Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 795 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 4 cases

Mark Thompson

Failing to Provide Information *

Sentence

6 months driving ban

Failed to tell police who was driving a Ford Fiesta alleged to have been speeding in Totnes in August 2023.

Due to repeat offending; fined £72 and ordered to pay £90 costs.

24 Oct 2024

Mark Clemes

Speeding *

Sentence

8 months driving ban

Speeding through St Anne’s Chapel on 22 September 2024; on Tregolls Road, Truro on 24 October 2024 and through the Saltash Tunnel on 22 June and 27 December.

As a points disqualification; fined £560 and ordered to pay £90 costs.

24 Oct 2024

Oakley Daniell

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On Saturday 27 July 2024 at around 8.20pm, Oakley Daniell followed the victim, whom he knew, as he exited Sainsbury’s in Falmouth with his nan and walked towards her car. After a brief verbal exchange, Daniell punched the victim in the face, forcing him backwards, then punched him again, knocking him towards the floor, before kicking and kneeing him. Daniell continued with further blows as the victim attempted to defend himself on the ground, then walked away, leaving the victim on the floor. The victim was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital and has undergone numerous operations to his eye, continuing to suffer from the effects nearly a year later.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.

11 Oct 2024

Adrian Walker

Publishing obscene articles and child sexual offenses *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Adrian Walker, 27, of Alverton Road in Penzance, engaged in conversations on the social media site Discord containing sadistic language about child abuse on several dates in August 2024. He breached a sexual harm prevention order from August 2023 by using Discord and Reddit without permission and deleting Discord to hide his internet history. On May 24, 2024, he engaged in a conversation with a girl he believed was 13 years old and attempted to make her look at an image of a person engaging in sexual activity. Police found 13 still prohibited images of a child and one moving prohibited image on his phone during a random search.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of publishing an obscene article, two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order, an attempted breach of a sexual harm prevention order, possessing a prohibited image of a child and attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch/look at an image of sexual activity. Placed on the sex offenders register for life. Judge Simon Carr noted Walker could interact with the abuse of children in cartoon form and repeated the joy he was getting from the images.

8 Oct 2024

September 2024 2 cases

Ben Haymes

Sexual assault *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ben Haymes, 34, was sentenced for assaulting children and his own dog.

Assaulted children and his own dog.

24 Sep 2024

Nicholas Harford

Failure to comply with sex offender notification requirements *

Sentence

27 weeks imprisonment

Nicholas Harford, a 39-year-old registered sex offender of no fixed abode with previous addresses in St Austell and Mullion, appeared in court charged with five counts of breaching his sex offender notification requirements. The breaches involved failing to notify police of a change of address within three days, acquiring a new bank card within three days, becoming of no fixed abode within seven days, using the alias Nicholas Pengarrow, and staying at an address for more than seven days in a 12-month period without notification. He had previously lied to a partner about his name, using the alias to conceal his sex offender status, which she discovered via social media.

Convicted of five counts of failure to comply with notification requirements as a registered sex offender. Includes failures to notify change of address, new bank card, no fixed abode status, alias 'Nicholas Pengarrow', and staying at an address for more than seven days in a 12-month period. Has 28 previous offences including domestic abuse and a 2019 sex offence.

1 Sep 2024

August 2024 3 cases

Paul Braidwood

Violent disorder *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Paul Braidwood, aged 44 of Ward Place, Plymouth, took part in the riot in Plymouth on the evening of August 5, 2024. He was part of a group of approximately 50 people walking up Royal Parade towards an opposing group. Braidwood spouted verbal abuse at an officer before pulling them to the ground and punching them in the face. While on the floor, the officer was kicked in the head by another individual before being helped up by colleagues.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Wore a mask across the bottom of his face.

30 Aug 2024

Daniel Lynch

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Daniel Lynch murdered his brother Shane Lynch by launching a sustained and frenzied attack with a weapon, likely a hammer, inflicting repeated blows to the head and face at their mother's home in Bosmeor Park, Illogan Highway, overnight between 11 and 12 November 2024. The incident stemmed from an argument over a stolen tablet, exacerbated by Daniel's erratic behaviour due to alcohol and drug use. He attempted to cover up the crime by disposing of evidence, such as Shane's phone, changing clothes, and cleaning blood from the scene, as evidenced by bloodstained clothing and diluted blood in the sink.

