The Latest Breaking News from Exeter Crown Court

Man left ex-partner’s dead body on his sofa for more than two years, court told

Jamie Stevens, 51, covered up the body of Anouska Sites upon finding her dead body in January 2023

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Teenagers who supplied drugs to schoolgirl who died sentenced

Lucy Hill, 16, from Exmouth, Devon, died in December 2022 after taking MDMA and collapsing at the Move nightclub on Exeter Quay.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Muarug Abraham Gebremcal, 34, originally from Eritrea, was convicted of rape at Exeter Crown Court in September.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Boy, 16, appears in court charged after three injured at private school

The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, will appear before Exeter Crown Court on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Timothy Schofield victim releases statement after he is jailed

The boy abused detailed the impact of what happened and said he was 'trapped in a loop of fear and anxiety'

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

Phillip Schofield’s brother Timothy jailed for 12 years over child sex offences

Timothy Schofield, 54, was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019, including two of sexual activity with a child, after a trial at Exeter Crown Court in April.

Irish Mirror · May 19, 2023

Brother of Phillip Schofield jailed after being convicted of child sex offences

Timothy Schofield was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child following a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Phillip Schofield’s brother Timothy to be sentenced for child sex offences

Timothy Schofield was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child following a trial at Exeter Crown Court

Evening Standard · May 19, 2023

Brother of TV star Phillip Schofield to be sentenced for child sex offences

Timothy Schofield was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child following a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Phillip Schofield issues statement on Holly Willoughby 'rift' claims and says 'it's not been easy'

Claims of a rift have been brewing in recent weeks after the presenters failed to host This Morning together for a number of weeks.

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2023