Convicted sex offender accused of having secret bank accounts

August 2, 2017, 1:23 am

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A convicted sex offender has appeared in court accused of having a series of secret bank accounts and credit cards.Robert Stoneman, aged 67, allegedly opened six unregistered accounts and signed up for four cards over three years.He is also charged with failing to inform the authorities that he had travelled abroad, returning on a ferry from Calais to Dover on January 25 this year.Stoneman, of Walkhampton Walk, Leigham, faced city magistrates charged with 11 counts of breaching the notification...

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'Super charity' formed to support victims of sex abuse

August 2, 2017, 8:02 am

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Two leading charities in the South West which help victims of domestic and sexual abuse have merged.Twelves Company and Skoodhya Ltd have announced they are to become one organisation, called 'First Light'.The merger aims to secure long-term plans to help victims and survivors of violence and abuse in Plymouth and Cornwall and widens the new organisation's abilities to support its clients.Twelves Company was formed in 1997 and has helped victims of sexual abuse, including victims of serial...

Drug addict steals Furby toys during Plymouth shoplifting spree

August 2, 2017, 8:31 am

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A drug user has admitted going on a shoplifting spree – even stealing Furby toys.Robert Moogan, aged 44, pleaded guilty to a string of thefts at Plymouth Crown Court.READ NEXT: Medic found dead in terraced house is named by coronerHe asked for others to be taken into consideration, including the theft of two Furbies worth £50 from Smyths in April.Judge Ian Lawrie adjourned sentence for Moogan to be assessed for an order to treat and test his drug habit.Moogan has had a chronic heroin...

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August 2, 2017, 9:44 am

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A man lured a police officer into his flat before barricading the door and launching a terrifying knife attack.Former martial arts instructor Barry Hartshorn, 29, demanded to be seen by a police officer, claiming he was suffering from mental health problems.But he would only allow the officer to enter through a window at his home in Lisson Grove, Mutley.An officer had to use a ladder to gain access but as they climbed in through the window, Hartshorn pulled out a knife and began to attack the...

Knifepoint robber caught on CCTV is on the run from police in...

August 3, 2017, 3:31 am

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The masked man who robbed cash from a Plymouth convenience store armed with a large knife is still on the run. CCTV footage from the robbery, which took place on Monday, July 31 at 9.45pm at LM Stores in North Road West, shows the terrifying moment that the man threatened a shop worker with a large kitchen knife. The suspect then fled the scene with around £140 in cash. Elena Anderson, who works at the shop, told The Herald that her daughter's fiancé was working in the...

Two women charged over attempted robbery at Devonport corner shop

August 3, 2017, 7:54 am

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Two women have appeared in court charged with the attempted robbery of a corner shop in Devonport. Nikki Blank, 34, from Biggin Hill, and Stefanie Lake, 31, from Flora Court, allegedly tried to rob the Premier Store, in Marlborough Street, on Thursday, July 29. The women appeared before Plymouth magistrates on Monday, July 31, where they both pleaded guilty. They are due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on Friday, August 11. READ NEXT: Armed robbery at Plymouth newsagent People tell of...

'Woman abused girl for me over Skype', pervert tells Plymouth...

August 4, 2017, 12:14 am

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n American paedophile has told a court how she watched a man and a woman abuse a girl in England live over Skype.Kori Ellis, aged 42, graphically described to a jury in Plymouth how they indecently touched the drugged child so she could watch.She said she arranged over Skype for five "shows" where the man and woman performed sex acts.Ellis, behind bars in California after confessing her crimes, told Plymouth Crown Court that the man and woman were called Craig and Sarah.She said:...

Drugs are killing 25 people a year in Plymouth

August 3, 2017, 10:00 pm

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The number of drug deaths in Plymouth is at its highest for five years, official figures have revealed. There were 50 drug related deaths in the city between 2014 and 2016 – almost seven fatalities for every 100,000 people – according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It's the highest number of deaths from drugs since 2009-11. The city's current death rate of 6.8 is substantially above the average figure for England 4.2. The figures include deaths...

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Police want to know who started mass brawl on the Barbican

August 4, 2017, 4:27 am

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Police are hunting the instigators of a mass brawl on the Barbican which left one person "significantly injured".Officers say five or six people were involved in the disorder on Southside Street just after midnight on July 16.A police spokesman said: "We are looking for anyone who may have been on Southside Street just passed the Gog and Magog on July 16 who witnesses an affray amongst several people. "We want to establish how and why this started. It something that we need...

Plymouth child sex abuse trial is halted

August 4, 2017, 10:49 am

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The trial of a woman accused of sexually abusing a girl has been halted.The jury in the case of 34-year-old Sarah Gotham has been discharged at Plymouth Crown Court for legal reasons.Judge Ian Lawrie set down a new hearing for September 6.Sarah Gotham, from Plymouth, went on trial on Monday after denying six counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 between December 2012 and March 2013.READ NEXT: Knifepoint robber caught on CCTV is on the run from policeGotham has been released...

