Sentence
David Butler
David Butler (aged 61) was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on 23 September 2026 to 10 Years 4 Months for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Luton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 23 September 2026
- Sentence
- 10 Years 4 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 15 years 4 Months
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge C Wigin
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate, 10 Years 4 Months |
| Possession of firearms or ammunition without firearm certificate. | Custodial immediate, 1 Year 4 Months |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 6 Months |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, possession of a firearm without certificate and possession of a bladed article in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, on 17 July 2025.