Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 840 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 4 cases

Harvey Rouen

Affray and possession of a knife in a public place *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, plus 10 rehabilitation days, mental health requirement activities, and 100 hours unpaid work

Harvey Rouen attended a baby shower at a pub in Bodmin on 30 August 2025 with his girlfriend. His demeanour changed while play-fighting and he became aggressive, shouting at, punching, and kicking a woman. He then followed two women to another bar, where he kicked one in the stomach and punched another while forcing entry. When the father of one woman arrived, Rouen pulled out a knife and threatened him. The incident was captured on video. Rouen was charged with affray and possession of a knife in a public place.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to both offences. No prior convictions. Diagnosed with ADHD; holds down a job and stable accommodation. Recorder Murray told him his actions had ruined the day and that he should have removed himself.

5 Jun 2026

Kim Shawcross

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

2-year community order comprising 26 sessions of an accredited programme, 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirement, and 100 hours of unpaid work

Between October 2023 and June 2024, Kim Shawcross downloaded and shared indecent images of children. Police found 1,102 indecent photographs and videos on his devices, including 538 category A images (the most severe), and videos of babies as young as six months being raped. He shared images via Reddit, Snapchat, and Discord. He was arrested after intelligence indicated sharing from his accounts. In interview, he admitted the offences.

Pleaded guilty. Expressed genuine remorse and engaged with rehabilitation agencies. Also subject to a sexual harm prevention order for five years and placed on the sex offenders' register for the same period.

5 Jun 2026

Steven Butcher

Rape, sexual assault and causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

A window cleaner has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of a series of sexual offences against a young boy he groomed. Steven Butcher, 51, of Palm Court, St Buryan, near Penzance, was found guilty of 10 charges at Truro Crown Court on 1 June 2026. The offences included rape, sexual assault and causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. During the sentencing hearing, Recorder Serena Gates KC told the court that Butcher had used manipulation and non-violent threats against the victim, who was aged between six and eight at the time of the abuse. The offending occurred more than 15 years ago in Cornwall. The judge noted that Butcher told the victim it was 'their little secret' and that he still did not accept responsibility for his crimes. Recorder Gates imposed a 12-year prison sentence, of which Butcher must serve two-thirds before he may be released. He was also placed on the sex offenders' register for life.

Found guilty on 10 charges. Recorder noted he used manipulation and non-violent threats against the victim, who was aged between six and eight, told him it was 'their little secret', and still did not accept responsibility. Placed on the sex offenders' register for life.

1 Jun 2026

Stuart Alan Jones

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On December 6, 2025, Stuart Alan Jones attacked his neighbour Justin Orban with a samurai sword outside a property on Trerew Road, Penzance. Orban had made a derogatory comment after returning from a Christmas pantomime with his partner and their deaf six-year-old son. Jones went inside, fetched the sword, and charged out screaming threats to kill and decapitate. Orban tried to defend himself, suffering severe injuries to three fingers on his left hand which later required surgery that failed, leaving him unable to grip and unable to communicate with his deaf son using British Sign Language. Jones also pinned Orban down and strangled him before fleeing. Police found the sword behind Jones' sofa. He was convicted after a trial of wounding with intent, possessing a bladed article, and intentional strangulation.

Found guilty by jury of wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and intentional strangulation. Recorder Serena Gates KC said the attack was out of character, the victim suffered permanent irreversible finger injuries, and a 10-year restraining order was also imposed.

1 Jun 2026

May 2026 4 cases

Brian Ramsey

Rape *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Brian Ramsey sexually abused and raped two young girls in west Cornwall four decades ago while working as a fisherman. He was convicted at Truro Crown Court of 12 counts including rape, indecent assault on a child, and gross indecency with a child. The victims described enduring trauma, including suicide attempts, flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, and anxiety. At sentencing, the court heard about his chronic health conditions and mental health difficulties. The judge described him as a danger to society and sentenced him to 19 years imprisonment, with parole eligibility after 12 years, and a life-long sex offenders' register requirement.

