Police in the scenic Cotswolds town of Lechlade have stepped up patrols following residents’ concerns about off-road bikes causing anti-social behaviour. The local neighbourhood policing team responded to several reports and …
Rod Hansen, the chief constable of Gloucestershire Police, will step down at the end of July 2026 as his contract will not be renewed by Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson. Hansen, who has denied any wrongdoing, has …
Two individuals caused chaos at a Stroud bowling alley by throwing balls high into the air, creating a dangerous and disruptive environment. The incident not only unsettled other customers but also escalated when the pair …
Authorities have closed several properties in the Cotswolds following reports of alcohol-fueled anti-social behaviour. Residents and local officials expressed growing concern over disturbances linked to excessive drinking, …
A 27-year-old man from Painswick, Gloucestershire, has had his prison sentence significantly increased after being found guilty of raping a woman. Aaron Akram, residing in Canton Acre, was convicted on two counts of rape …
A man has been banned from Gloucester Park after an incident involving public indecency. Earlier this week, he was arrested for exposing himself in a public area, prompting swift action from local law enforcement. The ban …
Police have been seen conducting a detailed search at the scene of an attempted murder in Lechlade, where a man was reportedly shot inside his vehicle. Authorities utilized metal detectors as part of their ongoing …
Police have formally notified the independent watchdog regarding the circumstances surrounding a recent shooting in the Cotswolds. The incident, which has prompted an ongoing attempted murder investigation, is being closely …
The small village of Marston Meysey, located on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border near RAF Fairford, has recently experienced an influx of plane spotters eager to view American bomber jets stationed at the airbase. This …
Recent incidents in Gloucester have seen groups of teenagers setting off fireworks in public areas and engaging in shoplifting. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. If disruptive …
The Cheltenham Festival 2026, which attracted close to a quarter of a million racing enthusiasts, saw a range of incidents leading to arrests throughout the event. Law enforcement officials, working closely with event …
A Gloucester police officer has come forward to share his perspective after a video showing him using force during an arrest sparked widespread online criticism. Last month, a clip circulated on social media depicting a …
Body-worn camera footage has captured a tense arrest in Gloucester, where a suspect bit a police officer’s leg during an incident last month. Gloucestershire Police have released the video to provide a clearer picture of the …
Craig Winston, a 36-year-old former student officer with Gloucestershire Police, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences, including two counts of rape and sexual assault. The …
Vincent Lime, 36, from Corringham, Essex, has been disqualified from driving for 30 months after being caught driving over four times the legal alcohol limit on the M4. On December 6 last year, around 3 pm, multiple concerned …