County Lines Drug Dealer Caught and Sentenced After 16 Months on the Run Friday, October 3, 2025 county lines drug dealer arrest conviction drugs police investigation sentencing Liam Riley, 28, from Liverpool, has been sentenced to five years in prison after evading arrest for 16 months. He was a key player in a county lines drug trafficking network operating between Liverpool and the Weymouth area … Read More
'Diabolical' Father Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Premature Baby Son Friday, October 3, 2025 childabuse murder prematurebaby infantdeath domesticabuse hospital criminaljustice safeguarding trauma sentencing A father described as “diabolical” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his two-week-old premature son. Daniel Gunter, 27, received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years behind … Read More
Somerset Man Sentenced After Dangerous Tailgating and Multiple Offences Wednesday, October 1, 2025 somerset tailgating police drivingoffences disqualified forgery knives roadsafety sentencing vehicleseizure Jake King, a 21-year-old resident of Maunder Close, Wincanton, has been sentenced after a series of serious driving offences including tailgating an unmarked police vehicle, driving while disqualified, and possession of a … Read More
Somerset’s Most Notorious Criminals Jailed in September 2025 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 crime justice sentencing somerset sexualassault drugs roadsideviolence abuse policeofficer imprisonment September 2025 has seen Somerset courts hand down significant sentences to a range of criminals responsible for appalling acts — from horrific sexual assaults to dangerous driving and violent abuse. Here is a summary of the … Read More
Double Rapist Sentenced to Over 16 Years After Victims’ Courage Brings Justice Monday, September 22, 2025 rape conviction sentencing wiltshire justice victims abuse sexualassault investigation support A man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison following convictions for raping two women, a decade apart. Marcin Janikowski, 39, residing in Cusance Way, Hilperton, was handed the sentence at … Read More
Former officer sentenced for stalking ex using police databases Saturday, September 13, 2025 stalking misconduct police sentencing integrity abuse investigations law accountability justice A former police officer betrayed public trust by using police systems to stalk his ex-partner. Andrew Edwards, 31, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, pleaded guilty to stalking and misconduct in public office after conducting 27 … Read More