Crime

One conman claimed to be a police officer investigating a rogue trader to scam elderly people with building work they didn’t need.

Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

The family of a man missing for a week have paid tribute to their ‘beloved father’ after police found a body and launched a murder inquiry.

Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing

A 20-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of wounding with intent after a victim in his 20’s was stabbed at a property in a high street.

Burglars cause £1,500 of damage at wildlife reserve

Thieves broke into a visitor centre at a wildlife reserve causing £1,500 worth of damage.

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.

Windows and cash machines damaged at high street bank

Police are investigating after a town centre bank was vandalised for a third time this year.

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

A dog has been saved from destruction despite attacking a man and two women and a child while it was off-lead and out of control.

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in the search for a missing man.

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a lengthy car chase led to a stinger being deployed.

School remains ‘vigilant’ after schoolgirl grabbed by unknown man

A headteacher says a school remains “vigilant” after reports a schoolgirl was grabbed by an unknown man.

Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Driver accused of killing ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant in motorway crash

A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a woman during an early morning crash on a motorway.

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

A man has been charged with sexual assault and outraging public decency after a woman reported being attacked at a PureGym.

Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

A man who rushed to help the victims of a crash has been jailed after police called to the scene discovered he was carrying a knife.

Soldier stabbed near barracks speaks of ‘horrific experience’ after £50k raised

A soldier who was stabbed near an army barracks has thanked the kind strangers who raised thousands of pounds for him to help his recovery.

Prolific criminal jailed after stealing and flogging delivery driver’s car online

A 32-year-old thief who stole a car and rammed a vehicle in a flurry of road rage has been jailed.

Pensioner left with large hole in roof after ‘rogue trader scam’

A pensioner was allegedly pressured into giving a rogue trader £1,500 after he climbed onto his roof without permission and left a large hole.

Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’