Wheelchair user still critical after being hit by car

April 12, 2016, 1:40 am

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A 56-year-old woman left with life-threatening injuries after her wheelchair was hit by a car near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is still in a critical condition more than a week later.The victim was struck by a Volvo V40 car registered to Bream at around 12.15pm on Sunday, April 3 in Great Western Road.The victim sustained serious leg and internal injuries and was initially treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital before being transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.She is now in a...

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Drug addict jailed for stealing Gloucester man's shoes

April 12, 2016, 2:55 am

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A homeless drug addict was jailed for three months for chasing a man through the streets of Gloucester and stealing his trainers.Craig Mulcahy, of no fixed abode, chased Nathan Purdy after the defendant's girlfriend asked him if she could borrow his mobile phone, Gloucester Crown Court heard on Friday.Mr Purdy lost one shoe and took the other one off so that he could run faster, prosecuting barrister Mary Cowe told the courtMulcahy previously appeared in the crown court in February when he was...

Mini-moto seized in Gloucester after complaints

April 13, 2016, 4:27 am

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Police have seized a mini-motorbike in Coney Hill after complaints from neighbours. Gloucestershire Constabulary tweeted a picture of the bike this morning. #PCSOStevens has just stopped this bike after complaints from local residents in #Coneyhill . #Seized pic.twitter.com/qXDlfUC6fO— Glos City Police (@GlosCityPolice) April 13, 2016 It's far from the first mini-moto taken off the city's streets, with various efforts in recent years to prevent people riding them in public spaces and...

Gloucester man, 18, arrested in connection with robbery of man in...

April 13, 2016, 4:35 am

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Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery at the home of an elderly Stroud man.The 18-year-old from Matson in Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of burglary and has been bailed to return to police on June 9 pending further enquiries.POPULAREpilepsy sufferer hits out at Gloucester Burger King for 'lazy' jibe in toilet rowSwingers festival organisers taken to court by disgruntled ticket-buyerPictures: Chosen Hill RFC remember Martin 'Speedy' RobertsThe arrest is in connection with...

Police seize another car for no insurance in Gloucester

April 14, 2016, 11:17 pm

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Police officers have seized another car for having no insurance in Gloucester as they continue their city wide crackdown. Gloucestershire police seized the silver car after the driver was found to have no insurance to drive the vehicle in Barnwood. The seizure took place in Barnwood Road at around 10pm last night, with officers tweeting the successful operation. Under their Twitter handle GlosCityPolice, officers regularly tweet vehicles they have taken away after finding the man or woman...

Witnesses sought to assault, theft and fraud crimes in Gloucester

April 14, 2016, 11:58 pm

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An assault at the Wetherspoon's pub in Gloucester Docks, criminal damage at Sainsbury's and a theft at Vodafone are some of crimes looking to be solved by Gloucestershire Police this week.Theft Sainsburys, St Anns Way, Gloucester 15/03/2016Please click here if you recognise this personTheft 15/03/2016Vodafone, Southgate St, GloucesterPlease click here if you recognise this personTheft by Finding 07/03/2016ASDA, Bruton Way, GloucesterPlease click here if you recognise this personABH...

Tuffley drug dealer has sentence overturned by Attorney General

April 15, 2016, 5:00 am

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A Tuffley man who was caught preparing to sell a large quantity of cannabis and cocaine from the house he shared with his mother has had his sentence overturned by the Attorney General.Jamal Smith, 22, was handed a 2 year suspended sentence in February after he was caught with 11 grams of cocaine and around 350 grams of cannabis which he intended to sell.That sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient, who on Thursday overturned Smith's sentence and handed him an immediate...

Woman found seriously injured on banks of Gloucestershire river

April 15, 2016, 1:04 pm

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A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being found on the banks of the river Frome near Stroud's Dr Newton's Way.Police have now issued a statement about the incident which saw around a dozen police cars attend the scene."A woman was found seriously injured on the river bank near London Road in Stroud at around 7pm today, Friday April 15."A police cordon is currently in place and the woman is in a serious condition."The incident is not being treated as...

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Dad of 8 escapes prison after 80mph Quedgeley chase

April 15, 2016, 11:00 pm

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A drunk father-of-eight who led police on an 80mph chase through city streets after a New Year's Eve drinking session has narrowly escaped prison.Bernard McDonagh, 40, of Naas Lane, Quedgeley ignored flashing blue lights and police sirens as he sped off from the Bristol Road/Cole Avenue junction, drove on the wrong side of the road, the wrong way down a bus lane and just missed hitting a passing pedestrian.McDonagh had pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to provide a breath specimen...

Police investigate suspected arson at Haresfield farm

April 18, 2016, 2:09 am

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A barn load of hay and straw was set alight in Haresfield and police are searching for the culprits.Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson at a farm on Friday.Driver released on bail following death crash in Forest of DeanYoung Forest of Dean mother's crash death shocks communityMotorists parking on pavements could be fined £70A police spokesman said: "The incident happened at around 6pm where fires are believed to have been started deliberately...

