grooming a 13-year-old girl known to him in April 2023 with vile messages she was made to delete. The abuse escalated to sexual touching, including an attack on a train in May 2023. In July 2024, he coerced the then 14-year-old into sexual activity and warned her to stay silent. The victim’s mother reported the abuse to police in September 2024. Tierney initially denied the charges but changed his plea in July 2025.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual touching of a child aged 13 to 15 and sexual activity with a 14-year-old. Also given 10-year placement on the Sex Offender’s Register, a sexual harm prevention order, and an indefinite restraining order—both lasting ten years.

1 Oct 2025

August 2025 8 cases

Brett Conway

Theft *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Brett Conway, 66, stole almost £52,000 from his elderly parents by transferring funds from their joint account between December 2017 and June 2018, exploiting his father's severe dementia and his mother's vulnerability. He falsely claimed the money was for mortgage payments and building work on the property he owned, but used it to cover his substantial credit card debt exceeding £75,000 and to fund multiple foreign holidays. After being challenged, he refused to reimburse them and engaged in a campaign of bullying and intimidation against his parents and former partner to prevent the case from proceeding. This behaviour caused significant emotional trauma, leading his mother to enter a care home.

Convicted following two trials by jury. Attempted to bully his parents and former partner into dropping allegations. Charged with two counts of theft and one count of perverting the course of justice.

15 Aug 2025

Billy Gladdish

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 200 hours of unpaid work

On March 16, 2025, Billy Gladdish and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Jason Hunte

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

On March 16, 2025, Jason Hunte and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Jesse Madika

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 150 hours of unpaid work

On March 16, 2025, Jesse Madika and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Jaheim Thompson

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On March 16, 2025, Jaheim Thompson and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Nusret Arslan

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On March 16, 2025, Nusret Arslan and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Tyrike Rasgado

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, plus 150 hours of unpaid work

On March 16, 2025, Tyrike Rasgado and five other men, wearing masks, entered an O2 store in Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, in an attempt to commit theft as part of an organised crime group. They were intercepted by store staff and pursued by undercover police officers who tackled and arrested them. The incident involved a chase and caused fear and anxiety among staff and customers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sentenced along with five others involved in the attempted robbery.

14 Aug 2025

Agron Seferi

Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Agron Seferi, 59, of Norfolk Close, Walcot, deliberately started three separate fires in his family home on March 10, following a heated domestic argument while intoxicated. He collected fuel containers from the garden, brought them inside, set the fires, and left a fuel container in the hallway before driving away. This caused approximately £30,000 in damage to the property, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze and preventing it from spreading to the neighbouring house. No casualties occurred, and a fire service investigation confirmed the fires were started intentionally.

Pleaded guilty to arson. Judge Jason Taylor KC considered his good character, genuine remorse, mental health concerns, and the fact that no one was harmed. He will be eligible for release on licence after 1 year and 4 months.

8 Aug 2025

July 2025 6 cases

Alistair Eccleston

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Alistair Eccleston drove 120 miles from his home in Wiltshire to Stoke-on-Trent in February 2021 to meet a 15-year-old boy at Festival Park, where he engaged in sexual acts, including kissing, touching, and performing a sex act. He was made subject to a SHPO following this incident. He later breached the SHPO multiple times by being in the company of and communicating with persons under 16.

Pleaded guilty to five breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Ten further breaches were taken into consideration. Previously handed a suspended sentence. Sergeant Scott Young described him as a 'clear danger to the public'.

17 Jul 2025

Hayden O'brien

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

18-month youth rehabilitation order, including a supervision requirement, 20 extended activity requirement days, and 150 hours of unpaid work

Hayden O'Brien was involved in a premeditated revenge attack on a 14-year-old boy outside St Joseph's Catholic College in Swindon on an afternoon as pupils were leaving school. The group, including O'Brien, wore balaclavas and used weapons, such as a hammer and a bicycle seat, to punch, kick, and strike the victim, causing a laceration to the back of his head and a broken finger. The assault was planned via messages on Snapchat and WhatsApp, which included violent threats and racial slurs, and was motivated by a prior assault on one of the defendants.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Mitigating factors included his youth at the time of the offence (aged 16), absence of previous convictions, genuine remorse, and efforts to rehabilitate.

