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Zac Evans: 'It was them or me' Ewen Reynolds tells court as...

December 17, 2015, 9:10 am
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"It was either me or them" - the words of alleged murderer Ewen Reynolds at his trial where he claims he was defending himself when he killed 19-year-old Zac Evans with a 2ft machete.The cross-examination of Reynolds, 44, by the prosecution has continued this afternoon after he told jurors this morning he was under attack from Mr Evans, 19, and his friends Keaton Jones, Christian Lord that night, January 24.As well as being set upon, Reynolds told jurors at Bristol Crown Court the trio...

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Zac Evans: Prosecution outlines its case as conclusion nears in...

December 18, 2015, 4:23 am
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The prosecution has summarised its case on why it thinks Ewen Reynolds should be found guilty of the murder of Zac Evans after alleging he swung his machete "like a bat".Prosecution barrister Christopher Quinlan said Reynolds had not used reasonable force in self-defence when he struck Zac Evans and Keaton Jones with the 2ft blade."He claims he didn't know what he had done to Zac Evans was serious, how could he not have," he said."You had a machete in your hand and...

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Cocaine dealer and cannabis grower in Gloucester will be in jail...

December 18, 2015, 5:30 am
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Cocaine dealing and cannabis growing in Gloucester landed dad-to-be Matthew Taylor, 26, with a jail team of five years and eight months at the city's crown court.Taylor, whose partner is expecting their first child next month, ran a cannabis factory from a house in Station Road , Gloucester, while also supplying customers with cocaine, the court was told.It was the second time he had been caught drug dealing – in 2010 he got a three-and-a-half year sentence for similar offences.On...

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Zac Evans: Ewen Reynolds' defence claims Zac's friends lied and...

December 18, 2015, 6:02 am
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Ewen Reynolds' defence has laid out its case before jurors retire to consider their verdict in his murder trial.They claim the 44-year-old was acting in self-defence when he killed Zac Evans with a macheteand said he was under attack from a violent group acting as a "pack".Defence barrister Brendan Kelly QC said Zac's friends Abbie Wood, Christian Lord and Keaton Jones lied in their evidence about the fight they were involved in with Reynolds and his wife Nicola."The conviction,...

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Zac Evans: Jurors set to decide the fate of Ewen Reynolds

December 18, 2015, 9:19 am
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Jurors are set to decide the fate of Ewen Reynolds – who stands accused of murdering a Tuffley teenager with a two ft machete in a pub car park brawl.On Monday the jury will retire to consider their verdict on the charge Reynolds, 44, murdered Zac Evans, 19 and attempted to murder Keaton Jones, 23, at the Pike and Musket pub in Tuffley. After a lengthy and at times emotional two-week trial, the defence and prosecution and summed up their cases to the jurors on Friday who have also been...

Zac Evans: Jurors set to decide the fate of Ewen Reynolds

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Loan collector robbed of thousands of pounds of cash in...

December 19, 2015, 2:44 am
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Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed of several thousand pounds yesterday . The incident happened in Ashgrove Avenue in Gloucester at around 5.25pm. The victim, a loan collector, had just left a property and walked to her car when a man demanded her handbag and pushed her to the ground. He managed to tear the bag, the contents of which included a Nokia phone and a navy blue Help For Heroes bag containing the cash, from the woman and ran off towards Coney Hill Road. ...

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Dursley man stubbed cigarettes out on girlfriend's chest

December 19, 2015, 6:17 am
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Violent Steven Sarkozi, 34, subjected his girlfriend to a horrific ordeal including stubbing out cigarettes on her chest and punching her unconscious, a court has heard.But despite his offences against Samantha Pavey while he was on parole from a manslaughter sentence she has forgiven him and wants to get back together with him, Gloucester Crown Court was told.Jailing Sarkozi for a total of three years eight months, Judge Michael Cullum said "It is difficult to understand how she could...

Dursley man stubbed cigarettes out on girlfriend's chest

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BREAKING NEWS: Man stabbed in chest in Stroud

December 19, 2015, 11:27 am
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A man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was stabbed in the chest in a Stroud street this afternoon.The victim, a 40-year-old man from Stroud, was attacked close to Tesco Express in Stratford Road shortly before 5.30pm.He has been taken by ambulance to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he is in a serious condition.The attacker is described as a white man, in his early 20s, 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build, wearing a black jacket and black beanie hat.Ambulances and police cars rushed...

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Christmas cancelled for disabled couple robbed of savings in...

December 20, 2015, 3:36 am
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Christmas has been cancelled for disabled couple Edward and Jennifer Sheppard after thieves stole all the money they had saved for festive treats as they were on the way to the shops.Devastated Edward 61, believes the pair pinched a purse containing £480 from Jennifer's bag, as he helped his wife, who has Parkinson's, recover after she tripped in the street.Edward, who suffers from diabetes and several other health problems, said: "There will be no Christmas for us this year....

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Gloucester drivers will face a fine of £150 for using...

December 20, 2015, 3:49 am
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A government crackdown means Gloucester motorists who use their mobile phones at the wheel will face heavier fines of £150.According to the MailOnline last year, 21 fatal car crashes and 84 'serious accidents' were blamed on a driver using a mobile phone at the wheel.Government proposals will mean that first-time offenders will still be offered special courses in an effort to change their behaviour.But repeat offenders will face harsher fines which have gone up from £100 to...