Convicted after trial. Mitigation included chronic health conditions, mental health difficulties, and previous good character. Judge noted profound and enduring effect on victims. Placed on sex offenders' register for life.

29 May 2026

Martin John Charles Hambly

Animal welfare and cruelty offences *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 150 hours unpaid work, disqualified from keeping farm animals for 5 years, ordered to pay £10,000 costs and £26 victim surcharge

Martin John Charles Hambly, the owner of Trenant and Ley Farms in Menheniot, near Liskeard, was prosecuted following inspections that revealed severe breaches of animal health and welfare legislation. Offences included causing unnecessary suffering to a bovine animal, failing to provide clean and properly drained lying areas, failing to ensure a suitable environment due to hazardous items, failing to provide prompt veterinary treatment to cattle suffering from lameness (four offences), failing to store cattle carcasses in accordance with regulations, failing to apply ear tags to 16 dairy calves within 36 hours, and failing to register 58 calves within 27 days. A particular incident involved a collapsed heifer found near death, lying in dung with no food or water.

Entered early guilty pleas and cooperated with investigators, which was taken into account in sentencing.

22 May 2026

Luke Grenney

Stalking and harassment *

Sentence

two years and four months in prison

Luke Grenney, 37, from Saltash, subjected two ex-partners to a 'tsunami of harassment' after they ended short-lived relationships with him. Between July 2025 and April 2026, he bombarded the women with incessant messages, threats, followed them, used emotional blackmail, and made threats to kill or harm them or their children. In one incident, he threatened to set fire to his first victim's car. He continued the harassment despite police bail and a restraining order. He was also found in possession of cannabis. He pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court on April 21 to charges including stalking involving fear of violence, making threats to damage property, sending communications threatening death or serious harm, and breaching a conditional discharge.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Has 11 previous convictions for 17 offences including harassment. Mitigating factors included alcohol problem and difficult childhood. Judge noted inability to accept rejection and minimising of behaviour.

21 May 2026

Christopher Stevens

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

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Between September 18 and September 21, 2022, Christopher Stevens, 65, from Chywoone Hill in Newlyn, intentionally incited an 11-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity for his own sexual gratification. Stevens had been in contact with the child over a dating app before moving to a messaging app where explicit content was shared. The child's father checked her phone, discovered the contact, and alerted Devon and Cornwall Police. The incident occurred in Penzance.

Pleaded guilty on April 10, 2026. Placed on the sex offenders' register for life. Sexual harm prevention order imposed for 10 years. Sentenced by His Honour Judge Simon Carr.

8 May 2026

April 2026 31 cases

Jonathan Pound

Inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Jonathan Pound, 44, from Grampound Road, a night porter, joined the Kik messaging app and contacted a 12-year-old girl (Devon and Cornwall Police decoy account) in February/March 2024. Over five weeks and 15 exchanges, the conversation became sexualised: he asked if she was into older men, complimented her body, requested pictures of her breasts and genitals, instructed her to insert a sex toy into her vagina, sent a picture of his penis, and tried to arrange a meeting in a hotel room in Cornwall, suggesting she come alone so staff would think she was his daughter.

Pleaded guilty to one count of inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Mitigating factors: loneliness, mental health issues compounded by 2023 brain surgery, previous good character, father of two young children, low risk of re-offending. To serve half before eligible for release on licence. Placed on sex offenders' register for life and sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

27 Apr 2026

Kalani Jay

Intentional suffocation and making threats to kill *

Sentence

7 years' imprisonment with 3 years' extended licence

Kalani Jay suffocated their grandmother with a pillow and hands at her home in Penzance on April 2, 2025, because they 'liked the idea of playing God'. Later, on July 2, 2025, at a mental health unit in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire, Jay placed a pillow over another vulnerable patient's face due to her 'annoying crying', captured on CCTV. On December 12, 2025, in Camborne, Jay threatened to kill their boyfriend by tying him up, knife play, and stabbing his throat, reported via mental health helpline.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional suffocation and one count of making a threat to kill. Deemed a dangerous offender presenting high risk of re-offending. Restraining order imposed for 10 years not to contact victims. Suffered serious mental health disorders including emotionally unstable personality disorder.

