Two Nabbed in Major Corsham Drug Bust
Wiltshire Police delivered a punch this week with a swift drugs raid in Corsham. The operation saw two suspects arrested and a haul of cannabis seized, cracking down on local drug supply. High-Tech Raid Targets Pockeridge Road On October 21, neighbourhood officers from Corsham, Chippenham, and Calne teamed up with the Wiltshire Police Drone […]
Teenager Arrested in Global Cyber Crime Sting
In a coordinated operation between UK police and the FBI, a 17-year-old boy from Walsall, West Midlands, has been arrested for his alleged involvement with a global cybercrime group. The group is accused of extracting significant amounts of money from their victims through ransomware attacks, targeting major organizations including MGM Resorts. The teenager was apprehended […]
Warning: Rental Scams on the Rise in Salisbury and Wilton
Wiltshire Police is urging residents to be extra vigilant following a surge in rental scams in the Salisbury and Wilton area. Since the start of June, the police have received eight reports involving a man posing as a landlord, showing prospective tenants around properties he does not own. The scam unfolds when victims sign contracts […]
A man has been jailed for his involvement in supplying class-A drugs to people living in Cheltenham
Anthony “AJ” Maher, aged 21 and formerly of Moors Avenue, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison at Gloucester Crown Court this afternoon (Thursday 30 May) after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Vanguard Team became aware of Maher’s drug dealing while […]
Rescue Crews Reach Crash Site of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Helicopter
Rescue crews have finally reached the site of the helicopter crash carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi near the border with Azerbaijan, prompting fears for his life and the lives of those on board. “We can see the wreckage, and the situation does not look good,” Pirhossein Kolivand, head of Iran’s Red Crescent, told state TV. […]
Liverpool man jailed for 16 years for Encrochat related drugs offences
A Liverpool has been jailed for more than 16 years today, Friday 10 May, for conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis on the streets. Phillip Lam, 33 years, formerly of Taggart Avenue in Childwall, was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. He appeared by video link as […]
Three people killed in Staples Corner road traffic incident
Three people have been killed and one critically injured after a car with five occupants was involved in a road traffic incident. Police were called at 23:26hrs on Sunday, 14 April, to reports of a road traffic incident involving a car at Staples Corner retail park. It is not believed that any other vehicle was […]
Rwanda Deportation Flights Set to Take Off “Within Weeks”
Deportation flights to Rwanda are anticipated to commence “within weeks,” announced Health Secretary Victoria Atkins, marking a significant step in the implementation of the deportation scheme. The Home Office has affirmed its readiness to execute the plan, although specific details regarding the airline responsible for transporting illegal migrants to Kigali have yet to be disclosed. […]
A domestic abuser will spend three years in prison and has been given an indefinite restraining order
Liam Middle, of Welland Avenue, Chelmsford, made his victim fear for their life over ten years. At the end of 2023, Middle’s behaviour escalated even further and he threatened her with a sledgehammer. After these incidents, 40-year-old Middle continued to harass her and send her threats that he would kill her. Despite sending more than […]
Witnesses Sought After Vandalism Leaves School Buses Unusable in Trowbridge
Authorities in Trowbridge are appealing for witnesses following an appalling act of vandalism that left several school buses unusable. Over the weekend of October 7 and 8, seven minibuses parked at Silverwood School on Ashton Street were targeted, resulting in severe damage to their windscreens. The repercussions of this mindless act are far-reaching, as the […]