Four men arrested for audacious Vospers burglary bailed until...

February 13, 2017, 12:45 pm

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Four men arrested in connection with an audacious heist at a Vospers car dealership have been bailed to next month. The men, aged 41, 42, 45, and 24, all from Plymouth, were arrested after a series of dawn raids today, Monday. They were taken to Charles Cross police station for questioning by detectives. Lead investigator Det Con Nathan Drew said a number of searches were carried out at properties across the city involving officers from Charles Cross, Crownhill and Devonport police...

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February 13, 2017, 1:57 pm

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Police say the case against two people arrested following the discovery of suspected cocaine at a city property will not be "proceeded with".A total of six people were initially arrested in August last year after officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Wyndham Square. While in the vicinity officers became suspicious of a 28-year-old man in a nearby Volkswagen Golf car who appeared "nervous".A search of his car revealed five 'wraps' of a white powder, believed to...

Where is Jason House? Man wanted by police

February 14, 2017, 2:10 am

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Police are on the hunt for a 35-year-old man who is thought to have broken his bail conditions. Jason House, who was originally charged with attempt to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in September 2016, is suspected of breaching his conditions of court bail. Police say numerous enquiries have been made to locate and arrest him. Officers are asking the public for information about his whereabouts and to report any sightings to them. House is described as white, 5ft 9ins...

Grandad's eye left 'hanging out' in horrific tree branch attack

February 14, 2017, 2:36 am

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WARNING: This article contains graphic images A grandad who was hit over the head with a broken branch in a horrific attack says he suffered nightmares "for months". John Dimmick was walking his two dogs in Whitleigh when the brutal assault happened. Walking past a blaring house party in the early hours of the morning, the 45-year-old delivery driver overheard an elderly neighbour asking a group of men to keep the noise down – who were swearing back at her. READ: How...

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February 14, 2017, 9:17 am

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A man accused of raping a patient at a Plymouth mental health unit is still on the run, police have admitted. Bester Mashayamombe, aged 51, failed to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on October 7 in 2015 after being charged by police in September with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by touching.A bench warrant for the arrest of Mashayamombe, of Granby Street, Devonport, was issued at the time but police believe he fled to Zimbabwe. There have been no reported sightings of...

Nicky Reilly inquest delayed as more evidence gathered

February 14, 2017, 9:37 am

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The inquest into the death of Plymouth nail bomber Nicky Reilly has been delayed. Reilly, a Muslim convert from Stonehouse, was found dead in his cell in October last year at HMP Manchester, also known as Strangeways. Sources said he was found hanged.The 30-year-old, who suffered from Asperger's syndrome and had learning difficulties, was serving a minimum 18 years for his attempted attack on a busy cafe.In May 2008, Reilly carried glass bottles packed with chemicals into the Giraffe restaurant...

Drugs, mice and the 2am punchbag: What's wrong with Granby...

February 14, 2017, 9:30 pm

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Drug addicts, migrant mice, the loss of a stalwart community champion for the young – how can you solve a problem like Granby Street? The Devonport street has long borne its difficulties stoically and had battled against them, producing the likes of dedicated campaigner Sam Swabey who was instrumental in opening the first community centre on the Granby estate. READ: 11 pictures which show Manadon when it was home to the Royal Naval Engineering College While much of Devonport has...

A 'sneaky thief' is targeting Plympton in the dead of the night

February 15, 2017, 5:23 am

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Plympton residents are still being warned by police to lock their cars after officers opened up 19 unlocked vehicles in one night. Earlier this month neighbourhood beat manager Pc Greg Rendle alerted readers of the Plympton Police Facebook page of a opportunist night-time thief who had been targeted unlocked cars throughout January. He noted how reports of thefts from cars had come in from Trelawny Road, St Margarets Road, Moorland Avenue, Colebrook village, Hemerden Heights and Moorland...

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Police launch investigation into death of elderly woman

February 15, 2017, 6:44 am

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Police have launched an investigation into the death of a elderly woman in Plympton, but say the matter is not suspicious.It is understood paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service were called to a property at The Knoll in Woodford, Plympton late on Thursday February 2. The woman, said to be in her late 70s, was taken to Derriford Hospital where she was confirmed deceased. A police investigation was initially conducted by officers from the Major Crimes Investigation Team, which...

Man, 46, arrested on suspicion of arson after Plymouth flat fire

February 15, 2017, 7:22 am

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A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent after a flat fire on Lipstone Crescent this morning. The man is in custody at Charles Cross police station as officers continue their investigations. One man was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation following the blaze at the block of flats at about 5am today, Wednesday. Suspected arsonists attacked a second-floor flat in the same block on Thursday, February 9. Last week, resident Katie Rowe thought her and her son...

