Anthony Howells

Public criminal case information in the UK for individuals named 'Anthony Howells' reveals details concerning at least two distinct individuals, with one prominent case involving murder charges.

Anthony Howells (43, of Reids Piece, Purton, Wiltshire)

This individual has recently been charged with serious offenses following a fatal road traffic collision.

• Incident Date: June 30, 2026, at approximately 6:05 PM. The collision occurred on the B4696 between Brinkworth Road and Lydiard Plain, near Royal Wootton Bassett, involving an orange Peugeot 107 and a black Vauxhall Astra. The driver of the Peugeot, Barbara Mullaney, a woman in her 70s and owner of Animal Fayre pet shop in Cricklade, was pronounced dead at the scene. A teenage girl passenger in the Vauxhall sustained serious injuries.
• Charges: Anthony Howells, 43, of Reids Piece, Purton, has been charged with murder, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, failing to stop at a road traffic collision (RTC), and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
• Court Appearances:
• July 6, 2026: Howells appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court. He did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.
• July 8, 2026: He was scheduled to appear at Bristol Crown Court.
• Previous Related Charges (Potentially the same individual): An Anthony Howells, described as a 32-year-old scaffolder of Reid's Piece, Purton, was charged in October 2015 with five vehicle-related offenses committed on October 10, 2015. These included aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, driving a vehicle and failing to stop after a road accident, failing to stop when required by an officer, and using a vehicle without third-party insurance. He appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court and was due to appear at Swindon Crown Court on November 13, 2015. Given the matching address (Purton) and the age progression (32 in 2015 would make him 43 in 2026), it is highly probable this refers to the same individual.
• Other Recent Charges (Potentially the same individual): Public court records from Open Court Data UK show an Anthony Howells with two first hearings at Swindon Magistrates' Court on June 19, 2026. One case (Reference: 54DD0261026) has no specific details available. The other case (Reference: 55CH0442525) lists multiple charges of "Theft from a shop". These could potentially relate to the same Anthony Howells from Purton.

Anthony Howells (of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth)

A different individual named Anthony Howells has a record of failing to comply with a community order and theft.

• Court Appearances and Decisions:
• June 23, 2021: Anthony Howells, aged 38, of Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, admitted to failing without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Swindon Magistrates' Court on September 15, 2020. This failure involved not attending planned probation appointments on October 6, 2020, December 29, 2020, and April 23, 2021. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £60 costs.
• March 30, 2021: He also admitted to stealing goods worth £90.98 from Superdrug on High Street, Christchurch. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £60 costs and £90.98 compensation.