24 Apr 2026

Matthew Mellow

Racially or religiously aggravated fear or provocation of violence *

Sentence

Six months suspended for two years

Matthew Mellow, 36, of Minorca Lane in Bugle, Cornwall, became angry when his neighbour's children played near his caravan. He shouted at the children, then picked up an electric circular saw, started it running, told the neighbour to 'go back to Bulgaria' adding 'this is my country, not yours', and threatened 'I'll cut your head off' if he did not stop talking. The incident occurred in front of the children, leaving the family afraid and unable to sleep peacefully.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity to possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and racially or religiously aggravated fear or provocation of violence. Deeply regrets actions, felt need to protect wife. Judge Simon Carr noted the terrifying nature of the incident involving a running circular saw and racist comments, but imposed no custodial sentence. Ordered to complete a mental health order, ten rehabilitation activity days, and subject to a restraining order.

24 Apr 2026

Claire Stanyer

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 24 months

Driving on The Sang, Newquay on 1 July 2024 with 235 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood exceeding the limit of 80.

Pleaded guilty. Fine £200, £80 surcharge and £85 costs. Ban will be reduced by 24 weeks if she completes a course.

17 Apr 2026

Dawn Tunnicliffe

Drink/drug driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 18 months

Driving on Pollawyn Road on 18 June with 800 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood exceeding the limit of 50 and 32 micrograms of cocaine exceeding the limit of ten.

Changed her plea to guilty.

17 Apr 2026

Scott Jenkins

Harassment *

Sentence

Fined £432

Harassing a woman at an address in Luxulyan between September 2024 and January 2025 when he attended her address and was verbally abusive towards her and threatened to print messages between her and another male and post them around her place of work.

Changed his plea to guilty. Made subject to a restraining order.

17 Apr 2026

Shane Boyns

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £240

Stealing alcohol worth £129 from Sainsbury’s in Truro last November, £180 worth of perfume from Boots in Truro on 3 December and handling stolen goods, namely a coat belonging to TK Maxx in Truro.

Pleaded guilty. Has to pay a £96 surcharge and £85 costs.

17 Apr 2026

Roy Matthews

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Between 2008 and 2024 at Pensilva, making 165 Category A indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of a child including 12 moving images, 96 Category B photographs including two moving images, 1392 Category C images including 13 moving images, distributing a Category C indecent image of a child and possessing 163 images of a child contrary to sections 62 and 66 of the Coroners and Justice Act which makes it an offence to possess non-photographic prohibited images of children such as computer generated or cartoons.

Pleaded guilty. Has to register with the police for ten years and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order restricting his use of the internet and his contact with any female under the age of 16.

17 Apr 2026

Phoebe Armstrong

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for a year

Phoebe Armstrong, 20, of Beechwood Drive, Dobwalls pleaded guilty to driving on the A38 at Trerulefoot on 28 February with 40 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35.

Ban reduced by three months if course completed, fined £230, ordered to pay £92 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Richard Bowering

Theft *

Sentence

Six weeks imprisonment

Richard Bowering, 48, of The Queens Head, St Austell pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £152 from Aldi in St Austell on 7 February, £16.50 worth of wine and Prosecco from Tesco Express in Pentewan Road, St Austell on 28 March and breaching a criminal behaviour order when he acted in a manner at Tesco Express which caused another person to fear for their safety.

Ordered to fully compensate the shops. Sentence due to being a prolific offender and threatening and intimidating behaviour towards staff.

10 Apr 2026

Nathaniel Smith

Making indecent images of a child *

Sentence

Community order with 200 hours unpaid work

Nathaniel Smith, 40, of Borlase Crescent, St Austell pleaded guilty to making two indecent Category B and 19 Category C images of a child in 2023.

Required to register with the police for five years.

