Two men charged with murder at Somerset caravan site

May 8, 2016, 5:55 am

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Two men have been charged with the murder of a man at a caravan site in Somerset.Charlie Broadway, 23, and 18-year-old William Broadway have been jointly charged with the murder of Wilfred Isaacs, 50, attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.The charges relate to a double shooting on Thursday night at the Chubbards Cross caravan park, near Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, that left Mr Isaacs dead and another man in his 20s injured.The pair, from Ilton, have been remanded...

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Suspected stabbing reported in St Ives

May 8, 2016, 7:18 am

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A suspected stabbing in Cornwall has been reported. It follows an incident in the early hours of this morning in St Ives. It is believed that the incident took place Lower Stennack, near to the Royal Cinema, between 2.30am and 3am. Updates as we have them.

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May 8, 2016, 12:59 pm

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Getting police officers back on the streets and creating a more modern police force in the Westcountry is "absolutely critical" – the region's new 'crime tsar' has said.Newly-elected police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez, who takes on the role from former Royal Navy commander Tony Hogg, will start her new role on Thursday. Ms Hernandez said that investing and improving in the technology available to police officers was high on her list of priorities. "I would really like to invest...

Weapon found after man shot dead in Somerset

May 8, 2016, 1:08 pm

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Police investigatng the fatal shooting of a man in a Somerset village say they have found a weapon they believe may be linked to the incident. The discovery comes after two men were charged over the murder of a man at a caravan site. Charlie Broadway, 23, and 18-year-old William Broadway have been jointly charged with the murder of Wilfred Isaacs, 50, attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Police this afternoon confirmed that a weapon has been found during the...

Are you allowed to break a car window to rescue a dog?

May 8, 2016, 1:20 pm

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Is it lawful to break into a car if you see a dog has been locked inside on a hot day?Police have today restated their warnings that a dog can die locked in a car in as little as 10 minutes.Police say they will smash a car open to rescue a dog in distress.So does that mean you can do the same?Advice from the British Institute of Professional Dog Training provides an answer.The institute's Keith Evans said: "The law states: 1. Only a local authority Inspector or a Constable have a power to...

Listen as a simple Plymouth idea which has changed lives across...

May 9, 2016, 12:08 am

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A PLYMOUTH idea created by a police officers and a head-teacher, which has made lives better across the UK, has featured on national BBC radio.Elisabeth Carney-Haworth, headteacher of Torpoint nursery and infant school, co-created Operation Encompass with her husband, former police sergeant David Carney-Haworth.The initiative launched as a pilot in Devonport in February 2011, ensuring that schools were made aware if a pupil has been the victim of, or witness to, violence at home the night...

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May 9, 2016, 12:43 am

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A JUDGE has asked prosecutors to explain why they accepted a "laughable" plea from a man who admitted attacking his sister in front of her child before threatening his father with a knife.Scott Hughson, of Monument Street, Devonport appeared at Plymouth Crown Court where he admitted one count of common assault, damaging property and being in possession of a knuckle duster in public. Judge Ian Lawrie, QC, told Jo Martin, representing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), that Hughson's...

Police say St Ives 'stabbing' was drunken teen falling through...

May 9, 2016, 3:02 am

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A SUSPECTED stabbing in St Ives has turned out to be a drunken man who fell into a shop window, cutting himself.The incident took place in Lower Stennack, near to the Royal cinema, between 2.30am and 3am on Sunday, May 8. Police have now confirmed a 19-year-old man who was under the influence of alcohol was taken to hospital for treatment after suffering severe cuts. A police spokesman said investigators are also looking into reports that the man in question also smashed the window at a nearby...

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Police appeal after series of 'ram raids', 'fights' and boozing...

June 6, 2016, 9:36 am

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Police have arrested two men following a series of suspected ram raids which failed to see items stolen, but did trash a stolen car.Detectives have been able to piece together a series of incidents during the early hours of last Thursday which saw two stores targeted and three vehicles seized. The trail of trouble began at about 3.20am when a man in his 30s walking home was offered a lift by two men in a silver Honda Civic in exchange for being allowed to use his toilet. Investigators say the...

'Angry neighbour attacked pensioner after their dogs fought'

June 6, 2016, 10:03 am

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An angry neighbour attacked a pensioner on his doorstep after their two dogs fought in the park, a court heard.Colin Andrew, aged 45, believed that the man's boxer-type dog had bitten him on his hand, a jury was told.He pushed 78-year-old Michael Airey over in his hallway so that he injured his back on the stairs, Plymouth Crown Court heard.Andrew had been walking his own husky-type dog in the park when the two dogs had fought a few weeks earlier.Andrew tracked down Mr Airey and confronted him...