Council workers paint over offensive graffiti at Marsh Mills

February 15, 2017, 9:20 am

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Council workers have painted over offensive graffiti which was sprayed at Marsh Mills underpass – but city chiefs want to hear if any more is found in Plymouth.Plymouth City Council quickly responded after The Herald called them about the swathe of sweary graffiti which had been highlighted by a shocked resident. The anonymous man who contacted the paper said he had "never seen anything quite like it" in the 20 plus years he had lived in the area.The main tunnels and walls...

Man charged with murder tries to get bail

February 14, 2017, 5:50 am

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A man charged with the murder of a 31-year-old in St Austell who was discovered unconscious by a dog walker in a park last month has been refused bail.Joshua Buscombe, 24, of St Austell, is charged with killing Stephen Bull, who died from a knife wound after he was found lying on his back in Truro Road Park in the early hours of January 11.Daniel Altass, 22, and Jordan Bishop, 21 were also charged with murdering Mr Bull.Buscombe appeared at Bristol Crown Court this morning (Tuesday, February...

​£250,000 of cannabis seized from underground drugs factory

February 16, 2017, 4:39 am

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Police have seized around £250,000 of cannabis from an underground drugs factory at a farm in Devon.Acting on local intelligence, officers from Devon and Cornwall Police's Force Support Group (FSG), along with support from the local policing team, executed a warrant to search a farm north of Okehampton last Friday.Officers discovered the underground, purpose built cannabis factory and seized equipment and cannabis with a street value of around £250,000.Two men have been interviewed...

Life inside Plymouth's 'real-life Trainspotting' drug flats

February 16, 2017, 4:42 am

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A forgotten corner of Plymouth has hit the headlines again after locals complained of drugs, vermin and late-night chaos. Devonport's Granby Street has been battling major social problems for years. And parts of it have been knocked down and redeveloped in recent years, some residents say its fortunes have stagnated. The Herald reported earlier this week how drug addicts, mice and the loss of a stalwart community champion had combined to leave the estate in turmoil once more. Read next:...

Plymouth man, 46, charged after flat fire on Lipstone Crescent

February 16, 2017, 5:25 am

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A man has been charged after a flat fire in Plymouth yesterday morning. Martin Williams has been charged with arson with intent following the blaze at the block of flats of Lipstone Crescent. The 46-year-old will appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday, morning. Residents were forced to evacuate after the fire broke out on the first floor at about 5am. A police spokesperson said at the time nobody was seriously injured, but one man was taken to hospital with smoke...

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February 16, 2017, 6:09 am

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An angry shop worker is pleading for his moped to be returned after it was stolen from outside his home in St Judes."Its a massive loss of finance and independence." The silver Honda Lead Scooter, which Matt Bishop had only owned for ten months, was taken during the night whilst he and his partner were sound asleep in bed. The moped was so much more to him than just a bike and a mode of transport he told The Herald. "I'm still a learner. My dad died on the motorway on a...

Plymouth man, 46, in court over alleged flat arson

February 16, 2017, 8:49 am

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A civil servant has appeared in court accused of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at his flat. Martin Williams, of Lipstone Crescent, Mount Gould, faced Plymouth Magistrates today following the blaze, which caused £6,000 worth of damage to the Plymouth Community Homes-owned property. The prosecutor for Williams, aged 46, indicated he will enter a no guilty plea. The case has been sent to Plymouth Crown Court for a hearing on Monday, March 20. Residents...

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February 16, 2017, 9:14 am

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A former 'legal highs' shop which was the subject of repeated closure attempts by police and council officers is now empty – and could be turned into a tattoo parlour.The Dam Good Head Shop in Ebrington Street was temporarily shut down in November 2015 under antisocial behaviour legislation.Two weeks later the shop re-opened after magistrates said there was not enough evidence that it was causing a serious nuisance.The Psychoactive Substances Act was enacted in May last year, making it...

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February 16, 2017, 9:52 am

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A young woman who admitted attacking her girlfriend's former partner, and another woman who went to her aid, has avoided jail after a judge described her as acting "like a stroppy 13-year-old".Devon Clarkson, of Molesworth Road, Stoke, denied causing actual bodily harm to Leslie Ellis at The Beresford Arms on April 28 last year, but admitted the lesser charge of affray.Prosecutor Sally Daulton told the court how the 22-year-old was arrested after an incident in the pub where her...

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February 16, 2017, 10:48 am

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A woman convicted of sending her ex-partner a stream of threatening and abusive messages – including a threat to shoot him and walk on his grave – has avoided being jailed.Gemma Heppolette, aged 40, was found guilty last September of contacting band frontman Heath Booton in breach of a court order designed to keep her away.Heppolette contacted Mr Booton weeks after being released from prison for offences including calling him and texting hundreds of times.She had denied breaching the...