7 Jul 2025

Faysal Geedi

Possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Faysal Geedi was found to have Class A drugs, heroin and crack cocaine, in his possession on March 7 in Swindon with the intent to supply them to another person.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Pleaded not guilty to possession of criminal property, which remains on file. Must pay a surcharge of £228, and the drugs will be destroyed.

4 Jul 2025

Mark Cartner

Possession of a prohibited image of a child and making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Mark Cartner, aged 59 and of Sprats Barn Crescent in Royal Wootton Bassett, was involved in possessing a prohibited image of a child and making indecent photographs of children.

Charged with possession of a prohibited image of a child and making indecent photographs of children. Will be on the sex offender's register for 10 years.

4 Jul 2025

Matthew Mckechnie

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, with up to 35 rehabilitation activity days

Matthew McKechnie, aged 39 and of no fixed abode, attacked a man in his 60s in the town centre on January 29, leaving him with serious injuries to his leg and ankle.

Charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Must pay a surcharge of £187.

2 Jul 2025

Michael Pretto

Wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work

Michael Pretto, aged 53, wounded or inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent against another man on June 20, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Must pay a victim surcharge of £114 and prosecution costs of £300.

1 Jul 2025

June 2025 5 cases

Ben Starr

Manslaughter *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Ben Starr, 35, of Woodside Avenue, Ripley, killed his brother Lee, 38, during a physical altercation at the Foxhill motorcross event on August 22, 2024. The brothers fought, were separated by onlookers, but Ben threw a final punch that caused fatal injuries. The incident was witnessed by both men's children and several others, leading to profound grief for Lee's family.

Admitted manslaughter. The fight occurred at a motorcross event and was witnessed by their children. DCI Phil Walker described it as a tragic case where a single punch led to a fatality.

26 Jun 2025

Simon Huckvale

Possession with Intent to Supply Drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Simon Huckvale was responsible for over £120,000 worth of drugs found at a property in Toothill, Swindon, which was believed to be a victim of cuckooing, where a vulnerable person's address is taken over for drug-related activities. On December 29, 2024, police recovered more than 230g of cocaine, 529g of crack cocaine, 397g of heroin, and 1.1kg of cannabis during a search. Huckvale attempted to flee when officers arrived, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis, being concerned in the supply of heroin, and possessing criminal property. Police highlighted the impact on the community and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals through cuckooing.

9 Jun 2025

Caetano Mauricio Vas

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Caetano Mauricio Vas sexually abused his victim starting when she was eight years old, including four counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, one count of inciting a girl under 13 into sexual activity, and one count of sexual assault. The offences occurred between 2014 and 2016. He threatened to release inappropriate photographs if she disclosed the abuse, which left her feeling suicidal and impacted her life significantly. The victim reported the abuse in 2021, leading to his conviction after a trial.

Denied the offences and was found guilty by a jury on March 17. The victim provided a statement describing the lifelong impact, and Detective Constable Chloe Smith commended the victim's courage.

5 Jun 2025

John Butters

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

John Butters, a 77-year-old from St Albans Close in Rodbourne, Swindon, breached his sexual harm prevention order by using a prohibited TLC mobile phone from August 2024 to February 2025, employing banned apps such as Clean Up and DuckDuckGo, and failing to notify police of his new passport. Additionally, on February 6, 2025, he assaulted a detective constable from Wiltshire Police. This incident follows his prior convictions, including a 20-month jail sentence in October 2020 for attempting sexual communication with a child, making indecent images, and assaulting a police detective.

