Swindon Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 95 verdicts at Swindon Crown Court (Swindon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2024 11 cases

Harry Garrett

Burglary and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years in a young offender's institution, suspended for 2 years

Harry Garrett, along with two others, forced his way into a vulnerable man's flat in Chippenham on July 24, 2023, around 10pm, while the victim was in bed. The group threatened him, demanding cannabis and money, rifled through his belongings, and stole £615 in cash, though they threw £120 back. The victim, who is autistic, suffered significant anxiety and had to live with his father for two weeks. In a separate incident on May 6, 2024, Garrett stole a crowbar from a B&M store and used it to assault a man in a graveyard, striking him on the head and causing an injury that required nine stitches and exposed cartilage.

Pleaded guilty to burglary dwelling with intent to steal, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, theft from a shop, and possession of an offensive weapon. Has three prior convictions for seven offences. Judge acknowledged his troubled background, including adoption issues and prior attacks, and gave him a chance to turn his life around.

29 Jul 2024

Dean Baker

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

Extended sentence of six and a half years, comprising four and a half years in prison and two years on licence

Dean Baker, 24, of Bunce Road, Stratton St Margaret, assaulted the victim on June 18, 2023, by grabbing him around the throat, hitting him, causing him to fall, and stabbing him in the left buttock with a flick knife after the victim tried to stop him from stealing his PlayStation. The incident stemmed from a dispute over cannabis.

Dean Baker pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent, assault, theft from another person, and failing to surrender to custody on March 13 after being released on bail. Prosecutor Mr Goodman presented the case details.

28 Jul 2024

Prasanya Sritharan

Assault by holding in a chokehold *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years, up to 15 rehabilitation activity days, and 100 hours of unpaid work within 12 months

Prasanya Sritharan, 21, of North Hyde Lane, Southall, held a man in a chokehold twice, causing him to lose consciousness for a few seconds before letting go. The incident occurred at an unspecified time and location.

Prasanya Sritharan must also pay a surcharge of £187. No specific defending lawyer comments were mentioned.

26 Jul 2024

Robert Chester

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Robert Chester, 65, of Lynmouth Road, Rodbourne, made over 3,000 indecent images of children, some as young as 10 to 12 months old, between December 30, 2021, and February 16, 2023. He also possessed five extreme pornographic images portraying intercourse with a dog between January 2, 2022, and February 1, 2023.

Robert Chester admitted to the offences. Judge James Townsend imposed the sentence along with requirements for up to 25 rehabilitation activity days and a surcharge of £156. He will be on the sex offenders register for 10 years and subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

26 Jul 2024

Martin Cundliffe

Attempted murder *

Sentence

21 years' imprisonment

Martin Cundliffe, 62, of Calne in Wiltshire, stabbed his ex-partner 17 times in a jealousy-fuelled attack on 2 December 2023, shortly after she woke up from a late shift. He had removed a knife from the kitchen and brought it to the bedroom. The victim suffered significant blood loss and wounds all over her body, some requiring reconstructive surgery. Cundliffe prevented her from getting help by blocking the door and access to her phone, stating he wouldn't let her get help until she stabbed him, which she refused. The victim escaped by pushing him over when distracted and fleeing to neighbours. Police found Cundliffe stabbing himself in the chest before apprehending him. Prosecutors proved he intended for neither to leave the house alive.

Found guilty of attempted murder following a trial. Made subject of a restraining order. Prior convictions for domestic violence presented to the jury as evidence of escalating pattern of behaviour.

25 Jul 2024

Sean Pendlebury

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours of unpaid work, 35 rehabilitation activity days, and an additional 3 months imprisonment suspended for having a lock knife

Sean Pendlebury, 27, of Mayfield Gardens in Ealing, was involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin to users in Swindon as part of the T line to pay off drug debts under pressure. Additionally, he was found with a lock knife on June 12, 2024.

Defending lawyer Rachel Pain noted that Pendlebury had taken positive steps to change his lifestyle. Judge James Townsend initially planned to jail him but changed his mind after hearing mitigation. The lock knife offence occurred on June 12, 2024.

