A Somerset man, Brandon Allen, has been sentenced after repeatedly stalking and harassing his former partner, causing her significant distress. The 24-year-old made persistent phone calls—sometimes up to ten times in a …
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 …
Nathan Dickson, a 44-year-old man from Bath, broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates’ Court as he faced sentencing for stealing money from a charity pot on two occasions. Dickson targeted a shop on Mount Road, Bath, …
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 …
Steven Hentschel, a 54-year-old man from Yeovil, has been handed a five-year restraining order and added to the Sex Offenders' Register for seven years after being convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The …
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, …
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 …
Corrie Moore, a 25-year-old from Beech Road, Bridgwater, known for a staggering record of over 50 offences, has been released on bail and is currently back on the streets as he awaits sentencing scheduled for July. Moore has …
A female prison officer at HMP The Verne in Dorset has received a suspended sentence after engaging in a six-month illicit relationship with Bradley Trengrove, a convicted rapist and child sex offender. Cherri-Ann …
Three individuals have been sentenced to prison following their involvement in drug supply activities in Somerset. Kaleb Wyman, 19, Brett Marshall, 43, and Louise Sanders, 45, were arrested last year as part of a targeted …
Alan Morris, 75, from Bradford-on-Avon, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for causing the death of 63-year-old cyclist Mary Emerson-Reed near Shaftesbury. The tragic crash occurred on the B3081 between Tollard Royal …