Man Jailed for Killing Brother in Fight at Motocross Event Thursday, June 26, 2025 manslaughter motocross family violence tragedy court sentencing grief investigation warning 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 … Read More
Man in Wells Sought After Woman Assaulted and Bike Thrown at Her Monday, June 23, 2025 wells assault police investigation avon somerset cctv witness suspect violence 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 … Read More
Elderly Man Assaulted in Chard Alleyway as Police Appeal for Witnesses Sunday, June 22, 2025 assault somerset chard elderly police investigation witness cycling violence crime 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 … Read More
Men Sentenced to Life for Murdering Friend Mistaken for Paedophile Friday, June 13, 2025 murder sentencing mistakenidentity justice family grief violence court wrongfuldeath victims 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 … Read More
Racist Moped Gang Stabs Victim and Flees the Scene Thursday, June 5, 2025 swindon violence racism assault mopedgang knifeattack policeinvestigation crime communitysafety hatecrime 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 … Read More
Somerset Criminals Sentenced in May for Violent and Heinous Offenses Sunday, June 1, 2025 somerset crime murder drugsupply sexualoffenses drivingoffenses burglary sentencing justice violence 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 … Read More