This is Grimsby -- A police helicopter and police dogs are helping with the search for a missing woman with Alzheimer's in Grimsby. The 61-year-old, Marilyn, was last seen in Columbia Road with her terrier dog. Police have said she is not from the area and has Alzheimer's, and "may be confused". The missing woman has a black and gold coat. Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 243 of December 24.
Reported by This is 1 day ago.
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Police dogs and helicopter in search for missing woman with Alzheimer's in Grimsby
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Police appeal for pictured car following fatal hit and run in Poole
This is Dorset -- POLICE are trying to track down a BMW car following a fatal hit and run in Poole – with officers urging the driver involved to come forward. Christopher Colegate died after being struck by a vehicle which failed to stop at the junction of Darby's Lane and Heath Avenue in Oakdale at approximately 7:30pm on Friday 13 December. Mr Colegate, 69, was taken to Poole Hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries. Officers are appealing for the driver of a BMW car to come forward. Police Sergeant Stuart Pitman of Dorset Police's Traffic Unit said: "I believe this vehicle is a silver BMW 3 Series manufactured between March 1998 and February 2006. "This BMW was in the immediate area of the collision scene at the time and I am convinced the driver would have witnessed the incident. I wish to make it clear that I believe tis to ne a witness, not a suspect. "The BMW drove along Wimborne Road away from the town centre, turning right into Dorchester Road in Oakdale then left into Darby's Lane. Please can the driver contact Dorset Police as soon as possible on 101." A reward of up to £1,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and charge or an offender. Members of the public will only be eligible for the cash reward if they call the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. "I am still keen to speak to the driver of two other vehicles that were in the area at the time of the collision" added Sergeant Pitman. "A Honda civic-type vehicle travelling from Darby's Lane into Popes Road and a medium-sized light coloured family car which travelled along Heath Avenue towards Wimborne Road at speed. I urge these drivers to come forward so we can eliminate you from the investigation. "I would also like to trace a male pedestrian walking along Darby's Lane towards Johnston Road who passed Mr Colegate shortly before the collision. This pedestrian was wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up. "As we approach Christmas Day, I would urge the driver to do the right thing an call Dorset Police."
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Police surround Barclays branch in Chiswick after armed robbers strike amid the Christmas Eve shopping crowds
Police officers surrounded the branch in Chiswick High Road at around 11.45am. A Met Police spokesman said two men assaulted the security guard with a hammer before making off on a moped.
Reported by MailOnline 15 hours ago.
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Police charge Lightwood man after police officer knocked off his bike on the A50
This is Staffordshire --POLICE have charged a man in connection with an incident where a police officer was knocked off his bike.
The 44-year-old Staffordshire Police constable was allegedly hit by a van on the A50 eastbound, in Meir, as he rode to work.
He spent three weeks in hospital and is now recovering at home.
The force launched an investigation into the incident, which happened at 6am on Tuesday, November 12.
They arrested 20-year-old Thomas Lavin, of Durham Drive, Lightwood, on suspicion of dangerous driving and he was bailed to allow officers to continue investigating.
He has now been charged with driving without due care and attention, and is due to appear before magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on January 22. Reported by This is 11 hours ago.
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No let-up on Lincolnshire Police war on drink-drivers
This is Lincolnshire --A police blitz on drink-drivers will now target new year revellers who get behind the wheel.
Officers have already named and shamed 50 people caught over the limit during December.
And police say there will be no respite between Christmas and new year period.
Inspector Rob Gowler from Lincolnshire Roads Policing Unit declared: "People should not be under any illusion that there will be any let-up just because the festivities have come to an end.
"Drink driving forms part of the 'Fatal Four' causes of injuries and deaths on our roads, along with speed, seatbelts and mobile phones.
"If people choose to put lives in danger by irresponsible and reckless acts, then they should expect to be dealt with by the full weight of the law."
The anti drink and drug driving campaign was aimed at catching culprits at any time of the day – including the morning after the night before.
Jim Tyner, Community Policing Inspector at Lincolnshire Police, said: "Think of the impact on families who have lost a loved one through drink-driving.
"Naming and shaming has proved popular. If the risk of being publicly shamed has prevented just one person from drink-driving, it's worth it."
The 2012 festive blitz saw 100 drivers arrested for drink or drug driving compared to 119 arrests the year before.
Police say this is proof their campaign is working. Reported by This is 10 hours ago.
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Icy road conditions force police to close Carmarthenshire road on Christmas Day
This is South Wales -- MOTORISTS have been warned to beware of icy conditions that has led a main Carmarthenshire road to be closed on Christmas Day. The A48 between Carmarthen to Cross Hands remains shut in both directions due to ice and police say the conditions are worsening. An accident has happened along the stretch between Pensarn roundabout and the A476 Llandeilo Road junction. On Twitter Dyfed Powys Police has told drivers to avoid the area. They said: "The A48 from Carmarthen to Cross Hands is closed due to icy conditions. "Conditions are worsening on the A48 between Carmarthen and Cross Hands. "Please avoid travel in this area if possible." The police force has also alerted drivers of icy conditions along the A474 between Garnant to Gwaun cae Gurwen. Drivers are also being told to approach the M4 Briton Ferry bridge with care this morning due to strong winds, which has led 30mph warning signs to be put in place.
