A psychiatric nurse from Yeovil has been sentenced to seven years in prison after engaging in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient under his care. Adam Culverwell, 53, who worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse …
Nathan Dickson broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates' Court, fearing imminent imprisonment after stealing money from a charity on two separate occasions. On August 14, 2024, Dickson took a charity pot containing …
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after brutally murdering a man they wrongly believed was a convicted paedophile. David Garland and Mark Roberts were found guilty of murder and conspiracy to cause grievous …
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally attacking a man they wrongly believed to be a convicted paedophile. David Garland received a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years, and Mark Roberts was …
Kevin Geoffrey Thompson, a 61-year-old man from Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman and possessing over 4,200 category A indecent images of …
An attack suspect in Bath has gone on the run after failing to appear at a scheduled court hearing. Authorities had expected the individual to be present to face charges related to an assault but were met with an empty …
Two men, Mark Roberts and David Garland, have been found guilty of the brutal murder of Michael Wheeler, whom they mistakenly believed was a convicted paedophile. The verdict was reached after a trial lasting over five weeks …
The family of Whiskey, a cherished 15-year-old cat, is grappling with heartbreak and anger after the horrific discovery of her decapitation. Whiskey was found mutilated on the driveway of a nearby property on Willis Road, …
This footage captures the moment police uncovered Class A drugs, multiple firearms, and ammunition at the Bristol home of drug dealer Jardel Edwards. Officers discovered the firearms hidden in a drawer, alongside a taser and …
In May, Somerset courts passed severe sentences on numerous offenders responsible for brutal and disturbing crimes, ensuring justice for victims and communities affected. Matthew Jones, 29, a teacher, received a 12-year …
Two repeat shoplifters from Taunton have been sentenced following a string of thefts at local retailers. Kim Parkhouse, 36, and Mark Cripps, 45, were both handed prison terms at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 19, …
The family of Mary Emerson-Reed, a 63-year-old cyclist tragically killed in a collision, have paid an emotional tribute to her memory. Mary, from Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, lost her life after being struck by Alan Morris, a …
A tragic case unfolded in the Somerset village of Baltonsborough, near Glastonbury, where Christine Kekkonen was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years for the murder of her husband, Henri Kekkonen. …
A 38-year-old man with severe mental illness has been sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of an 86-year-old woman in Somerset. David Parish, who has no fixed address, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on …
The trial of Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, accused of decapitating Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, and transporting their remains in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, has been halted. The jury at the Old …