Man Banned from Gloucester City Centre for Harassing Women and Girls Monday, June 1, 2026 gloucester harassment antisocialbehaviour injunction publicsafety crime policing victims enforcement citycouncil Afzul Veshmia, a 45-year-old resident of Russell Street, Gloucester, has been issued a 12-month ban from substantial parts of Gloucester city centre due to ongoing harassment of women and young girls. Veshmia’s behaviour had … 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 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
Police Raise No Objections to Bob Vylan’s Upcoming Festival Appearance Amid Local Concerns Thursday, May 14, 2026 bobvylan shindig festival controversy policing licensing wiltshire cotswolds publicsafety music Police have confirmed they have no concerns regarding the appearance of punk-rap band Bob Vylan at the Shindig Festival in the Cotswolds later this month. However, local Conservative representatives remain apprehensive, … Read More
Cheltenham Burglar Sentenced for Three-County Crime Spree Thursday, March 26, 2026 burglary crime cheltenham sentencing westmercia worcestershire herefordshire gloucestershire justice policing A notorious burglar from Cheltenham has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to a string of break-ins across three counties. Christopher Brown, 23, of Denman Avenue, pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries … Read More
Shoplifter Banned from Nearly All Shops in Cirencester and Fairford for Five Years Tuesday, March 24, 2026 shoplifting cirencester fairford court cbo retail theft sentencing policing crime Ben Daye of The Beeches has been banned from entering almost every retail shop in Cirencester and nearby Fairford for the next five years following a series of shoplifting offences. Daye appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ … Read More