Murder Victim’s Disappearance Was ‘Out of Character’, Ex-Partner Tells Court Wednesday, July 15, 2026 murder stalking trial somerset disappearance relationships jealousy police investigation court The ex-partner of a man brutally murdered with a samurai sword by her former lover has told the court that the victim’s disappearance was completely out of character. Michael Bretton, 41, is accused of killing Craig Hurcombe, … Read More
Murder victim’s disappearance described as ‘out of character’ by ex-partner in court Wednesday, July 15, 2026 murder stalking trial court relationships jealousy samuraisword disappearance somerset violence The ex-partner of a man murdered in a brutal attack with a samurai sword by her former lover told the court that his disappearance was completely out of character. Michael Bretton, 41, stands accused of killing Craig … Read More
Lorry Driver Murdered with Samurai Sword in Jealousy-Fueled Killing, Jury Hears Tuesday, July 14, 2026 murder samurai jealousy stalking court lorrydriver somerset trial obsession homicide A tragic case of jealousy and obsession unfolded in Somerset as a lorry driver was allegedly murdered by his partner’s former lover using a samurai sword. Michael Bretton, 41, stands accused of killing Craig Hurcombe, 39, at … Read More
Lorry Driver Allegedly Murdered with Samurai Sword Over Relationship Dispute Tuesday, July 14, 2026 murder samuraisword stalking trial jealousy crime court relationship murdertrial bristol A 41-year-old man, Michael Bretton, stands accused of a chilling and premeditated murder involving a samurai sword, according to testimony at Bristol Crown Court. The victim, Craig Hurcombe, 39, was found dead in a shallow … Read More
Somerset Father Found Guilty of Murdering Four-Week-Old Son by Shaking Wednesday, July 8, 2026 murder somerset infant shaking trial sentencing bristol verdict violence conviction A Somerset father has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, by violently shaking him, leading to fatal brain and spinal injuries. Atticus tragically died in hospital after collapsing at his … Read More
Somerset Father Convicted of Murdering Four-Week-Old Son by Shaking Wednesday, July 8, 2026 murder infant violence sentencing court somerset trial shakenbaby conviction justice A Somerset man has been found guilty of murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, by violently shaking him. The infant died after collapsing at the family home in Chard on July 16, 2022. Tony Bartlett, 39, formerly a … Read More