10 Apr 2026

Peter Long

Assault *

Sentence

Fined £900

Peter Long, 46, of Margaret Crescent, Bodmin pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and driving without due care and attention at Lamorrick Drive, Bodmin on 6 September.

Six points on licence, ordered to abstain from alcohol until 4 July, subject to restraining order not to contact victim or go to Lamorrick Drive until 26 March 2027.

10 Apr 2026

Simon Duncan

Driving without due care and attention *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 12 months

Simon Duncan, 50, of Treffry Lane, Quintrell Downs pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention at Castle An Dinas on 18 August, to failing to stop after an accident when a person was injured and driving without a licence or insurance.

Ordered to pay £300 compensation.

10 Apr 2026

Toby Hockin

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

Banned from driving for six months

Toby Hockin, 30, of Prince Philip Road, St Stephens pleaded guilty to driving on Link Road, Launceston on 1 February when disqualified.

Fined £200, ordered to pay £80 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Donald Benney

Racial harassment *

Sentence

Nine months imprisonment

Donald Benney, 49, of Pool Street, Bodmin pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman, possessing a knife in a public place, breaching a restraining order and racially harassing a police officer at St Ives on 25 March.

Ordered to pay £500 compensation, £187 surcharge and £85 costs. Sentence due to racial abuse towards officer, deliberate breach of order, and history of violence and breaching court orders.

10 Apr 2026

Darren Brown

Drunk and disorderly *

Sentence

Fined £40

Darren Brown, 57, of Kinsman Estate, Bodmin pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Bodmin Parkway station on 6 March.

10 Apr 2026

Harry Price

Selling without authorisation *

Sentence

Fined £500

Harry Price, 35, of Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay pleaded guilty to, between 16 and 23 June on Marcus Hill, Newquay, selling ice lollies and fruit juices in a designated consent street without being authorised.

Ordered to pay £200 surcharge and £250 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Harry Hamilton

Breach of non-molestation order *

Sentence

Eight-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Harry Hamilton, 25, of St Marys Road, Newquay pleaded guilty to breaching a non-molestation order between 9 October and 13 November.

Ordered to have six months treatment for alcohol use, subject to restraining order not to contact a woman or go to an address in Truro until 31 March 2028.

10 Apr 2026

Adam Newton

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 14 months

Adam Newton, 25, of Kinsman Estate, Bodmin pleaded guilty to driving on Montgomery Road, Penwithick on 12 March with 45 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35.

Ban reduced by 14 weeks if course completed, fined £115, ordered to pay £46 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Matthew Field

Drug driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 18 months

Matthew Field, 41, of Sycamore Close, St Columb pleaded guilty to driving on Quintrell Road, Newquay with 216 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood exceeding the limit of 50 and 2.1 micrograms of cannabis per litre of blood exceeding the limit of two and driving without a licence.

Fined £200, ordered to pay £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Michael Priestley

Drug driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 14 months

Michael Priestley, 34, of Dunheved Road, Launceston pleaded guilty to driving on the A30 at Bodmin on 14 November with 9.8 micrograms of cannabis per litre of blood exceeding the limit of two.

Fined £553, ordered to pay £221 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Mark Mcilwaine

Sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Mark McIlwaine, 49, of Elizabeth Court, Higher Bugle, assaulted his victim while she slept. When initially challenged, he pretended nothing had happened and denied the offending in interview. Detective Constable Emily Rickard described him as showing no remorse and thanked the victim for her bravery in reporting the assault.

Found guilty of sexual assault by penetration and causing a female to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity. Showed no remorse.

10 Apr 2026

Martin Gilbert

Fisheries offences *

Sentence

Fined £1423

Martin Gilbert, 61, of Vyvyan Drive, Newquay pleaded guilty to three fishing offences. Being the master of the vessel Serene, he fished for berried lobster when prohibited from doing so by the Lobsters and Crawfish Order and when they were taken on board he failed to return them to the sea and he retained on board a crawfish which was under the minimum conservation reference size.

Ordered to pay £2000 costs and £569 surcharge.

