News: In Court
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Knife Crime: Two investigations into Bristol stabbings result in convictions
In both cases, the victims declined to provide statements meaning ‘victimless’ prosecutions were sought by police.
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Man handed 20-year jail sentence after being found guilty of child sex offences
Matthew Dobie, 47, was described as a 'monster' by the judge during the sentencing hearing at Bristol Crown Court.
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Commercial scale drug dealer at the hub of major conspiracies handed 26-year sentence
Romaine Hyman, formerly from Bath, was found guilty of 18 offences.
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Three jailed for aggravated burglary of vulnerable people in Weston-super-Mare
David Archer, Alfie Kayan and Chad Walker forced their way supported living accommodation and threatened two residents with weapons
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Two men convicted following investigation into rural thefts
Two men have been convicted of the theft and dishonest handling of property from farms across west Somerset following a lengthy police investigation.
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Teenager given life sentence for knife attacks in Bristol
19-year-old Chanz Maximen carried out the attacks over a four-week spell in 2019.
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Woman charged following assault in Street
A 42-year-old woman has been charged in connection with an assault in Street, Somerset yesterday (Tuesday 15 February).
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Assault victims issue statements after Liam Davies sentencing
The couple say their lives have changed dramatically since Liam Davies assaulted them in Taunton last summer.
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Man jailed for vicious unprovoked attack on couple in Taunton
Liam Davies was handed a jail sentence of more than seven years at Taunton Crown Court on Monday 14 February.
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Eight year prison sentence for man convicted of drugs and weapon offences
A 37-year-old man admitted charges of possessing heroin and diazepam.