Crime and Court

A Lidl shopper ended up in court for using an illegal modified e-bike his daughter had bought from Amazon.

Supermarket shopper fined for using illegal e-bike as a mobility scooter

40 lambs have been stolen from Wiltshire farmland.

40 lambs have been stolen from Wiltshire farmland.

Police hunting for 40 lambs after flock disappears from Wiltshire farm

Police vehicles at the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, where a group of people thought to be migrants have been brought by a Border Security Command vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel on Tuesday, September 22

Police vehicles at the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, where a group of people thought to be migrants have been brought by a Border Security Command vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel on Tuesday, September 22

Two Wiltshire men arrested after anti-migrant protest at marina

Jordan Bingham, 21.

Jordan Bingham, 21.

Face of man in custody after admitting stabbing woman at Wiltshire club

Paul Brown, store manager at One Beyond, was confronted by a knife-wielding shoplifter.

Paul Brown, store manager at One Beyond, was confronted by a knife-wielding shoplifter.

Town centre stores fear for staff safety amid 'daily' shoplifting raids

The attack in a shop in Cirencester

The attack in a shop in Cirencester

VIDEO: Wiltshire boy, 15, who stabbed girl multiple times in shop walks free

Police took part in a Pubwatch meeting last week.

Police took part in a Pubwatch meeting last week.

Individuals could face bans from pubs following recent meeting

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck

Jaysley Beck’s family says Army ‘let our daughter down very badly’ after acquittals

Do you recognise these males? Police want to speak with you.

Do you recognise these males? Police want to speak with you.

Pair 'climbed onto church roof' as police launch investigation

The paddock vacuum stolen from a barn near Warminster.

The paddock vacuum stolen from a barn near Warminster.

Machinery worth thousands stolen from barn in shock raid

Police have been carrying out speed checks in and around Warminster

Police have been carrying out speed checks in and around Warminster

Police lie in wait for drivers speeding through Wiltshire

Craig Beavan, 48, was found guilty on four counts.

Craig Beavan, 48, was found guilty on four counts.

Wiltshire man guilty of exposing himself to women in tool shop

A woman in her 20s was rushed to hospital following the stabbing

A woman in her 20s was rushed to hospital following the stabbing

Man admits stabbing 24-year-old woman at Wiltshire club

Thieves broke into a building site in Warminster.

Thieves broke into a building site in Warminster.

Thieves target building site in overnight raid

Inspector Andy Lemon seized a can of cider in Devizes's Market Place on September 16.

Inspector Andy Lemon seized a can of cider in Devizes's Market Place on September 16.

'Frustrated' police want more powers after 'disgraceful' behaviour in town centre

Ashraful Islam is arrested by police

Ashraful Islam is arrested by police

Moment 'disgusting' sex offender with hundreds of child abuse images is arrested

A Shih Tzu-type dog called Dolly was found wandering loose in Royal Wootton Basset after not being microchipped (file photo)

A Shih Tzu-type dog called Dolly was found wandering loose in Royal Wootton Basset after not being microchipped (file photo)

Dog owner fined by court for breaking key rule

Bronwen James pictured in 2016

Bronwen James pictured in 2016

Paedophile PE teacher will remain in custody ahead of sentencing

Specialist officers carry out patrols as part of National Rural Crime Action Week 2026.

Specialist officers carry out patrols as part of National Rural Crime Action Week 2026.

Police seize vehicle in major crackdown

Erlestoke Prison Scenesetter pictures by Diane Vose DV5356/02.

Erlestoke Prison Scenesetter pictures by Diane Vose DV5356/02.

Wiltshire prisoner with ‘so much waiting for him’ death determined

Police wait for drivers breaking overtaking rules

Police wait for drivers breaking overtaking rules

Police wait for drivers breaking key overtaking rule in village

Police investigating a series of alcohol thefts from Tesco Extra in Trowbridge are looking for this man.

Police investigating a series of alcohol thefts from Tesco Extra in Trowbridge are looking for this man.

Police hunt man after incidents at busy supermarket in town centre

In the Dock

In the Dock

The latest criminal cases at Swindon and Salisbury Magistrates' Courts

Calls for tougher action on rural crime

Calls for tougher action on rural crime

Wiltshire Police start crackdown on rural crime with new trackers

A Wiltshire Police detective has issued a statement after Bronwen James was found guilty of sexual activity with a child.

A Wiltshire Police detective has issued a statement after Bronwen James was found guilty of sexual activity with a child.

'Sexual predator' teacher 'manipulated' victims at multiple schools

Bronwen James, 30, from Chippenham.

Bronwen James, 30, from Chippenham.

Female teacher guilty of sex with boy admitted sexually abusing two more pupils

Former PE teacher Bronwen James arrives at Winchester Crown Court.

