May 13, 2026
Simon Spence KC and Andrew Thompson have secured acquittals in an attempted murder trial at Norwich Crown Court.
Tancredo Bankhardt had faced allegations of attempting to murder three children following a serious collision on the A146 near Loddon, Norfolk. Following trial, the jury acquitted him of the attempted murder offences, returning convictions for serious injury by dangerous driving and dangerous driving.
Simon Spence KC undertakes an even mix of prosecuting and defending Crime work across East Anglia and London: https://redlionchambers.co.uk/barrister/simon-spence-kc/
Andrew Thompson has extensive experience in cases involving allegations of Murder & Manslaughter, serious assaults and of non-accidental injuries to children or vulnerable adults: https://redlionchambers.co.uk/barrister/andrew-thompson/
Simon and Andrew were instructed by Kirsty Chaplin of Lucy Brakewell Solicitors.
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