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Swindon Crown Court A MUM-of-two lied about her abusive ex threatening her with a machete in a bid to get “revenge”, a court heard. Elle Lewis, 24, who later admitted to police that she’d made up parts of her statement, was spared an immediate jail sentence on Friday after a Swindon judge heard she was a full-time carer for her two children, was remorseful and posed a low risk of harm to the public. Imposing a 14-month prison sentence suspended for two years, Judge Peter Crabtree sa...

Composite image showing Lee Turner and Swindon Crown Court Pictures: ADVER/WILTSHIRE POLICE A DRUG addict caught driving a purple Toyota while banned from the roads claimed his friend had been behind the wheel – but reclined the driver’s seat and scarpered when they saw police. Lee Turner, whose record includes stints behind bars for firearms offences, robbery and a stabbing, was jailed for eight months at Swindon Crown Court this morning. The 32-year-old was found guilty by magistrat...