Vincent Sparkes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Swindon Man
Vincent Sparkes has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17-and-a-half years following his conviction for the murder of Neil Bambrick, a resident of Swindon. Today, at Bristol Crown Court, Sparkes was found guilty of fatally stabbing Mr. Bambrick in Broad Street on July 11 last year. The altercation between the two […]
Two Men Jailed for Brutal Stabbing Attack on Teenager in Bristol
Two men have been sentenced to jail after carrying out a vicious stabbing attack on teenager Dontae Davis in Eastville, Bristol. Rioul Scharschmidt, 21, and Romaine Mullings, 20, both from Bristol, were found guilty at Bristol Crown Court on 7 March for their roles in the attack, which occurred on May 22, 2021. The court […]
Teenagers Jailed for Killing Mikey Roynon in Bath House Party Tragedy
Three teenagers convicted of the killing of 16-year-old Mikey Roynon during a house party in Bath last summer have been sentenced to jail. In a solemn session at Bristol Crown Court today, Friday, May 3, the boys faced their fate for the tragic death of Mikey and possession of a bladed weapon.
Parents Charged with Murder of Two-Week-Old Baby in Hospital
The parents of a two-week-old baby appeared in court today facing charges of murdering their newborn while in hospital care. Brendon Staddon tragically passed away at Yeovil District Hospital on March 5 of this year, where he had been receiving treatment.
Man Jailed for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Met on Hook-Up App
Elijah Ofereh-Mugbeh, aged 26, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl he met on a hook-up app. The harrowing incident, which occurred in 2018, saw Ofereh-Mugbeh videoing the assault for another woman to watch on FaceTime. During the trial at the Bristol Crown Court, it was revealed that Ofereh-Mugbeh […]
Organised Crime Group Jailed for More Than 30 Years Following Spice Supply Investigation
An organised crime group involved in the import, export, and production of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as Spice, has been sentenced to significant prison terms today at Bristol Crown Court. The convictions follow a meticulous investigation led by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The central figure of the criminal operation, Quyen To, […]
Four Men Charged with Aggravated Burglary Following Incident in South Gloucestershire
Four men hailing from Bromley and Greenwich have been charged with aggravated burglary following an incident in South Gloucestershire, approximately 110 miles away from southeast London. Authorities were alerted after a group of individuals forcibly entered a residential property on Stanshawes Drive in Yate during the early hours of February 29. Concerned residents reported the […]
Grant Wedlake’s Victims Speak Out as He Receives 21-year Sentence
Grant Wedlake, a 32-year-old man with no fixed address, has been convicted of a series of heinous sex offences against women, girls, and boys. His actions have left a lasting impact on his victims, who bravely shared their experiences during the trial. On Friday, March 1, Bristol Crown Court handed down a 21-year prison sentence […]
Two men have been jailed for a total of six-and-a-half years for their role in a drug dealing network in Bristol
Khalil Mohamod, 38, from Cardiff, and Carlton Morris, 58, from the Montpelier area of Bristol, were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 9 February. Mohamod and Morris were arrested in February last year following an investigation led by officers from the County Lines Team which found they were involved in a drug dealing network […]
A man who tried to kill his mother after she got off a bus in Filton has been jailed for attempted murder
David Sosa Salomon stabbed his mother several times in February last year. He was convicted after a trial in December after a trial at Bristol Crown Court and was sentenced on Friday 9 February.
Teenager Claims Fatal Stabbing of Mikey Roynon Was in Self-Defence, Court Hears
A Bristol Crown Court trial has heard that a teenager fatally stabbed Mikey Roynon with a “zombie knife” in an act of self-defence during a house party, according to the defendant’s version of events presented to the court. The accused, one of three 16-year-olds facing trial for Mikey’s murder, asserts that he stabbed Roynon in […]
32-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life for Planning Mass Shootings as Police Officer
Reed Wischhusen, a 32-year-old man, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of planning a series of mass shootings disguised as a police officer. Wischhusen had built an arsenal of explosive substances, firearms, and ammunition and had created a document outlining his plans to kill. His intended targets included 10 individuals […]
18-Year Prison Sentence Handed to Curtis Otley for Appalling Sexual Offences
Curtis Otley, a 20-year-old resident of Showering Road, Stockwood, has been handed an 18-year prison sentence by Bristol Crown Court for a series of appalling sexual offences committed against five girls, all under the age of 18. The court reached this decision yesterday, following Otley’s conviction in September on 12 charges, including rape, attempted rape, […]
Two teenagers have been handed lengthy prison sentences for the murder of Swindon teenager Owen Dunn
Tyler Hunt, 18, and a 15-year-old boy, whose identity cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, were found guilty by a unanimous jury decision in November. Today, they were sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison at Bristol Crown Court. The tragic incident occurred on December 4, 2022, when 18-year-old Owen was fatally stabbed […]
Teenagers found guilty of murdering Owen Dunn in Swindon
Two teenagers have been convicted of murdering Owen Dunn in Swindon in December last year – by a unanimous jury decision at Bristol Crown Court today Tyler Hunt, 18, of Park South and a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both found guilty of the murder of Owen, who died from a […]
Drivers Jailed For Causing Fatal Collision near Bath
Two drivers who caused a fatal collision by racing on the A367 near Bath have been sentenced to a combined total of 16 years in jail. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, when the two men were racing side-by-side into a sharp bend on Dunkerton Hill. One of the vehicles involved collided head-on […]
A man has been jailed for a minimum of five years for drug and gun offences in Bristol
Dennis Williams, 19, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 23 November after entering a guilty plea. Williams was arrested in November last year during a police operation targeting drug dealers and then released on bail. In April of this year, he was arrested again after he was found carrying […]
A disqualified driver, who tried and failed to make off from police in Weston-super-Mare, during Road Safety Week will be sentenced next month
Zachary Williams, 28, was arrested after a pursuit on Friday 24 November that began at about 5.40pm. Officers on a mobile patrol in Winterstoke Road saw Williams at the wheel of a black Citroen C2 which was suspected of being stolen.