25 Jul 2024

Kelvin Morris

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours of unpaid work, and 25 rehabilitation activity days

Kelvin Morris, 26, of Downside Walk in Ealing, was involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin to users in Swindon as part of the T line to pay off drug debts under pressure. This occurred as part of ongoing drug-related activities.

Defending lawyer John Lamb stated that Morris had a stable family, employment at Amazon, and was training as a barber. He had addressed his drug addiction, which was the root of the problem. Judge James Townsend initially planned to jail him but changed his mind after hearing mitigation.

25 Jul 2024

David Russell

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

1 year and 6 months imprisonment

David Russell posed as a landlord on Facebook Marketplace to scam prospective tenants out of nearly £7,000 between April 1, 2023, and June 18, 2024. He falsely represented himself as the owner of properties in Swindon, including 172 Paramount Buildings and 3 Seacole Crescent, demanding deposits and rent payments for properties he did not own or manage. Specific incidents include scamming one victim out of £800 for a deposit in April-May 2023, another out of £600 deposit and £1,200 rent in May-June 2023, and additional scams including £1,685 deposits and rent for a flat in Kensington, as well as £875 from another victim in February-March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. The judge noted that the defendant is an intelligent man who frequently offends and referenced his previous crime in 2022 for similar scams.

24 Jul 2024

Ryan Hammond

Concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ryan Hammond, 27, of Penhill Drive, Swindon, was involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin. He used mobile phones to advertise the drugs to users in Swindon between May 5 and June 17, sending bulk messages and linking the operation to his address. Police arrested him at a Travelodge hotel, where they found two crack pipes, quantities of crack cocaine and heroin, and £373.70 in cash. He has 24 prior convictions, including four for drug offences, and was on licence after a previous sentence. His actions were driven by his own drug addiction.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Offence was aggravated by previous convictions for drug offences and committing the crime while on licence. Judge acknowledged his drug addiction and determination to address it.

18 Jul 2024

Tyrrell Gresty

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and 200 hours of unpaid work

Tyrrell Gresty participated in an attack on April 7, 2024, outside the Sir Daniel Arms pub in Swindon, where he punched the victim in the face during an altercation, knocking him unconscious, and then kicked his upper torso while he was on the ground. Gresty returned to the scene shortly after to check on the victim, showing immediate guilt, and was arrested soon thereafter, protesting his innocence at the time.

Admitted to the assault; initially claimed self-defence and portrayed himself as a good Samaritan; has a previous conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm; was subject to a community order; defence noted a momentary lapse of judgement triggered by past trauma, and he has since gained employment and sought help for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues.

3 Jul 2024

Terry Bayes

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Terry Bayes was involved in a brutal attack on April 7, 2024, outside the Sir Daniel Arms pub in Swindon, where he punched the victim twice in the face during a verbal dispute and then kicked him in the face while he was unconscious, causing multiple fractures, swelling, and a dislocated shoulder. The victim was unconscious for around two minutes, and Bayes' punch also inadvertently injured the victim's mother as collateral damage. Bayes was arrested after bragging about the incident and initially denied responsibility when shown CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty; has a previous conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm; was subject to a community order at the time; defence highlighted impulsive behaviour due to childhood trauma and that he had given up on his life awaiting sentencing.

3 Jul 2024

May 2024 4 cases

Arthur Dolan

Fraud *

Sentence

12-month community order, 250 hours of unpaid work, and £2,500 compensation

Arthur Dolan and Isaac Follows pressured an elderly homeowner in Westbury between February 14 and March 2, 2023, to pay over £12,000 for substandard roofing work. They inflated prices, performed exceptionally poor workmanship, abandoned the job after receiving payment, and left the victim with defective property requiring £3,650 in repairs. Dolan admitted to being unskilled and acting as a casual employee.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Previously of good character except for an old shoplifting offence. Low risk of re-offending. Was dragged to Crown Court due to co-defendant's decision.