Drug addict who bit chunk out of victim's face spared jail

August 4, 2017, 10:54 am

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A drug addict who bit a chunk out of a man's cheek leaving him scarred for life has been spared jail.Kallum Lesslie, 20, assaulted Mr Harrison-French whilst under the influence of crack cocaine, Plymouth Crown Court heard.The victim was left with a flesh wound about the size of a 10 pence piece and has struggled to sleep following the horrific attack.The pair got into a "verbal altercation" after Lesslie accused Mr Harrison-French of swerving his van towards him as he walked along...

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August 4, 2017, 12:49 pm

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Police are appealing for more witness to sledgehammer raids on two city stores – after learning the suspects made efforts to rob another two shops the same night.Police said the gang of raiders hit two McColl's stores in the early hours of July 30, stealing a large quantity of cigarettes from both shops in Peverell Park Road and Alexandra Road in Mutley.Three men were seen breaking into the store in Peverell on the corner of Outland Road at 2.30am before jumping into a dark coloured saloon...

Sexual abuse support centre in Plymouth gets royal seal of...

August 4, 2017, 2:02 pm

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The Duchess of Cornwall has met with staff at a Plymouth charity which supports victims of sexual violence. Camilla's recent visit to First Light's sexual violence support service underlined her ongoing efforts over the past three years to highlight the issue of rape and domestic abuse. She was greeted by First Light's chief executive Tom Dingwall and Plymouth service manager Cath Curno. She also met with staff at the award winning charity including the crisis workers who run Plymouth's...

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August 5, 2017, 2:02 am

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Dashcam footage shows a cheeky motorist using the hard shoulder to dodge massive traffic jams on the M5 following a serious crash. Footage has emerged of the driver whizzing along to beat traffic queues after two lorries and a fuel spillage caused chaos on the road yesterday afternoon. Motorists across Somerset, Devon and surrounding areas faced hours of chaos after a collision between two lorries near Weston-super-Mare meant that two lanes of the road between junction 22 and 21 had to be...

The dodgy money con that's catching out Plymouth shops

August 5, 2017, 7:02 am

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Police investigating reports of cash being stolen from a Post Office have said the same con trick has now been pulled in Plymouth. The unknown offender attempted to change a large quantity of cash to smaller notes on August 4 at an undisclosed location and tried to confuse the employee. He then ran from the building with over £300 in cash. The suspect is described as white, approximately 30-years old and of stocky build. He was wearing a dark-coloured baseball cap, grey/beige...

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August 5, 2017, 8:08 am

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Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed an unprovoked violent attack on the Barbican on Friday night.It is believed a male became aggressive and an assault took place on the waterfront in between Cap'n Jaspers and the restaurants along the Quay sometime between 7.30pm and 8pm on Friday. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and taken to Charles Cross police station for questioning. He was later released under investigation, pending...

New inspectors to take charge of city centre policing

August 5, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Two of Plymouth's neighbourhoods have welcomed new police inspectors.Inspector Robin Loveridge has taken over responsibility for the South sector, covering the city centre, Waterfront and Stonehouse. His police career dates back 16 years – all served in Plymouth where he has lived for 20 years.He said: "I have seen the area change a great deal in the time I have lived and worked in the city, with huge amounts of development and investment. "As a police officer I pride myself on a...

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August 5, 2017, 11:15 pm

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A man was taken to hospital in the early hours after emergency services were sent to a single-vehicle crash in Plymouth. Two fire appliances from Crownhill and Camels Head attended the accident in Honicknowle Green. One eyewitness said he heard the rev of an engine followed by a crash. Pictures from the scene show firefighters working frantically to release the injured man, whose car appeared to have collided with a road sign. Read next: Knackersknowle, Swilly and Plymouth's other...

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August 6, 2017, 3:35 am

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WATCH ABOVE: The Walter Mitty con men exposed as liars A Plymouth mum has issued an SOS against a fake SAS man who has ripped off a host of lovers. Mary Stride fell for the charms and smooth talking former serviceman who was branded a 'fraudulent lothario' or the 'cash card Casanova'. But Mary says Michael Brain, known as Mick, showed no Casanova qualities in bed – but used it as a means to an end to rob women of their cash. At one time Brain had four different women on the...

Drunks, druggies and drink-drivers up in court in Plymouth lately

August 6, 2017, 3:49 am

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All these people have appeared before Plymouth magistrates recently. ASSAULT: SEAN ANTHONY ELLIOTT, aged 29, of Kingsley Avenue, Torpoint: assaulting a woman by beating and causing criminal damage to a vehicle bumper – fined £230, ordered to pay £85 costs and £30 victim surcharge. ROSIE ELLEN THOMPSON, aged 21, of Cornwall Beach, Plymouth: three counts of assaulting police officers in the exercise of their duty, assaulting a man by beating, assaulting a woman by...