Police are keen to speak to the woman pictured following a racially aggravated harassment incident which occurred at a bus stop in High Street, Exeter, just before 5pm on Saturday 6th June.
A woman jumped the queue and when challenged by the victim made a racial remark in response.
Police would like to identify the woman pictured who is described as being a white female, believed aged in her 50’s, approximately 5’6” in height, big build, with curly shoulder length hair, and wearing a top and skirt.
Anyone who either recognises this woman or has any information...
Police in Exeter are advising residents to be vigilant following a spate of theft from vehicles.
A number of vehicles have been entered having been left unlocked or entered by unknown means without causing damage, and property stolen.
Residents are asked to be alert to unusual people in their area, to keep all vehicles locked, keep valuables out of sight and to report all suspicious activity to the police.
In the latest spike of crimes vehicles were entered in the Beacon Heath and Heavitree areas overnight.
A Nissan vehicle was entered whilst parked on the...
Police in Exeter are advising residents to be vigilant following a spate of theft from vehicles.
A number of vehicles have been entered having been left unlocked or entered by unknown means without causing damage, and property stolen.
Residents are asked to be alert to unusual people in their area, to keep all vehicles locked, keep valuables out of sight and to report all suspicious activity to the police.
In the latest spike of crimes vehicles were entered in the Beacon Heath and Heavitree areas overnight.
A Nissan vehicle was entered whilst parked on the...
Detectives have released EvoFITs of two men they would like to identify in connection with a road rage incident in Axminster.
On Monday 6 April at around 6.30pm two men were assaulted at Weycroft, Axminster, during an alleged road rage incident.
The victims sustained serious head injuries as a result of being struck with a bottle and hammer. They were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton for treatment.
The suspects left the scene in a dark Ford Focus, heading in the Chard direction.
Officers are appealing for anyone who recognises the men from the...
Two men have been arrested following reports of disorderly behaviour in Exeter.
Police officers were called to the Cathedral Green on Tuesday 4 August shortly before 7.15pm after a group were reportedly acting in a disorderly manner in a local restaurant.
When officers arrived to speak to the group, a man became aggressive and allegedly assaulted a male PCSO by pushing him to the floor.
Two men were arrested at the scene.
A 20-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a PCSO and taken to Heavitree Road police station.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault near the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter at around 1.45am Sunday 2 August.
The victim was walking with his brother when he was confronted by a group of men, of which one punched the victim to the floor before running away from the scene in the direction of the Tesco Metro – he is believed to have been wearing a brown top.
The man sustained mouth and nose injuries in this unprovoked attack.
Police believe that there were a number of witnesses to the incident who could help with their enquiries, and that...
The pedestrian who died following a hit and run incident on the A380 in Newton Abbot on Sunday 26 July has been identified.
The victim has been named as Gareth Robert Toms, a 30-year-old from Paignton, who was also known as Frank Hunter.
Police were called at around 1.30am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near the junction with Aller Brake Road.
Prior to the incident, police had received reports of a man walking in the road, from the direction of Penn Inn roundabout.
Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s summer drink driving campaign for 2015.
Police officers administered a total of 788 breath tests of which 163 were positive, refused or failed to provide, equating to 20%.
Last year the comparable figures were 776 breath tests with 132 positive, refused or failed to provide which equates to 17%.
Examples which stood out during the campaign included a 37 male driver who blew 143 at 8:50am on a Saturday morning and a 71 year old male who blew 120 at 9:20am on a Tuesday morning. The legal limit is 35.
Police are investigating after £20,000 cash was stolen during a burglary at a home in Winkleigh, Devon.
Offenders forced their way into the property in Exeter Road through the garage overnight on Tuesday 14 July.
They located the safe and removed £20,000 cash, £11,000 of which was in £50 notes.
PC Matthew Gwenter, based at Barnstaple police station, said the cash was the only item stolen from the premises.
“We would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area at the time of the offence or has seen someone with an unusually large...
People with disabilities are invited to experience a festival of activities at Blue Light Day tomorrow (Wednesday 29 July).
The event will be held at St Lukes Science and Sports College, Exeter.
Supported by Devon and Cornwall Police and other public, private and charitable organisations, the theme of the day is ‘be healthy, be active and be safe’.
The event, which is the first of its kind in Exeter, aims to help people with disabilities keep safe and become more confident and independent in their community. It hopes to help break down any barriers that exist...