Found guilty after trial. Judge Simon Carr described the murder as a sustained and brutal attack involving at least one weapon. Daniel Lynch denied responsibility and claimed a third party was involved, but this was dismissed by the jury.

26 Aug 2024

Teigan Rout

Assault *

Sentence

Community order with 100 hours unpaid work

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in Bristol on 10 February.

Must pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

15 Aug 2024

June 2024 1 case

Marcus Harbison

Stalking *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Marcus Harbison, 60, from Treneere Road in Penzance, subjected his ex-partner to a relentless stalking campaign between December of the previous year and March, including grabbing her by the throat, sending unsolicited flowers, waiting for her at work, following her, threatening to kill himself and make it her fault, to put a bomb in her car, and to throw a brick through her window, after their relationship ended abruptly.

Convicted of intentional strangulation, two assaults by beating, threatening to share intimate photos, and stalking involving fear of violence. The judge described the campaign as sinister and disturbing, with a restraining order imposed due to the emotional toll on the victim.

27 Jun 2024

May 2024 2 cases

Kirsty Mankee

Assault *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Kirsty Mankee was sentenced for assault and 20 counts of theft.

Aged 28, from Illogan.

17 May 2024

Petrit Zefi

Attempted murder *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Petrit Zefi, aged 44 from Bugle, was sentenced for attempted murder. Specific details of the crime circumstances are not provided in the article.

Aged 44, from Bugle

15 May 2024

April 2024 5 cases

Paul Stephens

Illegal removal of asbestos *

Sentence

Fined £37,234

Paul Stephens and his company Stephens & Stephens Developers Ltd were sentenced for the illegal removal of asbestos from the former Cliffdene Hotel on Narrowcliff in Newquay ahead of its demolition in the summer of 2020, in breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Sentenced alongside £28,579 for the quoted work by TMS for removing asbestos and £26,116.34 in costs. Recorder John Trevaskis commented that Stephens had shown a 'flagrant disregard for legislation' and for 'putting profits ahead of health and safety'. Pleaded guilty in March 2024 to offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

24 Apr 2024

Tia Taylor

Manslaughter *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Tia Taylor was involved in the manslaughter of Michael Riddiough-Allen on April 30, 2023, in Bodmin, and perverting the course of justice.

Changed plea to guilty of manslaughter and perverting the course of justice during trial. Consecutive term of eight months included. Will serve half before release on licence.

12 Apr 2024

Jake Hill

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 27 years and 13 days

Jake Hill was involved in the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen on April 30, 2023, in Bodmin, along with four section 18 offences of wounding with intent.

Found guilty by jury of murder and four section 18 offences of wounding with intent. Sentenced before Ms Justice Cutts.

12 Apr 2024

Chelsea Powell

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Chelsea Powell was involved in perverting the course of justice in connection with the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen on April 30, 2023, in Bodmin.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Will be immediately released due to time already served.

12 Apr 2024

Yordan Stanchev

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On Sunday 25 January 2024 at around 9.15pm, Yordan Stanchev, a 26-year-old Bulgarian national of no fixed abode, followed a 17-year-old girl he did not know into an alleyway near Launceston College in Launceston. He sprinted towards her as she tried to run away, caught up, pushed her against a metal fence, and sexually assaulted her. The victim fought back bravely, injuring his face. Possibly disturbed by a dog walker, Stanchev fled the scene. The victim ran to safety and police were called by a relative. Officers conducted an area search and located Stanchev based on her description and his earlier call to police claiming he had been attacked outside Lidl. He had a matching facial injury and his phone was in the area at the time of the offence. The victim positively identified him, leading to his immediate arrest, charging, and remand.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. Restraining order in place to protect the victim. Likely to be deported after sentence. Judge Simon Carr described the offence as 'every woman’s worst nightmare' and noted the victim's exceptional bravery in fighting off the attacker who intended to commit an even more serious offence. Stanchev possessed misogynist views and targeted the victim at random as revenge for believing his wife was having an affair.

