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​Rugby player inflicted 'ferocious' beating on man he suspected...

August 21, 2015, 12:33 am
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Rugby player Alexander Mahoney inflicted a 'ferocious' beating on a man he suspected of having an affair with his girlfriend, Gloucester Crown Court heard.Mahoney, a 32-year-old winger who has played for a string of local teams, punched David Hotchkins repeatedly and shouting "you're a dead man - I'll kill you."Witnesses were shocked by the violence which continued until police officers physically pulled Mahoney off his prostrate victim, said prosecutor Giles Nelson.Mr Hotchkins...

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Father-of-two escapes jail after 42-mile journey on M5 in this...

August 21, 2015, 7:14 am
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Father-of-two drove for 42 miles at high speed in his badly wrecked car after smashing it into the back of a lorry, a court heard today.The passenger side of Michael McCluskey's Vauxhall Vectra was stoved in and the windscreen was smashed and almost impossible to see out of - yet he drove on 'in panic', Gloucester crown court was told.Amazingly, he even stopped for petrol for the smashed-up car and then carried on driving.And when police started to pursue him he kept going at speeds of 80-90 mph...

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​Former New Zealand All Black Mils Muliaina will go on trial...

August 21, 2015, 9:28 am
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Former New Zealand All Black Mils Muliaina will go on trial for sexual assault following his arrest in Gloucester last April.The full back allegedly carried out an attack on a woman in Cardiff on March 6, following Connacht's controversial defeat to Cardiff Blues earlier that day.He was arrested at Kingsholm Stadium by South Wales Police following the Cherry and Whites European Challenge Cup victory over the Irish province on April 3.He has pleaded not guilty and has been released on...

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Man sought in sexual assaults investigation in Cheltenham

August 21, 2015, 1:16 pm
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This man is being sought by police in connection with two separate sexual assaults to females in Cheltenham.The sexual assaults against two females occurred in the North Place car park at 3.30pm and at the bottom of Grosvenor Place South at 5pm on August 17.Police have released a CCTV image of a male they would like to speak to in connection with their investigations.On both occasions females were approached from behind by a male and sexually assaulted.In the first incident the suspect is...

Man sought in sexual assaults investigation in Cheltenham

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Thieves targeting blue disabled badge holders in Gloucestershire

August 22, 2015, 4:08 am
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Thefts of blue disability parking badges have surged in the county as criminals target them.Blue badges allow people to park in disabled parking bays and to park for free in pay and display car parks and can save up to £6,000 a year for its owners.But it means they have become the prime target for thievesFifteen were stolen in Gloucestershire in 2013/14 while no badges were recorded as being stolen in the previous two years in Gloucestershire.The latest figures published by the Department...

Thieves targeting blue disabled badge holders in Gloucestershire

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Gloucestershire Constabulary continue investigation in Eastern...

August 23, 2015, 3:16 am
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Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Eastern Avenue where it is understood a 22-year-old man died last night.Forensic teams appear to be carrying out their investigation near to the All Nations Community Centre on Chase Road and a Honda Civic is being examined. The car is partially blocking Eastern Avenue outside of Big Yellow Storage.One lane of the northbound side road is closed, causing congestion.Citizen reporter Daniel Chipperfield has been reporting from the scene where...

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Murder inquiry launched after fatal wounding at Eastern Avenue,...

August 23, 2015, 5:31 am
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Police have confirmed a man was wounded at a party at All Nations Community Centre last night and died soon after.Gloucestershire Police were called to the incident at 3.23am at Chase Lane, Gloucester where a man was found seriously wounded.Police officers and paramedics administered first aid at the scene and the man, believed to be 21-years-old was then taken by ambulance to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.But doctors were unable to save his life and he was later pronounced dead.Gloucestershire...

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UPDATE: Police appeal to identify group which left scene of...

August 23, 2015, 11:36 am
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Police investigating a suspected murder in Gloucester have appealed for potential witnesses to come forward.Gloucestershire Constabulary has launched a murder inquiry following an incident in the early hours of this morning.Officers say they are particularly keen to speak to a group of individuals who left the scene at around the same time of the incident.Police were called at 3.23am to the All Nations Community Centre, Chase Lane, Gloucester where a party was being held. After the party ended a...

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Tributes paid in Gloucester to alleged murder victim named...

August 24, 2015, 5:51 am
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Friends have left dozens of messages on social media in tribute to a man who died in the early hours of Sunday. Police have launched a murder probe following the death of the young man who has been named locally as Dolton Powell. Mr Powell died after an incident outside the All Nations Community Centre in Chase Lane, Gloucester. It is understood he worked at JD Sports, in Eastgate Shopping Centre. Jahmmy Montanna is among those to be paying tribute to Dolton. He said on Twitter:...

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Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following...

August 24, 2015, 8:49 am
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Three three arrests have been made following the death of a man during the early hours of yesterday morning, police confirmA 22-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were arrested earlier today on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.Police were called to the vicinity of the All Nations Community Centre, Chase Road, Gloucester at 3.23am on 23 August where a seriously injured man was found in the car park. Despite emergency first aid given at the scene by paramedics...

