https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/publicprotection/Recent content in publicprotection on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Jul 2026 15:53:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dangerous-sex-offender-imprisoned-for-breaching-restraining-order/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:53:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dangerous-sex-offender-imprisoned-for-breaching-restraining-order/Gloucestershire authorities have sentenced Glenn Richards, a 48-year-old sex offender from Wotton-Under-Edge, to prison for violating a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and breaching a restraining order designed to protect a vulnerable woman. At Gloucester Crown Court on July 3, Richards admitted to five separate breaches of his SHPO, along with an additional breach of a restraining order. Evidence revealed Richards used multiple electronic devices to access social media and chat rooms, contravening his court-imposed restrictions.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-council-hires-security-guard-amid-rising-aggressive-incidents/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-council-hires-security-guard-amid-rising-aggressive-incidents/Cheltenham Borough Council has introduced a security guard at its Municipal Offices entrance following a notable increase in aggressive incidents targeting both staff and visitors. This move comes amidst a broader trend of heightened security measures across Gloucestershire councils in response to rising verbal and physical aggression during and after public meetings. The council initiated a six-month trial in May, allocating up to £23,000 for the security service aimed at safeguarding the wellbeing of council employees and the general public.