'Unduly Lenient' Sentence for Tewkesbury Rapist Increased to 12 Years Thursday, November 6, 2025 tewkesbury rape prisonsentence vulnerability crime justice cps appeal law enforcement A rapist from Tewkesbury has had his prison sentence extended by 50% after his original punishment was deemed “unduly lenient.” Vernon Steele, 60, of Northway, was convicted of raping a vulnerable woman four times … Read More
Gloucester Man Convicted of Raping Woman While She Slept Tuesday, October 28, 2025 gloucester assault rape survivor sexualviolence trauma mentalhealth justice crime court A Gloucester man, Kian Westcarr, has been found guilty of raping a woman while she was asleep. The victim has courageously spoken out about the profound impact the assault has had on her life, revealing that she attempted to … Read More
Decades Later, Justice Served: My Abuser Finally Behind Bars Thursday, October 16, 2025 rape justice survivor abuser conviction trauma healing prison accountability courage Thirty years ago, I was brutally raped—a trauma that shadowed my life for decades. For years, my abuser evaded justice, living freely while I struggled to heal. Today, that nightmare has taken a turn. At 80 years old, my … Read More
Ex-Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood Accused of Sexual Assault in Stroud Thursday, October 9, 2025 timwestwood radio1 sexualassault rape stroud allegations dj legalcase investigation charges Tim Westwood, the former Radio 1 DJ, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Stroud. In addition to this allegation, Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape. These charges mark a significant development …
Forest of Dean Man Sentenced for Heinous Child Rapes Friday, October 3, 2025 forestofdean rape sexualassault justice victimimpact sentencing childprotection crime court abuse A man from the Forest of Dean has been sentenced to prison for committing horrific sexual assaults on young girls. The court heard heart-wrenching testimony from victims who described their trauma, with one stating, “I … Read More
Rapist and Drug Dealers Among Gloucestershire Criminals Jailed in August Monday, September 1, 2025 gloucestershire crime justice courts prison sentencing drugdealing rape lawenforcement offenders In August 2025, Gloucestershire courts handed down significant sentences to a range of offenders, including individuals convicted of serious crimes such as rape and drug trafficking. Among those imprisoned was a man found … Read More