Reported by This is 9 hours ago.
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Car bomb near church kills 14 in southern Baghdad: police, medics
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 14 people were killed when a car bomb exploded near a church in southern Baghdad after a Christmas service on Wednesday, police and medics said.
Reported by Reuters 9 hours ago.
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Police put road closures back in place on Carmarthenshire route
This is South Wales -- POLICE have again been forced to close a Carmarthenshire road and are urging motorists to drive with care. Problems along the A48 have led officers to shut the route between Cross Hands and Carmarthenshire. Icy conditions led to an accident between Pensarn roundabout and the A476 Llandeilo Road earlier on Christmas Day morning. On Twitter Dyfed Powys Police said: "Conditions have once again caused problems on the A48 between Cross Hands and Carmarthen. "Road closures on again. "Drivers need to slow down please."
Reported by This is 8 hours ago.
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Police investigate after elderly man is found dead in street in Stafford
22-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive through drink or drugs after discovery early on Christmas Day
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after the body of an elderly man was found in the road in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Staffordshire police said the man's body was found on the Highfields estate in Stafford at around 12.50am. Specially trained police officers were with the family of the victim, who has not been named.
The 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive through either drink or drugs in connection with the incident. The man remains in police custody and will continue to be questioned.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and specialist officers are carrying out detailed inquiries at the scene.
Anyone with information on the incident or who may have heard or seen any suspicious activity in the area, or a white van, has been asked to contact Staffordshire police.
The force spokesman said: "Specially trained police officers are with the family of the elderly local man who died as a result of this tragic incident. They are being supported and kept informed about the progress of the investigation.
"The 22-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers as the investigation progresses.
"We would ask that no names of the man who died are posted on to social media until the formal identification has been released so that the family affected can ensure all relatives and loved ones are informed first.
"We want to thank everyone affected by the road closures for their understanding and support at this difficult time." Reported by guardian.co.uk 8 hours ago.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after the body of an elderly man was found in the road in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Staffordshire police said the man's body was found on the Highfields estate in Stafford at around 12.50am. Specially trained police officers were with the family of the victim, who has not been named.
The 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive through either drink or drugs in connection with the incident. The man remains in police custody and will continue to be questioned.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident and specialist officers are carrying out detailed inquiries at the scene.
Anyone with information on the incident or who may have heard or seen any suspicious activity in the area, or a white van, has been asked to contact Staffordshire police.
The force spokesman said: "Specially trained police officers are with the family of the elderly local man who died as a result of this tragic incident. They are being supported and kept informed about the progress of the investigation.
"The 22-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident remains in police custody and will be questioned by officers as the investigation progresses.
"We would ask that no names of the man who died are posted on to social media until the formal identification has been released so that the family affected can ensure all relatives and loved ones are informed first.
"We want to thank everyone affected by the road closures for their understanding and support at this difficult time." Reported by guardian.co.uk 8 hours ago.
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Sinai-based group say bombed Egypt's Nile Delta police station
CAIRO (Reuters) - Sinai-based militant group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis said on Wednesday it had carried out the attack on an Egyptian police compound in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura which killed 16 people and wounded about 140.
Reported by Reuters 5 hours ago.
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The home of aristocracy, celebrities... and drug dealers: Police find cannabis factory on one of Britain's most exclusive streets where houses sell for up to £4 MILLION
Police found drugs, growing equipment and compost in The Circus, Bath, which boasts writer Jane Austen and Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage as some of its past residents.
Reported by MailOnline 4 hours ago.
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Police find cannabis factory on one of Britain's most exclusive streets
Police found drugs, growing equipment and compost in The Circus, Bath, which boasts writer Jane Austen and Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage as some of its past residents.
Reported by MailOnline 2 hours ago.
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Sinai-based group claims Egypt police compound bombing
ISMAILIA/CAIRO (Reuters) - A Sinai-based Islamist militant group said on Wednesday it was behind a car bomb attack on an Egyptian police compound in the Nile Delta which killed 16 people and wounded about 140.
Reported by Reuters 3 hours ago.
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Thai police fire teargas at anti-government protesters
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police fired teargas at anti-government protesters in the capital Bangkok on Thursday after demonstrators tried to disrupt planning for a February election, the first such incident in nearly two weeks.
Reported by Reuters 22 hours ago.
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Bangkok protesters clash with police
Thai police in the capital Bangkok fire teargas at demonstrators trying to prevent political parties from registering for February's snap elections.
Reported by BBC News 20 hours ago.
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Missing boy: police search water for Connor Elliott Graham
Water police and SES continue hunt for NSW four-year-old who vanished from his home on Boxing Day
Reported by guardian.co.uk 20 hours ago.
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Police continue investigation into fire at Normacot factory Oatcakes Direct
This is Staffordshire --
POLICE are continuing an investigation into a blaze at an oatcake factory.
Oatcakes Direct, in Buccleuch Road, Normacot, suffered significant damage in the fire on December 5.
