Man's Body Recovered from River Avon in Chippenham Tuesday, March 31, 2026 riveravon chippenham wiltshirepolice emergencyservices searchandrescue iopc missingperson recovery policeinvestigation tragedy The body of a man was recovered from the River Avon near Town Bridge in Chippenham during the early hours of Tuesday, March 31. Emergency services, including Wiltshire Police, Avon and Somerset Police, and Wiltshire Search … Read More
Organised Crime Boss's Detailed Notes Lead to Syndicate's Collapse Friday, March 27, 2026 organisedcrime cocaine drugtrafficking arrest moneylaundering wiltshirepolice crimeinvestigation criminalrecords prisontime criminalnetwork Charlie Savage, the leader of a major organised crime syndicate responsible for distributing over 188kg of cocaine, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The 27-year-old from Frome was convicted of drug supply and money … Read More
Hundreds Come Forward Reporting Sexual Abuse During Military Medical Exams Monday, January 26, 2026 sexualabuse military wiltshirepolice investigation veterans armedforces medicalexams safeguarding survivors accountability Wiltshire Police have revealed that over 500 individuals have reported sexual abuse occurring during military medical examinations. Initially launched last year focused on Army enlistment exams, the investigation has since … Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Communication with Minor and Breaching Prevention Order Monday, November 24, 2025 sexualcommunication preventionorder socialmedia childprotection breach sentencing wiltshirepolice custody minor court Peter Cox, 32, of Newnton Grove, Malmesbury, has pleaded guilty to sexually communicating with a 15-year-old girl via social media and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). He appeared before Swindon Magistrates' … Read More
Paedophile Sentenced to 15 Years Following Child Abuse Case Tuesday, August 19, 2025 childabuse paedophile sexualoffences childprotection justice swindoncrowncourt wiltshirepolice sexualharmonyorder sexoffendersregister victimrights Adam Cockram, a 38-year-old from Calne near the Somerset border in Wiltshire, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child over several years. The sentencing took place at … Read More
Young Boy Assaulted and Bike Stolen in Penhill Tuesday, May 27, 2025 assault bike theft penhill swindon wiltshirepolice crime police investigation missing A 13-year-old boy was assaulted and his bicycle stolen on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, in the Penhill area of Swindon. The attack occurred just before 1:30 pm on Charlton Close, where the boy was struck on the head with a … Read More