Dozens of fire crews have been fighting a blaze in Exeter city centre this afternoon.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Police were informed just after 2.05pm of a fire in the basement of Richer Sounds Music Shop on Sidwell Street.
“There are reports of a large amount of smoke and this is drifting into nearby areas including Newtown. Police are advising that...
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault that happened at the taxi rank near Lloyds bank, Newton Abbot on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at around 6.20pm.
A man was assaulted, and police believe these two men may be able to help them with their enquiries into the incident.
If you recognise them, or recall seeing them and where they were going at around the time of the assault, police would be very keen to hear from you.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact the police at 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting police crime...
Police investigating a knifepoint robbery in Okehampton have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
At around 9.15pm on Saturday 9th July a man entered the Costcutter store on Exeter Road and is reported to have threatened two members of staff with a large carving knife.
The man forced open the till drawer and stole cash before leaving the shop, heading in the direction of The Giblands Estate.
Officers are appealing to the public for witnesses and any information about the identity of the suspect.
UPDATE: 13 July 2016 - Mia has been found safe and well: http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/missing-devon-teen-found...
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Police in Mid Devon are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenage girl.
Mia Sens, 15, was last seen leaving Clyst Vale Community College in Broadclyst on Wednesday 6th July. She was wearing a school uniform consisting of black trousers, black pumps, a white shirt and a dark blue jumper. She also had a black hoody in her bag.
She is described as white, 5’7” tall, with shoulder length reddish/...
The left turn from Bridge Road into Countess Wear Road will be permanently closed from Thursday (14 July).
The change in access to the road is part of Devon County Council’s Bridge Road improvements, and is being introduced ahead of work starting on the new Countess Wear foot and cycle bridge
In the short term the new arrangements will be imposed with barriers and cones but, longer term, the junction will be reconstructed to prevent vehicles turning left off Bridge Road, which will allow more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Police have arrested a man after a substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster.
Officers were called to the former Axe Vale Social club, in Chard Street, after reports of a strong smell of cannabis in the area.
The officers attended the address around 7.30 pm on Thursday 7 July and arrested a 27 year old man on suspicion of production of the class B drug.
The cannabis was spread over three floors, and due to the extensive amount of equipment and plants found a specialist team of officers will go back to seize the material.
Police have arrested three men after executing two warrants in Exeter.
At around 5.30pm on Thursday 7th July local officers, assisted by the force’s specialist support group, executed two simultaneous warrants at two flats in Kinnerton Way, Exeter.
The warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and followed earlier information received.
The three men arrested are all from Exeter and were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Two of the men are aged 20 while the third is aged 19. All three remain in police custody...
Police in South Devon are seeking a 21-year-old man who is wanted for a breach of an electronic tagging order.
Dennis Ham from Buckfastleigh is currently sought by police and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain his whereabouts and intend to arrest him and return him to court when he is located.
He is described as a white man around 1.70m (5’7”) tall, of medium build with long hair and a beard.
Police are appealing to anyone who has seen Ham or has had recent contact with him to email 101@dc.police.uk or to telephone 101 quoting log 128...
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez is launching a summer long consultation about a new police and Crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
She discussed the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth on Friday morning (1 July).
“During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the future. In particular I made 5 key pledges and these remain a core part of my thinking for the plan.” said Ms Hernandez The Five Pledges are: • To work with the Government to get the best funding deal for...