2 Apr 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Royston Morgan

Theft *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 2 July 2024 at around 11.25pm, Royston Morgan and Casey Foster entered the Asda Express petrol station in Launceston. Morgan picked up a crate of 12 beers worth £10 and left without paying. When challenged by an employee and a member of the public, Morgan and Foster attacked the member of the public with punches and then struck the employee on the head, causing him to fall and suffer a large cut to his ear. No major injuries were sustained. The incident was caught on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

26 Feb 2024

Casey Foster

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On 2 July 2024 at around 11.25pm, Casey Foster and Royston Morgan entered the Asda Express petrol station in Launceston. Foster pulled out a large blade and stabbed a member of the public who had intervened in a theft several times in the arm and head. The victim was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital for treatment but sustained no major injuries. The incident was caught on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

26 Feb 2024

December 2023 1 case

Dale Avery

Breach of sex offender notification requirements *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Dale Avery, after being released from HMP Northumberland in October 2023, failed to report to the police station as required within three days. He used money obtained from working during his sentence to flee to Falmouth, where he was found sleeping rough on a pier 12 days later. This incident followed his original 15-year sentence for multiple serious offences, including four rapes of a child and two rapes of an adult, for which he had served seven years.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with his notification requirements as a sex offender. Judge Simon Carr noted that he breached the requirement shortly after release and had previous convictions for serious offences against women and children.

19 Dec 2023

November 2023 2 cases

Thomas Moffat

Stalking *

Sentence

12 months suspended sentence

Thomas Moffat, 34, from Little Treviscoe in St Austell, harassed his ex-partner after their relationship ended in August, sending abusive messages, threatening to break into her house and kill himself, calling her workplace to insult her as a 'c**t' and 'sl*g', punching and kicking her front door, and forcing his way into her property to confront her about her new partner, causing her significant anxiety and fear.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and criminal damage. The judge granted a suspended sentence as his last chance, emphasising the need for mental health help, and imposed a restraining order for three years along with compensation of £1,500.

19 Nov 2023

Christopher Watson

Stalking *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Christopher Watson, 50, from Albertus Road in Hayle, refused to accept the end of his relationship in March 2023 and followed his victim, loitering at her workplace, bombarding her with messages, and driving behind her for several months. This included using a third party to contact her, leaving flowers, and continuing despite her clear rejections, culminating in him parking outside her house and following her to a police station.

Convicted after a trial of stalking. The judge highlighted that the behaviour was persistent and occurred while on police bail, with no demonstrated remorse. A restraining order was imposed.

1 Nov 2023

August 2023 2 cases

Harrison Bye

Affray *

Sentence

14-month sentence suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, mental health treatment programme, pay £750 to victim, and rehabilitation activity programme

In July 2021, Harrison Bye and another individual attacked a lifeguard outside a nightclub in Bude. The victim approached Bye after seeing him shake a girl, leading to Bye pushing him away. Later, the victim was pushed into the road, kicked, punched multiple times, and thrown over a wall, resulting in injuries including a fractured jaw that required metal pins and wires. The attack was captured on CCTV, and the victim continues to suffer physical and psychological effects.

Pled guilty to affray. The judge noted it was a nasty, prolonged attack but considered his lack of violent history, remorse, and potential for rehabilitation. He was struggling with mental health and alcohol issues at the time.

18 Aug 2023

Richard Edwards

Affray *

Sentence

14-month sentence suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, mental health treatment programme, and pay £750 to victim

In July 2021, Richard Edwards and another individual attacked a lifeguard outside a nightclub in Bude. The incident began when the victim intervened in an altercation and was later pushed into the road, kicked, punched, and thrown over a wall while unconscious. CCTV showed Edwards punching the victim, striking him again, grabbing his throat, and throwing him over the wall, leaving the victim with injuries including a fractured jaw that has not fully healed.

Pled guilty to affray. The judge described the attack as nasty and prolonged but noted his lack of violent history, remorse, and potential for rehabilitation. He was described as a gentle giant who got involved due to alcohol issues and mental health difficulties.

