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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Police probe triple death riddle as three found dead in different properties
The houses involved are in adjoining streets. A death riddle police probe is underway after three men were found dead at the weekend at two different properties - just yards away from each other. Two men were found dead within one property on Saturday afternoon, and another man was found dead at a home just round the corner the following day. Officers are now investigating their "unexplained" deaths to see if there is a link between them. The Mirror reports police were called at 2.50pm on Saturday. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police attend the property in Welbeck Avenue, Plymouth, on Saturday, after concerns were raised for two men, and they were found dead. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Three people have died over the weekend at two different properties in the city with police investigating the "unexplained" deaths which could be linked. The force said one man was in his 20s and the other was in his 30s. The following a day, the third man, aged in his 30s, was found dead at a property on North Road East, which joins onto Welbeck Avenue. The families of the men have been informed and formal identification has not yet been completed. Detectives believe the deaths are believed to be drug related and are being treated as linked and unexplained. Enquiries to establish the circumstances are ongoing. Detective Inspector Michelle Dunn said: 'The deaths are believed to be drugs related and are being treated as linked and unexplained. Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. "We are working closely with our partner agencies to do this." A spokesperson for the police force said: "Detectives are investigating the unexplained deaths of three men in Plymouth which occurred over the weekend. "We were called at 2.50pm on Saturday, June 7, to reports of concern for two men at a property on Welbeck Avenue. Emergency services attended and the men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were confirmed deceased at the scene. "On Sunday, June 8, a third man, aged in his 30s, was located deceased at a property in North Road East, following another concern for welfare report. The families of the men have been informed and formal identification has not yet been completed. 'If anyone has any information which they feel may assist our investigation, please report it to us. Information can be reported to police via our website, by calling 101 or visiting one of our Public Enquiry Offices, quoting reference 50250144278." Yesterday, a text alert was sent by Harbour, a drugs charity based in Plymouth, which warned people of people dying after allegedly taking blue pills thought to have been sold as Valium. The text said: "If you have bought blue pills, don't take them."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ex-policeman sentenced over indecent child images
A former policeman from Exeter has admitted possessing indecent images of children more than three years after he was arrested. John Bramwell, 55, of Causey Gardens, pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing images ranging from category A - the most severe - to category C. Exeter Crown Court heard Bramwell, a former sergeant in Devon and Cornwall Police, served for 22 years as an officer and was in the Royal Engineers for 10 years, where he was a lance corporal. He was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge on each count, placed on the sex offenders register for a year and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years. The court was told Bramwell suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following an incident during his military service. The judge was told Bramwell was dismissed from the Devon and Cornwall force in 2021 and he now worked as a factory supervisor. The court also heard he downloaded the nine images on to his mobile phone on one occasion on one day in October 2021. Recorder Don Tait said Bramwell had lost his good character. The judge said, as a serving police officer, Bramwell would have known how prevalent such types of offences were. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Exeter Law Courts
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 82, dies after vehicle hits him in car park
An 82-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in a hospital car park. The man was walking in the car park at Torbay Hospital when he was hit by a car, driven by a 72-year-old woman, at about 14:15 BST on 14 May, said Devon and Cornwall Police. "Sadly, the male died as a result of his injuries on Tuesday 20 May at Torbay Hospital," said officers. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 82, dies after vehicle hits him in car park
An 82-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in a hospital car park. The man was walking in the car park at Torbay Hospital when he was hit by a car, driven by a 72-year-old woman, at about 14:15 BST on 14 May, said Devon and Cornwall Police. "Sadly, the male died as a result of his injuries on Tuesday 20 May at Torbay Hospital," said officers. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
News18
14-05-2025
- News18
‘Drugged, Raped, Photographed My Wife For Years': UK Husband's Chilling Confession
Last Updated: The woman said the assaults took place while she was unconscious, having unknowingly consumed sleeping medication that her husband allegedly added to her nightly tea. A woman in the United Kingdom revealed the disturbing years-long abuse she endured at the hands of her former husband, who drugged, raped, and photographed her without her knowledge. The woman, identified as 'Kate" by the BBC to protect her identity, recounted the ordeal that remained hidden for years. According to Kate, the abuse came to light when her husband made a chilling confession, casually admitting: 'I've been raping you. I've been sedating you and taking photographs of you for years." She described the moment as surreal and disturbingly casual—like discussing dinner plans. Kate said the assaults took place while she was unconscious, having unknowingly consumed sleeping medication that her husband allegedly added to her nightly tea. On a few occasions when she partially woke up, he dismissed the acts as accidental, blaming them on sleep behaviour. Following his confession, Kate experienced significant emotional and physical distress, including panic attacks and declining health. At first, she kept the abuse to herself, later confiding in her sister. It was her mother who eventually alerted the police, leading to an initial inquiry by Devon and Cornwall Police. However, fearing the impact on their children, Kate chose to withdraw the charges shortly after. Six months later, she resumed cooperation with law enforcement, and a formal investigation was launched. Detective Constable Mike Smith, who led the case, became a key source of support. 'He helped give me my power back," she said. Despite evidence including psychiatric notes indicating the husband had admitted to non-consensual drugging and sex, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) initially declined to bring charges. That decision was overturned after Kate requested a review under the Victims' Right to Review scheme. In a statement, the CPS acknowledged the error: 'While we get the vast majority of our charging decisions right the first time, this was not the case here and we apologise to the victim." The case went to trial nearly five years after the confession. Kate's ex-husband was convicted of rape, sexual assault by penetration, and administering a substance with intent. He received an 11-year prison sentence and a lifelong restraining order. Kate, who has since been diagnosed with PTSD and a neurological condition, said the abuse extended beyond the physical. She described her former husband as controlling and emotionally manipulative, alleging he misused prescription drugs throughout their relationship. 'Abuse isn't always loud or visible," she said. 'It often happens in silence, behind closed doors." Her case has been compared to a similar situation in France involving Dominique Pelicot, who was convicted of repeatedly raping his wife over several decades. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 14, 2025, 17:12 IST
