The latest criminals locked up in Bristol including a child sex abuser and attempted murderer
The justice system is also still working through rioters involved in the August 3 violent disorder
by Shannon Brown · BristolLiveThe latest faces of criminals locked up by courts in Bristol include a sexual abuser, two men found guilty of manslaughter and another of attempted murder. While the justice system is still in the process of identifying and processing protesters for their involvement in the August 3 violent disorder, they are not the only ones locked up in Bristol in recent weeks.
This round-up includes Gary Selwood, who punched a man to death in a folk-club in Bristol, and David Malcolm, who fatally stabbed Alex Mamwa earlier this year. Of course, there are still a handful of people who have been jailed over the disorder in Bristol city centre this summer.
A total of 52 people have been arrested and 43 have been charged as part of the investigation into August’s disorder. Avon and Somerset Police say 27 people have been sentenced, in the latest updates on the riots.
We've compiled a list of some of the latest crime stories. Read on below for more.
Gary John Selwood - Manslaughter
59-year-old Selwood was jailed for four-and-half years for manslaughter for the death of Paul Carter, whom Selwood punched to death at a folk club in Bristol. Selwood punched 69-year-old Paul, in an “unprovoked” and “unjustified” attack at Whitchurch Folk House in East Dundry Road, Bristol, on the evening of February 27, 2022.
Judge Julian Lambert said Paul Carter was “a loyal and hard-working family man”, who was ‘quiet, considerate and generous”.
At the sentencing hearing on September 30, he said Selwood had shown “no remorse” for his actions and described the incident as a “tragedy caused by a single punch”.
Robert Ponter - Sexual abuse of children
Ponter was jailed for 14-years for sexually abusing three girls. The 57-year-old, from Longwell Green, pleaded guilty to three counts of raping a girl under the age of 16 at Bristol Crown Court. His victim was aged between 11 and 15 at the time of the offences.
He also admitted three indecent assault charges – two related to one 14-year-old girl and one to another girl of the same age. The assaults took place in the Bristol area between 1998 and 2007.
David Malcolm - Manslaughter
The 43-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter - but acquitted of murder - for the death of Alex Mamwa in St Pauls, Bristol earlier this year. A jury found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article on Friday after fatally stabbing the 30-year-old in March, after a trial at Bristol Crown Court last month.
He was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on September 17 to 13-years and six months in custody.
Joel Binnings - Attempted murder
Binnings, of Fishponds, was found guilty of attempting to murder a teenage boy who he attacked with a machete. The 20-year-old admitted causing his victim grievous bodily harm after stabbing him multiple times at McDonalds on The Horsefair in Bristol on 8 February but denied trying to kill him. However, a jury found him guilty of attempted murder.
He is due to be sentenced At Bristol Crown Court on October 11.
Thomas Medler - Violent disorder
Medler, 24 of Lockleaze, was sentenced alongside three other people for his role in the August 3 violent disorder. Bristol Crown Court heard Medler was “front and centre” of the group during the summer disruption and was “jeering, shouting and throwing missiles” at police officers and counter protesters.
His Honour Judge Cullum said his, and the actions of each individual involved, added to the disorder and that he was part of the “violent” group. He was given a 34-month prison sentence for violent disorder and a further eight months for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Lee Gilpin - Violent disorder
43-year-old Lee Gilpin was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on September 12, having been part of a group which used or threatened violence and caused others to fear for their safety during the disorder on 3 August.
Gilpin, of Stoke Gifford, threw a concrete parasol stand at the windscreen of a police vehicle and verbally abused and assaulted members of the public and police officers outsidea hotel used to house asylum seekers. He also kicked a police officer’s bike
He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was sentenced to two years in prison.
James Maine - Violent disorder
The 44-year-old was jailed at Bristol Crown Court on September 17 after throwing missiles at police and punching a member of the public during the violence on August 3. Judge Peter Blair said Maine's involvement was ‘persistent’ and described him as ‘one of the central individuals’ carrying our the violent disorder.
CCTV obtained during the police investigation shows Maine running at members of the public and throwing a punch. Judge Peter Blair said the 44-year-old’s involvement was ‘persistent’ and described him as ‘one of the central individuals’ carrying our the violent disorder. Maine, from Kingswood, received a 28-month jail sentence.
Ashley Hunt - Violent disorder
Hunt, 35 and from St George, pleaded guilty to violent disorder for his part in the August 3 disruption. Hunt punched two people and threw missiles at police officers; his violent behaviour was captured on body-worn camera footage.
Judge Peter Blair, in sentencing Hunt at Bristol Crown Court, told him the fact he committed the offence while on licence demonstrated he did not have respect for the criminal justice system.
He added: “Although you were not a main instigator your actions showed violence, aggression and a disregard for the police and the community”. Hunt was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison on September 18.