20 May 2024

Isaac Follows

Fraud *

Sentence

12-month community order, 300 hours of unpaid work, and £2,500 compensation

Isaac Follows and Arthur Dolan pressured an elderly homeowner in Westbury between February 14 and March 2, 2023, to pay over £12,000 for substandard roofing work. They inflated prices, performed exceptionally poor workmanship, abandoned the job after receiving payment, and left the victim with defective property requiring £3,650 in repairs. Follows quoted prices without experience and acted as a driver and caller.

Pleaded guilty later. Was 22 at the time of the offence. Previously of good character. Low risk of serious harm to the public.

20 May 2024

Emily Macarthur

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

13 years and 11 months imprisonment

Emily MacArthur conspired to supply drugs into prisons and imported cocaine from Jamaica. In January 2020, UK Border Force intercepted parcels containing cocaine worth over £130,000 addressed to her in Frome and Bristol. She exchanged messages about drug supply profits and was involved in producing and sending spice into prisons using fake legal letters. In February 2020, authorities seized spice, soaked paper, and other materials at her address in Trowbridge. She continued her activities post-release, leading to further arrests in April 2020 and later that year, involving cash, drugs, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. She evaded capture using aliases and was arrested in Belfast in June 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply drugs and importing cocaine, as well as three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin), possession of criminal property, and failure to attend court. Her co-conspirator was previously sentenced.

16 May 2024

Callum Denley

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months in a young offender institution suspended for 18 months, up to 40 rehabilitation activity days, a five-year sexual harm prevention order, and on the sex offenders' register for 10 years

Callum Denley, a former Wiltshire Police officer, made indecent images of children. He was arrested after officers visited his address, where he cooperated by providing passwords and usernames for his devices. The offences involved five charges, and he had resigned from the force following the allegations.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Expressed genuine remorse and cooperated with authorities. Was a former police officer with six months of service.

2 May 2024

April 2024 5 cases

Firas Zeineddine

Death by careless driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Firas Zeineddine, 46, was driving a Tesla Model Y at more than 90mph in the outside lane on the M4 during Storm Babet when he aquaplaned due to standing water. This caused him to overcorrect his steering, colliding with a HGV, which then hit a Volkswagen T-Roc where Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, had stopped on the hard shoulder near junction 17 following a minor collision. The HGV fell on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths at the scene on October 20, 2023. Zeineddine admitted to impaired vision from mist and spray but continued at high speed.

Pled guilty to two counts of death by careless driving. The investigating officer noted that his speeding in poor conditions was reckless and led to the fatal incident.

28 Apr 2024

Adrian Parker

Arranging or facilitating child sex offences and possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Adrian Parker, 53, of Cameron Close, Stratton St Margaret, made 50 indecent images of children, including category A, B, and C images depicting babies as young as three to six months suffering discernible pain or distress, and possessed extreme pornographic images. He was sentenced for two counts of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence, with the images offences occurring between December 2024 and April.

Pleaded guilty; sentences for possessing indecent images to run concurrently with his existing sentence; offences involved images of children, including babies in distress.

11 Apr 2024

Dolari Amet

Theft *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Dolari Amet, along with Samet Zsiga, planned and executed a series of high-value thefts by driving from Bristol to locations including Cheltenham, Devizes, and Trowbridge to avoid detection. On January 23, 2024, they stole gold chains worth £17,500 from Strand Jewellers in Cheltenham. On January 31, 2024, they targeted a jewellery store in Devizes, stealing items worth over £8,000 and fleeing in a Renault Clio, leading to their apprehension by Wiltshire Police near Junction 17 on the M4. They also stole £800 worth of goods from a Sports Direct store in Trowbridge on November 15, 2024. Additionally, Amet was involved in another theft of goods worth £140 in Bristol.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Had previous convictions in Romania and was on bail at the time. Defence noted he acted impulsively and expressed sadness about separation from family. Judge highlighted lack of genuine remorse and greed as motives.

