Stephen Tompkinson

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Stephen Tompkinson accused of 'inflicting grievous bodily harm on ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson, 56, allegedly battered a father so severely he ended up with a double skull fracture.

Between 1990 and 1998, he appeared as Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey. [Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) He also appeared in Wild at Heart as Danny Trevanion, Truckers as Malachi Davies, Trollied as Brian and The Split as Davey McKenzie. He appeared at North Tyneside magistrates' court at the beginning of the month and pleaded not guilty. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19563826/stephen-tompkinson-battered-dad-skull-fracture-gbh/), the charge is being sent to court for trial by jury. The alleged victim is said to have a double skull fracture and is unable to work because of it.

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TV's Stephen Tompkinson, 56, to appear in court after he 'left father ... (Daily Mail)

The television detective, 56, best known for his role as Alan Banks in DCI Banks, is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm and is now facing a crown ...

Tompkinson, who has also starred as Marcus in Chancer, Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey and Danny Travanion in Wild at Heart, denies the charge. Pictured in 2019 with Jessica Johnson The alleged victim is understood to not remember much of the bust-up and has reportedly been left unable to work.

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Brit TV legend Stephen Tompkinson 'battered dad so badly he was ... (The Sun)

TV detective Stephen Tompkinson allegedly battered a dad so badly he was left with a double skull fracture.The DCI Banks star, 56, is facing a crown c.

He first hit stardom as a rogue reporter in classic comedy Drop The Dead Donkey in the early 1990s. [pandemic](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/pandemic/). [Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/newcastle/) crown court on Wednesday, September 7.” [GBH](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3937038/gbh-abh-difference-crime-maximum-penalty/) charge carrying a maximum five-year [jail](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/prison/) sentence if he is convicted. [Tyneside](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/tyneside/). [The DCI Banks star,](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6091108/stephen-tompkinson-the-split-ballykissangel-wild-at-heart/) 56, is facing a crown court trial accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

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Stephen Tompkinson is accused of beating man and fracturing skull (The Times)

Stephen Tompkinson, the actor best known for his role as the television detective DCI Banks, has been accused of beating another father, leaving him with a ...

After he found fame as a reporter in the early 1990s series Drop the Dead Donkey, he won the 1994 British Comedy Award for best TV actor. He has appeared in television series such as Stephen Tompkinson, the actor best known for his role as the television detective DCI Banks, has been accused of beating another father, leaving him with a double skull fracture.

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TV star Stephen Tompkinson 'battered a dad' so badly he was left ... (Daily Star)

The TV star - who is best known for his detective role in DCI Banks - could face up to five-years in jail if found guilty of GBH after leaving a dad with a ...

Reports have suggested that the alleged victim is unable to remember much about the incident due to the nature of his injuries. The trial was deemed to be so serious that the case was expedited to Crown Court for a jury to decide a final verdict. It is claimed that the alleged victim has been left unable to work and with a double fracture to his skull.

Stephen Tompkinson charged with assault (ModularPhonesForum)

It is alleged that Tompkinson fractured the man's skull and was accused of causing grievous bodily harm. Tompkinson himself denied the accusation. The favorite ...

[the sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19563826/stephen-tompkinson-battered-dad-skull-fracture-gbh/) That the actor has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm. The actor has appeared in a number of popular series including Wild at Heart, The Manageress, and Boon. It is alleged that Tompkinson fractured the man’s skull and was accused of causing grievous bodily harm.

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Stephen Tompkinson on GBH charge after allegedly beating dad so ... (MSN UK)

Stephen Tompkinson allegedly beat a father so severely he was left with a double skull fracture.

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Stephen Tompkinson on GBH charge after allegedly beating dad so ... (FemaleFirst.co.uk)

Stephen Tompkinson allegedly beat a father so severely he was left with a double skull fracture.

A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the actor appeared before magistrates on Wednesday, August 10, and faced a “single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm”. His alleged victim is said to have been left with a double skull fracture and lost the ability to work. The ‘DCI Banks’ and ‘Brassed Off’ actor, 56, is facing a crown court trial accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm, it was revealed on Friday night.

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Stephen Tompkinson accused of 'leaving man with skull fracture' (Metro)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson has been accused of 'grievous bodily harm' that reportedly 'left a man with a skull fracture'.

In 2021, he starred in the second series of The Bay, playing the role of Stephen Marshbrook, who’s murdered in front of his son in mysterious circumstances. From 1996 to 1998, the actor played the role of Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel, before playing Trevor Purvis in Grafters for a year. A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed to the publication that the actor faced ‘a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm’ in front of magistrates on Wednesday August 10. He went on to star in DCI Banks for six years, also appearing in the films Brassed Off and Hotel Splendide. The alleged incident is said to have occurred in May last year outside a house where the actor was living in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. It’s been claimed that the actor – best-known for starring in TV shows including Grafters, Wild at Heart and Drop the Dead Donkey – caused a man to suffer a double skull fracture.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson accused of battering dad so badly he left ... (Birmingham Live)

The actor, 56, was accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm and is facing a crown court trial.