Pleaded guilty to five charges including breach of sexual harm prevention order, using prohibited devices, failing to notify police, and assaulting a detective constable. Must complete several rehabilitation activity days and his phone has been seized.

4 Jun 2025

Rooney Gardi

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

In the early hours of Sunday, June 30, 2024, Rooney Gardi raped an 18-year-old teenager in a car park on Dammas Lane in Old Town, Swindon, leaving her unconscious with injuries to her face and body, and missing her underwear. She had no memory of the events. Gardi was later charged, found guilty at trial, and sentenced almost a year later. Members of the public and community wardens discovered the victim and preserved the scene, aiding the investigation.

Found guilty of rape after a trial where he denied the charge. Also received a lifelong restraining order, must notify police of his whereabouts after release, and pay a £228 government surcharge. The victim expressed feelings of disgust, shame, and self-blame in her statement, while police described him as a sexual predator who took advantage of a vulnerable young woman.

4 Jun 2025

May 2025 1 case

Jon Iacomino

Attempted child sexual abuse *

Sentence

8 years and 10 months imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Jon Iacomino travelled from Honiton to Wiltshire intending to sexually abuse a young girl after making plans online. He was arrested upon arrival and has been remanded in custody since.

Already on the Sex Offenders' Register; deemed a danger to children.

1 May 2025

April 2025 1 case

Kyle Taylor

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kyle Taylor, 30, of Sydenham Road, Lewisham, London, regularly travelled to Swindon to facilitate the supply of Class A drugs, targeting addresses in Swindon town centre to store drugs, putting others at risk. On March 4, 2026, officers stopped a vehicle in Swindon where he was the front passenger and found a mobile phone linked to the 'CJ' drugs line for crack cocaine and heroin supply, despite being on police bail for similar offences. He was charged and remanded into custody.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. £1,220 found on his person during his arrests has been forfeited.

10 Apr 2025

February 2025 2 cases

Rhys Cutler

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Rhys Cutler engaged in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl on three occasions between May 4 and 8, 2024. He breached a 10-year sexual risk order that was imposed on May 1, 2024, by contacting another 13-year-old girl on June 13, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl and breaching a sexual risk order. The prosecution amended the indictment to avoid trial.

19 Feb 2025

Peter Melville

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

47 months imprisonment

On September 3, Peter Melville, 60, approached two girls aged 10 and 11 who were playing in a driveway in Covingham. He told one girl she was beautiful, gave her a two-pound coin, and attempted to expose himself by unzipping his trousers. The girls fled in fear, as captured on Ring doorbell footage and nearby CCTV. Melville, who was on police bail and working as a vehicle courier, fled the scene in his van and was arrested later that day by armed police near the M4. The incident caused significant trauma to the victims, affecting their sense of safety and daily activities.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Judge Jason Taylor KC described him as 'undoubtedly dangerous' with a 'worrying pattern of sexual offending'. He has 11 prior convictions for 39 offences, including possession of indecent images and assaulting a child under 13.

14 Feb 2025

December 2024 1 case

Kevin Dell

Sexual assault on a child under 13 *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, 5-year restraining order, and 10 years on Sex Offenders Register

Kevin Dell, a 61-year-old former postman from Hawthorn Grove, Trowbridge, sexually assaulted two children known to him. In December 2023, he repeatedly tried to kiss a victim due to his former job as a postman. This was reported to police, leading to his arrest. A Sarah’s Law application revealed further assaults on a second child from 2019 to 2021. He was charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child under 13.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault on a child under 13. No remorse shown and bragged about not doing anything wrong. Judge comments not specified.

