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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Yahoo
'Dangerous man' found guilty of sexual assault
A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and strangling another following a trial. Cameron Mackay, 37, of Rougemont Close, Salisbury, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court last week charged with assault by penetration, sexual assault, indecent exposure, actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation. He was found guilty by a jury of all offences. In April 2022, Mackay plied one of the victims, a woman in her 40s, with alcohol. She fell asleep and then woke up to find Mackay sexually assaulting her, police said. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire On another occasion, in February 2023, a woman in her 30s, met Mackay while he was out walking his dog, and he invited her back to his address. He exposed himself to her, at which point she tried to leave, but Mackay then climbed on top of her, whilst strangling her. The victim managed to defend herself and escape the property. Det Con Dan Smith, of the south criminal investigation department, thanked the victims for their bravery and "strength" by standing up in court. "I hope this investigation shows that victims will always be listened to," he said. "Mackay is a dangerous individual who has now been found guilty by his peers of a number of offences against women." Mackay remains in custody and will be sentenced on 14 November at Salisbury Crown Court. 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
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Ann Blackwood death: Man guilty of Stubbington cemetery murder
A man has admitted murdering his 71-year-old ex-wife who was found fatally injured at a Suter, 68, fatally injured Ann Blackwood by their son's grave on what would have been the teenager's birthday, The Portsmouth News has was pronounced dead at Crofton Cemetery in Stubbington, Hampshire, shortly after police were called at 15:45 BST on 24 July pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at Portsmouth Crown Court and will be sentenced on 3 October. Ms Blackwood, from Lee-on-the-Solent, was given medical treatment at the scene but died a short time also from Lee-on-the-Solent, faced six additional charges in a separate case of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of pleaded guilty to one offence and was found not guilty of the others following a trial at Bolton Crown Court.A legal order, which banned reporting of the murder plea in May, has been lifted by a judge at Portsmouth Crown Court. In a previous statement, Ms Blackwood's family said: "Her daughter, brothers, their families and all her friends are absolutely devastated by the loss."A loving, caring, kind-hearted mother and friend who was very popular in her local community, she was enjoying her retirement with an active lifestyle which included tennis, sailing, cycling and music."
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Watch shock crash that finally landed ‘feral' teen in jail – just weeks after he got cop who rammed him off ebike sacked
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the crash that finally got a "goading" teen locked up - just weeks after he got a cop who rammed him off an e-bike sacked. Mason McGarry was first riding with pal Dominic Mizzi when they were clipped by ex-PC Tim Bradshaw in his police car. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Mason McGarry led police on a 60mph chase in a friend's car Credit: Solent 6 It came just weeks after he was rammed off his e-bike by a veteran cop Credit: Solent 6 The serial offender is now finally behind bars Credit: Solent Footage showed the teens being catapulted across the wet road in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, before McGarry attempted to flee. Veteran officer Bradshaw was cleared of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but was forced to leave his job after 22 years. Then just one month later, serial offender McGarry was involved in another police chase - this time in a friend's car. The yob, who has 42 previous convictions - including for robbery, theft and dangerous driving - was captured dangerously trying to evade police. Footage shows McGarry trying to edge out of a t-junction with no regard for other motorists' safety. The teen then mounted the pavement at 60mph before smashing into a lorry - causing more than £1,000 worth of damage. He was sent to a young offender's institution for 12 months after he admitted dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop and driving without insurance. Portsmouth Crown Court heard McGarry was driving his sister and two others in the borrowed Vauxhall when his friend called police to say the car had not been returned. Officers began a pursuit through Chichester as the teen drove at 60mph in a 40mph zone in a bid to shake them off. The court heard his list of previous convictions was "unenviable" and includes offences of drug possession, trafficking and two dangerous driving convictions. Moment cop rams into e-bike rider & passenger with police car sending both flying Sentencing, Judge Jodie Mittell said: "The concern I obviously have is that the fifth time he will kill someone. "That could be his sister." At PC Bradshaw's trial in February, the court heard the crash took place while the officer was driving a marked Ford Focus. He said he tried to follow the e-bike after it rode past his car on the pavement in an attempt to "goad" him. Bradshaw said the same bike later pulled in front of him which is when he chose to make "tactical contact" at around 30mph. But he claimed only he "nudged" the electric bike with the bumper of his vehicle and that it was Mizzi's "own stupid fault". Bradshaw, who is now retired, added: "It was light contact, it was light enough, there was not a blemish on my police car. "I believed it was a justified, necessary action." During a voluntary interview with police, he also branded McGarry a "feral" teenager and someone who "just doesn't get it, just doesn't stop". A jury took just over an hour to reach their verdict and clear Bradshaw of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was also found not guilty of a charge of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. The retired cop later claimed his colleagues are now fearful of taking direct action in dangerous situations because of the potential consequences. 6 McGarry was filmed squeezing out of a junction before the crash Credit: Solent 6 PC Bradshaw was cleared of any wrongdoing Credit: Solent
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch shock crash that finally landed ‘feral' teen in jail – just weeks after he got cop who rammed him off ebike sacked
