Chard poo-flinger jailed for a day

December 14, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A Chard man who indulged in a spot of poo-flinging after being arrested has been given a single day in custody by a judge.24-year-old Darren Hughes had been detained by police on minor offences on July 15 but was less than pleased with his incarceration.In his rage, he threw excrement at the walls and floor of his police cell, and smeared it across the walls, said William Hunter, prosecuting.But when the court heard from defence barrister Rebecca Bradbury that the offences against him had been...

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December 14, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A teenager caught dealing class A drugs in Yeovil to help pay off his own drug debts was jailed by a judge yesterday (December 14).Zamane Nunes, 19, appeared before Taunton Crown Court in the morning via a video link from HMP Bristol.Nunes, from Elmside, Croydon, admitted two charges of possessing a class A drug with intent to supply and one charge of being in possession of an offensive weapon in Monmouth Road in on October 8 this year.Prosecuting, William Hunter said Nunes had been spotted...

Yeovil landlady devastated by charity box theft - before locals...

December 14, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A landlady who was left devastated when a charity box was stolen from behind her bar says her faith in humanity has been restored after Good Samaritans dipped into their pockets to refund the cash.Jo Fuller realised that a collection box that was raising money for St Margaret's Hospice had been stolen while she was working at the Black Horse on The Avenue in Yeovil on Tuesday.A keen supporter of the charity, Jo has raised money for the hospice for several years after they cared for her dad and...

Police hunt vandals that cut power supply to Wincanton Christmas...

December 15, 2016, 2:49 am

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Police are hunting the vandals who cut the power supply to Wincanton's Christmas tree earlier this month.CCTV images of two men that officers would like to speak to have been released after the lights went out on the evening of Saturday, December 3.The power cut happened after an electricity wire supplying the Market Place tree was damaged between 10pm and 10.30pm.The wire has since been repaired and the tree's lights up and running once more.PC Neil Wolstenholme, beat manager and investigating...

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December 15, 2016, 7:18 am

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Police want to speak to two men after a handbag was stolen from a Taunton office.The theft took place at Mendip House on High Street on Wednesday, November 23, when a handbag belonging to a member of staff was taken.The bag was later recovered but its contents, which included a mobile phone, cash and bank cards, were missing.Police have released images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft.A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Constabulary said: "If you recognise...

Two men arrested in unconnected arson attacks in Wells

December 15, 2016, 8:38 am

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Two men were arrested following two separate acts of arson in Wells on Wednesday. Police have confirmed the incidents were not linked.The fire service were called to an address on Priddy Road, Green Ore, at 5.22am on Wednesday morning. Three appliances attended the scene but the fire was already out by the time they arrived. The fire was confined to a carpet in a single room.Police were called at 5.59am and arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of arson. The man was later released without...

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December 16, 2016, 6:38 am

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The victim of a brutal homophobic attack is hoping to inspire others to speak out as the man who left him 15 minutes from death prepares to spend Christmas behind bars. 56-year-old David Ryan was walking home from the Bird in the Hand pub on New Year's Eve when he was savagely attacked by Henstridge boxer and cage-fighter Keith Moult. Hurling homophobic insults at him, Moult punched and kicked Mr Ryan, and continued the assault as he lay helplessly on the ground and lost consciousness. Mr...

Graphic images show horse being eaten alive by maggots as keeper...

December 16, 2016, 8:58 am

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A man has been disqualified from keeping horses for two years after a horse in his care was left covered in maggots which were eating him alive. Paul O'Mahony, 42, of Malmesbury Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a pony called Monty by failing to seek veterinary care to deal with the fly strike. He was sentenced at Bath Magistrates court on Wednesday, December 15, to a two-year disqualification and ordered to pay £1,260 in RSPCA costs and a...

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Somerset's most wanted: Do you know any of these men wanted in...

December 17, 2016, 12:36 am

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Have you seen any of these men?The list below shows the most wanted men in the Somerset, Bristol and Dorset area of the South West.Take a good look at the images - do you recognise any of them? Do you know where they are? And could your information help police to make an arrest?If you can help, give the police a call on 101, of call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You don't have to give your name and you may get a reward for information that leads to a successful conviction.Read more: Homophobic...

Yeovil man given community order after brutal attack on partner

December 17, 2016, 12:19 pm

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A Yeovil man who carried out a brutal and sustained attack on his partner in her own home, raining blows down on her head and kicking her in the legs and back has been sentenced to a community order by the courts.Victor Anastasiu had been asked to leave a town centre pub after he began kicking off and was brought home by a relative.However he then lost control, threw a beer can towards his partner, hitting a wall with it just above her head and showering her in beer.He then punched his partner...

