Plymouth on high alert as flags fly at half mast for Manchester

May 23, 2017, 5:15 am

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Police officers are patrolling Plymouth city centre this afternoon and the public are being urged to "stay alert" following the Manchester terror attack. Devon and Cornwall Police say there is no specific in intelligence to suggest any additional threat or any risk to the region, but the threat level for the country remains severe. Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said "The tragic events in Manchester are a timely reminder of the need to remain vigilant and report any...

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Police arrest man over stabbing after tracking blood on pavement

May 23, 2017, 5:38 am

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A man has been arrested after a 29-year-old male was found with multiple stab wounds at a terraced house in in Stonehouse this morning. Police say the man was taken to Derriford Hospital for surgery, though his injuries are not thought to be life-changing. The victim was found at about 5.20am in a terraced house in Francis Street, where police say a 31-year-old suspect fled the scene, and was tracked by officers and dogs. Blood on the pavement led police to the man who was found in a...

Union Street death: Friend admits killing Plymouth dad

May 23, 2017, 6:41 am

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WATCH ABOVE: Video from the scene on the weekend Mr Miller's body was discovered A man has this afternoon admitted killing one of his close friends in an attack at a Union Street flat. Dad Gary Miller, aged 44, was found lying dead in a ground floor flat on December 17 last year. His pal Paul Hayers, 35, appeared in Plymouth Crown Court today to admit manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.It follows psychiatric evidence submitted by the defence as to the killer's state of mind at...

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May 23, 2017, 8:17 am

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The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the Manchester suicide bombing which killed 22 victims, including an eight-year-old girl, in the worst terrorist incident to hit Britain since the July 7 attacks.A lone bomber detonated a homemade device packed with nuts and bolts in the foyer of the Manchester Arena as thousands of young people were leaving a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande on Monday night.The attacker has not been officially named but investigators believe they...

Jury to retire in Boys' Brigade child abuse trial

May 23, 2017, 10:04 am

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The jury in the trial of a former Plymouth Boys' Brigade leader accused of sexually abusing five children is due to retire tomorrow to consider its verdicts.The panel deciding the fate of 53-year-old David Wall will start its deliberations at the end of a two-week hearing at Plymouth Crown Court.Married father-of-two Wall allegedly indecently touched four boys in his city unit more than 20 years ago during sleepovers or on a trip with the Christian organisation.He went on to abuse a fifth boy...

Alleged dealer said he could not smell the cannabis at his feet

May 23, 2017, 10:37 am

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A man caught in a car with three quarters of a kilo of cannabis at his feet told police he could not smell the drug – despite officers saying the stench was "overwhelming".Nawdar Mahmoud, aged 30, said in interview that his sense of smell had suffered because of a broken nose, a jury was told.Mahmoud and two other men are on trial accused of drug dealing after they were stopped by police on the A38.Officers found three quarters of a kilo of cannabis and 27 grams of cocaine in the...

Neighbours tell of 'huge rows' in build-up to horror stabbing

May 23, 2017, 10:43 am

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A man remains in custody suspected of repeatedly stabbing his alleged victim following an incident in Stonehouse. Police were called to Francis Street at around 3.30am on Tuesday following reports that windows to a property had been smashed. Officers found a 29-year-old man suffering multiple stab wounds and he was taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, while his injuries were initially considered to be life-threatening by officers, this was later downplayed by medical...

Man arrested over stabbing remains in police custody

May 24, 2017, 5:43 am

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A man who was arrested after a 29-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds at a terraced house in Stonehouse remains in police custody. Police said following the incident the man was taken to Derriford Hospital for surgery, though his injuries are not thought to be life-changing. The victim was found at about 5.20am on Tuesday in a terraced house in Francis Street, where police say a 31-year-old suspect fled the scene, and was tracked by officers and dogs. Blood on the pavement led...

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May 24, 2017, 10:30 am

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The man arrested on suspicion of repeatedly stabbing a 29-year-old in a city street has been released by police.The 32-year-old was found by police in Hobart Street, Millbay on Tuesday following an incident at around 5.20am in Francis Street, Stonehouse.Officers attending Francis Street found the 29-year-old suffering multiple stab wounds. He was taken to Derriford Hospital where he underwent surgery. He remains at the hospital but his condition was not life threatening or life changing. Police...

Man caught with knife in Exeter Street avoids jail sentence

May 24, 2017, 12:46 pm

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A man described as suffering 'significant learning difficulties' caught by police walking down Exeter Street holding a seven-inch kitchen knife has avoided jail because his aim was to harm himself rather than others.Wayne Cotton, aged 27, appeared bewildered as he was led from the dock and embraced by his mother after he appeared at Plymouth Crown Court.Cotton, who resides at Pasley Street, had pleaded guilty to three charges which took place on three separate dates. Prosecutor Katie Churcher...

