Following discussions that misogyny may become a 6th strand of hate crime, Cheltenham Borough council have announced their support to combat the issue. Currently offenders targeting race, disability and sexuality can be classed as aggravated offences, resulting in longer sentences, but hatred towards gender is not included. Speaking to the Women and Equalities Committee, Mark […]
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A rapist forced a woman into a van and assaulted her in Gloucester
Gloucestershire police have started searching for a rapist who forced a woman into a van before assaulting her. The attack happened after the victim found a Transit van in the driveway of Elmgrove Road, Gloucester, at around 10am yesterday. The driver forced the women into the vehicle just before attacking her. The victim escaped the […]
Gloucestershire parents fined nearly £20,000 for holidays in term time
Figures have revealed the number of £60 fines that have been handed out to parents in Gloucestershire who have taken their children on term time holidays over the past two years. Statistics obtained through a freedom of information request showed that Gloucestershire County Council has collected £19,885 in fines since 2015/16. Latest figures found in […]
Skillzone: Gloucester’s crime fighting life-size village
What would you do if a fire broke out in your house? Or you witnessed a robbery in your local shop? At Skillzone in Gloucester, you can learn how to safely deal with all these situations and more. The state of the art facility, which includes a house, train station, corner shop and bus works […]
Hate crimes rise by 21% in Gloucestershire
The number of hate crimes have risen in Gloucestershire, according to the Liberal Democrats. The statistics obtained via a Freedom of Information request have revealed the total number of hate crime in 2017 had increased by 21% since last year. The latest information reveals 343 incidences of hate crime have been reported to Gloucestershire Constabulary over […]
UPDATE: #GLOSSAYSNOMORE Gloucestershire campaigns against Domestic Violence
Organisations in Gloucestershire have come together to support the UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign with their own hashtag GLOSSAYSNOMORE UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign that recognises and raises awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault, with the aim of bringing it to an end. This years campaign has taken advantage of the major impact […]
Knife Crime: Young people have their say
Young people in Gloucestershire have called on crime prevention organisations such as the police to do more to educate the youth about knife crime. A recent incident involving a school boy who was threatened with a knife in Gloucester has sparked a growing concern. Students at the University of Gloucestershire had their say on ways […]
Culinary Crimes
Culinary crimes, a very serious issue causing arguments throughout the country, but what is right and what is wrong? Milk before tea? Tea before milk? Jam before cream or cream before jam? Brown sauce or Ketchup? Sprouts or no sprouts? How about some of these stranger food choices – Chips in yoghurt or milkshakes Crisps in lemonade […]
Online fraud: How to stay safe this Christmas
Online fraud is the most prevalent crime in England and Wales, according to the Public Accounts Committee report. It’s also costing the public sector £37.5 billion per year. In Gloucestershire, the total amount spent by the authority on the investigation of prosecution of fraud is £65,275. There are also 1,425 employees undertaking investigations and prosecutions […]
The unsung heroes of the courtroom: Witness Support
Many people dread the day they go to court. But Ruth Sutherland is determined to take as much stress out of the process as she can. The former forensic psychologist is part of a witness support team working in Gloucestershire’s courts to support people giving evidence as witnesses. Ms Sutherland, who has experience of working […]