MARK BRADLEY SENTENCED IN AMESBURY FOR CHILD ABUSE AT WINCHESTER CROWN COURT

In a case that has shocked the community of Amesbury, Mark Bradley, aged 44 and formerly residing on Antrobus Road, was handed a significant prison sentence following his conviction on multiple serious charges related to the abuse of young girls. The sentencing took place at Winchester Crown Court, where Bradley was found guilty of a total of ten counts, including four counts of rape, two of which involved victims aged between 13 and 15 years old. Additionally, he was convicted of three charges of cruelty to a child, which underscored the severity of his actions.

Furthermore, the court found Bradley guilty of causing actual bodily harm, four counts of indecent assault, and one count of sexual assault. The allegations against him spanned several years, with the abuse reportedly beginning when the victims were as young as seven years old. Despite his vehement denial of the charges, the jury, after a four-week trial that commenced on May 16, returned a guilty verdict, confirming the allegations against him.

The sentencing hearing resulted in Bradley being sentenced to 16 years in prison. The court specified that he will serve a minimum of eight years before being eligible for parole, with an additional two years on licence following his release. As part of the court’s measures to protect the community and prevent further offenses, Bradley was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely. Moreover, a sexual offences prevention order has been imposed, restricting his activities and interactions to safeguard potential victims. The case has left a lasting impact on the local community of Amesbury, highlighting the importance of justice and safeguarding vulnerable children from abuse.