Banned driver caught behind the wheel asks 'who's stitched me up'...

December 17, 2016, 11:25 pm

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A banned driver who got behind the wheel in order to drive to work asked the police who had stitched him up when they pulled him over and gave chase on foot.Samuel James Clarke had only been disqualified from driving four months earlier when he was spotted in his car by police who had registered he had no insurance.When the defendant appeared in the dock before Somerset Magistrates at Yeovil he said that his actions had been "very stupid" and was worried about the prospect of being...

Mobile phones could be BLOCKED from working in cars in a bid to...

December 18, 2016, 12:42 am

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Motorists could soon find their mobile phones blocked from working in cars in a bid to stop people using them behind the wheel.This new measure is being looked into by the Department for Transport in an effort to reduce the amount of dangerous driving on our roads.The government department is reportedly set to hold a meeting with mobile phone companies and network providers to discuss the technology.The Daily Mail reports that an astonishing 17,500 people were taken to court last year for using...

Yeovil teacher who refused to take breath test gets 12 month ban...

December 18, 2016, 4:02 am

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A Yeovil teacher who failed to cooperate with a police breath test has been given a 12 month driving ban when she appeared before Somerset Magistrates.Amelia Joy Ellis had broken down on the A303 at Sparkford, and when police received a 999 call they rushed to the scene and believed that she was drunk.After failing to comply with breath tests at the roadside and at the police station the defendant was charged and appeared in court at Yeovil.Read more: Banned driver caught behind the wheel asks...

Serious sexual assault on woman in Bridgwater sparks police...

December 18, 2016, 6:23 am

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A woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Bridgwater on Friday night (December 16).The incident took place shortly before midnight close to a block of garages off Silver Street. Avon and Somerset Constabulary is now appealing for any witnesses to come forward who may be able to help with their enquiries. A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Read more: Banned driver caught behind the wheel asks 'who's stitched...

Wincanton man admits stealing power tools and forging invoice to...

December 19, 2016, 2:55 am

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A Wincanton man who burgled a garage to steal power tools and forged an invoice at his place of work claimed in court his crimes were to get cash to pay his rent. Russell Paul Andrews was being threatened with eviction as he was behind with his payments and forged a colleague's signature on an invoice for some landscape fabric which he kept for himself. A storage garage was also entered and a chainsaw and stone saw were taken and later sold, Somerset Magistrates were told. When his boss...

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Somerset man accused of 11 sex offences including FIVE rapes...

December 19, 2016, 2:57 am

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A man has appeared in court charged with a series of rapes and serious sexual assaults in Wincanton and Templecombe over a seven-year period.William Thomas Smith, 55, of Balsam Park, Wincanton, appeared in the dock before Somerset Magistrates, sitting at Yeovil.He was charged with five offences of rape and six further offences of serious sexual assault involving penetration. All the offences are alleged to have taken place at Templecombe and Wincanton on various dates between February 18, 2009...

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December 19, 2016, 4:15 am

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A Chilcompton man who said he had only drunk one glass of wine when pulled over by the police was later found to be nearly three times the drink drive limit. Officers were on duty in Shepton Mallet when they saw Bryan Lee pull away from a petrol forecourt at speed, and after failing a roadside breath test he was arrested and charged. The 39-year-old defendant, of Lewis Close, pleaded guilty to driving a VW Golf in Rectory Road, Shepton Mallet, on November 28 after consuming excess...

Police appeal for witnesses after Somerset pub gutted by fire

December 19, 2016, 7:36 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a pub was destroyed by a fire in Wellington.The Merry Harriers, on Blackdown Hill Road, West Buckland, was gutted following the incident last night (December 18).Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Darren Lipscomb said: "We believe the fire was started deliberately at around 10pm and we are treating it as arson."Thankfully the building was empty so nobody was hurt but significant damage was caused."As part of our investigation we're...

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December 19, 2016, 8:58 am

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Woman's thumb sliced off in cell door at Bridgwater police...

December 19, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A woman had half her thumb sliced off when it got shut in a cell door at Bridgwater police station last week.The woman is understood to have been arrested on Thursday evening (December 15) and taken to the custody suite at Bridgwater.While officers were dealing with the woman the door to the cell was closed and her thumb got caught in it.Her thumb was taken clean off and she needed to go to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton for treatment.MORE: Man accused of 11 sex offences including FIVE rapes...