THIS is the crash that finally got a "goading" teen locked up - just weeks after he got a cop who rammed him off an e-bike sacked. Mason McGarry was first riding with pal Dominic Mizzi when they were police car. Advertisement 6 Mason McGarry led police on a 60mph chase in a friend's car Credit: Solent 6 It came just weeks after he was rammed off his e-bike by a veteran cop Credit: Solent 6 The serial offender is now finally behind bars Credit: Solent Footage showed the teens being catapulted across the wet road in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, before McGarry attempted to flee. Veteran officer Bradshaw was cleared of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but was forced to leave his job after 22 years. Then just one month later, serial offender McGarry was involved in another police chase - this time in a friend's car. The yob, who has 42 previous convictions - including for robbery, theft and dangerous driving - was captured dangerously trying to evade police. Advertisement Read more news Footage shows McGarry trying to edge out of a t-junction with no regard for other motorists' safety. The teen then mounted the pavement at 60mph before smashing into a lorry - causing more than £1,000 worth of damage. He was sent to a young offender's institution for 12 months after he admitted dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop and driving without insurance . Portsmouth Crown Court heard McGarry was driving his sister and two others in the borrowed Vauxhall when his friend called police to say the car had not been returned. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Officers began a pursuit through Chichester as the teen drove at 60mph in a 40mph zone in a bid to shake them off. The court heard his list of previous convictions was "unenviable" and includes offences of drug possession, trafficking and two dangerous driving convictions. Moment cop rams into e-bike rider & passenger with police car sending both flying Sentencing, Judge Jodie Mittell said: "The concern I obviously have is that the fifth time he will kill someone. "That could be his sister." Advertisement At PC Bradshaw's trial in February, the court heard the crash took place while the officer was driving a marked Ford Focus. He said he tried to follow the e-bike after it rode past his car on the pavement in an attempt to "goad" him. Bradshaw said the same bike later pulled in front of him which is when he chose to make "tactical contact" at around 30mph. But he claimed only he "nudged" the electric bike with the bumper of his vehicle and that it was Mizzi's "own stupid fault". Advertisement Bradshaw, who is now retired, added: "It was light contact, it was light enough, there was not a blemish on my police car. "I believed it was a justified, necessary action." During a voluntary interview with police, he also branded McGarry a "feral" teenager and someone who "just doesn't get it, just doesn't stop". A jury took just over an hour to reach their verdict and clear Bradshaw of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Advertisement He was also found not guilty of a charge of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. The retired cop later claimed his colleagues are now fearful of taking direct action in dangerous situations because of the potential consequences. 6 McGarry was filmed squeezing out of a junction before the crash Credit: Solent 6 PC Bradshaw was cleared of any wrongdoing Credit: Solent Advertisement 6 He told how he was 'goaded' by McGarry Credit: Solent
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
Watch shock crash that finally landed ‘feral' teen in jail – just weeks after he got cop who rammed him off ebike sacked
THIS is the crash that finally got a "goading" teen locked up - just weeks after he got a cop who rammed him off an e-bike sacked. Mason McGarry was first riding with pal Dominic Mizzi when they were clipped by ex-PC Tim Bradshaw in his police car. 6 6 Footage showed the teens being catapulted across the wet road in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, before McGarry attempted to flee. Veteran officer Bradshaw was cleared of causing serious injury by dangerous driving but was forced to leave his job after 22 years. Then just one month later, serial offender McGarry was involved in another police chase - this time in a friend's car. The yob, who has 42 previous convictions - including for robbery, theft and dangerous driving - was captured dangerously trying to evade police. Footage shows McGarry trying to edge out of a t-junction with no regard for other motorists' safety. The teen then mounted the pavement at 60mph before smashing into a lorry - causing more than £1,000 worth of damage. He was sent to a young offender's institution for 12 months after he admitted dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop and driving without insurance. Portsmouth Crown Court Vauxhall when his friend called police to say the car had not been returned. Officers began a pursuit through Chichester as the teen drove at 60mph in a 40mph zone in a bid to shake them off. The court heard his list of previous convictions was "unenviable" and includes offences of drug possession, trafficking and two dangerous driving convictions. Moment cop rams into e-bike rider & passenger with police car sending both flying Sentencing, Judge Jodie Mittell said: "The concern I obviously have is that the fifth time he will kill someone. "That could be his sister." At PC Bradshaw's trial in February, the court heard the crash took place while the officer was driving a marked Ford Focus. He said he tried to follow the e-bike after it rode past his car on the pavement in an attempt to "goad" him. Bradshaw said the same bike later pulled in front of him which is when he chose to make "tactical contact" at around 30mph. But he claimed only he "nudged" the electric bike with the bumper of his vehicle and that it was Mizzi's "own stupid fault". Bradshaw, who is now retired, added: "It was light contact, it was light enough, there was not a blemish on my police car. "I believed it was a justified, necessary action." During a voluntary interview with police, he also branded McGarry a "feral" teenager and someone who "just doesn't get it, just doesn't stop". A jury took just over an hour to reach their verdict and clear Bradshaw of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was also found not guilty of a charge of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. The retired cop later claimed his colleagues are now fearful of taking direct action in dangerous situations because of the potential consequences. 6 6
