‘Brave’ Man Tackles Knife-Wielding Teenager in Weston-super-Mare Monday, February 16, 2026 westonknifecrime streetwarden knifecrime communitysafety youthcrime police bravery publicsafety crimeprevention avonsomerset A street warden in Weston-super-Mare has been hailed as a hero after tackling a teenager believed to be armed with a stolen knife. Simon Vowles took swift action on Wednesday, February 11, after reports came in that a knife … Read More
15-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 16-Year-Old Shayne Hambakachere Wednesday, February 4, 2026 murder youthcrime chippenham shaynehambakachere court tributes hospital swindon police family A 15-year-old boy has appeared before Swindon Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Shayne Hambakachere in Chippenham. The youth, whose identity is protected due to his age, appeared on Wednesday, February … Read More
Teen Driver Causes Severe Brain Injury to Friend After Car Bonnet Accident Tuesday, December 23, 2025 braininjury dangerousdriving recklessness youthcrime brecon legalcase trauma injury sentencing roadaccident A teenage girl has been sentenced after a reckless driving incident left her friend with lifelong brain injuries. Chanelle Guest, 18, drove a vehicle with her 17-year-old friend perched on the bonnet, causing him to fall off … Read More
Teen Driver Causes Lifelong Brain Injury to Friend After Driving with Him on Bonnet Tuesday, December 23, 2025 braininjury dangerousdriving schoolincident seriousinjury sentencing motorcycle accident youthcrime remorse brecon On May 17, a tragic incident unfolded in the car park of Brecon High School, resulting in a young man sustaining a fractured skull and permanent brain damage. Chanelle Guest, then 17, was driving a Renault Clio with her … Read More
Teen Driver Causes Friend's Lifelong Brain Injury After Bonnet Fall Tuesday, December 23, 2025 braininjury dangerousdriving accident sentencing youthcrime remorse recovery brecon trauma court A 17-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic brain injury after falling from the bonnet of a car driven by his friend, Chanelle Guest. The victim’s father arrived at the scene to find his son “bloodied and … Read More
‘Toxic’ Teenager Sentenced for Multiple Sexual Offences Against Girls Saturday, July 19, 2025 teenageoffender sexualassault rape justice consent youthcrime victimsupport sexualviolence sentencing communityeducation A 16-year-old boy from Amesbury, Wiltshire, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping three girls and sexually assaulting a fourth. The sentencing took place on July 18 at Salisbury Crown … Read More