Claire Hayhurst
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Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal shooting at traveller site (opens the original)
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting at a traveller site. The suspect, 35, was arrested on Tuesday. A total of five people have been arrested in connection to the incident, Wiltshire Police said. The victim, who has been named by police as Jimmy Ward, 36, was declared dead at the scene near Cricklade, Wiltshire, at about 8.15am on Sunday. Two other men, aged 53 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following a vehicle stop on the A419 ro
Dad tried to save daughter dragged into the sea at Newquay while fishing (opens the original)
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A father attempted to save his daughter after she was dragged into the sea, but they drowned, an inquest was told. John Peter Collins, 66, and Samantha Adele Collins, 32, were recovered from the waters of Fistral Beach, Newquay, on July 26. The family, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, were on holiday in the seaside town, Cornwall Coroner’s Court heard. Assistant coroner Emma Hillson said: “Samantha Collins was on holiday with her family in Newquay. “She and her father were fishing on rocks when
Body found in river confirmed as missing teenager Taylor Charlton (opens the original)
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Police have confirmed that a body discovered in a Devon river is that of missing teenager Taylor Charlton. The teenager, aged 15, was last seen on the night of 8 May, prompting an extensive search operation. His remains were found in the River Taw on 24 June, with police now formally identifying him. A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “This is not the outcome that anyone hoped for and we know how deeply this will affect the local community who have shown tremendous support throughout
Dorset man guilty of murdering love rival with samurai sword (opens the original)
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A man has been convicted of the "cold-blooded execution" of his former lover's new partner, whom he killed with a samurai sword. Michael Bretton, 41, was found guilty of murdering Craig Hurcombe, 39, in Gurney Slade, Somerset, on 1 January. Bristol Crown Court heard that Mr Hurcombe had been in a relationship with Kate Saunders, which ended in 2023. Ms Saunders and Bretton had subsequently met through an online dating website, leading to a casual relationship. However, when Ms Saunders and Mr Hu
Father who murdered four-week-old son in âfit of angerâ jailed for life (opens the original)
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A father who murdered his four-week-old son by shaking him has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years. Atticus Bartlett died in hospital after collapsing at his family home in Chard, Somerset, on July 16, 2022. Tony Bartlett, 39, from Axminster, Devon, was convicted of murder following a trial at Bristol Crown Court. The jury found Bartlett violently shook Atticus, causing severe internal injuries to the babyâs brain and spinal cord. Mr Justice Cavanagh sentenced Bartlett, formerly a postman, t
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