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May 24, 2017, 1:15 pm

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A thug who repeated punched his girlfriend, smashing her head against a door after they had sex in a bathroom on Valentine's Day, has been granted time to seek legal help to change his guilty plea.Plymouth Crown Court previously heard how career criminal Daniel Vail, aged 34, broke the woman's eye socket. Vail, who has more than 100 previous convictions, also grabbed the throat of another man who came to the woman's aid. The court previously heard how Vail suddenly attacked Rhiannon White in the...

Ruby-Tuesday crash driver jailed for more than two years

May 25, 2017, 3:14 am

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WATCH ABOVE: The Christmas Eve crash scene A drunk driver who mowed down an 18-year-old woman while "showing off" at almost twice the speed limit has been jailed for more than two years. Ashley Godber struck Ruby-Tuesday Hobbs in the city centre on Christmas Eve while more than two times the alcohol limit. Jailing him for 28 months at Plymouth Crown Court Judge Paul Darlow told Godber: "You caused really very serious injury to a young girl simply out with her friends...

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May 25, 2017, 4:40 am

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The mother of Ruby-Tuesday Hobbs says she is 'disgusted' at the sentence given to the drink driver who mowed her daughter down in his BMW on Christmas Eve. Ashley Godber, 27, has been jailed for two years and four months after pleading guilty to driving dangerously and being more than double the drink drive limit when he crashed into the 18-year-old, breaking both her legs and leaving her impaled on metal fencing in the process. Ruby-Tuesday's mum Samantha says she still does not know if...

Ruby-Tuesday crash driver begins his time in prison

May 25, 2017, 6:46 am

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The drink-driving show-off who ran over a Plymouth teenager on Christmas Eve is this afternoon beginning a long stretch behind bars. Ashley Godber will be arriving at a prison this afternoon as he starts a sentence of more than two years. The 27-year-old was jailed at Plymouth Crown Court earlier today - five months after knocking down innocent Ruby-Tuesday Hobbs, 18. The teen's family have hit out at his "disgusting" sentence, believing it is too lenient and does not reflect...

Man ends up in the sea after dramatic 'police chase' on Plymouth...

May 25, 2017, 8:04 am

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A man went into the water at Plymouth Hoe fully clothed after he appeared to have been chased by police. Shortly before 3pm a PCSO was seen running on the Hoe shouting "stop". Herald sports reporter Jak Ball witnessed the officer calling out, near the Maritimo Wine and Tapas restaurant. Read next: Ruby-Tuesday crash driver begins his time in prison He said: "He ran past shouting 'stop, stop'."When I looked down I saw a man in the water with all his...

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Ex Boys' Brigade leader jailed for seven years for abusing kids

May 25, 2017, 9:42 am

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A former Boys' Brigade leader has been jailed for seven years foe sexually abusing four children - driving his victims to a lifetime of depression, drug abuse and attempted suicide.Married Church-goer David Wall, aged 53, abused his power in the Christian organisation to indecently assault three boys under his care.The father-of-two went on to abuse a fourth child who was not a member of the Boys' Brigade during two decades of offences.Read more: Armed police will be deployed on trains due to...

Victims of sick Boys' Brigade leader tell of their suffering

May 25, 2017, 11:00 pm

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One of the victims of former Boys' Brigade leader David Wall told a court that he was driven to attempt suicide as his tormentor was jailed for seven years. Sick Wall has been locked up for abusing four boys over 20 years – often abusing his position in the Christian organisation to exploit the children.Wall denied indecently touching the boys, but was convicted after a two-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court.One victim told the court in an emotional statement that he was driven to try and...

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May 26, 2017, 12:23 am

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Armed officers carrying long-barreled rifles will patrol Plymouth streets in a bid to reassure people following the Manchester bomb attack on Monday.Devon and Cornwall Police announced the initiative will take place from yesterday, after the UK threat level was heightened to critical.It is the first time such action has been taken in the force's area.The decision follows news that armed police will be deployed on board trains nationwide - including those head to and from Plymouth.Assistant chief...

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May 26, 2017, 5:16 am

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A racist thug has been jailed for knocking out a stranger by throwing a pool ball into his head after a row in a pub. Drunken yob Ross Luscombe, aged 27, struck the man from behind as he walked away from the confrontation, a court heard. He was knocked out for 30 seconds to a minute and left with a lump to the back of the head. Luscombe, who has mental health difficulties, had earlier punched another man who had dared to ask him directions, Plymouth Crown Court heard. Jailing him for 44...

Plymouth coach station evacuated in 'bomb scare'

May 26, 2017, 5:49 am

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WATCH ABOVE: Armed police to be on patrol in Plymouth region following Manchester bombing Police were called following fears a bomb had been left at Plymouth Coach Station. Officers were called to the station at Armada Way at 11.55am this morning after a bag was left unattended. It comes at a time of heightened security across the country - with armed police patrolling Drake Circus - in the wake of the Manchester terrorist attack. The Herald understands passengers were evacuated...