Childprotection

Friday, May 1, 2026 somerset abuse justice sexualoffences childprotection avonsomersetpolice victimsupport court sentencing paedophile

An 85-year-old man from Somerset has been sentenced to spend the remainder of his life in prison following convictions for historic sexual offences, including the rape of a child. The case began when Avon and Somerset Police … Read More

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 sexualabuse conviction childprotection yeovil offender justice assault victimstatement courtcase sentencing

A 22-year-old man, Connor Chard, has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a series of sexual offences against two young girls in Yeovil, which began when the victims were just seven years old. Chard pleaded guilty to … Read More

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 sexualabuse childprotection yeovil conviction sentencing childabuse bravery justice safeguarding offender

A 22-year-old man from Yeovil has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexually abusing two young girls, with offenses starting when they were just seven years old. Connor Chard pleaded guilty to three counts of … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 paedophile sexualabuse childprotection justice sentencing victimimpact wiltshire prison sexoffender trauma

Stephen Hudd, 60, from Trowbridge, has been sentenced to 13 years and nine months in prison after admitting to nine counts of sexual abuse against a girl under the age of 13. Hudd appeared at Salisbury Crown Court two weeks … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 paedophile abuse sexualabuse childprotection justice sentencing trauma victim safeguarding police

Stephen Hudd, a 60-year-old from Trowbridge, has been sentenced to 13 years and nine months in prison after admitting to nine counts of sexual abuse against a child under the age of 13. The case was heard at Salisbury Crown … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 newborn murder safeguarding yeovil hospital childprotection abuse domesticviolence parents mentalhealth

In a heartbreaking case that unfolded at Yeovil District Hospital in 2024, a newborn baby named Brendon Staddon was tragically murdered by his father, Daniel Gunter. The two-week-old infant, born prematurely on February 20, … Read More