Here are some of the biggest crime and court stories to have featured in the SNJ, Gazette Series or Wilts Glos Standard over the past few days.

A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in a white van.

The incident occurred on Boxing Day, in a road or layby between Yate and the M5.

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating where the incident happened.

FULL STORY: Appeal for information after woman seriously sexually assaulted near Yate

A man who stalked and harassed his former lover, a Leyhill Prison officer, has avoided jail.

Jason Pitt, 28, from of Leighton Road, Cheltenham, sent blackmail demands, threats, and explicit sexual letters to the parents and employers of his prison officer ex-boyfriend.

The judge sentenced Pitt to a six month prison term, suspended for 18 months.

FULL STORY: Man, 28, stalked and threatened Leyhill prison officer he had dated

Anti-lockdown protester Debbie Hicks has been arrested after allegedly filming a video at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Hicks, who was also arrested at the Stroud Freedom Rally in November, shared the video on social media and claimed it showed that the hospital was not busy with Covid patients.

In response, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust issued a statement condemning the filming and saying they are currently caring for more than 200 patients with Covid-19.

FULL STORY: Lockdown protester Debbie Hicks from Stroud arrested after allegedly filming in hospital

Three vehicles have been damaged in a suspected hit and run incident in Yate.

A blue Vauxhall Zafira crashed on Sunday on Barnwood Road.

The owner of the Zafira told police the car had been stolen that morning.

FULL STORY: Owner of car involved in Yate hit-and-run smash says vehicle had been stolen