Man Stabs Uncle to Death in South West Village Tuesday, April 22, 2025 stabbing mentalhealth hospitalorder southwest village crime tragic psychoticillness sentencing detained Corin Harper-Davis, a 37-year-old man from Hither Green in London, has been sentenced to a hospital order after stabbing his uncle to death in the quiet South West village of Brampford Speke. The incident took place last … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More
Man who subjected woman to horrific 10-hour torture due to be sentenced Friday, March 28, 2025 sentencing assault abuse torture tommy hitt victim crime sexual assault domestic violence salisbury crown court Tommy Hitt, 46, is due to be sentenced for pleading guilty to 10 domestic abuse offenses, including sexual assault, threats to kill, and false imprisonment after subjecting a woman to a grueling ten-hour ordeal on February … Read More
Addressing Crime and Policing Challenges in Somerset Sunday, March 9, 2025 somerset policing crime challenges neighbourhood violence prevention innovation resources Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is … Read More
Avon and Somerset Police Secure Increase in Council Tax Thursday, February 6, 2025 police council tax funding somerset avon demand officers crime increase precept In a bid to address the escalating demand for policing services, Avon and Somerset Constabulary has successfully lobbied for a significant increase in their share of council tax. Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, in … Read More
Behind Bars: Somerset Criminals Jailed in December for Shocking Crimes Wednesday, January 1, 2025 crime criminals jail somerset court murder sexual exploitation drugs assault imprisonment As the new year begins, the courts at Taunton and Bristol Crown Courts have handed out prison sentences to a number of criminals who have been convicted of heinous crimes, denying them a Merry Christmas and placing them … Read More