Gloucester Officer Speaks Out After Viral Arrest Video Sparks Backlash Friday, March 20, 2026 police arrest useofforce gloucestershire transparency assault socialmedia accountability officersafety policing A Gloucestershire police officer has responded to public criticism following a viral video showing him using force during an arrest. The initial clip, widely shared on social media last month, was posted without sound and … Read More
Media's 'Central Role' in Major Incidents Highlighted as New Police-Media Charter Launched Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter journalism publicinterest transparency trust police communication incidents A senior policing official has affirmed that the media plays a “central role” during major incidents, coinciding with the release of a new charter aimed at redefining the relationship between police forces and … Read More
Media Plays Central Role During Major Incidents, New Charter Emphasizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter journalism communication trust incidents collaboration public police A senior police official has highlighted the crucial role the media plays during major incidents, as a newly released charter signals the most significant shift in police-journalist relations in decades. After more than two … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter Sentenced Following Theft Spree at Tesco and Superdry Thursday, February 19, 2026 shoplifting crime sentencing tesco superdry cheltenham theft criminalbehaviourorder policing retailcrime Kayleigh McConnon, 37, a repeat offender with no fixed address, has been sentenced to 66 weeks in prison after a series of shoplifting incidents at Tesco and Superdry stores in Cheltenham. McConnon appeared at Cheltenham … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Budget Faces Toughest Year with Nearly 6% Tax Hike to Boost Neighbourhood Officers Monday, February 9, 2026 gloucestershire police policebudget taxincrease neighbourhoodpolicing funding precept crime publicsafety policing Gloucestershire taxpayers will see an increase in their council tax bills by nearly six percent from April, as the police budget rises to fund additional neighbourhood officers. Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson has … Read More
Dispersal Order Enforced in Gloucester Amid Rising Youth Disorder Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucester dispersal policing youth antisocial safety crime section35 retail publicsafety Police in Gloucester have implemented stricter measures to curb disruptive behaviour by groups of youths at two prominent shopping locations. Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, a dispersal order under Section 35 of … Read More