Four men are due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today on charges related to possible county lines drug dealing to Gloucestershire. The men have been charged with drugs offences following investigations by Gloucestershire Constabulary s Force Crime Operations Team. 24-year-old Mohammed Chohan and 26-year-old Usman Chohan, both of Westminster Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham have been charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin. 19-year-old Ahssan Arshad of Ryland Road in the Erdington area of Birmingham and 20-year-old Haleem Ali of Naseby Road in Birmingham were also charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin. All four have been remanded in custody to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today (Friday 14 May).
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image captionPolice found 46 malnourished and dehydrated dogs crammed into cages in the back of a van. Stock image of dog pictured above
Puppies died with canine coronavirus after being transported in crammed cages, a court was told.
The dogs were found malnourished and dehydrated while being transported in a van from Cheltenham to Stoke-on-Trent.
Patrick Stokes, 24, who lives on a traveller site in Durham, was driving the unventilated vehicle and told police he wasn t selling the puppies .
Appearing at Cheltenham Magistrates Court he admitted failing to ensure the welfare of animals in his care.
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image captionJoshua Hall s family said he had a smile for everyone
The family of a 17-year-old boy who died following a stabbing at a sports club have paid tribute to his caring and kind soul .
Joshua Hall died in hospital on Saturday after he was stabbed at Cam Sports Club in Gloucestershire.
His family said they wanted him to be remembered not for this senseless act but for the love he brought to life .
A 15-year-old boy, from Dursley, is charged with murder and due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates Court later.
In a statement, Joshua s family said its life changed forever when he was hurt beyond recovery .
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A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a sports club has been pictured as his family paid tribute to his caring and kind soul .
Joshua Hall died in hospital overnight on Friday hours after he suffered a stomach wound at Cam Sports Club in Dursley, Gloucestershire.
On Sunday, Gloucestershire Police released a statement from his family, who said they wanted Joshua to be remembered not for this senseless act but for the love he brought to life . On Friday 16 at 1.25pm our life changed forever. Our beautiful, charming, caring and kind soul Joshua Hall was hurt beyond recovery, the tribute said.