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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting <![CDATA[Police encourage local businesses to report shoplifting]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting With shops getting busier over the festive period, Devon and Cornwall Police are tackling shoplifting and encouraging local businesses to report any incidents. A statement from Devon... ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:41:55 +0000 4979 2024-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7e/b7/f1/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting-94-1734021952.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault <![CDATA[Do you recognise this man? Police appeal for information following Plympton assault ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault Police investigating an assault in Plympton are appealing for the public’s help identifying this man. The incident took place at the Home Bargains store on Plymouth Road... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:02:09 +0000 4973 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/22/65/do-you-recognise-this-man-police-appeal-for-information-following-plympton-assault-55-1733853740.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on <![CDATA[Tractors of Light event has been cancelled - but there is still lots going on! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on Tractors of Light has been cancelled after police tell organisers that they "do not support the event". The Tractors of Light event has been cancelled,... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:56:30 +0000 4971 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/b6/78/tractors-of-light-event-has-been-cancelled-but-there-is-still-lots-going-on-40-1733828197.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe <![CDATA[Festive crime crackdown: police step up their activity to keep people safe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe 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... ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:00 +0000 4963 2024-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/b5/40/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe-90-1733347535.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nobody-should-live-in-fear---fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls <![CDATA[Nobody should live in fear – fighting violence against women and girls]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nobody-should-live-in-fear---fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting White Ribbon Day today and are encouraging others to get involved. Everyone, particularly men and boys, are encouraged to make... ]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:46:51 +0000 4940 2024-11-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1d/c3/5b/nobody-should-live-in-fear-fighting-violence-against-women-and-girls-17-1732531856.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024 <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police supports ASB Awareness Week 2024]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024 Devon and Cornwall Police, as in previous years, has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour and keep people in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly safe.... ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:54:48 +0000 4928 2024-11-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/32/4c/devon-and-cornwall-police-supports-asb-awareness-week-2024-42-1732013697.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Update: Man dies after car plunges into water in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth One man has died after his car plunged into the water in Dartmouth. Police were notified at around 8.40am this morning, Sunday 10 November, to reports that... ]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:22:42 +0000 4910 2024-11-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/59/72/car-plunges-into-water-in-dartmouth-40-1732992179.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock <![CDATA[Police alert: Keep an eye on your livestock ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock Devon and Cornwall Police are urging farmers to "be vigilant and to report any suspicious goings on". Police say they are urging farmers to be vigilant... ]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:47:16 +0000 4903 2024-11-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/a4/e1/police-alert-keep-an-eye-on-your-livestock-18-1730800390.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Police engage with nearly 150 shops to tackle business crime in South Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon 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... ]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:47:10 +0000 4898 2024-11-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/85/f1/83/police-engage-with-nearly-150-shops-to-tackle-business-crime-in-south-devon-80-1730476202.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington <![CDATA[Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Dartington ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington 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. The... ]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:28:13 +0000 4888 2024-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/18/4b/ae/appeal-for-witnesses-after-burglary-in-dartington-60-1729798101.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police gives advice about keeping property safe from thieves ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves The Kingsbridge Police team has taken to social media to warn people in the South Hams to be vigilant about burglars. Last night, Monday, 21 October,... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:25 +0000 4885 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/7e/bc/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves-27-1729612932.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors <![CDATA[When You Are Ready: National campaign launched to support victims and survivors]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting a new national campaign that focuses on encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation to reach out for support. ... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:34:47 +0000 4884 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b0/de/a5/when-you-are-ready-national-campaign-launched-to-support-victims-and-survivors-100-1729611372.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth <![CDATA[Police are searching for wanted man from Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 30-year-old man from Dartmouth. Daniel Reader, 30, from Dartmouth is wanted on recall to prison, after previously being... ]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:43:11 +0000 4878 2024-10-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b4/26/d4/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-from-dartmouth-34-1729241211.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock <![CDATA[Appeal for witnesses after male assaulted in Plymstock]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man which occurred in the car park at Morrisons in Plymstock. Detectives are investigating a report that... ]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:22:12 +0000 4856 2024-10-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a8/c1/b0/appeal-for-witnesses-after-male-assaulted-in-plymstock-94-1728404550.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police rolls out life-saving overdose treatment]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment Nalaxone will help to safeguard more vulnerable people. Devon and Cornwall Police is joining some other UK police forces in making a life saving overdose treatment drug... ]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:43:59 +0000 4845 2024-10-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b1/14/2a/devon-and-cornwall-police-rolls-out-life-saving-overdose-treatment-97-1727880249.