Owner Anthony Cheadle lost an estimated £3,000 in takings due to the incident.
But with the help of Disaster Solutions – which works with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist businesses affected by major fires to reopen as quickly as possible – the factory was able to reopen within days.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Our investigation is ongoing and we are continuing to appeal for witnesses."
Anyone with information should call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 805 on December 5. Reported by This is 18 hours ago.
POLICE are continuing an investigation into a blaze at an oatcake factory.
Oatcakes Direct, in Buccleuch Road, Normacot, suffered significant damage in the fire on December 5.
Owner Anthony Cheadle lost an estimated £3,000 in takings due to the incident.
But with the help of Disaster Solutions – which works with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist businesses affected by major fires to reopen as quickly as possible – the factory was able to reopen within days.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Our investigation is ongoing and we are continuing to appeal for witnesses."
Anyone with information should call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 805 on December 5. Reported by This is 18 hours ago.
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Met Police staff to strike on New Year's Eve
This is Croydon -- THOUSANDS of civilian staff working for the Met Police are set to strike on New Year's Eve. The union representing the workers, the Public and Commercial Services Union, insisted its members have had to take a real terms pay cut because of a below inflation rise of 1%. The union represents around 7,500 civilian staff including 999 call handlers, support officersand staff who work in custody suites and support victims of crime. Senior union reps are discussing the possibility of co-ordinating industrial action with the Fire Brigades' Union. The union says the MPS can afford to pay staff more after saving millions of pounds on police staff salaries in recent years due to job cuts. In an industrial action ballot, 72.5% voted for strike action on a 23.1% turnout. PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: "The Met Police is not short of money, it does not need to force pay cuts on low-paid staff who help to keep London safe."
Reported by This is 18 hours ago.
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Threatened to 'slash' the police if he was arrested
This is Cornwall --
A TRURO man who told a police officer: "I'll put your head in a cement mixer" when advised to calm down after being abusive in the early hours, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court to using threatening behaviour.
Alison May, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said the police had been alerted by a woman he was with who approached their car in Ferris Town, Truro, waving her arms to them.
She started complaining about a matter and was abusive, then Peter Richard Silverlock, 24, of Lemon Row, Truro, joined in, calling the police officers offensive names and saying: "If you try to arrest me I'll slash you."
He said he had a difficult day and had been unable to take his medication. He had a previous conviction for criminal damage.
Silverlock told the magistrates he was a recovering alcoholic and about to go into rehab for drug misuse. He had been under the influence of drugs that night. He apologised for his language.
He was fined £100 and £20 victim surcharge. Reported by This is 18 hours ago.
A TRURO man who told a police officer: "I'll put your head in a cement mixer" when advised to calm down after being abusive in the early hours, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court to using threatening behaviour.
Alison May, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said the police had been alerted by a woman he was with who approached their car in Ferris Town, Truro, waving her arms to them.
She started complaining about a matter and was abusive, then Peter Richard Silverlock, 24, of Lemon Row, Truro, joined in, calling the police officers offensive names and saying: "If you try to arrest me I'll slash you."
He said he had a difficult day and had been unable to take his medication. He had a previous conviction for criminal damage.
Silverlock told the magistrates he was a recovering alcoholic and about to go into rehab for drug misuse. He had been under the influence of drugs that night. He apologised for his language.
He was fined £100 and £20 victim surcharge. Reported by This is 18 hours ago.
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Business as usual for police during the festive season
This is Surrey --CHRISTMAS may be a time for the festive spirit and goodwill to all men, and women, but for officers and detectives at Surrey Police it will be business as usual as they patrol the streets and tackle serious crimes during the holiday.
While millions of parents will be walking up at the crack of dawn with kids frantically pulling at the sheets to get down stairs to the presents under the tree, police will be busy interviewing offenders who decided to abandon the Christmas spirit – or take it one step too far.
The idea of facing these foes during such a merry occasion may not seem like the ideal way to spend Christmas, but the close-knit family atmosphere and the promise of food and decorations around the office will add a lighter touch to the day.
PC Helen Simon will be one of those officers in CID keeping a close eye on us on December 25 and says you never can tell what it will bring.
"It's unpredictable," she told the Mirror. "You just don't know because this Christmas people are getting paid afterwards, so there may be lots of people out drinking on New Year's eve or Boxing Day, but if they're struggling for money they might not be."
She added: "It varies and depends what shift you're working. If you're on the early shift you often have lots of prisoners to be interviewing because they'll come in from Christmas Eve down the pub. On the late shift you may have prisoners left over from the morning."
And it won't just be CID who will be missing their homemade Christmas dinner. There will be plenty of officers patrolling the streets making sure the festivities don't get out of hand.
Just like their colleagues, it won't be all work and no play, although every now and then someone does try their best to spoil the occasion.
"There was one year we arrested someone at 11.50pm on New Year's Eve," said neighbourhood inspector Richard Haycock.
"You never can tell what you're going to get on Christmas Day. It can be very, very quiet or you can have one major incident like a big accident and then it's all hands to the pump. There's really just no way of knowing." Reported by This is 13 hours ago.
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