A 63 year old man, Elvis Williams, residing in Mosaic Close, Southampton, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for committing a series of heinous crimes against a woman in her 60s. Williams appeared at Southampton Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday, 2 January, where he was found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour, rape, and
In a shocking event that transpired between midnight and 8am this morning, Wednesday, 3 January, residents in the Worcester Place/Bramley Crescent area of Sholing woke up to discover a daring theft targeting their greenery. A total of 36 leylandii hedge plants, ranging from 175cm to 200cm in height, were stolen from a local garden, leaving homeowners both
The police are seeking the community’s support in their ongoing investigation into a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred behind Costa Coffee on the High Street in Southampton. The incident took place between 4:30pm and 4:45pm on Sunday, 19 November, involving the targeted theft of various items, including food shopping and a wallet containing a
An 89 year old man suffered a head injury after an assault at a bus stop in St Cross Road, Winchester, near the junction with Romans Road. The police responded to a call from ambulance colleagues at 3.52pm on Thursday, 16 November. According to reports, the elderly man was pushed to the ground, prompting his
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred on Saturday, 11 November, on Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington. Between 8pm and midnight, thieves targeted a business, making off with four Kubota U10-3 excavators, each valued at over £14,000. The stolen mini-diggers are distinctively bright orange, featuring the
In a concerning surge of criminal activity, Police have received reports of ten thefts from motor vehicles across the district in November alone. The incidents primarily occur overnight, between 8pm and 8am, with officers suspecting the early hours as the likely timeframe for these offences. The police are reaching out to the community for assistance, urging
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a significant house burglary that occurred on 15 May on Purcell Road. The incident took place between 9.30am and 4.30pm, resulting in the theft of items exceeding a total value of £65,000. Investigating officers have now arrested and charged 37 year old Danny Kernaghan of Station Mews with dwelling
In response to multiple reports of a man acting suspiciously in the Portswood area of Southampton, officers have made a significant breakthrough. Today, Wednesday, 15 November, a 31 year old man was arrested in London on suspicion of aggravated burglary. The investigation was prompted by three sightings overnight on Monday, 13 November, into Tuesday, 14
In a troubling incident on Friday, 10 November, at approximately 12:15pm, a 17 year old boy fell victim to an assault on the number 16 Bluestar bus in Bitterne. The assailant, a 16 year old boy from Portsmouth, reportedly approached the victim while wielding a knife. The 17 year old was subjected to a physical assault,
In a distressing incident on Friday, 10 November, a 17 year old boy fell victim to an assault while on the number 16 Bluestar bus in Bitterne. The assault occurred around 12:15pm when the bus made a stop at the West End Road car park. It was said that another teenager, armed with a knife, boarded the
A 33 year old man from Christchurch, Dorset, has faced the consequences of his actions as he was sentenced for three separate shoplifting offences in the Southampton and Lymington areas. Joshua Lewis Crichton, residing on Lymington Road, Highcliffe, was ordered to pay a total compensation of £796.96 following thefts that occurred in May and August.
Two teenage boys from Eastleigh have been charged with multiple shoplifting offences in the Eastleigh and Hedge End areas. The arrests took place following investigations into incidents at various stores. One of the teenagers, from Eastleigh, was apprehended on High Street, West End at 5pm last Tuesday. He now faces charges related to four shoplifting
22 year old Aaron David Denham of Pennington faced sentencing at Southampton Crown Court for multiple charges, including assaulting an emergency worker, escaping lawful custody, dangerous driving, and possession of an offensive weapon. The court handed down a four month imprisonment sentence, suspended for 24 months. In addition, Denham faces a 12 month driving disqualification
A 39 year old man from Southampton, Adam Dervan, has been sentenced to three years in prison for taking and possessing indecent images of children, voyeurism, and possession of cannabis. The sentencing took place at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday, 07 November. Dervan’s crimes date back to 2014 in Fawley, where some of the offences
In a recent development, a woman and two teenage boys have been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent following a violent assault in Southampton. The incident took place on Thursday, 26 October, when a man in his 20s suffered stab wounds in Laburnum Road. Fortunately, the victim has since been discharged
A 31 year old woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a disturbing incident near Cobden Bridge in Southampton. The incident unfolded on Thursday, 26 October. The police were alerted to the situation at 3:38pm when reports came in that a woman had entered the water near Cobden Bridge, accompanied by two young
