News: In Court
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Family statement: Hubert Brown (Isaac)
Hubert Brown, affectionately known as Isaac, had a large family who paid a moving tribute to him at court, laying bare the trauma and distress they will always feel at his loss.
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Woman sentenced for killing Hubert Brown
Described as "a danger", Christina Howell, 37, was handed a hospital order and will remain in a secure hospital.
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Man who raped a woman 23 years ago is jailed for more than 10 years
The victim reported the incident to police in 2022 and had crucially memorised the offender’s number plate, leading to his identification and arrest.
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Somerset burglar and shoplifter jailed
Thomas Wilkinson pleaded guilty to a burglary and 10 counts of shoplifting and was jailed for seven months.
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Two men sentenced for public order offences at Bristol Airport
Officers were called to the departure lounge and gate areas of the airport on Monday 3 March, following reports of intoxicated passengers being verbally abusive and aggressive towards airline staff.
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Man convicted of murdering Olivia Wood in Frome
Kieron Goodwin, of Frome, was found guilty of murder and 15 other offences against her and three other victims.
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Two charged after Coalpit Heath shop theft
Hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from a shop in Coalpit Heath last month.
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Man admits drugs offences in South Gloucestershire
Officers seized almost half a kilogram of cocaine and £89,000 in cash during the warrant.
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Man remanded after sexual assault charge – Bristol
A woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Frog Lane, Bristol, last month before he left the area on a bike.
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Update on investigation into incident at Pontins Brean Sands in 2019
The first court hearing will take place at Bristol Magistrates Court next month.