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Sam Acourt
May 20, 2026
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A South Brent man has been jailed for 12 years after killing a "much-loved grandmother" after travelling on the wrong side of the road at more than 50 miles-per-hour...
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Sam Acourt
April 22, 2026
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Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious fire in Totnes and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Emily Pike
December 18, 2025
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Sports clubs across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be vigilant following two recent break-ins which saw high-value machinery stolen.
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Sam Acourt
December 23, 2024
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Police are encouraging residents in South, East and Mid Devon to ensure their properties and vehicles are safely secured this Christmas period.
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Sam Acourt
December 04, 2024
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Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon area are preparing for the busy festive season, stepping up their activity to deter seasonal crime and target offenders in an effort...
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Sam Acourt
November 01, 2024
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In an effort to combat business crime in communities, Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon recently took proactive action to protect local retailers and pursue offenders in the...
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Sam Acourt
October 24, 2024
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Police have released pictures of four men they would like to speak to in connection with a report of a burglary in Dartington, Totnes in September.
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Sam Acourt
August 27, 2024
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Police are appealing for witnesses in connection to a report of an attempted vehicle theft in Dartmouth.
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Sam Acourt
June 05, 2024
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Devon and Cornwall Police officers stopped 231 vehicles and made 21 arrests, including two men who stole three motorcycles in Cornwall during the recent Operation Vortex. ...
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Sam Acourt
May 28, 2024
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Devon and Cornwall Police has been taking part in a national campaign, called ‘Sceptre’, raising awareness around knife carrying and knife crime and the police response in detecting and...
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Sam Acourt
April 25, 2024
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Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app....
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Sam Acourt
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February 22, 2024
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A man has been jailed for a domestic attack on a woman, which saw him driving nine miles through South Hams lanes with his arm around her neck. ...
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Sam Acourt
December 27, 2023
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In readiness for the surge of activity during the festive season, Devon and Cornwall Police Officers in South Devon are stepping up their patrols in a bid to help...
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Sam Acourt
October 19, 2023
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A Plymouth man has been sentenced following a jewellery theft in Dartmouth.
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Sam Acourt
August 01, 2023
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Officers are seeking the public’s help to identify this man in connection with the theft of valuable gold rings from a Dartmouth shop.
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Sam Acourt
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July 13, 2023
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Detectives who are investigating a series of burglaries in Plymstock have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incidents. ...
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Sam Acourt
July 10, 2023
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Today will see a new way of investigating and supporting victims of rape and serious sexual assault officially launched nationwide.
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Sam Acourt
March 28, 2023
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Devon and Cornwall Police are launching a knife amnesty to encourage members of the public to dispose of knives to reduce the number in circulation that could become involved...
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Sam Acourt
February 13, 2023
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Devon & Cornwall Police is highlighting some of the extraordinary excuses they hear from motorists who are stopped on suspicion of committing one of the ‘fatal five’ offences, in...
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Sam Acourt
February 02, 2023
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According to the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) crime figures, released recently, Devon and Cornwall remains one of the safest places to live and visit in England and...
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Sam Acourt
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January 13, 2023
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Three men have been jailed at Exeter Crown Court today in connection to the death of an Ivybridge man. ...
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Sam Acourt
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January 10, 2023
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Police are increasingly concerned about highly-dangerous cable thefts in and around Ivybridge and south Dartmoor.
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Sam Acourt
December 28, 2022
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A Dartmouth man is due to stand trial in Exeter, charged with assault.
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Sam Acourt
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December 12, 2022
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A man has been charged following a house fire in Davis Road last week.
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Sam Acourt
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August 01, 2022
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A Kingsbridge man has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a sexual assault on Christmas Day.
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Sam Acourt
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June 15, 2022
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A rape was alleged to have taken place in Kingsbridge last night.
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Sam Acourt
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May 04, 2022
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A Kingsbridge man who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl after grooming her online, has been jailed for 11 years.
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Sam Acourt
April 28, 2022
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Devon and Cornwall continue to have the third lowest crime rate out of the 42 forces in the country.
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Sam Acourt
March 16, 2022
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Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old man from Exeter.
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Sam Acourt
March 09, 2022
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Police are looking to locate a second victim after a "serious assault" took place in Totnes.
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