11 Apr 2024

Samet Zsiga

Theft *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Samet Zsiga, along with Dolari Amet, planned and executed a series of high-value thefts by driving from Bristol to locations including Cheltenham, Devizes, and Trowbridge to avoid detection. On January 23, 2024, they stole gold chains worth £17,500 from Strand Jewellers in Cheltenham. On January 31, 2024, they targeted a jewellery store in Devizes, stealing items worth over £8,000 and fleeing in a Renault Clio, leading to their apprehension by Wiltshire Police near Junction 17 on the M4. They also stole £800 worth of goods from a Sports Direct store in Trowbridge on November 15, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Deemed of previous good character. Ordered to complete 175 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and pay a £2500 fine. Defence stated he is now aware of the severity of his actions and committed to rehabilitation after moving to the UK for work. Judge noted lack of genuine remorse.

11 Apr 2024

Fareed Issa Tariq

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

On 15 April 2023, Fareed Issa Tariq, 43, posed as a taxi driver and picked up a woman waiting for a taxi after a night out in Swindon. He drove her to a quiet layby where he sexually assaulted and raped her despite her protests. Forensic, witness, and phone evidence secured conviction. He initially denied contact then blamed the victim. This was a near-identical repeat of a 2011 rape in Swindon for which he was convicted in 2012.

Pleaded not guilty. Bad character evidence from 2011 rape conviction admitted. Judge noted lack of remorse.

3 Apr 2024

March 2024 5 cases

Timothy Herbert Darch

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Timothy Herbert Darch, a former youth counsellor, preyed on vulnerable young boys aged 14 to 15 in Swindon throughout the 1990s. He met one victim through his work, gained their trust by providing money and a place to live, and then abused them. The case was reported after a victim learned of Darch's prior conviction for possession of indecent images. Evidence including images of the victim in Darch's home, witness testimonies, diary extracts, and a police referral from the time were used to convict him despite his denials.

Convicted after trial of four counts of rape and four counts of indecent assault of a male. Received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

28 Mar 2024

Ryan Hobbs

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ryan Hobbs caused actual bodily harm and intentionally suffocated a female victim on several occasions during a seven-month period between February 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, including specific incidents on January 23, 2024 (suffocation and theft), January 24, 2024 (assault), and February 14, 2024 (assault, suffocation, and theft of a mobile phone). He also committed common assault against a male victim on January 29, 2024, shoplifted goods worth £50 from Morrisons on January 23, 2024, and stole goods worth £35.96 from The Range on the same date.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of intentional suffocation, one count of common assault, two shoplifting charges, and one count of theft from a person. No separate penalty was issued for the theft of the mobile phone.

21 Mar 2024

Drew Stanton-Foreman

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Drew Stanton-Foreman, who was 19 at the time, stabbed a 17-year-old boy with a broken champagne glass during a house party, inflicting a wound near the jugular vein that could have been fatal. The victim now has a visible scar and lasting nerve damage. When restrained by other party-goers, she threatened to stab two others. She was sentenced on March 17, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm after initially claiming memory loss due to consuming half a bottle of vodka and several shots. Expressed remorse, but the investigator noted she took no accountability, and toxicology reports confirmed no evidence of spiking or mental disorder.

17 Mar 2024

Luke Mcinerney

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Luke McInerney trespassed into a property on Chamberlain Road on September 11, 2023, stealing a large amount of jewellery and other items. He fled abroad, taunted police on social media, and was eventually arrested upon returning to the UK.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Described as a professional criminal with a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

7 Mar 2024

Gemma Kingsley

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Between 2016 and 2019, Gemma Kingsley, a 50-year-old former model from Beadnell, Northumberland, engaged in romance fraud by targeting recently divorced men on online dating sites. She deceived them with fabricated stories of inheriting fortunes up to £80 million, supported by falsified documents, fake bank meetings, and property viewings. Victims paid for her lavish lifestyle including expensive cars, hotels, holidays, clothing, and gambling, with one losing over £100,000 on furniture, debts, dental expenses, and a cancelled wedding deposit. She unauthorisedly used bank cards, set up betting accounts, and committed fraud against solicitors, lawyers, a bank, and others, including a £94,000 euro bill at an alpine resort (convicted in France) and a £120,000 Porsche purchase. Arrested in June 2023 on the Isle of Skye for speeding after failing to appear in court.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft, four counts of fraud by false representation, two counts of using a false instrument with intent that it will be accepted as genuine, and one count of being in possession of an article for use in fraud. Judge Jason Taylor KC described her as a manipulative con woman who targeted vulnerable men with false inheritance claims. No excuses offered for her actions despite mental health issues mentioned.

