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Former ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls at theme park

Hammond was ‘immediately sent home’ after staff were told what had happened and reviewed CCTV from the park

The Independent UK · 18h ago

Drayton Manor ‘appalled’ after ex-ride operator admits sexually assaulting 19 girls

Josef Luke Hammond, a 24-year-old former ride operator at Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire, has admitted 19 counts of sexually assaulting girls under the age of 13 by touching. The offences took place between March and August 2024 before Hammond was reported in August when a victim informed her…

The Independent UK · 19h ago

Catholic Bishop Accused of Raping a 15-Year-Old Girl He 'Started Dating' After Shrine Pilgrimage

David Oakley appeared at the Old Bailey as his lawyers sought dismissal of rape and indecent assault charges involving a girl who was 15 at the time of the alleged offences.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

Three-month-old girl dies while camping with family in Staffordshire

Staffordshire Police said the death is being treated as ‘unexplained’

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Two arrested on suspicion of arson following huge fire in Stoke

Four homes were affected by the blaze, alongside a number of gardens, Staffordshire Police said

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Man and woman arrested over grass fire that damaged four houses

The grass fire in Stoke-on-Trent started at around 4.15pm on Thursday

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Chris Noble: Police chief who quit abruptly would have been sacked for gross misconduct

Staffordshire Police’s former chief constable is still under investigation for ‘other allegations’

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Family pay tribute to ‘wonderful’ teenager killed by fallen tree in park

Staffordshire Police put out a statement on behalf of his parents and three siblings

The Independent UK · May 4

‘Violent bully’ who subjected partner to ‘horrific’ abuse convicted of murder

Dale Cole, 39, inflicted serious internal injuries on Lisa Holland, 39, at the home they shared in Burton-on-Trent in October 2022.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Rogue roofer who killed woman on golf course during police pursuit is jailed

John McDonald, 52, admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of 62-year-old Suzanne Cherry who was ploughed into by a van on April 11 last year.

Evening Standard · Jan 13