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Woman in serious condition following traffic collision on Heavitree Road

Update 2 April: Police have reported that the pedestrian involved in this incident is said to be in a critical condition.

The driver, a 93-year-old man from Teignmouth was uninjured, whilst the 96-year-old female passenger sustained a broken arm and a slight head injury.

Officers have repeated their appeal for witnesses of the collision to contact them 101, quoting reference 251 of 28/03/13.

Update: 4pm 28/03/13: A 26-year-old female pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car.

As a result of the collision,...

Multi-vehicle accident on the A38 on Haldon Hill

There is a lane closed and slow traffic on the A38 Haldon Hill northbound in Kennford between Harcombe Cross and Splatford Split, due to a three-vehicle collision.

If possible avoid the area, as traffic is reported to be backing up to Drumbridges.

Operation Easter - Police target anyone stealing birds' eggs

Easter is on the doorstep, birds are nesting, some have already laid eggs, and the national campaign to protect them is now underway. A new element to this year’s operation will target those who take the eggs or chicks of birds of prey, to sell to illegal falconries.

Collecting wild birds’ eggs is illegal and no longer just a schoolboy hobby. The police say it remains the pastime of a minority of individuals, who take whole clutches of birds’ eggs from some of Scotland’s rarest birds. The eggs are then stored in secret collections. Operation Easter will, for the first time, be run...

Call for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A38

Update: The Police have renewed their appeal for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

The dark-coloured Volvo left the Plymouth-bound carriageway between the Ivybridge offslip and Lee Mill.

Officers would like anyone who may be able to comment on the manner of driving of this car prior to the collision to contact them on 101, quoting log number 0631 of 220313.

Previously reported: Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the A38 at Westlake near Ivybridge. The collision happened in poor weather at...

MISSING: Authorities concerned for teenager, last seen in Exeter nine days ago

Police and Devon County Council are concerned for a teenage boy, last seen in Exeter on Wednesday 13 March.

15-year old Charlie Yeo, of Bittaford near Plymouth, is white, approximately 6' tall, of slim build, with short blonde hair and prominent front teeth.

The Council has released a photograph of the teenager in the hope that someone will know where he is.

Anyone with any information about Charlie's whereabouts should telephone the Police on 101, or Devon County Council on 01392 384444.

Young people to be rewarded for their commitment to life saving

The hard work of a number of young people from Mid Devon is to be rewarded following their commitment to The Devon and Cornwall Police Family Swimming and Life Saving Club. The Heritage Award Bronze Medallion is in recognition for their work over the last 12 months in teaching and life saving up to competition level, with many will now progressing through to the Survive and Save programme. The young people come mainly from schools in the Mid Devon area who are able to use the extra activities to assess the pupils against GCSE achievements. Acting Inspector Steve Selley from the police...

Plymouth man sustains life-threatening injuries after losing control of his car

A 23-year-old Plymouth man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A30 at Tedburn St Mary.

The collision took place at around 5.30pm on Sunday 17 March 2013 and involved a Peugeot 106 car, which was travelling east.

The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and came to rest down a steep embankment.

The driver sustained serious head injuries, which are said to be life-threatening and was taken to Derriford Hospital.

Police ref: 0616 170313

Police appeal after three-vehicle collision near Newton Poppleford

Police are appealing for witnesses after three vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on Saturday 16 March near Newton Poppleford. The collision happened at around 3.30pm on the A3052, one mile west of Newton Poppleford, near Sidmouth. Fire and ambulance crews attended the collision which involved a Suzuki Wagon, an Audi A3 and an Audi A4. The female driver of the Suzuki, from Exeter, was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with serious back and leg injuries. An elderly man travelling in one of the other vehicles sustained a head injury which was not serious....

Police warn homeowners to be vigilant of unscrupulous trading practices

Devon and Cornwall Police has become aware that a company has been cold calling local people and carrying out a survey, claiming to be working in collaboration with the police, where personal details are being requested from those being called. We are informed that this company sell home security alarm systems. A police spokesman said: “Devon and Cornwall Police would like to clarify that we have not commissioned any organisation to carry out this type of survey and nor would we conduct surveys asking such personal information. “We work closely with our colleagues at local authorities...

Local Police officers awarded for bravery

Superintendent Chris Eastwood; police commander for the areas of Exeter, East and Mid Devon has awarded a number of police officers for their selfless acts of bravery and diligent examples of professionalism in frontline policing.

Supt Eastwood said, “These awards recognise the excellent work that goes on across the policing area, both on the frontline and behind the scenes. Their bravery and professionalism help keep the communities of Exeter, East and Mid Devon safe. I am proud to command such a skilled and hard working team of officers”.

Commander Certificates awarded to...

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