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"One of the nicest people you could meet" - friends and...

August 24, 2015, 9:55 am
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Three men have been arrested following the suspected murder of a man who has been named locally as Dolton Powell.Police said the men, aged 22, 21 and 19, are currently being held on suspicion of murder in relation to an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning in Gloucester.Officers were called to Chase Lane, near the All Nations Community Centre, where a seriously injured man was found in the car park.Despite first aid, he died later in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.Detective Chief...

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Dolton Powell death: Detectives continue to question three men as...

August 24, 2015, 11:38 pm
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Detectives are continuing to question three men arrested following the suspected murder of a Gloucester man this morning.Overnight tributes have continued to pour in for a man named locally as Dolton Powell.Police said the men, aged 22, 21 and 19, are currently being held on suspicion of murder in relation to an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning in Gloucester.Officers were called to Chase Lane, near the All Nations Community Centre, where a seriously injured man was found in the car...

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Dolton Powell death: School teachers say alleged murder victim...

August 25, 2015, 2:37 am
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Devastated staff at St Peter's Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre have paid tribute to former pupil Dolton Powell who was allegedly murdered at the weekend and described him as "a very promising young man" who will be remembered for all the right reasons.Andy Barnard, director of 16-19 education and Carl Jones assistant head of sixth form worked closely with Dolton during his time at the school.They said: "Dolton was a popular, pleasant, and very promising young...

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Dolton Powell death: Best friend's tribute ahead of balloon...

August 25, 2015, 3:06 am
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Dolton Powell's best friend has paid tribute to the "workaholic" young man with the "contagious smile" who was killed shortly after being promoted in work.Jahmel Westcarr, 22, knew Dolton as a boy and man and worked with him at JD Sports in the centre of Gloucester. He is devastated he was not with his friend on Saturday night when he was found fatally injured near the All Nations Community Centre on Chase Lane which was hosting a 21st birthday party.Now he is among relatives...

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Somalian teenager who saw dad and grandfather killed admits...

August 25, 2015, 8:31 am
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A Somali teenager whose father and grandfather were killed in front of him in his African homeland admitted robbing a schoolboy in a Gloucester street.Mohammed Bashe, 18, who was brought to the UK by his mum when he was six, was to have stood trial at Gloucester Crown Court on Tuesday on charges of robbing Matthew Beard of his mobile phone.However, at the last moment Bashe, of Burns Avenue, Podsmead, pleaded guilty to robbing Mr Beard on October 3 last year.The judge told the jury, who had...

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Tearful Matson mum says goodbye to daughter, 9, as she begins...

August 26, 2015, 3:17 am
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Sobbing Matson mum Rachel Marshall, 28, went to jail for drugs offences after saying a tearful farewell to her nine-year-old daughter.Marshall, of Matson Avenue, pleaded guilty at Gloucester Crown Court to being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine between July 24 and August 22 2014.Although her case was adjourned for sentence, and the trial of three other co-defendants, Marshall accepted she will inevitably receive a jail term and she opted to begin it straightaway by being remanded in...

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Chefs on Trial winner Matt Guy banned from driving after 'dream...

August 26, 2015, 4:57 am
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A chef who won his "dream job" in a BBC TV series was fired just three months later after he was caught drink-driving - and has now been banned from driving.Matthew Guy, 28, was made head chef at the highly respected Miners Arms in Whitecroft after he was put through his paces by Alex Polizzi during the reality show 'Chefs on Trial'.But just months after starting the position he began feeling "depressed" and "isolated" as he had moved away from his family and...

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Joanne Williams appears at court via videolink charged with...

August 26, 2015, 6:57 am
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A 51-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murder after a man's body was found in a property in Newent.Joanne Williams, of Meek Road, Newent, is charged with killing Marc Hastings, 43, of Hillcrest Road, Berry Hill, near Coleford. Appearing via video link from HMP Eastwood, Williams, dressed in a blue t-shirt and beige trousers, spoke only to confirm her name. She was arrested on August 12 when police were called to her home and Mr Hastings' body was found. No charges were put to her...

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'Charming, understanding, righteous, hardworking and honest'...

August 26, 2015, 7:30 am
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Following the death of 21-year-old Gloucester man Dolton Powell on Sunday, his family have written some simply heartbreaking personal tributes to him. Tribute from his mother: "Dolton was an angel and a loving and kind boy, there is nothing he would not do to help me from the day he was born," she said."I know God gave me an angel and now he has taken him back. He will never be forgotten, he made me a proud mother. God bless his soul, RIP Dolton." Tribute from his...

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Dolton Powell death: Five in custody as 100 police officers...

August 26, 2015, 10:15 am
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Five people are now in custody on suspicion of killing 21-year-old Gloucester man Dolton Powell as more than 100 police officers are brought in for the "complex and sensitive" murder investigation.Dolton died in hospital after an incident near the All Nations Community Centre in Chase Lane, Gloucester, at about 3.20am on Sunday.His family have paid their tributes to the former St Peter's High School student after an outpouring from dozens of friends, co-workers and former teachers...

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