Wiltshire Auction House Issues Update Following Director's Sentencing

A well-known Wiltshire auction house, Richard Edmonds Auctions Limited, has issued an update on its future following the sentencing of former director, Richard Edmonds, for sex crimes. Edmonds was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of five counts of sexual activity with a female child.

Following the sentencing, Edmonds' wife, Tora, confirmed he had left the company. In a statement on Facebook, she wrote:

"Day-to-day management has been by my husband Richard Edmonds Jnr with responsibility for valuations, cataloguing and auctioneering. I have been responsible for the customer accounts, marketing, and involved with the preparation of the catalogues. Richard Jnr is no longer involved with the business nor a director. I now assume responsibility for the general management of the business in addition to my previous roles. Richard Snr, his wife Margaret and daughter Sarah will continue to be part of the business."

She added: "We believe this will provide a continuing sound business structure."

The firm changed its name on Companies House to Showell Business Park Ltd in September after Edmonds resigned as a director. However, they have retained the name Richard Edmonds Auctions Limited on Facebook.