Swindon Paedo Busted Sending Child Porn on Dark Web
A vile predator from Swindon is behind bars again after sending horrific child abuse images to an undercover cop. Paul Quinn, previously jailed for sex offences in Australia, used a secret Swiss online service to share sick videos and images with like-minded paedophiles. Undercover Cop Snaps Up Sick Messages Quinn unknowingly messaged an undercover officer […]
Man Found Guilty of Raping Sleeping Woman
A man has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, including raping a woman while she was asleep. The shocking crimes have rocked the quiet town of Highworth. Daniel Smith Convicted at Swindon Crown Court Daniel Smith, 45, from Ladywell Close, North Leigh, Oxfordshire, was found guilty by a jury of rape, sexual assault, and breaching […]
Burglar Who Targeted Elderly Women Jailed for Nearly Five Years
A ruthless burglar has been locked up for four years and eight months after preying on vulnerable elderly women living alone. Aaron Winzar’s Sinister Scheme Aaron Winzar, 36, from Bournemouth, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on 20 November. He was found guilty of four burglaries and one attempted break-in. Two of the offences took place […]
Man Who Led Wild Police Chase Across North Wiltshire Jailed
Jason Maddocks, 36, has been locked up after a brazen police pursuit that sped through villages and caused chaos across North Wiltshire. Speeding, Drug Driving and Dangerous Fleeing The Swansea man pleaded guilty to a string of offences including failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drugs, criminal damage, […]
Man Jailed for Brutal Stab Attack in Parked Car
A 20-year-old man has been locked up for stabbing a defenceless victim sitting in the back of a car in Cardiff. Stabbed in the Back and Stomach Abdul Ali was sitting in the front seat of a car parked on Salisbury Road at 11.30pm on February 25, 2025. When the 34-year-old victim got into the […]
Man Admits Exploiting Teenagers in Swindon Drug Ring
Kyum Raham, 23, pleaded guilty to human trafficking and drug supply charges at Swindon Crown Court. The man from Rodbourne Cheney used teenagers under 16 as drug runners, police reveal. From Teen Runners to Drug Kingpin On October 17, Raham admitted three counts of arranging or facilitating travel with a view to exploitation and […]
Ex-Wiltshire Cop Busted for Stalking Again
Andrew Edwards, 31, a former Wiltshire Police officer, has landed back in trouble. He’s been charged with breaching a court order after allegedly spying on his ex’s Facebook story. From Cop to Stalker Edwards, from Parkfields, Chippenham, was earlier convicted at Bristol Crown Court for stalking and misconduct in public office. He abused police systems […]
Ex-Soldier’s Rape Sentence Delayed After Suicide Attempt on Salisbury Plain
Gary Conibear’s sentencing for rape was dramatically postponed after he tried to take his own life on Salisbury Plain, sparking a major rescue operation. Manhunt Launched After Disappearance The 33-year-old ex-soldier vanished just before his hearing at Winchester Crown Court on 5 September. Police found a suicide note, prompting a huge search west of Tidworth. […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Kidnap of Teen in Swindon
A 27-year-old man has admitted trying to kidnap a 17-year-old girl in Swindon. Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam, from Stanier Street, pleaded guilty at Swindon Crown Court today (14/10) and will be sentenced on December 12. He remains in custody. Chilling Attack on Teen Walking Home The terrifying incident happened around 9.30pm on March 6. Adam, a […]
Victims’ Bravery Lauded as Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Sex Offences
Michael Barker, 71, has been found guilty of nine child sex offences after a trial at Swindon Crown Court this week. Four victims showed incredible courage in bringing his heinous crimes to light. Serial Abuser Caught After Decades Barker, now living in Albert Hill, Durham, was convicted of six counts of indecent assault, two counts […]
Tidworth Man Jailed for Raping Sleeping Woman
Gary Conibear, 33, has been locked up for seven and a half years after being found guilty of raping a woman while she was asleep. Chilling Attack After Night Out The terrifying incident happened in June 2022 in Tidworth. Gary Conibear met the victim during a night out with friends, where they played pool and […]
Brave Woman’s Fight Ends in Rapist’s Conviction After Chilling Reign of Terror
Swindon Man Found Guilty of Rape and Coercive Control Kane Walker, 21, from Swindon, was today found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of rape, sexual assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour. The jury dismissed his denials after a harrowing trial. Walker, now behind bars, faces sentencing on November 19. Terrifying Control and Surveillance Unearthed […]
Wild Police Pursuit Through Swindon Streets
A 20-year-old driver sparked terror through Swindon during a high-speed police chase before being thrown behind bars. Tyler O’Keeffe of Burbage, Leicestershire, threw public safety out the window on 12 June when cops tried to stop his suspicious black Volkswagen Tiguan. The car was untaxed, had pitch-black tinted windows, and sported a parking ticket. When […]
Swindon Man, 47, Charged with Attempted Rape of Teen Girl
Gavin Bowler Charged with Shocking Crime Gavin Bowler, 47, of Wheeler Avenue, Swindon, has been charged with attempting to rape a girl under 16 earlier this year. He also faces a separate count of assault by penetration involving the same victim. Case Headed to Swindon Crown Court Bowler is due to appear at Swindon […]
