ARTHUR ‘JOHN’ BONNER FROM GRIMSBY AND SALISBURY SENTENCED TO 14.5 YEARS FOR MULTIPLE SEXUAL OFFENSES

In a significant legal development, Arthur ‘John’ Bonner, aged 63 and hailing from both Grimsby and Salisbury, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 14 and a half years following his conviction on multiple serious sexual offences. The conviction was handed down after a week-long trial held at Salisbury Crown Court, where the jury found Bonner guilty of four separate charges involving sexual misconduct.

These offences spanned several decades, with two occurring in the early 1970s, one in 1993, and the most recent in 2014. The crimes took place within the city of Salisbury, a location that has been central to the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings. The charges included rape, buggery of a male under the age of 16, indecent assault of a male, and sexual assault of a female. Each of these allegations reflects a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior over a prolonged period.

Arthur Bonner, who was locally known as ‘John’ Bonner, faced a court that heard detailed accounts of his actions, which have caused significant distress to the victims involved. The court's decision underscores the severity of his crimes and the importance of justice for the victims. The sentencing marks a decisive step in addressing the long-standing issues of sexual abuse and ensuring that offenders are held accountable, regardless of the passage of time or their local notoriety.