10 Apr 2026

Kane Savage

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 12 months

Kane Savage, 25, of Snowdrop Crescent, Kensey Park, Launceston pleaded guilty to driving on Long Park, Trebursye on 8 March with 52 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35.

Ban reduced by three months if course completed, fined £553, ordered to pay £221 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Keith Lee

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 20 months

Keith Lee, 64, of Providence Place, Calstock pleaded guilty to driving on Calstock Road, Gunnislake on 5 September with 66 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35.

Fined £120, ordered to pay £48 surcharge and £85 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Jake Gilbert

Fisheries offences *

Sentence

Fined £1384

Jake Gilbert, 33, of Trenance Road, Newquay pleaded guilty to six offences under the Fisheries Act. They included being the owner of a fishing boat, the Golden Lancer, who did not return a small crawfish immediately to the sea as legally required to do so, failed to provide authorities with information on his catch of shellfish and fished when not authorised to do so in accordance with a licence.

Ordered to pay £554 surcharge and £2000 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Jay Jepson

Fisheries offences *

Sentence

Fined £320

Jay Jepson, 23, of Agar Road, Newquay pleaded guilty to, being the master of the vessel Serene, fished for berried lobster when prohibited from doing so and failed to return them to the sea.

Ordered to pay £128 surcharge and £500 costs.

10 Apr 2026

Francis Wells

Child rape *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Francis Wells, an 81-year-old man from Barnoldswick in Lancashire, was convicted of raping and sexually abusing two children over a prolonged period during the 1980s and 1990s, mainly in Millbrook. He groomed both victims, exploiting his position to repeatedly target them, manipulating their trust and using threats to silence them. The abuse caused significant psychological harm that has continued to affect the victims' lives into adulthood.

Convicted of two counts of child rape, two indecent assaults and two counts of indecency with a child. Judge Simon Carr described the abuse as 'brutal' and 'devastating' with a complete lack of remorse from the defendant.

7 Apr 2026

Andre Sanders

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to burgling a property in Trelawney Road, Newquay in August 2024 and stealing a television, nail tower, a bin, an Armani watch, perfume and Playstation.

3 Apr 2026

James Amery

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Found guilty of raping a woman at Launceston in March 2022 and sexually assaulting a woman between November 2021 and March 2022.

Warned he may be subject to barring from working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

3 Apr 2026

Sebastian Maier

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Sebastian Maier, a 50-year-old Romanian national previously of St Austell, sexually assaulted and raped a woman at an address in south east Cornwall in September 2025. He leapt on the victim and raped her until she almost choked, attempting to force himself upon her when he could not get an erection. The attack left the victim with dark thoughts, feeling sick, unable to sleep, and the shadow of her former confident self, not wanting to live anymore due to the terror inflicted.

Found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault after trial. Not guilty on another count of rape. Will be deported to Romania after serving two thirds of sentence. Previous convictions for aggravated larceny, family abandonment, and non-payment of child maintenance (not in UK). Judge commented that hard work counts for little in the face of such serious sexual depravity and being drunk is not a mitigating factor.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 11 cases

Barbara Hunt

Dwelling burglary and fraud by false representation *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Barbara Hunt entered the home of her 85-year-old frail friend in Bodmin in October 2025 while he was present. She asked for money for petrol, then pulled his jumper over his head to obstruct his vision while he struggled. She stole 20 pouches of cat food, his debit card, and phone. Two days later, on October 9, she used the card to withdraw £250 and buy £62.42 worth of goods at CostCutter in Bodmin. Identified via CCTV, arrested in November, and remanded in prison. The offence was to fund her drug addiction.

Pleaded guilty to dwelling burglary and fraud by false representation. Has 61 prior offences, half for dishonesty. Judge noted her insight into crimes and addiction, and warned of consequences if she relapses. Includes six months of drug and alcohol treatment and 25 days of rehabilitation.

