Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a troubling assault on a man in his 70s in Chard, Somerset. The incident occurred around 4pm on Monday, April 28, in an alleyway connecting Poundstretchers and Coral, near …
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 …
A man in his 40s was violently attacked and racially abused by three masked individuals riding mopeds in Swindon, Wiltshire. The incident occurred between 11:25 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, leaving the victim with …
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 …
A teacher has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a vicious knife attack on a former partner who had ended their relationship. Matthew Jones, 29, brutally stabbed Emma Kirk, 25, around 15 times, targeting her neck, …
A shocking new map has revealed the Somerset town centres most plagued by rowdy drunks, threatening thugs, and fist fights. The data, which encompasses over 400,000 reports of public order offences nationwide, sheds light on …
On March 5, a violent incident on Roman Road in Taunton led to a “revenge attack” on a local council estate, leaving several people hospitalized. Paige Ford, a resident of Roman Road, has been charged with causing grievous …
A wave of criminals in Somerset have faced the consequences of their actions in March, as judges have sentenced them to prison for appalling crimes. From abusive partners to dangerous offenders, the latest convicts include …
Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is at …