Sentence
Jon Ross
Jon Ross (aged 62) was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on 20 October 2022 to 20 Years for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 14 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Truro Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 October 2022
- Sentence
- 20 Years
- Judge
- Judge Simon Carr
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
8 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate, 12 Years |
| Causing an affray | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault of a female under 14 years | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
| Common assault and battery on Emergency Workers (eg. constable, National Crime Agency officer, prison officer, custody officer, a person employed for NHS health services, fire services or fire and rescue services) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecency with a child, indecent assault, assault by penetration and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in Plymouth, Devon, between 1999 and 2004. He pleaded guilty to wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, affray, assault on an emergency worker and possessing a bladed article in Yelverton, Devon, on 8 July 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS); Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder / Depression / Depressive disorder / Depressive episode