18 Aug 2023

June 2023 1 case

Kevin Matthew Blake

Assault of a boy under 13 by touching *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Kevin Matthew Blake, 41, of Rosewarne Wollas Cottages, Camborne, was convicted of four counts of assault of a boy under 13 by touching. The offending came to light in 2023 when concerns were raised about his repeated refusal to undertake a DBS check. An investigation was launched, revealing that he had sexually touched two young boys, with one victim reporting multiple occasions. Blake denied the offences during his police interview.

Convicted by jury of four counts of assault of a boy under 13 by touching; denied offences during interview; previously on Sex Offenders’ Register; made subject of a 20-year sexual harm prevention order.

26 Jun 2023

April 2023 4 cases

Kevin Condliffe

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kevin Condliffe, 46, of Carr Lane East, Liverpool, was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine to vulnerable people in Cornwall as part of the County Lines 'Scouse Mick' operation. Between 1 January 2021 and 14 July 2022, the group transported drugs by car and posted cash profits back to Liverpool via Royal Mail, with 140 parcels containing over £560,000 from the sale of around seven kilograms of drugs. On 5 September 2021, Condliffe and McLean left a bag with £50,000 worth (0.5kg) of heroin in coffee jars at the Quintrell Inn, Newquay, which was seized by police. On 13 July 2022, Condliffe posted two parcels with nearly £10,000 to Liverpool. Arrested on 14 July 2022 following simultaneous warrants.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Played significant role in County Lines operation 'Scouse Mick' involving supply of heroin and cocaine from Liverpool to Cornwall and money laundering.

24 Apr 2023

Kieron Ellis

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Kieron Ellis, 44, of Carbis Bay, Penzance, was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine to vulnerable people in Cornwall as part of the County Lines 'Scouse Mick' operation. Between 1 January 2021 and 14 July 2022, the group transported drugs by car and posted cash profits back to Liverpool via Royal Mail, with 140 parcels containing over £560,000 from the sale of around seven kilograms of drugs. Thousands of messages on mobile devices discussed drug distribution and cash movement. Arrested on 14 July 2022 following simultaneous warrants in Helston, Penzance, Carbis Bay, and Liverpool.

24 Apr 2023

Jonathan Fincham

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jonathan Fincham, 52, of Pellor Fields, Helston, was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine to vulnerable people in Cornwall as part of the County Lines 'Scouse Mick' operation. Between 1 January 2021 and 14 July 2022, the group transported drugs by car and posted cash profits back to Liverpool via Royal Mail, with 140 parcels containing over £560,000 from the sale of around seven kilograms of drugs. Thousands of messages on mobile devices discussed drug distribution and cash movement. Arrested on 14 July 2022 following simultaneous warrants in Helston, Penzance, Carbis Bay, and Liverpool.

24 Apr 2023

Richard Mclean

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Richard McLean, 39, of Curtana Crescent, Liverpool, was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine to vulnerable people in Cornwall as part of the County Lines 'Scouse Mick' operation. Between 1 January 2021 and 14 July 2022, the group transported drugs by car and posted cash profits back to Liverpool via Royal Mail, with 140 parcels containing over £560,000 from the sale of around seven kilograms of drugs. On 5 September 2021, McLean and Condliffe left a bag with £50,000 worth (0.5kg) of heroin in coffee jars at the Quintrell Inn, Newquay, which was seized by police. Arrested on 14 July 2022 following simultaneous warrants.

24 Apr 2023

August 2022 1 case

Gareth Wills

Threatening to kill *

Sentence

eight-month sentence, suspended for two years with an order to complete rehabilitation and counselling

Gareth Wills, founder of Lewis Haughton Wills in Cornwall, threatened to kill fellow directors in a series of videos, demanding money he believed he was owed. Following an original trial, he was sentenced on August 23, 2022. He was later arrested on September 30, 2022, for breaching the restraining order and other court orders shortly after they were imposed.

Pleaded not guilty to later breach charges. Subject to restraining order and ordered to pay £500 compensation to each victim. Sentenced by Judge Linford with warning that further breaches would result in custody.