1 Mar 2024

February 2024 5 cases

Casey Delaney

Grooming and attempted sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Casey Delaney, 30, of Denmark Close, Luton, groomed a 12-year-old girl he met on Snapchat from July 2023 until his arrest in February 2024. He booked a room at a Premier Inn in Swindon on February 3, 2024, with the intention of having sex with her, as revealed by messages on the victim's phone. A concerned friend reported seeing him enter the hotel with his arm around the girl, leading to his arrest by Wiltshire Police.

Pleaded guilty to grooming; a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed; will be on the Sex Offender's Register for life.

21 Feb 2024

Paul Fisher

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment, with at least 40% to be served before release on licence

Paul Fisher, 35, was found with 70 grams of cocaine packaged with purity labels, valued at over £6,000, along with £4,620 in cash, scales, and a BB gun during a police raid at his Chippenham home in February 2021. Bank statements showed thousands of pounds linked to cocaine supply, and he had purchased gold bars worth £19,000 between 2019 and 2020. Despite denying ownership and providing a false address, evidence tied him to the offences. He had prior convictions including robbery, actual bodily harm, and previous drug-related offences.

Pleaded not guilty initially, then changed plea to guilty on January 6. Judge noted he played a significant role in drug dealing, with previous convictions as an aggravating factor. Mitigation included job loss, attempts to start a legitimate business, and personal challenges like health issues and a gambling addiction.

19 Feb 2024

Lewis Morton

Supply of Controlled Drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Lewis Morton was involved in drug offences, including possession of MDMA, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of a push dagger, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of heroin. The offences took place between September 17 and November 5, 2023, during which time he operated a local drugs line. Police seized £2,922.50 in cash, an Xbox Series S, two Moncler jackets, and several electric bikes following his arrest on November 5. He has a history of similar offences, including a previous sentence in 2022 for drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing. Has prior convictions for drug-related crimes and was sentenced by Judge JN Townsend.

18 Feb 2024

Alfie Thomas

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10 rehabilitation activity days, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £187 surcharge

Alfie Thomas became involved in drug dealing at age 17, handling four separate drug lines linked to his mobile phone in Swindon between December 13, 2022, and May 18, 2023. He used the device for drug deals, among other things, and initially denied involvement after arrest. He played a lesser role and was experiencing homelessness at the time.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. No previous convictions. Judge noted he was acting under direction, had strong prospects for rehabilitation, and was taken advantage of by others.

14 Feb 2024

Stuart Miller

Rape of a child *

Sentence

14 years and eight months custody with five years and four months extended licence

Stuart Miller, 36, of Church Street, Calne, targeted a youngster over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023. He subjected the victim to repeated sexual assaults and rapes, documenting the abuse through photographs stored in a hidden digital folder. The abuse ended in September 2023 when the victim disclosed the ordeal to a friend, leading to a police investigation. Digital forensics recovered the evidence, forcing a guilty plea.

Admitted 14 sexual offences against a child. Issued with a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

10 Feb 2024

December 2023 1 case

Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam

Attempted kidnap *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

On March 6, 2023, Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam, 28, approached a 17-year-old girl multiple times in Princes Street, Swindon town centre, as she walked home from work. He attempted to engage with her and, when she tried to escape by crossing the road at traffic lights, ran towards her, grabbed her, and dragged her back across the street. Members of the public intervened to protect her. Adam then fled and attempted to engage with and follow another woman before she escaped. He also followed a female witness to the attempted kidnap, but members of the public intervened again. The incident was reported to police, leading to his arrest and charge. After initially refusing to engage with the court process, he was remanded into custody.

Pleaded guilty in October. Will serve a further 2 years and 11 months on licence.