10 Dec 2024

November 2024 4 cases

Robert Kemp

VAT Fraud *

Sentence

Two years and two months imprisonment for VAT fraud, plus two months for going on the run, and 12 months for affray

Robert Kemp and his son Marcus acted as directors of a firm with offices in Tetbury and Royal Wootton Bassett that claimed to supply windows for new-build homes. They submitted false invoices and fraudulently reclaimed £251,499 between May and November 2015. Kemp evaded authorities for nearly three years, hiding in a bedsit in Rhyl, Wales, until he was caught after ordering a £18 kebab, which led to his arrest.

Admitted VAT fraud but failed to attend court hearings. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

26 Nov 2024

Anthony Dugard

Child sex abuse *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Anthony Dugard, a 60-year-old man, was arrested on July 4, 2024, in Swindon after travelling to meet who he believed was a child with the intention of abusing them, but he was met by police. Further investigation revealed he had coerced and exploited a real 15-year-old child over several months. The victim provided evidence of the abuse, and her mother highlighted the emotional impact in a personal statement.

Pleaded guilty to nine child sex abuse offences. Judge JN Townsend paid tribute to the victim for her engagement in the criminal justice process. Additionally, he will be on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years.

22 Nov 2024

Laurence Cull

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Laurence Cull, a 55-year-old Swindon resident, was found in possession of indecent images of children, including still and moving images of girls aged 11-12 and two images of babies no older than two months being abused. Between January 1, 2022, and February 23, 2023, authorities discovered Category A, B, and C images on his devices. His search history showed deliberate searches for illegal material. He pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images. He lost his job and expressed remorse, attempting counselling. At Swindon Crown Court on November 21, 2024, he was sentenced to 9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, with 200 hours unpaid work, 25 rehabilitation sessions, and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. No previous convictions; described as 'very hard-working man all his life'. Judge Taylor noted the 'extremely grave' nature of images but suspended sentence considering mitigating factors. Also ordered 200 hours unpaid work, 25 rehabilitation sessions, and 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

21 Nov 2024

Bryan Wyatt

Producing indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Bryan Wyatt, of St Austell Way, Swindon, was sentenced for producing thousands of indecent images of children. Wiltshire Police investigated and found a substantial collection of Category A, B, and C indecent images depicting child sexual abuse on devices seized from his home. Wyatt had downloaded and manipulated the images over an extended period, with the material being particularly graphic and involving young children. He pleaded guilty and had no prior convictions. The court heard the severity of the offences under the Protection of Children Act 1978 and imposed a two-year suspended sentence alongside orders.

Pleaded guilty and had no prior convictions. The judge emphasised the gravity of the crimes against vulnerable children. Also sentenced to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and required to register as a sex offender for ten years.

20 Nov 2024

October 2024 3 cases

Andrew Monk

Making indecent images of children and voyeurism *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Andrew Monk, 27, of Station Road, Purton, secretly installed hidden cameras at his father's accounting firm between April 12, 2019, and December 1, 2020, to record female colleagues, capturing upskirt footage and using a camera in a toilet cubicle. He also uploaded indecent images of children to a cloud storage account. Between April 12, 2019 and February 2, 2023, he made 262 Category A indecent images (including 258 moving images), possessed 132 Category B and 11 Category C images. He pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court to serious sexual offences.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children, voyeurism, recording an image under clothing to observe another without consent, and observing a person doing a private act. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

24 Oct 2024

Bethan Guy

Blackmail *

Sentence

2-year suspended sentence, 225 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 12 sessions of mental health treatment, and £450 in compensation

Bethan Guy, 26, from King John Street, met her victim on Snapchat where she sold adult photos of herself. She threatened to inform his partner about the purchases unless he paid her money, leading to unwarranted demands for financial gain between July 20, 2022, and August 3, 2022, which caused the victim significant distress and financial strain.

Pleaded guilty to making unwarranted demands for money. Victim felt trapped and helpless due to threats.

