'Dangerous predator' jailed for rape of teenage girl Monday, June 22, 2026 bitton rape sexual assault child exploitation weston-super-mare avon somerset drugs police sentencing Pascal Bitton, 35, of Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the rape of a teenage girl and multiple sexual offenses involving other teenage girls. The verdict was delivered at North … Read More
'Dangerous Predator' Jailed for Rape and Abuse of Teenage Girls Monday, June 22, 2026 rape sexualabuse childexploitation sentencing avonandsomerset police victimssupport drugsupply predator justice A dangerous predator, Pascal Bitton, 35, from Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of teenage girls. On June 11, at North Somerset Court, Bitton was found guilty of … Read More
Moment Teen Arrested on Train After Fatal Stabbing of 9-Year-Old Aria Thorpe Monday, June 22, 2026 arrest murder trial teenager stabbing ariathorpe police violence crime justice A teenager was arrested on a train moments after 9-year-old Aria Thorpe was fatally stabbed. The incident has shocked the community and led to a swift police response. The young boy is now on trial, accused of the tragic …
Heritage Railway Charity Devastated by Multiple Thefts Saturday, June 20, 2026 theft charity heritage railway westsomerset restoration fundraising vandalism somerset police The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to supporting the heritage railway running between Taunton and Minehead, has faced a troubling spate of thefts in under two weeks. Thieves have stolen … Read More
M5 Halts in Somerset Amid Ongoing Police Incident Friday, June 19, 2026 m5 somerset traffic police incident delay motorway emergency commuters roadblock Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has come to a standstill due to an ongoing police incident. Authorities have temporarily closed sections of the motorway, causing significant delays for commuters. This disruption marks the … Read More
M5 Halted in Somerset Due to Ongoing Police Incident Friday, June 19, 2026 m5 somerset police traffic incident roadblock delay motorway disruption transport Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has come to a complete standstill following a police incident currently unfolding on the motorway. This disruption is the latest in a series of incidents that have affected traffic flow … Read More