23 Aug 2022

August 2021 1 case

Ashley Wood

Assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ashley Wood, who was 26 years old and of no fixed abode, was sentenced for further assault charges. He had previously been involved in an incident where he held a knife to a stranger's throat in Penzance and threatened to rape his partner, leading to his initial imprisonment. During his time in custody, he expressed fears of violence from other inmates and attempted self-harm multiple times before this sentencing.

Sentenced for further assault charges while in custody; had prior convictions and was under suicide and self-harm monitoring due to perceived risks from other prisoners.

13 Aug 2021

June 2019 1 case

Martin Hobbs

Burglary and criminal damage *

Sentence

Not stated

Martin Hobbs broke into a hotel in Cawsand in February 2019 with intent to do unlawful damage. He wrecked the intercom and dented the kitchen floor, causing damage in excess of £28,000.

Admitted to burglary and damaging property. Judge indicated he is very likely to spend time in prison. Prior fine of £12,000 and £10,000 court costs for breaches of Consumer Protection legislation, including falsely claiming property sales, harassing a rival agent, and producing a fake instruction letter. Filed for bankruptcy to hide resources.

24 Jun 2019

February 2012 2 cases

Ross Stone

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Ross Stone, co-defendant of Thomas Haigh, was involved in the aftermath of the murders of David Griffiths and Brett Flournoy at Sunny Corner Farm, Trenance Down, St Austell, Cornwall, in June 2011. After Haigh shot the victims, Stone burned their bodies and buried them in their van on the property to cover up the crime. He confessed during a police interview on 1 July 2011 after an unrelated drugs raid uncovered his cannabis operation.

Cleared of murders but pleaded guilty to burning and burying the bodies. Assisted police by confessing to the disposal of the corpses.

1 Feb 2012

Thomas Haigh

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 35 years

Thomas Haigh, a former cage fighter from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, murdered David Griffiths and Brett Flournoy, two gangland enforcers, by shooting them dead at Sunny Corner Farm, Trenance Down, St Austell, Cornwall, in June 2011. The victims were pressuring Haigh over £40,000 drug debts and to make a trip to collect drugs in Brazil. Haigh acted alone in the killings, then fled, leaving co-defendant Ross Stone to burn and bury the bodies in their van. The bodies were discovered after Stone confessed during a police interview following an unrelated drugs raid on 1 July 2011.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after a four-week trial. Judge Mr Justice Mackay described him as an 'arrogant young man' who got out of his depth in the criminal underworld. Appeal in 2013 reduced minimum term to 32 years. Died in prison on 15 March 2026.

1 Feb 2012

January 2007 3 cases

Sarah Bullock

Murder *

Sentence

10 years detention

Sarah Bullock, 16, was part of the gang led by Darren Stewart that took over Steven Hoskin's bedsit in St Austell, Cornwall. On July 5, 2006, she actively participated in drugging, abusing, and torturing Steven, including putting a dog collar on him and telling him 'Time for walkies.' She stamped on his hands at the Trenance railway viaduct until he fell 100ft to his death.

Described by Mr Justice Owen as totally infatuated with the ringleader but an enthusiastic participant in the torment.

1 Jan 2007

Martin Pollard

Manslaughter *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Martin Pollard, 21, joined the gang led by Darren Stewart in St Austell, Cornwall. On July 5, 2006, after being falsely convinced that Steven Hoskin was a paedophile, he participated in the torture, drugging, and abuse of Steven before the group took him to the Trenance railway viaduct, where Steven was forced over the edge and fell to his death.

Showed remorse in court, claiming to be haunted by the events and stating he should have stopped it from the beginning. Convinced by others that Steven was a paedophile.

1 Jan 2007

Darren Stewart

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 25 years

Darren Stewart, 30, led a gang that infiltrated Steven Hoskin's bedsit in St Austell, Cornwall. He controlled Steven by supplying alcohol and drugs, taking his benefit money, and resorting to violence. On July 5, 2006, Stewart, along with Sarah Bullock and Martin Pollard, drugged, abused, and tortured Steven, forcing him to confess falsely to being a paedophile before marching him to the Trenance railway viaduct and pushing him off, resulting in his death from a 100ft fall.

