Sentence
Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell (aged 33) was sentenced at Durham Crown Court on 26 September 2025 to 24 Years for Common Assault / Assault by beating and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Durham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 September 2025
- Sentence
- 24 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 27 years
- Judge
- His Honour Judge Adams
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Common Assault / Assault by beating | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification RequirementsRestraining Order Period - Years: 30 |
| Strangulation or suffocation | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (during trial) to rape, strangulation and assault in County Durham.