Shopkeeper Uses Walking Stick to Fend Off Knife-Wielding Robber Friday, January 16, 2026 robbery knife assault sentencing forestofdean shopkeeper crime victim police justice A 27-year-old man, Eksteen De Villiers, has been sentenced to five years in prison after attempting to rob a Forest of Dean shopkeeper at knifepoint. De Villiers, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery and … Read More
‘Strong and reliable’ father-of-three killed by driver high on cocaine in fatal crash Thursday, January 15, 2026 fatality cocaine drugs dangerousdriving motorbike crash worcestershire vehiclemaintenance safety justice A beloved father-of-three from Evesham, described by his family as “strong and reliable,” lost his life in a tragic collision caused by a driver impaired by cocaine and operating an unsafe vehicle. Andy Hirons, … Read More
Man Sentenced to 18 Months Over £110k Christmas Lottery Dispute in Spain Friday, December 26, 2025 spain lottery elgordo crime law court prison dispute justice christmas In a dramatic turn of events, a man who believed he had won €125,000 (£110,000) in Spain’s famed Christmas lottery, known as ‘El Gordo,’ found himself sentenced to 18 months in prison. The case, ruled by Spain’s Supreme … Read More
Brave Survivor’s Powerful Statement to Rapist Who Left Her with ‘Crushing Fear’ Friday, December 19, 2025 survivor rape sexualabuse justice sentence rust trauma courage court abuse A courageous survivor has been widely praised for speaking out about the devastating ordeal inflicted on her by Samuel Rust. Now 23, Rust was convicted of multiple sexual offences, including rape, anal rape, and false … Read More
Teenager Jailed for Sexual Assault and False Imprisonment Linked to Obsession with Extreme Pornography Friday, December 19, 2025 rape sexualassault falseimprisonment pornography trauma gloucester judgment justice victimprotection sexoffense Samuel Rust, 23, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for a series of grave sexual offences committed when he was 16. Rust’s crimes, which included rape and false imprisonment, left his victim deeply … Read More
Police Officer Convicted of Heinous Crimes Following Brave Victims' Testimonies Friday, December 19, 2025 police crime conviction gloucestershire investigation victims justice coercion rape sentencing The disturbing and heinous crimes of Craig Winston, a former officer with Gloucestershire Police, were only brought to light due to the bravery of his victims. Winston, aged 36, was found guilty of multiple serious offences … Read More