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Son Charged with Mother's Murder Following Fatal Yatton Attack

A 38-year-old man, James Richardson, has been officially named and charged with the murder of his mother, Janet Richardson, following a serious assault at her home in Yatton. Janet Richardson, aged 72, sustained significant …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Yatton

Son Charged with Mother's Murder Following Yatton Home Attack

A 38-year-old man, James Richardson, has been formally charged with the murder of his mother, Janet Richardson, following a serious attack at her home in Yatton in April 2021. Mrs Richardson, who was 72 years of age, …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Murder

Jealous Stalker Sentenced for Murder of Ex-Partner's Boyfriend

Michael Bretton, a 41-year-old from Armoury Yard, Shaftesbury, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering Craig Hurcombe, the boyfriend of his former partner, at Bristol Crown Court on …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Murder

Jealous stalker sentenced to life for murder of ex's boyfriend

Michael Bretton, 41, from Armoury Yard, Shaftesbury, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29-and-a-half years for the murder of Craig Hurcombe. The verdict was delivered at Bristol Crown Court on …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read