Knife crime at a five year high in Gloucester

April 18, 2016, 6:34 am

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Knife crime in Gloucester stands at a five year high with almost 100 incidents involving blades occurring in the past year.The figures have seen a 43 per cent increase since 2013, when there were 64 incidents, to the current number of 91.This revelation comes after a knife amnesty in February, which saw over 300 blades handed in.Nick Gazzard, father of Hollie Gazzard, who was killed in a knife attack, said: "The figures are very disappointing but they don't shock or surprise me."We...

Nailsworth dad 'shook baby son to death', jurors told

April 18, 2016, 8:37 am

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A "controlling" dad who often got frustrated when his baby son cried at feeding times killed the boy by shaking him so violently he suffered brain damage, a court heard. Jordan Ward was just nine months old when he sustained "irreversible" injuries at the hands of his father Stephen Ward, 25, the court heard. On June 10, 2014, Jordan's dad dropped his girlfriend and Jordan's mum, Paula Watts, to work at around 10.45am before returning home to Burge Court,...

Driver sought after head on collision with bus in Forest of Dean

April 18, 2016, 10:34 am

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A bus full of passengers was involved a head on collision in Westbury.The bus was driving on the A4151 when a white car with blacked out windows drove towards it on the wrong side of the road.It tried to swerve back onto the right side when it collided with the bus. It caused a dent to the bodywork but did not stop.If you have any information about the collision on Monday, April 11 at 2.30pm, call Gloucestershire police on 101, quoting incident number 318.In other news in Coleford a man who was...

Woman 'assaulted with hammer and has finger bitten in playing...

April 19, 2016, 3:32 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted with a hammer on a playing field in King's Stanley. The incident happened on the village green shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday (17 April). The victim, a 27-year-old Gloucester woman, was walking a friend across the field when they were approached by a woman and two men who were known to them. The victim was then attacked by the woman, who is believed to have struck the victim in the face with a hammer. A fight ensued between...

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May 13, 2016, 9:01 am

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It has been ten months since Dolton Powell was allegedly stabbed to death at party in Gloucester but his family and friends still have a long wait before potentially finding justice.With eight defendants charged with the 21-year-old's murder, the complex trial is set to last for up to three months.Day 1: Powell murder trial adjourned after jurors hear 'he was protecting his friend from gang'Day 2: Trial hears how party turned violent before Dolton's deathDay 3: Witness tells court 'I know who...

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Dolton Powell trial: 'I saw gang collect weapons from car'

May 16, 2016, 5:27 am

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A taxi driver says he witnessed the moment weapons were collected from a car during a fight at the All Nations Club in Gloucester - leading to the alleged murder of Dolton Powell.Today is the fourth day in the trial of eight defendants charged with the killing of the popular 21-year-old from Tuffley.They are also charged with stabbing his friend Elijah Sutherland after several fights broke out at the club in Chase Lane in August last year.Dolton would die seconds after receiving a wound to his...

Trial hears last words of Dolton Powell before alleged murder

May 16, 2016, 9:15 am

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"Stop, stop, this doesn't need to happen. Just leave it."These are the words a witness overheard popular Gloucester man Dolton Powell say moments before he was allegedly stabbed to death, a court has heard.Elisha Smith testified at the trial of eight men charged with Dolton's murder that the 21-year-old was protecting friend Elijah Sutherland after a party at the All Nations Club in August.Speaking to jurors at Bristol Crown Court, she said she was one of the many guests leaving the...

Rapist Craig Mills 'may never be released' after imprisoning...

May 16, 2016, 10:42 pm

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A double rapist on parole from a life jail sentence terrorised his new woman partner when he 'flipped' and held her prisoner for three and a half hours - threatening to rip her throat out, a court has heard.Despite being traumantised by Craig Mills' behaviour, the woman has retracted her complaint against him and believes he deserves 'another chance,' Gloucester crown court was told.Mills, of Perry Orchard, Upton St Leonards, pleaded guilty to 'unlawfully and injuriously imprisoning and...

£2,000 worth of cannabis seized in Lydney

May 17, 2016, 3:33 am

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Police seized £2,000 worth of cannabis in Lydney yesterday.A total of 12 cannabis plants were discovered at a property in Greenways as well as 10, one ounce bags of the substance.Transgender woman told to leave female toilets in nightclub in GloucesterFootballers at Forest Green Rovers ignore vegan ethos and tuck into GreggsPC Phil Hopkins, Lydney beat officer, said: "We executed this warrant after local residents raised their concerns and suspicions about the property. We hope this...

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May 17, 2016, 5:33 am

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Footage taken by someone making a film for Gloucester boxer Akeem 'Riiddy' Brown has been shown in the Dolton Powell murder trial.Film student Courtenay Ashley told jurors he was at a party to film promotional material for the popular Gloucester boxer when he caught several commotions at the All Nations Club with his camera.Eight defendants are charged with murdering Dolton, 21, after the party finished at the club in August last year.They are also charged with wounding Dolton's friend Elijah...