Somerset Criminals Sentenced in June Include Murderers and Sex Offenders Tuesday, July 1, 2025 somerset crime justice murder drugs sexoffences sentencing bristol law courts In June 2025, several individuals from Somerset and neighboring regions were sentenced for serious crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, and sexual offences. Crown Courts in the area have acted decisively to bring … Read More
Parents on Trial for Alleged Murder of Two-Week-Old Baby at Yeovil Hospital Monday, June 30, 2025 trial murder infant yeovil somerset hospital injuries court prosecution defense The heartbreaking case of Brendon Staddon, a two-week-old baby who died while in hospital care, has come before the courts. Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are standing trial at Bristol Crown Court, accused of … Read More
Men Sentenced to Life for Murdering Friend Mistaken for Paedophile Friday, June 13, 2025 murder sentencing mistakenidentity justice family grief violence court wrongfuldeath victims 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 … Read More
Men Sentenced to Life for Murder of Friend Mistakenly Believed to Be Paedophile Friday, June 13, 2025 murder sentencing mistakenidentity justice victimimpact familygrief wrongfuldeath court crime imprisonment 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 … Read More
Two Men Convicted of Brutal Murder Over Mistaken Belief Friday, June 6, 2025 murder trial conviction mistakenidentity debt friendship justice yeovil homicide investigation 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 … Read More
Family 'Devastated and Angry' After Beloved Cat Found Decapitated Friday, June 6, 2025 cat animalcruelty investigation kingswood missingpet petsafety justice community murder bristol 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, … Read More