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Police search for weapons following Exeter attack

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/07/2016 - 7:44pm

Searches continue in an attempt to locate the weapons possibly used in an attack in Exeter on Wednesday.

Officers were called to a property in the area of Lower Summerlands and Clifton Road at 1.10am on Wednesday 6 April.

A man, who is not from the local area, was found with serious injuries which were described as life-threatening.

The victim of the attack currently remains in hospital and his condition is now described as stable and conscious.

A man in his 40s is currently in police custody and awaits questioning in connection with this incident.

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Bin collections suspended as police investigate serious assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/07/2016 - 12:03pm

Rubbish collections have been suspended in some parts of Newtown following a serious assault which left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Devon & Cornwall Police has asked Exeter City Council to suspend collections of household waste while investigations continue into the incident.

Collections will not take place in the following roads until further notice:

  • Sandford Walk
  • Clifton Road
  • Clifton Street
  • Lower Summerlands
  • Codrington Street
  • Codrington Court
  • Francis Court

The...

Police hunt man after knifepoint robbery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/06/2016 - 9:56am

Police are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery at Woodfield Stores and Video, Primrose Way, in Seaton.

A man entered the store around 12.35pm on Friday 1 April and demanded money from the till.

During the incident around £175 was taken and the cashier was threatened with a knife by the suspect; the cashier was left shaken but unhurt.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s and approx 5ft 10ins to 5ft 11ins tall. He was wearing a black ski mask, similar to a balaclava but having only one hole which showed the eyes of the suspect, a green...

Police appeal after man assaulted in Tiverton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2016 - 3:37pm

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Tiverton on Saturday the 26th March.

At around 5.50pm, a man was seriously assaulted outside the Seven Stars Public House on Bridge Street.

The victim, a man in his 50’s suffered a cut about his eye and bruising during the altercation and had to attend hospital for treatment.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident and has since been released on police bail until the 11th of May pending further enquires.

Police are appealing for witnesses, if you have any information that can...

Dartmoor under crime surveillance

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 04/02/2016 - 10:05am

Devon and Cornwall Police is teaming up with partner agencies to tackle crime across Dartmoor throughout the summer. Local officers will be part of a multi-agency operation which aims to prevent and disrupt criminals operating in isolated rural areas, particularly at car parks and beauty spots surrounding the national park.

The moor historically sees a seasonal rise in crime in the summer months with an influx of visitors to the region.

The operation will see dedicated regular high-visibility patrols tackling a range of rural crimes common to the moorland.

They...

Police seek 4x4 driver after collision with pedestrian

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/02/2016 - 7:07am

Police are seeking a driver involved in a collision In Bovey Tracey which left an elderly pedestrian with serious leg injuries.

The collision between the 71-year-old woman and a dark-coloured 4x4 happened in Fore Street around 10.30am on Thursday 31 March.

The victim, from the Teignbridge area, was crossing the road near to the junction of Abbey Road, close to Lloyds Pharmacy, when the collision took place.

The male driver went to her assistance and put her in his vehicle, telling witnesses that he would take her home.

The woman was subsequently taken to the...

Police warn businesses of magazine scam

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/01/2016 - 3:07pm

Small business owners have been warned about a telephone scam offering cheap or heavily discounted advertising in local newspapers and magazines.

Devon and Cornwall Police say scammers have targeted at least three firms in North Devon during the last week. Each time, regular advertisers were offered discounted advertising space in a sister publication and asked for credit card details over the phone.

Detective Inspector Praveen Naidoo said: “In one case, a business agreed to place a £20 advert but scammers attempted to bill the firm for £3,500. Thankfully, this was declined...

Police ready for big Devon derby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2016 - 12:13pm

Devon and Cornwall Police have been planning for the big Devon derby as promotion chasing Plymouth Argyle arrive at play-off chasing Exeter with everything to play for.

Chief Inspector Richard Hooper-Bennett from the Operations Planning unit, said: “We have worked closely with both Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City Football Club to help ensure a smooth Devon derby this weekend.

"We are expecting a bumper crowd, and as a Force we are experienced in policing large scale sporting events such as this. We are looking forward to what should be a great occasion.”

Additional...

Unusual clues left at Seaton break-in

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/30/2016 - 10:23am

Police are appealing for help to trace a burglar who broke into a Seaton home and left behind their own belongings - a distinctive woolly hat and a sandwich.

The offender got into the house through an insecure door sometime between 11pm on Good Friday and 8.30am on Saturday [27 March].

Once inside the offender stole a silver iPad Air and a pair of new Vans trainers from their box.

However the occupants were left puzzled after the offender left behind some of their own belongings - including a Tesco tortilla wrap sandwich still in its packaging.

Also left was...

Have you registered to vote?

There's still time to register to vote for this year's elections.

People have until 18 April to ensure they are on the electoral register. Failure to do so will mean they will not be able to vote.

On Thursday 5 May voters in Exeter will go to the polls for Exeter City Council as well as the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon and Cornwall.

Local government elections select councillors who are responsible for making decisions on running services in the local area. This includes parks, leisure, housing, planning and waste management. The Police...

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