Ringleader of the gang who controlled and tortured the victim.

1 Jan 2007

Date Not Specified 8 cases

Andrew Spelling

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

18 months' imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work

Andrew Spelling, of Southbourne Road, St Austell, was convicted of three charges of making 405 category A images of child sexual abuse, plus 330 category B images and 316 category C images, totalling over 1,000 images.

Denied the offences but convicted by jury after trial. Judge noted addiction to images and overwhelming evidence. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for 10 years. Warned to stay away from images.

1 Jan 0001

Benjamin Lord

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

13-month prison sentence suspended for 20 months with 150 hours unpaid work

Driving dangerously and with 75 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood exceeding the limit of 50 on the A30 at Launceston on September 13, 2025.

Disqualified from driving for 3 years and must pass an extended test.

1 Jan 0001

Amber Wilson

Assaulting a police officer *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment

Amber Wilson, 26, of Treheath Road, Dobwalls pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer at Rose Cottage, Clapper Bridge, dangerous driving, driving between Pillaton and Clapper Bridge on 22 January whilst disqualified from driving and failing to stop.

An offence of aggravated vehicle taking, to which she had pleaded not guilty, was discharged.

1 Jan 0001

Martin Thomas

Arranging sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

Arranging sexual activity with a child between December 13 and January 15 and attempting to engage in sexual communication with two girls whom he did not believe to be 16 or over in August 2023, between October 25 and November 30 and December 13 and January 15.

Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order until March 18, 2046 which restricts his contact with children and his use of the internet.

1 Jan 0001

John Steven Jones (Aka Carl Downham)

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

John Steven Jones, 43, of Graham Avenue, St Austell, pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a person he believed was under 16 but who was actually a decoy. The communication requested explicit images, encouraged masturbation, and included him sending pictures of his penis.

Ordered to undergo treatment for alcohol use, curfew between 7pm and 7am daily until 25 October 2025, and made subject to a five-year sexual harm prevention order limiting internet access and contact with children.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Grills

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jason Grills, 36, of Pentillie Road, Plymouth pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman at Hoopers View, Bodmin on Christmas Day occasioning her actual bodily harm.

Made subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim or attend an address in Hoopers View, Bodmin until 5 March 2033.

1 Jan 0001

Simmon Gallears

Engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

nine-month prison sentence suspended for 24 months

Engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl at Liskeard in 2022.

Changed his plea to guilty. Ordered to do 250 hours unpaid work, made subject to a sexual harm prevention order restricting his contact with children.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Hewer

Engaging in coercive behaviour *

Sentence

33-month custodial sentence with 20 months in prison

Engaging in coercive behaviour at Newquay between March and September 2025 when he prevented his victim from contacting friends, broke her phones and force fed her food, stalked her between October 2025 and February 2026, assaulted her at an address in Cliff Road, Newquay between 6 and 9 February 2026, stole £120 cash from her and damaged a door at the Newquay Beach Hotel on February 7, 2026, as well as racially harassing a police officer at Camborne on February 8, 2026.

Made subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim or attend any address she is residing at until February 13, 2036.

1 Jan 0001

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Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Mark Thompson

Mark Clemes

Oakley Daniell

Adrian Walker

Ben Haymes

Nicholas Harford

Paul Braidwood

Daniel Lynch

Teigan Rout

Marcus Harbison

Kirsty Mankee

Petrit Zefi

Paul Stephens

Tia Taylor

Jake Hill

Chelsea Powell

Yordan Stanchev

Royston Morgan

Casey Foster

Dale Avery

Thomas Moffat

Christopher Watson

Harrison Bye

Richard Edwards

Kevin Matthew Blake

Kevin Condliffe

Kieron Ellis

Jonathan Fincham

Richard Mclean

Gareth Wills

Ashley Wood

Martin Hobbs

Ross Stone

Thomas Haigh

Sarah Bullock

Martin Pollard

Darren Stewart

Andrew Spelling

Benjamin Lord

Amber Wilson

Martin Thomas

John Steven Jones (Aka Carl Downham)

Jason Grills

Simmon Gallears

Thomas Hewer

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