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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Man who harassed woman is jailed for two years
A man has been jailed and given a 10-year restraining order for harassing a woman and breaking into her home. Kane Thomas, 36, from Warminster in Wiltshire, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on 28 July. After pleading guilty to burgling and harassing his 30-year-old victim he was jailed for two years. Crime Investigator Sophie Vowles, from Wiltshire Police, said: "Thomas is a dangerous individual who subjected the victim to an escalating level of violence and harassment." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The court heard that on 15 April, after an escalating pattern of bad behaviour, Thomas turned up at the victim's property in Warminster. He repeatedly kicked the front door and back gate as he tried to get inside. Four days later, at around 05:00 GMT on 19 April, Thomas broke into the victim's home through a small window while she was asleep and smashed a TV, broke glasses in the kitchen and pulled doors off their hinges. He then threatened the victim, leaving her in fear for her safety, and was arrested later that evening. 'A dangerous individual' Ms Vowles said the victim had "shown immense bravery" and her input had led to Thomas being jailed. "I hope this will provide her with a degree of closure, reassurance and will allow her to move on with her life," she said. Ms Vowles added: "Violence against women and girls is a priority for the Force and there is a significant amount of work going on across Wiltshire to tackle it in all its forms. "No one should suffer abuse." Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Related Internet links Wiltshire Police
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Warminster man Kane Thomas jailed for harassing woman
A man has been jailed and given a 10-year restraining order for harassing a woman and breaking into her Thomas, 36, from Warminster in Wiltshire, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on 28 pleading guilty to burgling and harassing his 30-year-old victim he was jailed for two years. Crime Investigator Sophie Vowles, from Wiltshire Police, said: "Thomas is a dangerous individual who subjected the victim to an escalating level of violence and harassment." The court heard that on 15 April, after an escalating pattern of bad behaviour, Thomas turned up at the victim's property in repeatedly kicked the front door and back gate as he tried to get days later, at around 05:00 GMT on 19 April, Thomas broke into the victim's home through a small window while she was asleep and smashed a TV, broke glasses in the kitchen and pulled doors off their then threatened the victim, leaving her in fear for her safety, and was arrested later that evening. 'A dangerous individual' Ms Vowles said the victim had "shown immense bravery" and her input had led to Thomas being jailed."I hope this will provide her with a degree of closure, reassurance and will allow her to move on with her life," she Vowles added: "Violence against women and girls is a priority for the Force and there is a significant amount of work going on across Wiltshire to tackle it in all its forms."No one should suffer abuse."
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Service station burglary sees 'alcohol and vapes stolen'
A petrol station near Warminster has been burgled as police launch a search for information. In the early hours of Wednesday, July 30, police attended the Longbridge Deverill Services Station, after receiving reports a burglary had taken place. Police say a bottle of spirits and a number of vapes appear to have been stolen, and have launched an appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recorded footage of the incident on dashcam to get in touch. Suggested reading: Mobile police unit to deploy across Wiltshire next week Council 'exploring' public space protection order for town centre Reason why plans for 70 homes in Wiltshire town refused A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: 'We attended the Longbridge Deverill Service Station in Longbridge Deverill in the early hours this morning (30/07) where a burglary had taken place. 'A bottle of spirits and a number of vapes appear to have been stolen from the premises. 'We would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious. We would also like to hear from anyone who may have recorded dashcam footage. 'Please call 101 quoting log 54250104507.'
CBS News
05-07-2025
- CBS News
Black bear unharmed after being captured in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Warminster Police Department safely captured a black bear from a resident's backyard on Saturday morning, police said. Warminster police sent out a community announcement just before 7 a.m. Saturday, saying officers were investigating a bear sighting in the township's Speedway section. Police urged residents to call 911 if they saw the bear. A few hours later, just after 10:30 a.m., police said they were able to "peacefully apprehend" the bear in a backyard on the 300 block of Olive Street, with help from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Warminster Township Police Department The bear is set to be taken to a safer habitat, according to police.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
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Purpose-built swimming pool opens on Wiltshire farm
A purpose-built swimming pool is now offering lessons to children of all ages. The pool, located at Manor Farm in Tytherington near Warminster, is part of a new partnership between the farm and Puddle Ducks Bristol and Bath, a swim school delivering classes across the region. Diana Heathcote, from Puddle Ducks Bristol and Bath, said: "It's been so exciting helping to plan the pool with Peter and Steph all these years and to now see it up and running is the best feeling. Read more: Future of multi-storey car park remains uncertain "We're providing our lessons throughout the week and it's also lovely to offer them on Sunday mornings, particularly as we are welcoming families with children at both baby and pre-school and those of a school age within Swim Academy, to come along and swim together. "We can't wait to meet lots more local families and teach their children to swim beautifully." The pool was developed in partnership with farm owners Peter and Steph Corp as part of their efforts to diversify the farm business. Mr Corp said: "We wanted to diversify and knew that building a swimming pool where our old barn sat would allow us to provide swimming lessons to the local community."
