Crime, Wimborne | Posted on March 9th, 2026 | return to news

Wimborne mobile phone thieves sentenced

Callum Giddins, 22, is to spend three years in prison and Casper Blackmore, 19, has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence.

Two Wimborne men have been sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court following a robbery in Merley Park Road.

Callum Giddins, 22, is to spend three years in prison, while a second defendant, 19-year-old Casper Blackmore, was handed an 18-month sentence suspended for two years for his involvement in the incident.

At around 2pm on Monday 17 October 2022, Blackmore and Giddins approached the victim from behind as he sat on a bench.

They grabbed him by the back of his neck and punched him multiple times before stealing his iPhone and leaving the scene.

The victim sustained a laceration to his head that required medical treatment.

An investigation was launched and Blackmore and Giddins, who were known to the victim, were identified as being involved. The attack was also caught on CCTV.

The pair were arrested and subsequently charged with robbery. Blackmore pleaded guilty to the offence, while Giddins was found guilty following a trial.

Detective Constable Steven Davis, of BCP CID, said: “The victim in this case was simply sat on a bench and minding his business, unaware that he was to be targeted by two robbers. He was subjected to a vicious attack, had his phone stolen and was left with a head injury which needed medical treatment.

“We are pleased that Blackmore and Giddins are facing justice for their violent actions, and we hope this demonstrates we will do all we can to hold offenders to account.”