Through FoodSOS, you can donate to help feed the hungry in the West Midlands. The incident is reported to have occurred outside a house where he was residing in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in May last year. The CPS spokesperson then also added: “He pleaded not guilty and will next appear at Newcastle crown court on Wednesday, September 7.” The actor, 56, was accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm and is facing a crown court trial. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19563826/stephen-tompkinson-battered-dad-skull-fracture-gbh/), the charge is being sent to court for trial by jury. [TV actor](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tv/)Stephen Tompkinson is alleged to have battered a dad so badly he was left with a double skull fracture.

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British TV Drama Star Stephen Tompkinson On Trial For Assault ... (Deadline)

Tompkinson has been accused of inflicting harm on another man, beating him and leaving him with a double skull fracture, a charge he denies.

For five seasons between 2010 and 2016, he played the title role in detective drama DCI Banks. Tompkinson has been accused of inflicting harm on another man, beating him and leaving him with a double skull fracture during an altercation that took place in May 2021, The Times reports. [Stephen Tompkinson](https://deadline.com/tag/stephen-tompkinson/), best known for his roles in [Ballykissangel](https://deadline.com/tag/ballykissangel/) and [DCI Banks](https://deadline.com/tag/dci-banks/), has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) and will appear to stand trial in an English crown court.

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Stockton-born actor Stephen Tompkinson accused of grievous ... (Teesside Live)

The 56-year-old telly star and lifelong Boro fan appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court accused of an attack on a man.

He moved to Scarborough as a child but has retained a lifelong love for [his home town and Middlesbrough FC](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/actor-stephen-tompkinson-talks-boro-11392013), returning regularly to visit relatives. He is due to star in ITV drama The Long Shadow, about Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, later this year. [Demolition works start at former art college that could be new Lidl](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/demolition-works-start-former-art-24784639?int_source=nba) [Balaclava-clad men rob victim at knifepoint as he withdraws money from cash point](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/balaclava-clad-men-rob-victim-24779009?int_source=nba) [Shuttered Stockton pub that closed due to crippling costs will become Islamic school and hub](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/shuttered-stockton-pub-closed-due-24778688?int_source=nba) [B&M to move to empty former Marks and Spencer at heart of Stockton high street](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/bm-move-empty-former-marks-24782819?int_source=nba) [Shocking footage captures erratic Mercedes driver weaving in and out of traffic and narrowly avoiding head-on crash](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/shocking-footage-captures-erratic-mercedes-24785585) Court lists show it was his first appearance before justices on the matter. [Stockton,](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/all-about/stockton) with his grandparents living nearby at Windermere Road and his aunt and uncle living in Grangefield Road. [Pet dog kidnapped, doused in accelerant and set on fire in horrific cruelty act which claimed her life](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/pet-dog-kidnapped-doused-accelerant-24782941)

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TV star Stephen Tompkinson accused of grievous bodily harm ... (ChronicleLive)

Stephen Tompkinson, whose address was listed at a property in Whitley Bay, appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on August 10. He has been charged with ...

[Newcastle Crown Court](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-crown-court) to be dealt with. [Court lists](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/courts) show it was his first appearance before justices on the matter. [North Tyneside](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/north-tyneside) Magistrates' Court on August 10. He moved to Scarborough as a child but has retained a lifelong love for his hometown and The 56-year-old, who was born in Stockton and is a lifelong Middlesbrough FC fan, is the star of ITV's popular DCI Banks series. [Middlesbrough FC](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/middlesbrough-fc), returning regularly to visit relatives. The particulars of the alleged offence on court documents reads: "On Sunday, May 30, at [Whitley Bay](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/whitley-bay) unlawfully and maliciously inflicted [grievous bodily harm](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/crime) upon Karl Poole contrary to section 20 of the Offences Against The Person Act 1861." [ITV](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/itv) drama The Long Shadow, about Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, later this year. He will appear there on Wednesday, September 7, [reports The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19563826/stephen-tompkinson-battered-dad-skull-fracture-gbh/). [10 rapists jailed in 2022 after their vile actions were found out as brave victims came forward](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/rapists-jailed-victims-vile-actions-24765312) [County Durham brute viciously attacked ex-partner and stamped on her following child maintenance row](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/domestic-abuser-jailed-for-attack-24802187) ['Appalling and horrific' drugged danger driver did 70mph in 20mph zone and caused head-on smash](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sunderland-danger-driver-police-drugs-24802099) [Seaham infected blood victim speaks out after 40 years: 'I've hidden away, been ostracised and lost jobs because of this'](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/mark-fox-infected-blood-seaham-24800785) [Image released as officers investigate man assaulting teen waiting at a bus stop in Newcastle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/assault-newcastle-bus-stop-teen-24799940) [Former Gateshead bouncer starts own security patrols after seeing crime rise on St James Village estate](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gateshead-bouncer-st-james-village-24794245) He has been charged with wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent on a man named as Karl Poole, [Teesside Live reports](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/stockton-born-actor-stephen-tompkinson-24808315).

