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Friday, July 24, 2026 missing teenager exeter search police devon cornwall safety appeal indiaford

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal as they search for missing 16-year-old India Ford. The teenager was last seen around 3 a.m. on Friday in Exeter, prompting growing concern from officials and her … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 purton wiltshire stabbing attemptedmurder screwdriver crime arrest investigation police building site

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a building site in the quiet village of Purton, Wiltshire. The attack occurred this morning, Thursday, July 23, at the Widham Gardens … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 attemptedmurder stabbing wiltshire purton screwdriver police investigation assault arrest crime

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident involving a screwdriver at a building site in Purton, Wiltshire. The incident occurred this morning, Thursday, July 23, at the Widham … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 police investigation teenager exposure brockworth gloucester assault cycling safety reporting

Gloucestershire Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy reportedly exposed himself to a young girl in Brockworth, Gloucester. The incident took place at around 7:25 pm on Sunday, July 19, on Abbotswood Road. … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 teenager exposure brockworth gloucester police investigation safety crime appeal children

Gloucestershire Police have launched an investigation following a distressing incident in Brockworth, Gloucester. A teenage boy allegedly exposed his genitals to a young girl walking nearby and made inappropriate comments. … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 missing gloucestershire search police child disappearance safety woodland cctv recovery

UPDATE: Gloucestershire Police are pleased to announce that Jasmine, the 12-year-old girl reported missing earlier today, has been found safe and well. Jasmine vanished from her home near Tabrams Pitch in the early hours of … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 cheltenham drug conviction cocaine mdma ketamine cannabis police sentencing gloucestershire

A 37-year-old man from Cheltenham has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison after admitting to supplying drugs over a two-year period. Thomas Blomer, residing on Wimborne Close in Up Hatherley, pleaded … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 drugdealing cheltenham gloucestershire sentencing cocaine mdma ketamine cannabis police conviction

A Cheltenham man has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for supplying drugs over a two-year period. Thomas Blomer, 37, from Wimborne Close in Up Hatherley, pleaded guilty to seven drug-related offences. … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 burglary arrests hospital police nitrousoxide theft investigation crime wiltshire swindon

In the early hours of Wednesday, July 22, four individuals were arrested on the A417 after an attempted burglary at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon. Wiltshire Police responded to reports of two vehicles entering the … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 missing cheltenham welfare gloucestershire police search disappearance hestersway urgent appeal

Gloucestershire Constabulary is appealing to the public for assistance in locating a missing man, Chris, amid growing concerns for his welfare. Chris was last spotted at approximately 5:30 pm on Sunday, July 19, in the … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 missing cheltenham gloucestershire police welfare hestersway search alert public safety

Update: Chris has been safely found. Gloucestershire Constabulary issued an urgent appeal for help in locating a missing man, expressing concern for his wellbeing. Chris was last seen around 5:30 pm on Sunday, July 19, in the … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 missing cheltenham gloucestershire police welfare search hestersway appeal public safety

Update: Chris has been found safe. Gloucestershire Constabulary issued an urgent appeal for assistance in locating a missing man, expressing growing concern for his wellbeing. Chris was last seen on foot in the Hesters Way … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 cotswolds lechlade police patrols offroadbikes antisocialbehaviour community gloucestershire publicsafety crimereports

Police in the picturesque Cotswolds town of Lechlade have stepped up patrols following residents’ complaints about off-road bikes causing anti-social behaviour. The Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team responded quickly to … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 lechlade cotswolds police offroadbikes antisocial patrols community publicsafety gloucestershire enforcement

Police have stepped up patrols in the picturesque Cotswolds town of Lechlade following residents' complaints about off-road bikes causing disturbances. The Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team responded promptly after … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 lechlade cotswolds police patrol offroadbikes antisocial community publicsafety lawenforcement gloucestershire

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 … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 motorway collision police accident m4 wiltshire crash fatality investigation emergency

A fatal collision on the M4 motorway in the South West has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy and left a woman seriously injured. Wiltshire Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. The tragic crash occurred … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 m4 motorway crash collision wiltshire police teenage accident investigation diversion

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a tragic crash on the M4 motorway resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy. The incident occurred around 8pm on July 18 between junctions 16 and 17, shutting the westbound … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 m4 crash collision wiltshire motorway accident teenager police investigation emergency

A tragic accident on the M4 motorway has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy and left a female passenger with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 8pm on July 18 between junctions 16 and 17, leading to the closure of … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 gloucester biker injury accident emergency airlift hospital ambulance police investigation

A biker was found seriously injured in Gloucester and was urgently airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging as authorities continue their investigation. …

Friday, July 17, 2026 gloucestershire police chiefconstable suspension misconduct databreach contract investigation policing leadership

Gloucestershire’s chief constable, Rod Hansen, will be stepping down at the end of July 2026, as police and crime commissioner Chris Nelson has decided not to renew his contract. Hansen, who has been suspended on full pay for … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 gloucestershire police chiefconstable rodhansen databreach misconduct suspension policeconduct recruitment lawenforcement

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 … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 cheltenham stabbing williamkeeling assault bladedarticle court victim police rodneyroad magistrates

William Keeling, 22, has been charged in connection with a stabbing incident that took place in Cheltenham. The suspect is set to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 17, facing charges of wounding, … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 tewkesbury assault hammers police gloucestershire attack wounding investigation bail witnesses

Gloucestershire Police are seeking witnesses following a violent incident in Tewkesbury where a man was attacked with hammers. On Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 4 pm, two men approached a man in his 30s who was resting … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 gloucestershire police misconduct hearing databreach chiefconstable suspension iopc investigation legal

The misconduct hearing concerning Gloucestershire Constabulary Chief Constable Rod Hansen has been postponed for at least four and a half months due to legal reasons. Chief Constable Hansen, who denies all allegations, was … Read More