In April, a number of criminals in Somerset were given the ultimate punishment for their heinous acts, serving time behind bars. From reckless drivers causing fatal accidents to violent offenders committing assaults, justice prevailed for the victims and their families. Here’s a glimpse into the lives of some of the criminals recently convicted and jailed in Somerset.
MARK DAVIES: PAGAN
In a bizarre turn of events, Mark Davies embarked on a spiritual journey from Wales to Somerset, only to engage in a crime spree that culminated in the theft of three vehicles. Cardiff Crown Court handed him a 30-month prison term for his actions.
JONATHAN FARRELLY: ABUSER
Jonathan Farrelly, an abuser from Weston-super-Mare, received a 21-month prison sentence for repeatedly assaulting his partner and violating a restraining order.
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FIRAS ZEINEDDINE: RECKLESS DRIVER
Firas Zeineddine’s speeding Tesla caused the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter on the M4, leading to his 12-month imprisonment for causing death by careless driving.
THOMAS WILKINSON: BURGLAR
Thomas Wilkinson’s crime spree of ten shoplifting offenses and a home burglary resulted in a seven-month jail term and a fine as punishment for his actions.
WILLIAM LOOSLEY: ASSAILANT
Assaulting two teenagers on a train led to a 10-month jail sentence for William Loosley from Newport.
LIAM JONES: ARSONIST
Liam Jones’s reckless act of arson resulted in a four-year prison sentence for causing significant damage and endangering lives.
BENJAMIN FOSTER: DANGEROUS DRIVER
The dangerous driving of Benjamin Charles Foster led to a four-year jail term for causing serious injury and driving uninsured.
IRFAN AZIZI AND MUHAMET JAHOLLA: FAKE LICENCE OFFENDERS
Irfan Azizi and Muhamet Jahollari’s possession of fake driving licenses during a drug raid resulted in their six-month imprisonment.
AMER KHAN: STABBER
Amer Khan was jailed for 25 months for a terrifying stabbing incident at a pub in Yeovil.
THOMAS HARDYMAN: FATAL DRUNK DRIVER
Thomas Hardyman’s alcohol-induced fatal crash led to an eight-year jail sentence after causing death by careless driving.
THOMAS KETTLEBOROUGH: PAEDOPHILE
Paedophile police officer Thomas Kettleborough was sentenced to 32 months in jail after being caught in a sting operation involving a planned assault on a minor.
BILLY LANE, KYLE NUTLEY AND NATHAN SMITH: VIOLENT ATTACKERS
Billy Lane, Kyle Nutley, and Nathan Smith received lengthy prison sentences for their brutal assault, involving repeated stabbing and grievous bodily harm.
THOMAS BEASLEY, DEVON FELTHAM, COURTNEY FELTHAM, RACHAEL BEER, HARRY DYER, JOEL POWIS: DRUG RINGLEADERS
Six individuals involved in a drug supply network were jailed for their connection to the possession and distribution of a substantial amount of cocaine.