The Bournemouth police are currently on the lookout for Peter Johnson, a 37 year old man from Southampton, in connection with an alleged assault that took place on Sunday, 29 October, 2023. The incident occurred on the beach near the East Cliff zigzag path in Bournemouth. Peter Johnson is described as standing at six feet
Hampshire police have arrested two individuals in connection with a major drug and weapons seizure in Southampton. The arrests were made after officers from the Bitterne North Neighbourhood Policing Team responded to a tip from Border Force officials. At approximately 6:15pm yesterday, officers descended upon a property located on West End Road in Southampton. A
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have witnessed a remarkable week of police operations, with the police intensifying their efforts to combat drug-related harm and violence stemming from county line drug dealers. In this impressive display of proactive policing, fifteen county line drug networks have been dismantled and disrupted, sending a resounding message that illegal
Three individuals were arrested following the execution of a drugs warrant in Chaffinch Close, Totton, on Wednesday, 18 October. The operation, conducted by officers from the Totton Neighbourhood Policing Team, with the support of method of entry officers and a dog unit, resulted in the apprehension of two Totton residents, a 42 year old man,
A 63 year old man, Elvis Williams, residing in Mosaic Close, Southampton, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for committing a series of heinous crimes against a woman in her 60s. Williams appeared at Southampton Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday, 2 January, where he was found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour, rape, and
In a shocking event that transpired between midnight and 8am this morning, Wednesday, 3 January, residents in the Worcester Place/Bramley Crescent area of Sholing woke up to discover a daring theft targeting their greenery. A total of 36 leylandii hedge plants, ranging from 175cm to 200cm in height, were stolen from a local garden, leaving homeowners both
An 89 year old man suffered a head injury after an assault at a bus stop in St Cross Road, Winchester, near the junction with Romans Road. The police responded to a call from ambulance colleagues at 3.52pm on Thursday, 16 November. According to reports, the elderly man was pushed to the ground, prompting his
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred on Saturday, 11 November, on Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington. Between 8pm and midnight, thieves targeted a business, making off with four Kubota U10-3 excavators, each valued at over £14,000. The stolen mini-diggers are distinctively bright orange, featuring the
In a concerning surge of criminal activity, Police have received reports of ten thefts from motor vehicles across the district in November alone. The incidents primarily occur overnight, between 8pm and 8am, with officers suspecting the early hours as the likely timeframe for these offences. The police are reaching out to the community for assistance, urging
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a significant house burglary that occurred on 15 May on Purcell Road. The incident took place between 9.30am and 4.30pm, resulting in the theft of items exceeding a total value of £65,000. Investigating officers have now arrested and charged 37 year old Danny Kernaghan of Station Mews with dwelling
In response to multiple reports of a man acting suspiciously in the Portswood area of Southampton, officers have made a significant breakthrough. Today, Wednesday, 15 November, a 31 year old man was arrested in London on suspicion of aggravated burglary. The investigation was prompted by three sightings overnight on Monday, 13 November, into Tuesday, 14
In a troubling incident on Friday, 10 November, at approximately 12:15pm, a 17 year old boy fell victim to an assault on the number 16 Bluestar bus in Bitterne. The assailant, a 16 year old boy from Portsmouth, reportedly approached the victim while wielding a knife. The 17 year old was subjected to a physical assault,
In a distressing incident on Friday, 10 November, a 17 year old boy fell victim to an assault while on the number 16 Bluestar bus in Bitterne. The assault occurred around 12:15pm when the bus made a stop at the West End Road car park. It was said that another teenager, armed with a knife, boarded the
A 33 year old man from Christchurch, Dorset, has faced the consequences of his actions as he was sentenced for three separate shoplifting offences in the Southampton and Lymington areas. Joshua Lewis Crichton, residing on Lymington Road, Highcliffe, was ordered to pay a total compensation of £796.96 following thefts that occurred in May and August.
A 39 year old man from Southampton, Adam Dervan, has been sentenced to three years in prison for taking and possessing indecent images of children, voyeurism, and possession of cannabis. The sentencing took place at Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday, 07 November. Dervan’s crimes date back to 2014 in Fawley, where some of the offences
In a recent development, a woman and two teenage boys have been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent following a violent assault in Southampton. The incident took place on Thursday, 26 October, when a man in his 20s suffered stab wounds in Laburnum Road. Fortunately, the victim has since been discharged
The Bournemouth police are currently on the lookout for Peter Johnson, a 37 year old man from Southampton, in connection with an alleged assault that took place on Sunday, 29 October, 2023. The incident occurred on the beach near the East Cliff zigzag path in Bournemouth. Peter Johnson is described as standing at six feet