News: In Court
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Concerned motorist’s call leads to arrest of drink-driver over four times legal limit
A drink-driver who recorded a roadside breath test reading of 142, more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, was arrested thanks to a report from a member of the public.
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Man jailed for non-recent sexual offences against children
Colin Butcher, 61, of Whitebeam Grove, Dunkeswell, in Devon, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court to nine years and three months in prison.
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Man, 71, charged with assaulting woman
The charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent relates to an incident in Meare Green, near Taunton, in 2023.
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Four sentenced for grooming and raping teenage girl in Bristol
Three men and a 17-year-old boy were sentenced to a combined 36 years in prison when they appeared at Bristol Crown Court.
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Former scout volunteer handed 20-year sentence for sexual abuse against children
Matt Ellet, 32 and from Taunton, was convicted of 19 offences after a trial held in August.
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Man in court following incident in Worle
Peter Bissell, aged 70, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court yesterday (Saturday 3 October) charged with two offences.
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Three in court on drug supply charges – Bristol
All three faced charges relating to the supply of heroin and and crack cocaine and were remanded into custody by magistrates, pending appearances at Bristol Crown Court.
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Five year’s youth detention for arsonist
Przemek Trojecki, 19, had admitted a series of fires which damaged two homes and several cars in the Fishponds area of Bristol last year.
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Man jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman
Darren Bradley, 61, of no fixed abode, was jailed at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday 15 September
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Murder charge after woman’s death in Downend
Geoffrey Billett, 68, has been charged with the murder of Jill Billett and has been remanded ahead of his first court appearance.