Christopher Almond

Public criminal case information in the UK reveals significant legal proceedings associated with an individual named Christopher Almond.

Christopher Almond (aged 51, from Little Hulton):

This individual has a history of serious criminal offenses, including:

• Causing Death by Dangerous Driving and Drink Driving (2026): Christopher Almond was jailed for nine years and banned from driving for 14 years after causing the death of motorcyclist David Connah on May 3, 2026. Almond, who was twice over the legal alcohol limit, undertook a stationary queue of vehicles, sped through a red light, and collided with Mr. Connah's BMW motorbike. He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving at Manchester Crown Court on July 7, 2026. Following the incident, he was remanded into custody for a further hearing at Manchester Crown Court on June 8, 2026. This hearing is also listed in public court records under reference 06FF0312526 at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square), with the Crown Prosecution Service as the prosecutor.
• Manslaughter (2002): Almond previously served a five-year jail sentence for the manslaughter of his brother in 2002. He appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on January 22, 2013, charged with killing his 29-year-old brother Paul Almond of Droylsden, with the case being adjourned.
• Previous Driving Offenses: He has 19 sets of previous convictions for 38 offenses. These include a 2007 incident where he was caught running a red light at 80mph while attempting to evade police, and another instance of crashing a motorbike while twice over the limit. He was also in court in the year prior to the 2026 fatal collision for being in charge of a vehicle while over the limit.

Other Individuals Named Christopher Almond:

It is important to note that public records also show other individuals named Christopher Almond involved in non-criminal legal or regulatory matters:

• Christopher John Almond (FCA Regulatory Action): The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) decided to cancel the Part 4A permission of Christopher John Almond, trading as "Castle View Motorhouse," on September 12, 2025. This action was taken because the firm was not carrying on any regulated activity and failed to submit required returns and attestations. This is a regulatory matter, not a criminal case.
• Christopher James Almond (Companies House Record): A Christopher James Almond (born March 1982) is listed as an active LLP Designated Member of ALMOND WALKER LLP in Companies House records, appointed on April 1, 2025. This is a business record and not indicative of criminal proceedings.