Prosecution

Thursday, May 15, 2025 foxhunting cheltenham oliverdale cps huntingact legal chargesdropped gloucestershire magistratescourt prosecution

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped the charges against Oliver Dale, 46, from Cheltenham, who faced accusations related to fox hunting. Dale was charged with three counts of Hunting a Wild Mammal with Dogs, in … Read More

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 animalwelfare cruelty dogowners arlingham prosecution disqualification stroud breeding investigation court

Two dog owners, John Cacace and Kelly Webb, have received lengthy bans on keeping dogs following the discovery of seven dogs and a litter of puppies living in cramped and filthy conditions at their premises in Arlingham, … Read More

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 construction fatality workplace fined tragic hse safety regulations investigation prosecution

A construction company has been fined after a kitchen fitter was crushed to death by a pack of concrete blocks in the Cotswolds. Martin Dunford, 33, was “very much loved” by his family who say they miss him ‘every … Read More

Friday, April 25, 2025 rape assault teenager conviction sentencing sex offender indecent photographs pornography prosecution sexual offences

A 33-year-old man, Joshua Newell, has been sentenced to three years and six months in jail for the rape and sexual assault of a girl when he was under 16. In addition to these crimes, Newell pleaded guilty to three further … Read More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 tragedy justice mother teen death community investigation prosecution family violence

A heart-wrenching photograph has emerged showing a teenager moments before he tragically lost his life, after being fatally punched. Another image shows 18-year-old Ben Smith in Halloween fancy dress, covered in fake blood … Read More