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June 6, 2016, 11:27 am

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Five Vietnamese people were arrested during a week-long crackdown on modern slavery which also saw three Vietnamese rescued.Operation Hornsman was a multi-agency initiative led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and involved Avon and Somerset Police, Devon and Cornwall Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary and Wiltshire Police. Devon and Cornwall Police said around 50 of its officers, working with local authorities, immigration, HM Revenue and Custom and the Red Cross, made visits...

The ham and cigarettes scam which is conning shops out of money

June 7, 2016, 12:08 am

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Businesses are being warned by police to beware of slick conmen who are scamming shopkeepers at the till.Commonly known as 'ringing the changes' the scam involves a 'customer' confusing a shopkeeper or assistant and leaving with more money than they should have. The usual routine involves asking to change a fairly large sum of money, often into £10 notes. The offender then apparently changes their mind, sometimes asking for some of it to be changed to £20 notes. Sgt David Anning of...

Man cleared of child sex abuse by Plymouth jury

June 7, 2016, 4:45 am

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A man has been cleared of raping and indecently assaulting a girl.Ian Mitchelmore, aged 50, went on trial at Plymouth Crown Court accused of offences between 1996 and 2010.He was acquitted by a jury on all charges after a hearing which lasted more than a week.Mitchelmore, of Broadhempston near Totnes, was released from the dock as an innocent man.

Plymouth thug faces jail for assaulting woman

June 7, 2016, 4:56 am

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A thug faces jail for assaulting and seriously injuring a woman.Tommy Small, aged 25, has been locked up and sent to a judge for sentence.He admitted before city magistrates to assaulting the woman causing actual bodily harm on May 28.Small, of Valletort Flats, Stoke, pleaded guilty to theft of £150 sunglasses from Specscavers on April 26.He finally admitted failing to surrender to police bail.Magistrates ruled that Small should be sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court on July 1.He was...

Plymouth robbery bid thug admits dangerous driving

June 7, 2016, 5:03 am

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A yob who attacked and threatened a man in his own home is also to face sentence for driving dangerously.Kevin Fitzgerald, aged 32, was one of two yobs who threatened the father-of-three with a gun and a knife if he did not hand over £1,500.Fitzgerald, whose address is recorded as Guys Marsh Prison in Dorset, denied attempted robbery on December 8 last year but was convicted by a jury after a trial two weeks ago.He has now appeared at Plymouth Crown Court via videolink to admit an offence...

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June 7, 2016, 8:48 am

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Five violent thugs are today facing years behind bars for kidnapping and beating up a man – before driving him 70 miles and dumping him.The men abducted their victim from his Plymouth home and took him to Hayle in Cornwall.Luke Coley, aged 28; Barry Wright, aged 26; Mark Reeves, aged 24; James Hamilton-Bing, aged 28; and 28-year-old Mark Bird broke the man's jaw and ribs and left him covered in bruises.The men, from the St Austell area and Birmingham, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court to...

Plymouth man cleared of sexually assaulting woman

June 7, 2016, 9:05 am

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A MAN has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman.Gregory Baser, aged 58, fought back the tears as a jury acquitted him of deliberately touching the woman indecently over her clothing without her consent.He said that any contact was accidental as they hugged.Mr Baser, of Raglan Road, Devonport, denied sexual assault on December 18 when he appeared at Plymouth Crown Court.He was found not guilty by unanimous verdict after a day-long trial.READ NEXT: ROBBERY BID THUG DROVE DANGEROUSLY

'Dog fight' assault trial delayed in Plymouth

June 7, 2016, 9:10 am

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The trial of a man accused of attacking a pensioner on his doorstep after their two dogs fought in the park has been restarted.The case against 45-year-old Colin Andrew was opened at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday.But the jury had to be discharged after Recorder Martin Meeke fell ill.A new panel was sworn today in front of a fresh judge, Recorder Paul Grumbar.Sally Daulton, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said the defendant angrily attacked 78-year-old Michael Airey because he believed his...

EU has helped Devon and Cornwal police bring 100 criminals to...

June 7, 2016, 4:01 pm

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EU laws and cooperation with member states have helped police in Devon and Cornwall bring at least 100 suspected criminals to justice, campaigners have revealed.Figures collated by the Lib Dems show EU extradition rules have allowed Devon and Cornwall police to "haul back" 15 suspects to stand trial since 2010.A further 85 offenders have been sent back from the region to other countries to "face justice" – demonstrating the "success" of European policies.The...

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June 8, 2016, 8:30 am

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A PENSIONER has described his terror as a neighbour "went berserk" and attacked him after their dogs fought in the park.Michael Airey, then aged 78, told a court Colin Andrew "went mad" after confronting him on his doorstep weeks after the incident.He said: "He put the fear of God into me."Mr Airey said the defendant accused his boxer dog Oscar of biting his hand during what he called a "barney" between their pets.He told the jury that Andrew, aged 45,...