Oxford son accused of dad's murder in court for drug dealing
Tyler Breach, of Between Towns Road, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, May 7.
The 21-year-old pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin, and class B drugs, namely cannabis.
The offences were committed between April 1, 2022 and June 21, 2023.
Alice Audrey-Fletcher, prosecuting, told the court Breach had initially pleaded not guilty, but changed his plea before his trial.
The court heard that police attended his home after his father, Phillip Breach, was murdered in Wood Farm Park in Headington on November 30, 2022.
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Oxford Crown Court (Image: Contributed)
Breach was initially arrested on suspicion of murder his father, but the court heard this was erroneous.
Liam Jones was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 37 years, for the murder of Mr Breach in 2024.
Liam Jones (Image: TVP)
The court heard drugs, paraphernalia and phones were seized from Breach's address.
Messages on the phone showed evidence of drugs transactions taking place, as well as messages to suppliers.
There were also marketing messages.
Ms Audrey-Fletcher said there was also evidence Breach had been offered £100 a day to run a drugs line, but declined as he said he was making more money from his other activity.
The court heard Breach had one previous conviction and his role was described as 'significant'.
Jonathan Coode, mitigating, said: "He was 18 when he committed these offences. He is a classic example of someone being slow to grow up.
"He is a father now. The strain of these proceedings has been enormous. These matters came to light over three-and-a-half years ago when he was wrongly arrested for the murder of his own father.
"They were getting on very well and had put the past behind them. The arrest was completely erroneous. He hasn't had time to properly grieve.
"He started taking cannabis when he was 12. He was taking class A drugs when he was 17. He got into debt and was forced to work to pay off the debt.
"He has never had any bereavement counselling. In the last three years, he has really progressed. He is working hard."
Judge Ian Pringle KC said: "It's clear you that you played a significant role in the supply of cannabis when you were 18. These offences were three years ago and you have got yourself together in the meantime.
"I'm going to take an exceptional course in your case."
Breach was given a sentence of 32 months in prison, suspended for three years.
He was ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work in 12 months, drug rehabilitation reviews lasting nine months and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