12 Dec 2023

November 2023 3 cases

Mark Pegram

Child sex offence *

Sentence

48 months imprisonment

Mark Pegram engaged in explicit online discussions to arrange the sexual abuse of a child. He travelled from Enfield, North London, to Chippenham on November 13, 2021, as part of a sting operation by Wiltshire Police and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit. He was arrested upon arrival and later changed his plea to guilty during the trial.

Pleaded guilty after initially denying any intention. Required to register with the police indefinitely under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and ordered to pay a £156 surcharge.

22 Nov 2023

Frank Greco

Attempted Rape *

Sentence

14 years and 4 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years and 8 months

Frank Greco, a 59-year-old delivery man from Leighton Avenue in Swindon, sexually assaulted a 93-year-old woman with dementia on several occasions in her home between late March and mid-April 2022. He was caught on CCTV footage reviewed by the victim's family, which showed him committing the assaults even when others were present. Items found in his car suggested premeditation, and he initially denied the offences before admitting guilt when presented with evidence.

Pleaded guilty to attempted rape, assault by penetration, and sexual assault. Received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

10 Nov 2023

Carlon Elwin

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Carlon Elwin was involved in supplying large amounts of cocaine and cannabis in Swindon. Images of substantial blocks of compressed cocaine and bundles of cash were found on his phone. He was responsible for hundreds of street deals as part of an operation against organised crime groups in the town.

Pled guilty, which reduced the sentence from 11 years. Judge described the offending as 'going from 0 to 100'.

9 Nov 2023

July 2023 3 cases

Timothy Trille

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

24-month community order

Between April 24 and April 29, 2023, Timothy Trille messaged a decoy account posing as a 13-year-old girl named 'Olivia', set up by a paedophile hunters' group. Using the name 'bad dad', he sent lewd messages inquiring about her sexual experiences, attempted to convince her to send nude photos, and sent an explicit image of himself.

Pleaded guilty on April 30. Includes 100 hours of unpaid work, up to 40 rehabilitation activity days, placement on the sex offender register for five years, and a sexual harm prevention order for five years.

17 Jul 2023

Simphiwe Tibe

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

On May 22, 2023, Simphiwe Tibe was caught in possession of 35 wraps of crack cocaine, 14 deals of heroin, and £633.92 in cash, with intent to supply the drugs.

Pleaded guilty on July 11. The drugs seized will be destroyed.

15 Jul 2023

Christopher Mcneil

Stalking involving fear of violence and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Between April 1 and April 21, 2023, Christopher McNeil stalked a woman on at least two occasions by attending her place of work, her home address, and repeatedly calling her, leaving her in fear that violence would be used against her. He intentionally strangled her on April 20, 2023.

A restraining order was made banning him from contacting the victim.

15 Jul 2023

January 2021 1 case

Stefon Winter

Indecency *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On June 15, 1980, Stefon Winter assaulted two young brothers in the changing rooms of Highbury Football Field in Warminster while they were playing football. He led them away and attacked them. The incident was reported, but no suspect was identified until a cold case review in 2016 using DNA evidence matched Winter's DNA to clothing from one of the brothers.

Sentenced in line with guidelines for offences from 1980; found guilty of two counts of indecency and two counts of gross indecency.

1 Jan 2021

May 2016 1 case

David Mears

Rape *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8 years

David Mears broke into a ground-floor flat in Penhill, near Swindon in August 1987, where he raped a 16-year-old girl who had just moved in. He grabbed her in the dark, blindfolded her, and committed the offences. He was identified through advances in DNA technology and had a history of similar crimes, including stealing underwear and other assaults.

Pleaded guilty. Had previous convictions for similar offences, including burglary and assault.

1 May 2016

May 2006 1 case

William Pollard

Voyeurism and making indecent images of children *

Sentence

6-month suspended prison sentence

William Pollard, 58, filmed naked boys in swimming pool changing rooms at Oasis Leisure Centre and Milton Road Health Hydro in Swindon from 2003 to 2005. He was caught when a father spotted a lens poking out from under a towel in Pollard's bag while his eight-year-old son was drying off after showering, with his 13-year-old brother present. Police searched Pollard's home after arrest and found a large stash of pictures and movies of men and boys changing, plus downloaded child pornography from the internet.