27 Mar 2026

Gareth Richard Stanley

Causing actual bodily harm and battery *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Gareth Richard Stanley, a 40-year-old fisherman formerly of Tolver Road, Penzance, assaulted the mother of his children at her home in Heamoor, Penzance. In the first incident in August, he pushed her, grabbed her by the neck during a sustained attack in the kitchen, and headbutted her in the face, witnessed by their daughter who called the police. He was arrested and bailed. In the second incident in October, while still on bail, he again grabbed her by the neck and pushed her, with children present. The assaults occurred after he lost control, having been drinking heavily to deal with problems. He had been on remand at HMP Exeter since October.

Pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm and battery. Judge noted appalling behaviour, remorse, acceptance of guilt, and four months on remand. Ordered 15 days rehabilitation requirement, 20 days alcohol monitoring, and 10-year restraining order for contact with ex-partner. Warned against drinking due to alcoholism.

27 Mar 2026

Dene Tregidgo

Supply of crystal meth and cannabis *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Dene Tregidgo, 34, from Porthleven, started selling cannabis and Class A drugs including crystal meth to friends, family, and people on his estate after his legitimate business hit financial difficulties. His home in Trevisker Drive was raided by Devon and Cornwall Police on February 18, 2026, where 228g of crystal meth (street value £18,240), cannabis and cannabis resin, £480 cash, zip bags, scales, and cutting agents were found. He made a full admission and volunteered information about additional drugs in his shed.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Sold drugs to fund his own habit due to desperation to provide for his partner and five children. Running drugs from home where family was present was an aggravating factor. Will serve half before release on licence.

20 Mar 2026

Michael Parnell

Sexual assault *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On July 21, 2024, Michael Parnell, 65, from Polbreen Avenue in St Agnes, approached an 82-year-old woman who had recently recovered from cancer as she sat in the churchyard in St Agnes seeking solace. He exposed his erect penis, grabbed her, and said 'you know you want it', then threatened to see her again and rape her. The woman walked away and reported the incident to police, leading to Parnell's arrest and charge.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Mental health issues and physical ailments including gout, back problems, and deafness noted. Will serve half before release on licence. Placed on sex offenders' register for 10 years.

20 Mar 2026

Owen Bradbury

Assault *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge

Owen Bradbury, a 20-year-old university student from Tremenheere Avenue, Helston, assaulted 51-year-old Reform UK candidate Steve Rubidge during the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival in June 2024. Bradbury exchanged words with Rubidge, who was handing out election leaflets in Grove Place, and kicked him due to taking exception to his political views. The assault left Rubidge with ligament damage but did not deter his campaigning. Reform UK described it as a 'nasty attack' and accused police of failing to protect candidates.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Pleaded not guilty to stealing a rucksack and contents, which was dismissed with a not guilty verdict. Judge noted it was an impulsive act regretted immediately, with no further offending since. No order for costs or compensation.

20 Mar 2026

Kevin Corti

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

2-year suspended sentence

Kevin Corti, 32, of St Aubyns Road, Truro, messaged a decoy account run by an undercover police officer via the Kik app under the username Naughtyfunfun2 between April 14 and April 16, 2024. He posted in a group for gay teens claiming to be a 30-year-old from Cornwall. The decoy responded claiming to be nearly 15 years old. The conversation quickly turned sexualised; Corti sent a video of himself masturbating, asked for sexual images in return, and suggested meeting up for sexual activities.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. No previous convictions. Shown remorse and taken steps to rehabilitate. Good character and work prospects otherwise.

19 Mar 2026

Sinjar Zurel

Fire safety breaches *

Sentence

16 months custody suspended for 2 years

Sinjar Zurel, the 26-year-old sole director of Ashford 23 Ltd, which runs Central Grill takeaway at 9 Calenick Street in Truro, failed to comply with fire safety regulations in the first-floor sleeping accommodation above the premises. A fire safety audit by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service identified multiple breaches, including no fire alarms, detectors, or firefighting equipment, unmaintained emergency escape routes, and failure to conduct a required fire risk assessment by February 2024. He also did not comply with an enforcement notice issued by the service. These failings placed residents at significant risk of death or serious injury.