Swindon Paedophile Found Dead Hours Before Sentencing
A notorious Swindon paedophile was discovered dead just hours before he was due to be sentenced. John Goff, 66, had pleaded guilty in July to multiple horrific offenses involving children and animals. Guilty Pleas Reveal Shocking Crimes Goff admitted to creating 75 indecent pseudo-images of children, including 16 graded as the most severe, depicting penetration. […]
Swindon Man Jailed for Sexual Offences Against Teenage Girl
Cody Tierney, 21, locked up for Overover two years after admitting multiple sexual offences against a teenage girl. Two Years and Three Months Behind Bars In a packed Swindon Crown Court today (1 October 2025), Cody Tierney of england/england/england/dulverton/”>dulverton/”>dulverton/”>Dulverton Avenue, Swindon was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. He pleaded guilty to […]
‘Dangerous’ Sex Offender Jailed for Abusing and Photographing Child
Scott Terry, 34, has been locked up for four years after being caught with indecent images of a child he sexually abused. The vile predator, from england/royal-Woottonwootton-Bassettbassett/”>england/royal-Woottonwootton-Bassettbassett/”>Royal Wootton Bassett, was arrested in February 2024 following a police probe that uncovered shocking evidence on his devices. Indecent Images and Sexual Assault Charges Further investigations revealed Terry […]
Bradford House Fire Murder Suspect Dies Behind Bars
Shock as one accused in deadly england/england/bradford/”>bradford/”>Bradford blaze dies in custody. Mohammed Shabir, 45, was set to face trial for the horrific murder of a mother and her three children in a house fire last year but has died while on remand. Tragedy on Westbury Road In August 2024, Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three […]
Man denies stabbing murder in Swindon tragedy
Erdogan Erdogan, 31, has pleaded not guilty to murder and knife possession following a fatal stabbing in Swindon. Deadly stabbing on Manchester Road The charges come after 27-year-old Fatih Zengi was found critically injured on england/england/manchester/”>manchester/”>Manchester Road on 2 July. He sadly died shortly after the attack. Trial set for January 2026 Erdogan made his […]
Trowbridge Man Jailed for Two Rapes a Decade Apart
Long-Overdue Justice for Victims A england/wales/trowbridge/”>trowbridge-wales/”>trowbridge/”>Trowbridge man has been sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison for raping two former partners, crimes committed a decade apart. Marcin Janikowski, 39, from Cusance Way, Hilperton, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court on September 19. He received 13 years and six months behind bars, followed […]
Chippenham Police Officer Avoids Prison for Stalking
A former police constable from england/Waleswales/Chippenhamchippenham-wales/”>Chippenham has avoided prison after using police systems to stalk his ex-partner. Andrew Edwards, 31, accessed intelligence records, the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system, and the Police National Computer to monitor the woman’s movements. Intrusive Checks and Breach of Bail Conditions Edwards, of Parkfields, Chippenham, conducted intrusive checks on both […]
Man Jailed After Deliberately Driving Into Two Pedestrians in Salisbury
A man has been jailed after using his car as a weapon to run down two people in Salisbury earlier this year. Braden Lynam, 22, of Woodborough Close, Trowbridge, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Friday (29 August) to four years and eight months’ imprisonment. He was also disqualified from driving for five years. […]
Kent Police Tackle Football Disorder: Charges After Gillingham v Swindon Trouble
Police have underlined the importance of football safety measures after two men were charged following a disturbance involving rival supporters outside Gillingham railway station. The incident happened ahead of the League Two clash between Gillingham FC and Swindon Town on Saturday 26 April 2025. Kent Police officers, who had been deployed to minimise disruption, were […]
Britain’s Youngest Female Convicted Paedophile Set for Release Next Month
A former Swindon nursery worker who became Britain’s youngest female convicted paedophile is set to be released from prison next month, six years after she was jailed for a string of child sex offences. Sophie Elms, from Royal Wootton Bassett, was just 17 when she admitted committing a series of serious sexual offences against children […]
Six men sentenced after attempted robbery at Chippenham O2 store
Six men have been sentenced for their part in an attempted robbery at the O2 phone shop in Borough Parade, Chippenham, earlier this year. The group was stopped in its tracks on 16 March after Wiltshire Police, acting on intelligence about an organised crime group, were waiting at the scene. Officers intervened as the men […]
Chippenham Man Jailed After Stealing Jaguar During Test Drive
A Chippenham man who stole a Jaguar XF during a test drive and terrified the seller with threats has been jailed for three years and nine months. Callum Foster, 27, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to robbery, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance when he appeared at Winchester Crown Court on […]
Wiltshire Man Jailed for Stealing £52,000 From Elderly Parents and Bullying Victims
A Wiltshire man who stole tens of thousands of pounds from his elderly parents before launching a campaign of intimidation to force them and his ex-partner to drop the case has been jailed for more than six years. Brett Conway, 66, formerly of Bouverie Park, Stanton St Quintin, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court […]