Childabuse

Friday, November 14, 2025 somerset paedophile exploitation childabuse grooming sentence justice police offender conviction

Andrew Cobb, a 54-year-old man from Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, has been sentenced to over six years in prison following a police sting operation that uncovered his extensive child exploitation offences. Cobb targeted and … Read More

Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset crime sentencing murder drugtrafficking childabuse dangerousdriving fraud burglary justice

October 2025 saw Somerset and surrounding areas witness the sentencing of a range of criminals whose shocking crimes have left communities reeling. Judges across the region have imposed significant prison terms for a series … Read More

Saturday, November 1, 2025 murder drugs childabuse dangerousdriving theft fraud sentencing crime somerset justice

October has seen Somerset’s courts deliver tough sentences to a range of serious offenders, including those guilty of horrific murders, dangerous driving, and child exploitation. Here’s a summary of the most notable cases … Read More

Friday, October 3, 2025 childabuse murder prematurebaby infantdeath domesticabuse hospital criminaljustice safeguarding trauma sentencing

A father described as “diabolical” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his two-week-old premature son. Daniel Gunter, 27, received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years behind … Read More

Friday, August 22, 2025 sexualharm expolice indecentimages courtsentence childabuse forensicexamination suspendedsentence shpo callumdenley crime

Callum Denley, a 20-year-old ex-police officer from Malmesbury, has been sentenced after refusing to surrender his mobile phone for inspection, violating the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Denley, who … Read More

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 childabuse paedophile sexualoffences childprotection justice swindoncrowncourt wiltshirepolice sexualharmonyorder sexoffendersregister victimrights

Adam Cockram, a 38-year-old from Calne near the Somerset border in Wiltshire, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child over several years. The sentencing took place at … Read More