Convicted sex offender accused of having secret bank accounts
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...
View Article'Super charity' formed to support victims of sex abuse
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...
View ArticleDrug addict steals Furby toys during Plymouth shoplifting spree
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...
View ArticleMartial arts instructor lured police officer into his home before...
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...
View ArticleKnifepoint robber caught on CCTV is on the run from police in...
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...
View ArticleTwo women charged over attempted robbery at Devonport corner shop
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...
View Article'Woman abused girl for me over Skype', pervert tells Plymouth...
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...
View ArticleDrugs are killing 25 people a year in Plymouth
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...
View ArticlePolice want to know who started mass brawl on the Barbican
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...
View ArticlePlymouth child sex abuse trial is halted
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...
View ArticleDrug addict who bit chunk out of victim's face spared jail
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,...
View ArticleTwo men arrested as police continue Plymouth McColl's sledgehamme...
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...
View ArticleSexual abuse support centre in Plymouth gets royal seal of...
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...
View ArticleVideo shames driver who dodged M5 traffic jam by using the hard...
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...
View ArticleThe dodgy money con that's catching out Plymouth shops
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...
View ArticleMan arrested after police called to 'violent attack' on the...
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...
View ArticleNew inspectors to take charge of city centre policing
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....
View ArticleMan cut from car after crashing into road sign on Honicknowle...
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...
View ArticlePlymouth mum: How I fell for love rat Walter Mitty con man who...
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...
View ArticleDrunks, druggies and drink-drivers up in court in Plymouth lately
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...
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