15 Oct 2024

Kurtis Knee

Possession with intent to supply Cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On July 31, 2024, officers executed a warrant at a property on Keswick Road, Park South, where they discovered just under 10kg of Cannabis, other suspected controlled drugs, more than £4,500 in cash, and criminal property including clothing and trainers valued at £5,689. The Cannabis had a potential street value of up to £100,000 if sold individually.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Cannabis and possessing criminal property. Police noted he had prior convictions and continued to supply drugs in the community.

14 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

Joseph Marriott

Causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months in prison, followed by 5 years and 6 months on licence

Joseph Marriott, employed at a Salisbury retail store, sexually assaulted a girl under 13 in the back room of the store while her parents were shopping. The offences involved two counts of causing or inciting the girl to engage in sexual activity.

Previously admitted breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, must register with the police indefinitely, and ordered to pay a £228 surcharge. Detective Constable Billy Baker praised the victim and her family for their courage.

4 Sep 2024

August 2024 4 cases

Natalie Hughes

Supply of Class A and Class B Drugs and Possession of Criminal Property *

Sentence

34 months imprisonment

Natalie Hughes, 34, of Marlowe Avenue, was involved in supplying cannabis between March 3 and June 17, and in supplying Class A drugs, crack cocaine and heroin, between May 13 and June 16 in Swindon. She was also found in possession of criminal property, including £1,180 in cash and six pairs of high-value trainers, on June 16.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis, crack cocaine and heroin and possession of criminal property. Also ordered to pay a surcharge of £228, with cash, drugs and trainers to be destroyed.

26 Aug 2024

Mark Dennis

Breach of Non-Molestation Order *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Mark Dennis, 34, of Culpepper Close, Park South, breached a non-molestation order that was made on June 25 and served on July 3 following complaints of domestic abuse and harassment by his former partner. The breaches occurred on July 9, when the pair were in The Merlin pub and she asked staff to call police after he took her phone, and on July 18, when he was hidden from police at his address after an appeal for information was issued. These offences were committed while he was subject to a previous suspended sentence.

Breached a non-molestation order while under a suspended sentence. Has 33 convictions, including eight for offences against the person. Showed low compliance with unpaid work and rehabilitation activity days but completed an alcohol abstinence programme successfully. Judge warned him that he must obey the order despite his former partner's actions.

22 Aug 2024

Adam Cockram

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Adam Cockram abused a teenage girl in Calne over a three-year period from July 27, 2019, to December 30, 2022, beginning when the child was 13 years old and continuing until she was 17. He was convicted of eight counts of sexual activity with a child, taking an indecent photograph of a child, and possession of a prohibited image of a child.

Denied all charges but was found guilty by jury. Judge Townsend imposed the sentence. He will be on the sex offenders' register indefinitely and subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 20 years, which bans him from using the internet to contact any child known or believed to be under 16, having unsupervised contact with any female child, living in the same household as any female child under 16 without written approval, and allowing any unaccompanied child to enter or remain at his address unless their parents are aware of his previous convictions.

14 Aug 2024

Kydon Davis

Supplying heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment and 7 months concurrent for possession of crack cocaine

Kydon Davis, 19, of Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, was involved in selling and buying large amounts of crack cocaine and heroin. He operated a drug line from December 2023 to February 2024, using a vulnerable person's home as a base for criminal activity, known as 'cuckooing'. On February 22, 2024, police raided a house in Raleigh Avenue, Swindon, where they found nearly five grams of cocaine, white powder in the toilet bowl, £2,115 in cash, a wrap of cocaine, and a mobile phone linked to drug sales. Davis admitted responsibility for the phone messages and dealing, earning around £200 a week to pay debts and fund his cannabis addiction. He had a history of being exploited, including being attacked with machetes and having his home set on fire, and became a father at a young age.

Pleaded guilty to supplying heroin and crack cocaine, intent to supply crack, and possession of criminal property. Had ten prior convictions for 17 offences, including possession of knives and cannabis. Committed in breach of a community order. Judge noted his significant role in drug distribution and his background of exploitation and trauma.

13 Aug 2024

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