Admitted charges of voyeurism and making seven indecent images of children. Given a sexual offences prevention order restricting contact with children under 16, banned from schools, leisure centres and children’s play areas, and ordered to register as a sex offender for seven years.

1 May 2006

Date Not Specified 5 cases

Sophie Elms

Sexual assault of a child by penetration *

Sentence

seven years and ten months imprisonment

Sophie Elms, from Royal Wootton Bassett, committed sexual assault of a child by penetration, sexual assault of a child by touching, distributing indecent images of children, possession of indecent images of children, and possession of extreme pornographic images involving an animal. None of the crimes occurred at the nursery or college where Elms was studying childcare. The court was told the crimes shocked the local community.

Admitted to multiple serious child sex offences. Was 17 years old and studying childcare at the time. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Wheaton

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Simon Wheaton, from Bridgwater, committed multiple non-recent child sexual offences against a boy he controlled, including inciting a boy under 14 years of age to commit an act of gross indecency, indecent assault on a boy under the age of 14 years, indecently assaulting a boy under 14 on at least two further occasions, rape of a boy under 16 years, and rape of a boy under 16 years on at least two further occasions. The victim opened up to a counsellor years after the abuse.

Found guilty of multiple child sexual offences. Never shown any remorse for his predatory behaviour, as per DC Charlotte Hodgkiss.

1 Jan 0001

Dennis Obasi

Conspiring to supply controlled drugs into prisons and importing cocaine *

Sentence

11 years and 7 months imprisonment

Dennis Obasi, with Emily MacArthur, imported cocaine from Jamaica concealed in seasoning parcels addressed to flats in Frome and Bristol, street value over £130,000, discovered in January 2020. Produced and supplied spice to prisons via fake R39 legal letters, prisoner property boxes, and visitors posing as relatives between February 2019 and March 2020 across 11 prisons, starting when Obasi was at HMP Peterborough. Seized items included £50,000 spice powder, 116 spice-soaked sheets worth £48,000, and production materials. Continued offending post-release, found with cash, knife, heroin, and crack cocaine in April 2020; involved in supplying drugs via teenagers to vulnerable addresses later in 2020.

Co-conspirator and former partner of Emily MacArthur. Involved in the same drug supply operations.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Brown

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

seven years in prison

Andrew Brown, of Calverley Close in Beckenham, operated a County Line drugs network supplying crack cocaine and heroin from London to Portsmouth between March and November 2021. He was arrested in London in November 2021 following a joint investigation launched in August 2021 by Hampshire Constabulary’s Eastern Proactive Investigation team and the Metropolitan Police Service.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Arrested as part of Operation Orochi, a joint investigation by Hampshire Constabulary and the Metropolitan Police.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Norman Trainor

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Jordan Norman Trainor ploughed his KTM motorbike into an unmarked police car in Spring Close, Southampton, after making off from police and being chased. The officer inside suffered a fractured ankle.

Previously pleaded guilty. Aged 33, of Bullar Road, Southampton.

1 Jan 0001

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The Law Courts, Islington St, Swindon SN1 2HG, Swindon, SN1 2HG, United Kingdom

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Swindon Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Robert Chester

Martin Cundliffe

Sean Pendlebury

Kelvin Morris

David Russell

Ryan Hammond

Tyrrell Gresty

Terry Bayes

Arthur Dolan

Isaac Follows

Emily Macarthur

Callum Denley

Firas Zeineddine

Adrian Parker

Dolari Amet

Samet Zsiga

Fareed Issa Tariq

Timothy Herbert Darch

Ryan Hobbs

Drew Stanton-Foreman

Luke Mcinerney

Gemma Kingsley

Casey Delaney

Paul Fisher

Lewis Morton

Alfie Thomas

Stuart Miller

Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam

Mark Pegram

Frank Greco

Carlon Elwin

Timothy Trille

Simphiwe Tibe

Christopher Mcneil

Stefon Winter

David Mears

William Pollard

Sophie Elms

Simon Wheaton

Dennis Obasi

Andrew Brown

Jordan Norman Trainor

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