Reduced from 20 months in recognition of early guilty pleas. Ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, pay £4,800 in costs, and a £154 victim surcharge. Pleaded guilty to five counts under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

18 Mar 2026

Kay Carpenter

Harassment *

Sentence

Restraining order for 7 years

Kay Carpenter, 62, of Pendeen, conducted a two-year campaign of harassment against Reverend Karsten Wedgewood, priest in charge of St Just-in-Penwith parish church in west Cornwall. This included endless emails, letters, angry outbursts, and uninvited visits to his home, despite warnings and police bail conditions not to contact him. The harassment caused significant distress and anxiety to the priest, leading to the installation of CCTV at his home. On June 2024, she visited his home in breach of bail, and he used his foot to push her out to shut the door. She was charged in March 2024 with obstructing and assaulting a clergyman in discharge of duties at St John the Baptist Church in Pendeen, but the prosecution offered no evidence on the charges.

Found not guilty of obstructing and assaulting a clergyman but restraining order imposed on acquittal. Behaviour described as relentless, remorseless and repeated harassment over two years.

16 Mar 2026

Christopher Lloyd

Robbery *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

On September 9, 2025, Christopher Lloyd, 35, of Granworth Walk in Leicester, broke into the home of a frail acquaintance in Liskeard, Cornwall, by smashing the back door. Armed with a knife, he demanded money and drugs, made a stabbing motion at the victim's face, and threatened to stab him in the neck, shouting 'Next time I will stab you. Where do you want it?' The 25-minute ordeal was recorded by the 999 operator. Lloyd left with some tobacco. He was arrested later that day hundreds of miles away, identified via CCTV showing him fleeing with the knife, and located in Leicester where he has family. The victim, who considered Lloyd a friend, felt unsafe in his own home and feared being stabbed for reporting the incident.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article. Prior convictions for 18 offences including aggravated vehicle taking, driving offences, drug offences and battery. Relapsed after a decade without offending due to bereavement, relationship break-up, mental health issues, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain from motorbike accidents. Banned from contacting victim or going to his address. Will serve 40% before release on licence.

13 Mar 2026

Christopher Whitehead

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Christopher Whitehead, 43, of Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, assaulted a woman occasioning her actual bodily harm at Newquay on 13 October.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman occasioning her actual bodily harm at Newquay on 13 October. Ordered to do 200 hours unpaid work.

12 Mar 2026

Dennis O’Neil

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

£80 fine

Dennis O’Neil, 51, of Higher Tower Road, Newquay, failed to notify police within three days of his release from custody, breaching the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act by failing to notify police within three days of his release from custody. Ordered to pay £32 surcharge and £85 costs.

12 Mar 2026

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Courts of Justice, Edward St, Truro TR1 2PB, Truro, TR1 2PB, United Kingdom

+441872267420

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

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About Truro Crown Court

Truro Crown Court, located in Truro, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 840 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Truro area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Courts of Justice, Edward St, Truro TR1 2PB, TR1 2PB.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441872267420.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Harvey Rouen

Kim Shawcross

Steven Butcher

Stuart Alan Jones

Brian Ramsey

Martin John Charles Hambly

Luke Grenney

Christopher Stevens

Jonathan Pound

Kalani Jay

Matthew Mellow

Claire Stanyer

Dawn Tunnicliffe

Scott Jenkins

Shane Boyns

Roy Matthews

Phoebe Armstrong

Richard Bowering

Nathaniel Smith

Peter Long

Simon Duncan

Toby Hockin

Donald Benney

Darren Brown

Harry Price

Harry Hamilton

Adam Newton

Matthew Field

Michael Priestley

Mark Mcilwaine

Martin Gilbert

Kane Savage

Keith Lee

Jake Gilbert

Jay Jepson

Francis Wells

Andre Sanders

James Amery

Sebastian Maier

Barbara Hunt

Gareth Richard Stanley

Dene Tregidgo

Michael Parnell

Owen Bradbury

Kevin Corti

Sinjar Zurel

Kay Carpenter

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Whitehead

Dennis O’Neil

About Truro Crown Court

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