Former PE teacher Bronwen James arrives at Winchester Crown Court.

Former PE teacher found guilty of having sex with 16-year-old pupil

The fly-tipped waste at Kellaways, Chippenham.

The fly-tipped waste at Kellaways, Chippenham.

Waste carrier caught after taking homeowner’s money before dumping rubbish

Bronwen James.

Bronwen James.

Everything we have heard in teacher's sex abuse trial as jury retires

Damage to the Brachiosaurus located in Chinns Court, Warminster.

Damage to the Brachiosaurus located in Chinns Court, Warminster.

Dinosaur’s head torn off in vandal attack on park attraction

Michael O’Connor, 32, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell at HMP Erlestoke (stock picture)

Michael O’Connor, 32, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell at HMP Erlestoke (stock picture)

Erlestoke Prison

Prisoner due to be released with job and daughter waiting for him found dead

Bronwen James, 30 and from Chippenham, denies the charges.

Bronwen James, 30 and from Chippenham, denies the charges.

Teacher accused of sex with pupil says she was ‘immature’ and wanted to be liked

The KTM RC 125 was taken from outside an address in Kilmington.

The KTM RC 125 was taken from outside an address in Kilmington.

Distinctive KTM RC motorbike stolen from outside Wiltshire home

Officers said a man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with a minor injury thought to have been caused by a BB gun

Officers said a man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with a minor injury thought to have been caused by a BB gun

Armed police descend on scene and arrest man after incident

Mickey Johnson, 37, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 2.

Mickey Johnson, 37, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 2.

Wiltshire Police

Moment man attacks pensioner caught on CCTV after 'noisy library' complaint

The coroner ruled Adam Bramwell's death to have been drug-related.

The coroner ruled Adam Bramwell's death to have been drug-related.

Wiltshire drug addict tried to get clean before sudden death at age 34

The driver has reportedly tested positive for drugs

The driver has reportedly tested positive for drugs

Driver tests positive for drugs after police swoop in Wiltshire

Erlestoke Prison

Erlestoke Prison

Erlestoke Prison

Prisoner who melted razors into toothbrush and attacked guards given more time inside

Police were called to The Albany Palace in Trowbridge after a man was seriously injured.

Police were called to The Albany Palace in Trowbridge after a man was seriously injured.

'Huge 999s response' to assault outside Trowbridge pub

A man has been convicted in court after riding an e-scooter.

A man has been convicted in court after riding an e-scooter.

Disqualified driver convicted for riding e-scooter

In the Dock

In the Dock

M4 speeder and phone using truck driver among offenders sentenced in Wiltshire

Former PE teacher Bronwen James.

Former PE teacher Bronwen James.

‘Flirty’ PE teacher told 16-year-old pupil she loved him, court hears

Police are hoping to speak to this man in connection with the assault.

Police are hoping to speak to this man in connection with the assault.

Wiltshire town park assault sparks search for man in cowboy hat

PC Hamel and PCSO Revers have been out and about in Westbury

PC Hamel and PCSO Revers have been out and about in Westbury

Westbury officers discuss concerns and strengthen community ties

Immigration Enforcement in Wiltshire (file photo)

Immigration Enforcement in Wiltshire (file photo)

Arrest made after immigration operation in town

Bronwen James, 30, of Chippenham, appearing in court in 2025.

Bronwen James, 30, of Chippenham, appearing in court in 2025.

‘Flirty’ teacher ‘abused position of trust to have sex with 16-year-old pupil'

Police descend on major A-road after car overturns in crash

Bronwen James has pleased guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old.

Bronwen James has pleased guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old.

Female PE teacher denies sexual offences involving teenage pupil

Bronwen James

Bronwen James

Female PE teacher denies sexual offences involving teenage pupil

Special constable Bill Kingsmill was honoured with a Long Service Award.

Special constable Bill Kingsmill was honoured with a Long Service Award.

20 years of service earns Wiltshire Police volunteer top honour

Police have ramped up patrols

Police have ramped up patrols

Police ramp up patrols after incidents in Wiltshire fields

Police lie in wait to catch lorry drivers attempting to enter the village.

Police lie in wait to catch lorry drivers attempting to enter the village.

Police wait for HGVs breaking key rule through Wiltshire villages

Police have responded to reports of car gatherings at Aldi in Royal Wootton Basset.

Police have responded to reports of car gatherings at Aldi in Royal Wootton Basset.

Concern over 'noisy' car meets at supermarket as police ramp up patrols

Police are investigating after a young girl was riding an e-scooter close to pedestrians.

Police are investigating after a young girl was riding an e-scooter close to pedestrians.

Girl riding e-scooter in town centre sparks police crackdown