Arson

Arson

Suspicious Fire Engulfs Caravans and Garage in Glastonbury

A devastating fire broke out in Glastonbury on the evening of Thursday, May 22, destroying one caravan and causing significant damage to another, as well as filling a garage with thick smoke. Firefighters responded promptly …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Arson

Taunton Teen Admits Arson of Seven Minibuses

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Crime

Criminals Jailed in Somerset: April's Notorious Offenders

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Wells

Vehicle Fire Believed to be Arson Near Tesco in Wells

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, prompted …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Arson

Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Arson

Man sets fire to barn, admits to police

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read