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February 21, 2017, 6:08 am

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Tributes have begun pouring in to a teenager who tragically fell to his death at a block of student flats in Plymouth city centre.Police believe Luke Johns, 19, from Pontypridd in South Wales, suffered a fatal head injury in a tragic accident.Floral tributes have been laid to the popular student near the stairs at Discovery Heights in Cobourg Street, where he died - next to lit candles, a bottle of scrumpy and cans of cider.A note reads: "We send our heartfelt sympathies to friends and...

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Plymouth assault trial adjourned after defendant falls ill

February 21, 2017, 8:34 am

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The trial of a man accused of attacking his partner has been adjourned after he fell ill.Thomas Hughes, aged 28, was due to face a judge and jury at Plymouth Crown Court accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.He has denied assaulting the woman in her home in Southway on November 12 last year. He allegedly squeezed her neck and punched her in the face.Paramedics were called to the court after Hughes fell ill.Judge Ian Lawrie adjourned the case until April 24, when another trial date should...

Drug addict dealing heroin in Plymouth avoids jail by 'skin of...

February 21, 2017, 8:47 am

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A drug addict caught selling heroin to support his own habit has avoided going to jail "by the skin of his teeth".Plasterer Garry Button, aged 28, was spotted by police in a car dealing heroin on the streets of Plymouth, a court heard.He was also found with cocaine – and said that he was selling the other drug to support his crack habit.But Button escaped going to jail at Plymouth Crown Court because of his guilty plea, good character, employment and the impact custody would have...

Thug locked up for second time for racist abuse of policeman in...

February 21, 2017, 9:11 am

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A thug has been locked up again for his second offence of racially abusing Plymouth police officers – at the age of just 20.City magistrates who sentenced Connor Blampey ruled his latest torrent of insults were protracted and of 'the worst kind'.Blampey pleaded guilty to racially aggravated threatening behaviour intending to cause the constable distress on February 13.He faced Plymouth magistrates the next day and was sent to a young offender institute for 12 weeks.Blampey, of Newcastle...

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February 22, 2017, 3:50 am

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Residents of a quiet cul-de-sac in Plymouth have spoken about the horrifying moment they thought their neighbours' houses and cars were on fire.A number of those living on Donnington Drive in Higher Compton witnessed a fireball moving down the street, which many people initially thought was coming from their neighbours properties or vehicles.The inferno was a vehicle parked in Donnington Drive at around 8pm on February 21 – police are treating the incident as arson.Eyewitnesses reported...

Royal Navy sailor cleared of raping sleeping woman

February 22, 2017, 5:42 am

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A Royal Navy sailor has been cleared of raping a woman as she slept.Able seaman Callum Fennell, aged 25, was acquitted of raping and sexually assaulting the complainant by a jury in just 30 minutes.Smartly-dressed Mr Fennell showed little reaction at the jury forewoman delivered the unanimous verdicts after a three-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court.He had earlier wiped away the tears as told his trial that he believed the woman had consented to sex in bed in the early hours.Father-of-one Mr...

Addict pooed out drugs worth £3,500 in Plymouth police cell

February 22, 2017, 8:52 am

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An addict was caught with heroin worth almost £3,500 up his backside – which he produced in a police cell in front of a shocked officer.Chronic user Jones, aged 43, has admitted holding 34 grams of the drug inside plastic bags in his body for a dealer.A judge has adjourned sentence at Plymouth Crown Court for him to be assessed for drug treatment and testing – but warned he could still go to jail.Jones, of St Michael's Close, Devonport, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A...

Intoxicated woman threatened neighbours with screwdriver outside...

February 22, 2017, 9:03 am

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A woman threatened two neighbours in the street with a screwdriver after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs.Chronic addict Emma Reeves, aged 43, wielded the weapon outside a community shopping centre, Plymouth Crown Court heard.Judge Ian Lawrie said: "You behaved in a thoroughly unpleasant and threatening way."But he suspended her prison sentence, saying she was a "broken individual".Reeves, of Ipswich Close, Whitleigh, pleaded guilty to affray outside the Co-op store in...

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Australian charged with sexually abusing girl in Plymouth

February 22, 2017, 9:15 am

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An Australian resident accused of sexually abusing a girl in Plymouth more than a decade ago is due to face a judge and jury.Scott Barton, aged 42, appeared at the city's Crown Court to deny four allegations from 2000 to 2001.Barton, normally resident in Tewantin, Queensland, denied three counts of indecent assault and one of attempted rape against the child.The court heard he had returned to Plymouth in December and is now living with his mother in Estover.Judge Ian Lawrie set down a trial for...

Brave Plymouth couple chase burglar out of their home

February 22, 2017, 7:29 am

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A brave young couple caught a burglar in the act of stealing their things before chasing him out of their home.Sean Davies, 27 and partner Laura Wilton, 22, from Ernesettle, knew there was someone in their home after hearing the television come on in the living room - which is only triggered by someone walking in front of the sensor.After seeing a figure holding his laptop and PS4 game station, Sean shouted and chased the stranger out of their home where the hooded man attempted to hide in their...

