Crime

Friday, March 27, 2026 westonsupermare murder trial court teenager ariathorpe weston law crime justice

A 16-year-old boy has entered a not guilty plea to the charge of murdering nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The accused, whose identity remains protected due to his age, appeared before Bristol Crown Court on … Read More

Thursday, March 26, 2026 taunton police arrests roadclosure lawenforcement safety operation crime security publicsafety

Armed police officers carried out a significant operation on a street in Taunton, resulting in multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while the police attended to the situation. Authorities …

Thursday, March 26, 2026 burglary crime theft property_damage evidence suspect investigation stolen_items law_enforcement security

During a recent burglary, the suspect left behind a carrier bag filled with stolen items at the crime scene. The incident also caused damage to the property, highlighting the severity of the break-in. Authorities are …

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 vape investigation arrest westonsupermare police forensics noxioussubstance publichealth crime drugs

A woman fell seriously ill in a troubling incident at Weston Supermarket on St James Street in Weston-super-Mare after being given a vape to try. The event, which took place on March 21, has prompted a police investigation … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 assault violence women sentencing restrainingorder trowbridge police domestic injury crime

A violent attacker who terrorized a woman in Trowbridge has been sentenced to prison. Jason Povey, 36, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm during an incident on February 13. The court handed down … Read More

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 yeovil police arrest armed firearm incident lawenforcement investigation safety crime

A second man has been arrested in connection with an armed police incident that took place in Yeovil. During the event, a police officer fired a gun in response to the situation. Authorities have not released further details …