Criminal

Sunday, August 17, 2025 biker police chase cirencester court magistrates traffic speeding criminal law

A motorcyclist who sped away from police in Cirencester is scheduled to appear at the magistrates' court shortly. Authorities pursued the biker after spotting him riding at high speed, prompting a chase through the town. The …

Thursday, August 14, 2025 arson fire attemptedarson criminal threat flammable vehicle danger safety investigation

In a disturbing incident, a group of men was seen dousing a car with a flammable liquid in an attempted act of arson. Witnesses reported that one individual threatened to set the vehicle alight, heightening fears of a …

Friday, July 25, 2025 shoplifting cheltenham theft sentencing alcohol meat criminal justice police court

Jamie Pockett, 44, of Millbrook Street in Cheltenham, has been sentenced to 36 weeks in jail after pleading guilty to multiple shoplifting offences totaling nearly 30 incidents. The sentencing took place at Cheltenham … Read More

Friday, July 11, 2025 cheltenham burglary arrest charges shoplifting custody injunction court criminal escape

Jamie Pockett, a 44-year-old resident of Cheltenham, was arrested on Thursday, July 10, after a period of evading law enforcement. He has been formally charged with three counts of burglary as well as one count of escaping … Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 burglary vehicle theft midlands england wales conspiracy arrest charges criminal

Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries and vehicle thefts spanning eleven counties in the Midlands, the south of England, and Wales. West Mercia Police has charged eleven men and one … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 guilt conviction manslaughter shaken death lies deceit criminal court sentence

Melissa Wilband has been found guilty of killing her four-month-old daughter, Lexi Wilband, after shaking her on multiple occasions. Despite denying the charges, Wilband was convicted of manslaughter by a jury at Bristol … Read More