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An East Cowes man has been found guilty of breaching a restraining order against an Isle of Wight councillor and using threatening or abusive behaviour
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The detective constable said, “The level of violence perpetrated by Hetherington was appalling, and I hope his conviction sends a strong message to our communities that violence is simply unacceptable, and there are serious consequences for those that harm others in this way”
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The councillor from Wootton was found guilty of two counts of rape of a girl under the age of 14, when he would have been aged between 13 and 15-years-old
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The jury took nearly five hours to reach its decision following the six-day trial
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Isle of Wight councillor on trial for historic sexual abuse charges continues to deny offences as jury deliberates verdict
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The Judge will continue summing up the case on Monday, when the jury is expected decide on their verdict
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Isle of Wight councillor denies historic child sex abuse charges in court testimony against alleged victim's claims
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An Isle of Wight councillor's trial for historic rape and indecent assault continues, hearing testimony from the alleged victim's father
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The trial continues of an Isle of Wight councillor charged with rape and indecent assault when he and the alleged victim were children
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Scammers calling from an Isle of Wight number - Spread the news, so others don’t get scammed
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The alleged victim has been giving evidence at the Isle of Wight Crown Court where she said that the councillor had taken her virginity without consent when they were both children
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The Police and Crime Commissioner claims that "The public have had enough" and backs plans to increase stop and search powers and the use of banning orders
