Authorities are actively searching for the individual responsible for a violent assault during the Bridgwater Carnival. The incident occurred in the midst of the crowd when a man was forcibly knocked to the ground and …
A recent break-in at an independent shop in Frome has brought renewed attention to escalating concerns about crime and safety in Somerset’s rural communities. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, teamed up with Avon …
A 22-year-old man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for violently targeting two pedestrians with his car in a shocking act of road rage retaliation. Braden Lynam, of Woodborough Close, pleaded …
August 2025 saw a range of serious criminal cases concluded across Somerset and nearby areas, with offenders receiving substantial prison terms for a variety of grave crimes. Courts in the region have delivered justice to …
Marcin Raczak, a 28-year-old resident of Harford Street, Trowbridge, has been sentenced to nine months in prison following a series of alarming incidents involving an imitation firearm and illegal drugs. The sentencing took …
A violent incident unfolded at The White Hart pub on Cheap Street in Sherborne, where a man in his 40s was brutally attacked by a group of four men. The victim was pushed to the ground, punched repeatedly in the face, and …
In July 2025, courts across Somerset delivered justice to a range of offenders responsible for serious and violent crimes. From dangerous drivers to repeat offenders, the penalties handed down demonstrate the commitment to …
Kane Thomas, 36, of Corner Ground in Warminster, has been sentenced to two years in prison and handed a 10-year restraining order following a violent burglary and harassment case. Thomas appeared at Winchester Crown Court on …
A man in his early 70s sustained a broken leg after being assaulted on Argyle Street in Bath. The incident occurred near Pulteney Bridge following a verbal dispute between the victim and another individual. According to Avon …
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a violent bike theft in Trowbridge, near the Somerset-Wiltshire border. On the evening of Monday, July 28, around 7 pm, a bare-chested man confronted a 16-year-old boy …
Nestled in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border, the market town of Trowbridge is renowned for its scenic parks and historic charm. However, in recent times, the town has faced growing challenges with crime and anti-social …
Two men have been convicted and jailed following a violent incident that left a man in his 20s with a life-changing injury. On Monday, October 7, 2024, Dorset Police responded to reports of a serious collision on Etches Close …
Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the number of arrests and reported crimes during this year’s Glastonbury Festival, held from June 25 to June 30. Over the five-day event, a total of 145 crimes were recorded, with 31 …
Ben Starr, 35, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting manslaughter in the death of his brother, Lee Starr. The fatal altercation occurred at the Foxhill motocross event on August 22, 2024. The brothers …
Avon and Somerset Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following an assault on a woman in her early 20s in Wells. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. on Friday, June 20, in South Street, where a man reportedly …