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Violent Man Jailed for Threatening to Decapitate Partner in Campaign of Abuse Thursday, June 12, 2025 domesticabuse violence assault machete sentencing restrainingorder victim abuse gloucestershire court Dean Powell, 51, of Ross Road, Longhope, has been sentenced to four years in prison plus an extended three-year licence for a sustained and terrifying campaign of violence against his partner. The Gloucester Crown Court heard … Read More
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Teens Arrested After Homophobic Abuse and Assault Outside Pittville Pump Rooms Tuesday, May 27, 2025 homophobia hatecrime assault cheltenham teens pittville police victim abuse support A woman was pushed and subjected to homophobic abuse by a group of teenagers outside the iconic Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham. The incident occurred around 6:15 pm on Monday, April 28, leaving the woman shaken but … Read More
Man Convicted of Grooming and Raping Teenage Girl Friday, April 25, 2025 rapist grooming teenage abuse survivor justice court victim police support Kevin Ridler, 44, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for grooming and sexually abusing a teenage girl over two decades ago. Ridler, who met the victim when she was under 16, was found guilty of two counts … Read More