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Gloucestershire Constabulary has been criticised for failing to record crime effectively and its inadequate service to victims of crime.
A much-loved Stroud police officer and Gloucester Crown Court security guard has died aged 78 following a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. John Merrett, from Brimscombe, passed away on May 12 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, leaving behind him a legacy of work contributing to the Gloucestershire community. He is fondly remembered by his colleagues in the RAF, Stroud and Stonehouse police stations, Gloucester court, and the Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir. “He was somebody who was very happy and laid back, and would do anything for anybody. A good, all-round, loving father,...
By Leigh Boobyer Chief Constable Rod Hansen said the two individuals made the nearly 100-mile round trip to deliver the card to a friend Two people from different households were fined by Gloucestershire police for driving from Swindon to Tewkesbury via Cirencester to deliver a birthday card. Chief Constable Rod Hansen said the two individuals made the nearly 100-mile round trip to deliver the card to a friend. He said it was “clearly a flagrant breach” and they were fined. Under lockdown rules, all non-essential travel is ba...