Taunton Teen Admits Arson of Seven Minibuses Thursday, May 15, 2025 arson taunton youth minibuses fire crime somerset court detention vandalism A 17-year-old from Taunton has pleaded guilty to deliberately setting fire to seven specially adapted minibuses at the Silk Mills Park and Ride site. The teenager was arrested on Sunday, April 27, and charged with multiple … Read More
Criminals Jailed in Somerset: April's Notorious Offenders Thursday, May 1, 2025 crime criminals imprisonment somerset assault reckless driving burglary arson fake licences stabbing In April, a number of criminals in Somerset were given the ultimate punishment for their heinous acts, serving time behind bars. From reckless drivers causing fatal accidents to violent offenders committing assaults, justice … Read More
Teenager arrested after fire destroys minibuses used by children and vulnerable people Monday, April 28, 2025 teenager arrest fire minibuses children vulnerable park and ride taunton arson police A 17-year-old boy from Taunton has been arrested after seven specially adapted minibuses were destroyed by a fire at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton over the weekend. The fire, which occurred on Saturday (April 26) … Read More
Vehicle Fire Believed to be Arson Near Tesco in Wells Sunday, April 27, 2025 wells arson firefighters vehicle tesco police glastonbury deliberate crews extinguish On Saturday, April 26, a vehicle fire occurred near Tesco in Wells, suspected to have been set deliberately, as reported by the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. The incident, as per the official statement, … Read More
Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities Sunday, April 27, 2025 arson minibuses fire somerset disabilities children vandalism investigation community park-and-ride An arson attack has resulted in the destruction of seven specially adapted minibuses used by children and people with disabilities, leaving them with smashed windows, melted tires, and completely written off. The incident … Read More
Man sets fire to barn, admits to police Wednesday, April 23, 2025 arson sentence fire confession police barn jail farmer financial loss animals A man was sentenced to four years in jail after admitting to setting fire to a barn near the Somerset border. Liam Jones, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on April 22 for arson. Shortly after the … Read More