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson to appear in court charged with ... (Messenger Newspapers)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service ...

“He pleaded not guilty to the charge and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday September 7.” A statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson accused of beating man and ... (The Independent)

Actor allegedly assaulted a father who has been left unable to work.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson due in court charged with inflicting GBH (BBC News)

The CPS says DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson, who denies the charge, is due in court in September.

Actor Stephen Tompkinson is due to appear in court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson due in court charged with inflicting GBH He also starred with Robson Green in ITV's Grafters and in the film Brassed Off with Ewan McGregor and Tara Fitzgerald.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson to appear in court charged with inflicting GBH (Times Series)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in crime ...

“He pleaded not guilty to the charge and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday September 7.” A statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson to go to Crown Court on charge of ... (Sky News)

The 56-year-old, who has appeared in a string of top TV series over the last three decades including DCI Banks and Ballykissangel, is facing a trial after ...

The 56-year-old, who has appeared in a string of top TV series over the last three decades, is facing a trial after denying the allegation at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on 10 August. The 56-year-old, who has appeared in a string of top TV series over the last three decades including DCI Banks and Ballykissangel, is facing a trial after denying a single allegation of GBH at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on 10 August. Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court facing a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson to appear in court over alleged ... (iNews)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm over an alleged attack on a man. The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring ...

The CPS said in a statement: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Tompkinson, who recently starred in a stage adaptation of Educating Rita as Frank Bryant, is due to feature in ITV drama The Long Shadow about Yorkshire ripper Peter Sutcliffe later this year. The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in crime drama series DCI Banks, has been charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

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Actor Stephen Tompkinson due in court charged with inflicting GBH (BBC News)

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the 56-year-old, well-known as the eponymous detective in ITV crime series DCI Banks, appeared before magistrates in ...

Actor Stephen Tompkinson is due to appear in court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson due in court charged with inflicting GBH He also starred with Robson Green in ITV's Grafters and in the film Brassed Off with Ewan McGregor and Tara Fitzgerald.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson to go to court on GBH charge (The Guardian)

Actor will appear at Newcastle crown court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm, the CPS has said.

“He pleaded not guilty to the charge and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday September 7.” A statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Stephen Tompkinson, 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle crown court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

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Stephen Tompkinson: what has he been charged with, will he face ... (NationalWorld)

Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service ...

A statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. The actor has been charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Actor Stephen Tompkinson will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

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Ballykissangel star Stephen Tompkinson denies North Tyneside ... (Northumberland Gazette)

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[1](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/crime/ballykissangel-star-stephen-tompkinson-denies-north-tyneside-grievous-bodily-harm-charge-3813440?itm_source=parsely-api)Ballykissangel star Stephen Tompkinson denies North Tyneside grievous bodily harm charge [2](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/politics/northumberland-county-councillor-paul-scott-wasnt-thinking-clearly-in-days-leading-up-to-his-death-inquest-is-told-3812020?itm_source=parsely-api)Northumberland county councillor Paul Scott "wasn't thinking clearly" in days leading up to his death, inquest is told [3](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/northumberland-mountain-rescue-team-locate-the-body-of-a-man-believed-to-be-a-missing-walker-3808400?itm_source=parsely-api)Northumberland Mountain Rescue Team locate the body of a man believed to be a missing walker [4](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/environment/northumberland-free-tree-giveaway-returns-3811650?itm_source=parsely-api)Northumberland free tree giveaway returns [5](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/housekeeper-at-meadow-park-care-home-in-bedlington-thanked-for-10-years-of-loyal-service-3812416?itm_source=parsely-api)Housekeeper at Meadow Park Care Home in Bedlington thanked for 10 years of loyal service A CPS statement said: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Ballykissangel and DCI Banks television star Stephen Tompkinson is to appear at Newcastle Crown Court accused of assaulting a man near his North Tyneside home.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson accused of beating man and ... (The Independent)

Actor allegedly assaulted a father who has been left unable to work.

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Stephen Tompkinson To Appear In Court Charged With Inflicting GBH (HuffPost UK)

The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in crime drama series DCI Banks, is facing a trial after denying the allegation at ...

A statement from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Stephen Tompkinson, aged 56, of Beech Grove, Whitley Bay, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 10 to face a single charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm. The 56-year-old, who is best known for starring as Inspector Alan Banks in crime drama series DCI Banks, is facing a trial after denying the allegation at Newcastle Magistrates Court on 10 August. [Stephen Tompkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Tompkinson) will appear at Newcastle Crown Court charged with a single count of inflicting grievous bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.

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