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Man jailed for attacking his mum at her Gloucester market stall

December 20, 2015, 4:40 am
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A thug who attacked his own mother at the market stall she runs in Gloucester had been jailed for nine months.James Hobbs,43, of Worcester Street, Gloucester, who has 138 previous convictions, admitted breaching a restraining order which bans him from contacting his mother Eva or sister Melissa except by phone.Prosecutor Alistair Haggerty told Gloucester Crown court that on November 7 Hobbs rang his mother and was 'quite aggressive and threatening'."He was saying he would attend her stall...

Man jailed for attacking his mum at her Gloucester market stall

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Zac Evans: Ewen Reynolds 'showed no remorse' after 'arming...

December 21, 2015, 9:04 am
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No evidence was shown that Zac Evans and his friends had knives according to police in their "demanding and painstaking investigation".The conviction of Ewen Reynolds, 44, for the brutal murder of Zac and attempted murder of Keaton Jones is the conclusion of a lengthy and arduous investigation for Gloucestershire Constabulary.After answering 'no comment' throughout his interviews and only giving his defence case statement days before the trial, the senior investigating team at the...

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Who is Ewen Reynolds and why did 'hard working' property magnate...

December 21, 2015, 9:21 am
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Questions still linger about how hard-working property magnate Ewen Reynolds decided to act the way he did.The trial has painted a muddy picture of murderer Reynolds' life.On one hand jurors have seen a well-groomed, smartly dressed and calm character throughout the trial who was noted in court by defence and prosecution as a clever and eloquent man.Even under robust questioning the 44-year-old from Tuffley, measuring 5ft 8ins, did not get angry.POLICE: Ewen Reynolds 'showed no remorse'PICTURES:...

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Watch: Ewen Reynolds captured on CCTV strolling away from scene...

December 21, 2015, 9:34 am
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Police have released CCTV clips of Ewen Reynolds on the night he killed Tuffley teenager Zac Evans. He is seen entering the Pike and Musket pub with his wife Nicola at about 10am and again later on, walking away from the murder scene with the 2ft long machete clearly visible in his hand. POLICE: Ewen Reynolds 'showed no remorse' PICTURES: Zac's family open up the picture album of beloved son GUILTY: Ewen Reynolds convicted of murder and attempted murder

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Generous Barton shopkeeper comes to the rescue for Gloucester...

December 21, 2015, 10:50 am
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Shopkeeper Hashim Norat hopes to put a smile on the faces of a distraught couple whose Christmas savings were stolen by pickpockets.Mr Norat, 48, who owns the Daily Field store in Barton Street, read in the Citizen about how Edward and Jennifer Sheppard had nearly £500 stolen from them.Mr Norat has offered to collect the couple, who suffer from serious illnesses, and take them to his store where they can help themselves to free treats, ensuring they do not go without at Christmas.Mr Norat...

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Zac Evans: 'Our son was a hero who died protecting his friends' -...

December 21, 2015, 11:19 am
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Zac Evans' family have paid tribute to their "hero" who died defending his friends.The 19-year-old's loved ones have had to bear two weeks of incredibly upsetting evidence to seek answers about why the popular painter and decorator died so young.It has at times proved too much for the Tuffley teenager's nearest and dearest but when his killer Ewen Reynolds had his fate sealed, the relief was clear.Members of the public were already in tears in the gallery moments before the verdicts...

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'RIP Zac Evans justice has been done' - Huge support for murdered...

December 21, 2015, 11:53 pm
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When news broke of Ewen Reynolds' conviction yesterday, hundreds of people took to social media to offer their support for Zac Evans' family.The 19-year-old was killed by the dad-of-three outside the Pike and Musket pub in Tuffley following a fight between two women.Reynolds was also convicted of the attempted murder of Keaton Jones.Here are just some of the comments left on the Citizen's Facebook page:Debbie Evans U can now start to grieve keep strong & hold on to yr beautiful memories u...

'RIP Zac Evans justice has been done' - Huge support for murdered...

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Gloucester landlord tells court of moment he was stabbed in neck

December 22, 2015, 12:53 am
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Pub manager Bob Bolton told a jury of his shock when a banned customer jabbed a key into his neck - puncturing his carotid artery and causing profuse bleeding.Mr Bolton, who runs the former Coach and Horses pub - now the Cider Tree - in St Catherine Street said he could see blood spurting from his neck after the attack by Paul McMullan, 51.The publican said he managed to get up from the blood soaked floor of his smoking area and dial 999. He was then rushed into hospital for emergency surgery...

Gloucester landlord tells court of moment he was stabbed in neck

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Teenagers arrested after alleged robbery and chase through...

December 22, 2015, 2:51 am
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Police in Gloucester investigating an attempted robbery are seeking witnesses.At around 3pm on Saturday 19 December on Eastgate Street near to Eastgate House, a 27-year-old man was approached by two other men. They threatened the victim and demanded he emptied his pockets. The victim has ran off from the offenders past the Salvation Army before calling police. He was chased by the offenders but was not injured.Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and urge them to call 101...

Teenagers arrested after alleged robbery and chase through...

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Vulnerable woman has hand bag stolen in Gloucester Asda car park

December 22, 2015, 3:14 am
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A vulnerable woman's hand bag was stolen in Asda carpark on Bruton Way in Gloucester yesterday between 9.45am and 10am.A 60-year-old woman was putting her shopping in her car, which was parked in one of the disabled bays, when the offender snatched her handbag from the trolley. The victim was not injured during the incident.The victim's handbag contained a small amount of cash, bank cards, photos of her family and a mobile phone.The offender is a man described as around 5 foot 10, wearing a grey...

Vulnerable woman has hand bag stolen in Gloucester Asda car park

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