Man, 88, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman

February 23, 2017, 1:50 am

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Police have launched an investigation following the death of an elderly woman in Padstow yesterday. Officers were called at around 1.30pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of the woman at the address at St Merryn. Police and ambulance attended the scene and found the woman in her 80s deceased at the scene. Officers have yet to formally identify the woman. Next of kin have been informed. The death is being treated as suspicious, an 88-year-old man from Padstow has been arrested on...

Pensioner died days after driving down M5 in the wrong direction

February 23, 2017, 4:02 am

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A pensioner who was caught on dashcam driving the wrong way down the fast last of a the M5 for five miles died four days later, an inquest heard. Graham Teesdale, 83, was suffering from a lung infection and kidney disease when he became confused as he joined the M5 in the wrong direction. His Vauxhall Vectra was filmed by an on-coming car as it sped down the outside lane - sparking two pile-ups in his wake involving eight vehicles. READ: Dash cam catches M5 hard shoulder speeder get just...

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February 23, 2017, 4:40 am

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A mean husband stole £3,000 from his estranged wife to pay off a drug debt, a court heard.Cannabis user Damian Hocking, aged 25, burgled her home and took money she was to spend on herself and their childrenHocking repeatedly denied taking the cash – even swearing on the children's lives.Mrs Hocking told Plymouth Crown Court she was at her lowest ebb after the burglary.Recorder Paul Grumbar said: "This offence is hurtful, it is mean and it is unpleasant."But the judge...

Plymouth man to face sex abuse trial

February 23, 2017, 4:59 am

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A man accused of sexually abusing a boy and a girl is to face a judge and jury in July.Lee Mitchell, now aged 31, has pleaded not guilty to indecently touching the pair more than a decade ago.Mitchell, of St Mary's Street, Stonehouse, has denied one charge of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with the boy in 2001.He further pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault and four counts of indecency with the girl between 2000 and 2004.Judge Ian Lawrie set down a trial to take...

Plymouth man to face burglary trial

February 23, 2017, 5:08 am

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A man charged with burgling a home in Plymouth is to face trial.Hussazn Khazar, aged 38, appeared at the city's Crown Court to deny burglary in Bridwell Road, Weston Mill, on July 2 last year.Judge Ian Lawrie set down a trial for May 24.Khazar, of Plymstock Road, was released on bail.READ NEXT:Pensioner died days after driving down M5 in the wrong directionBrave Plymouth couple chase burglar out of their homeAddict pooed out drugs worth £3,500 in Plymouth police cellMan, 88, arrested on...

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Plymouth takeaway targeted in 'robbery' attack

February 23, 2017, 5:41 am

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A takeaway in Crownhill has been the victim of an attack which has seen its front door smashed in and left with a gaping, man-sized hole.Crownhill Chinese Takeaway was found this morning with the bottom pane of glass in its front door smashed to pieces.Police were called to the scene at Alexandra Road at 7am and reported a smashed window but say that enquiries are underway.An eye-witness reported to The Herald that there was "a robbery" at the Crownhill takeaway and that it took place...

Man to face judge and jury accused of burgling Plymouth pensioner

February 23, 2017, 7:19 am

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A man accused of burgling the home of a pensioner is to stand trial.Mark Lewis, aged 50, denies sneaking into the home of the 80-year-old.He appeared at Plymouth Crown Court to plead not guilty to stealing £50 and a key from the property.Lewis, of George Place, Stonehouse, allegedly burgled the home in Hirmandale Road, St Budeaux, on November 21 last year.Judge Ian Lawrie set down a one-day trial for April 25.Lewis was released on bail until that hearing on condition that he does not enter...

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February 23, 2017, 8:34 am

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An autistic pervert sent videos of himself performing an indecent act to two 11-year-old girls, a court heard.David Collings, aged 20, befriended the children online before sending them the vile movies.Collings exchanged sex messages with one of the girls and even spoke of her providing him with children in the future, Plymouth Crown Court heard.Judge Ian Lawrie said that Collings was autistic and suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – but said he knew what he was...

Cases which have been heard by Plymouth magistrates

February 23, 2017, 8:49 am

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ASSAULT:SIMON BARTLETT, aged 40, of St George's Place, Stonehouse: common assault of a man and common assault of a woman – 12-month community order with Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and £40 costs.SCOTT BRELSFORD, aged 25, of Park Street, Plymouth: assaulting a man by beating, theft from a shop, causing criminal damage to a police desk, making a phone call for the purpose of causing anxiety and distress – 26-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay...

Man, 88, charged with murder of his 88-year-old wife

February 24, 2017, 2:44 am

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An 88-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his 88-year-old wife in a quiet village in Cornwall.Douglas Addison, from Trehemborne Road, St Merryn, has been charged in connection with the death of Avis Addison, also 88.Mrs Addison was found deceased at their home in St Merryn on Wednesday (February 22) after officers were called to the property at around 1.30pm.Douglas Addison remains in custody and is due to appear before Bodmin Magistrates' Court this morning (February 24).On...