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area <![CDATA[Have your say about policing in your area]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area What issues are affecting your area? How safe do you feel walking alone after dark? What is good about your neighbourhood? Devon and Cornwall Police are inviting... ]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:56:33 +0000 4833 2024-09-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/62/ef/79/have-your-say-about-policing-in-your-area-26-1727085599.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after serious collision near Aveton Gifford ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision near Aveton Gifford on Friday. Emergency services were called at around 3.25pm on Friday,... ]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:12:28 +0000 4819 2024-09-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/16/6a/41/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-serious-collision-near-aveton-gifford-69-1726499557.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking <![CDATA[Devon & Cornwall Police campaign to build awareness around spiking]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking Devon and Cornwall Police is sending a message to anyone who thinks that it is OK to spike another person “for fun” or more sinister purposes: it’s an abhorrent... ]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:48:37 +0000 4816 2024-09-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/97/5a/dc/devon-and-cornwall-police-campaign-to-build-awareness-around-spiking-48-1726476673.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town <![CDATA[Ivybridge Police are "obtaining names and addresses" following teens "causing problems" in the town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town Ivybridge Police have said they are "obtaining names and addresses" after a group of young teenagers were reported as "causing problems" during three separate incidents. Ivybridge... ]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:38:44 +0000 4797 2024-09-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/a4/db/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town-50-1725558140.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers <![CDATA[Teen left with facial injuries after being assaulted by a group of teenagers]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers Police are investigating an assault which took place in Kingsbridge. Police are appealing for information after a group of teenagers launched the assault at around 4pm on... ]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:13:09 +0000 4793 2024-09-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/51/ff/0d/teen-left-with-facial-injuries-after-being-assaulted-by-a-group-of-teenagers-64-1725383805.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse <![CDATA[Police funding will help protect more people and pets from domestic abuse]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse Devon and Cornwall Police has given funding to a charity which helps protect people and their pets. Refuge4Pets applied for a donation from the Proceeds of Crime... ]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:29:59 +0000 4792 2024-09-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/23/71/72/police-funding-will-help-protect-more-people-and-pets-from-domestic-abuse-31-1725305405.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night <![CDATA[Helicopter searching for missing child last night ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night Devon and Cornwall Police used their search helicopter to search for a missing child last night. The police helicopter was circling Kingsbridge last night, Sunday, 1... ]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:57:18 +0000 4791 2024-09-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b8/be/f7/helicopter-searching-for-missing-child-last-night-51-1725278245.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism <![CDATA[Police use tongue-in-cheek social media post to warn those responsible for vandalism ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism Kingsbridge Police have used a tongue-in-cheek social media post to tell those responsible for recent vandalism: "we know who you are, we'll see you soon". A... ]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:51:32 +0000 4788 2024-08-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/34/08/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism-26-1724961118.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Appeal following vehicle theft in Dartmouth]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth Police are appealing for witnesses in connection to a report of an attempted vehicle theft in Dartmouth. Officers were called at around 8am on 31 May to... ]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:34:28 +0000 4785 2024-08-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/af/0d/87/appeal-following-vehicle-theft-in-dartmouth-61-1724794480.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell <![CDATA[Man charged over incident in Woolwell ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell Devon and Cornwall Police have charged a man in connection with an incident in Woolwell. Police have charged a man in connection to an incident in... ]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:30:10 +0000 4776 2024-08-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/84/67/man-charged-over-incident-in-woolwell-58-1724182363.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month <![CDATA[Police name man killed in Totnes crash last month]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month Police have named a man who died following a collision near Totnes on Monday, 8 July. Dylan Walker, 26, from Harbertonford, was pronounced deceased at the scene... ]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:31:36 +0000 4761 2024-08-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1a/0d/5a/police-name-man-killed-in-totnes-crash-last-month-98-1723232036.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe <![CDATA[Police step up activity to keep summer safe for all in Salcombe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe Devon & Cornwall Police are gearing up for additional policing activity across Salcombe to keep communities safe and deter crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB). The popular area... ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:02:22 +0000 4709 2024-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6d/e2/65/police-step-up-activity-to-keep-summer-safe-for-all-in-salcombe-7-1720728154.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash takes the life of 20-year-old motorcyclist ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Totnes. Officers were called at around 7pm on Monday 8 July to a... ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:40:56 +0000 4701 2024-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/fd/46/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-takes-the-life-of-20-year-old-motorcyclist-99-1720694471.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences <![CDATA[Dittisham man charged with drug offences ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences Three men have been charged with drugs supply offences following a series of warrants in Devon and London on Wednesday, 26 June. The Serious and Organised Crime... ]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:00 +0000 4680 2024-07-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cb/d8/07/dittisham-man-charged-with-drug-offences-82-1719946102.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon <![CDATA[Turning the tides on coastal crime in South Devon ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon are "working alongside local communities and other agencies to make people aware of coastal crime, highlighting the signs to look... ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:19:19 +0000 4674 2024-06-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/13/6c/turning-the-tides-on-coastal-crime-in-south-devon-27-1719415168.jpg