‘Brave’ Man Tackles Knife-Wielding Teenager in Weston-super-Mare Monday, February 16, 2026 westonknifecrime streetwarden knifecrime communitysafety youthcrime police bravery publicsafety crimeprevention avonsomerset A street warden in Weston-super-Mare has been hailed as a hero after tackling a teenager believed to be armed with a stolen knife. Simon Vowles took swift action on Wednesday, February 11, after reports came in that a knife … Read More
Man Convicted of Manslaughter for Second Time in Teen Stabbing Case Wednesday, February 4, 2026 manslaughter stabbing bournemouth knifecrime conviction court dorset victim sentencing police Thomas Betteridge, aged 20, has been convicted of manslaughter for the second time after the tragic death of 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton. The fatal stabbing occurred in Bournemouth town centre on August 5, 2023. At … Read More
Man Convicted of Manslaughter for Second Time in Bournemouth Stabbing Case Wednesday, February 4, 2026 manslaughter stabbing bournemouth knifecrime conviction thomasbetteridge cameronhamilton dorsetpolice court sentencing Thomas Betteridge, 20, has been convicted of manslaughter for the second time following the tragic stabbing death of 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton in Bournemouth town centre. The fatal incident occurred in The Square just … Read More
'Brave and bold' schoolboy named as teen fatally stabbed in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 knifecrime tribute community chippenham police teen memorial family school loss A community mourns the tragic loss of Shayne Hambakachere, a 16-year-old schoolboy described by his family as “ambitious and driven,” who was fatally stabbed on Saturday, January 31 in Chippenham. Wiltshire Police responded … Read More
Police and Crime Commissioner Responds to Fatal Teen Stabbing in Chippenham Tuesday, February 3, 2026 stabbing knifecrime chippenham wiltshire police crime violence youth safety community The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson, has expressed deep condolences following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Chippenham on Saturday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred just before … Read More
Somerset Neighbourhoods Revealed as Hotspots for Weapons Offences Amid New Government Crackdown Wednesday, May 21, 2025 somerset knifecrime weaponscrime map avonandsomerset government policy safety crimeprevention datasurvey A revealing new map highlights the Somerset neighbourhoods where people are most likely to be found armed with knives, guns, or other offensive weapons, coinciding with the government’s introduction of tougher measures to … Read More