Gloucestershire MP Urges Review of Knife Law Exemptions Amid Rising Knife Crime Concerns Friday, June 19, 2026 knifecrime legislation exemptions kirpan publicsafety religion firearms homeoffice gloucestershire knifecontrol A Gloucestershire MP has called for a thorough review of the legal exemptions that permit certain knives to be carried in public, sparking a debate on balancing religious freedoms with public safety. Under current UK law, … Read More
Menace Cheltenham Thief Who Waved Knife at Terrified Shop Worker Jailed Friday, June 12, 2026 theft robbery knifecrime shoplifting burglary cheltenham violence police crime prison A dangerous thief who threatened supermarket employees with violence and brandished a knife during a series of crimes in Cheltenham has been handed a six-year prison sentence. Jake Ahmed, 25, of no fixed address, was … Read More
Violent Crimes Surge in Gloucester: Residents Voice Concerns and Plans to Leave Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence safety policing knifecrime community nightlife residents prevention Gloucester has recently been identified as one of the UK’s top 20 most violent cities, with crime statistics revealing a disturbing rise in violent offences. In 2025, police recorded nearly two million incidents of “violence … Read More
Violent Crime Surges in Gloucester Prompting Residents to Leave Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence safety police knifecrime community antisocial relocation city Gloucester has been identified as one of the top 20 UK cities with the highest rates of violent crime, a fact that has left many residents uneasy and considering relocation. In 2025, police recorded nearly two million … Read More
Violent Crime Rises in Gloucester as Residents Choose to Leave Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence publicsafety policing community knifecrime residents nightsafety urbandecay Gloucester has been identified as one of the top 20 most violent places in the UK, a status that resonates deeply with many residents who describe the city as “not a nice place to live.” This growing wave of violent crime has … Read More
Terrified Gloucester Mother Saves Children by Pushing Them Out Window During Violent Attack Wednesday, March 18, 2026 gloucester domesticabuse violence knifecrime childsafety restraintorder justice victimsupport assault sentencing Jeremiah Joshua Smith, a serial domestic abuser, has been sentenced to over five years in prison after repeatedly attacking his ex-partner in front of children at her home in Gloucester. The victim, desperate to protect her … Read More