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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-child-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-12-year-old-alyssa <![CDATA[ MISSING CHILD: Police appeal for help to find 12-year-old Alyssa ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-child-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-12-year-old-alyssa Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old from Plymouth. ***UPDATE*** Missing person Alyssa Lewis... ]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:27:07 +0000 3084 2022-08-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/76/45/missing-child-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-12-year-old-alyssa-58-1659968838.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-sexual-assault-is-reported-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Police appeal for information after a sexual assault is reported in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-sexual-assault-is-reported-in-ivybridge Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in Ivybridge on Friday. Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault... ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:10:35 +0000 3069 2022-08-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/28/1b/65/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-sexual-assault-is-reported-in-ivybridge-72-1659384755.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-due-to-be-sentenced-today-after-admitting-sexual-assault <![CDATA[Man due to be sentenced today after admitting sexual assault ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-due-to-be-sentenced-today-after-admitting-sexual-assault A man who was accused of breaking into a woman's house and sexually assaulting her has admitted sexual assault and is awaiting sentencing. Luke Edwards, 33,... ]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:02:36 +0000 3062 2022-07-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6b/69/10/man-due-to-be-sentenced-today-after-admitting-sexual-assault-19-1659089207.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-men-charged-with-biker-s-murder-appear-in-court <![CDATA[Two men charged with biker's murder appear in court]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-men-charged-with-biker-s-murder-appear-in-court Two of the three men accused of murdering Ivybridge biker David Crawford appeared in court. Thomas Pawley, 32, from Heather Walk, Ivybridge, and Chad Brading, 36,... ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:57:05 +0000 3056 2022-07-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b3/51/b6/two-men-charged-with-biker-s-murder-appear-in-court-18-1658955454.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-serious-assault-in-totnes <![CDATA[Man charged after "serious assault" in Totnes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-serious-assault-in-totnes Devon and Cornwall Police have charged a man in relation to an assault in Totnes. Levi Hackett, 23, of Wellpark Walk, Newton Heath, Manchester, has been... ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:24:22 +0000 3024 2022-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d0/72/67/man-charged-after-serious-assault-in-totnes-48-1657553206.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-police-are-growing-concerned-about-duncan-wood <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: Police are growing concerned about Duncan Wood]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-police-are-growing-concerned-about-duncan-wood Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Duncan Wood, missing from the Plympton area. UPDATE: Duncan Wood, 36, who had been reported missing from the... ]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:46:45 +0000 3016 2022-07-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c9/fe/fb/missing-person-police-are-growing-concerned-about-duncan-wood-42-1657183317.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-make-arrest-in-alleged-rape-case <![CDATA[Police make arrest in alleged rape case ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-make-arrest-in-alleged-rape-case Devon and Cornwall Police have made an arrest in the investigation into an alleged rape in Kingsbridge. A 27-year-old man from Kingsbridge was arrested on suspicion... ]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:09:44 +0000 3015 2022-07-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1e/da/0c/police-make-arrest-in-alleged-rape-case-58-1657051942.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-cctv-images-in-search-for-assault-suspect <![CDATA[Police release CCTV images in search for assault suspect ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-cctv-images-in-search-for-assault-suspect Devon and Cornwall Police have released CCTV images in a bid to identify a man they wish to talk to following an assault. Police are appealing... ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:23:57 +0000 3010 2022-07-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/55/79/police-release-cctv-images-in-search-for-assault-suspect-38-1656951849.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-joins-operation-soteria-bluestone <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police joins Operation Soteria Bluestone]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-joins-operation-soteria-bluestone Devon and Cornwall Police has joined the expansion programme for Operation Soteria Bluestone, a transformational approach to improve outcomes for rape and sexual offence cases. Phase two... ]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:29:45 +0000 3003 2022-06-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/60/93/04/devon-and-cornwall-police-joins-operation-soteria-bluestone-55-1656538244.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-in-kingsbridge-closes-road <![CDATA[Crash in Kingsbridge closes road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-in-kingsbridge-closes-road Police and ambulance were on scene this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash near Morrisons in Kingsbridge. Police were called to a collision on Higher Union Road,... ]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:57:54 +0000 2997 2022-06-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e0/d6/90/crash-in-kingsbridge-closes-road-58-1656453621.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-attends-crash-with-one-vehicle-on-fire-and-a-driver-with-chest-pains <![CDATA[Fire crew attends crash with one vehicle on fire and a driver with chest pains ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-attends-crash-with-one-vehicle-on-fire-and-a-driver-with-chest-pains Totnes Fire Crew attended a two car collision on Monday evening where one vehicle was "well alight" and the driver of the other vehicle was having chest pains. ... ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:14:17 +0000 2974 2022-06-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/de/d0/22/fire-crew-attends-crash-with-one-vehicle-on-fire-and-a-driver-with-chest-pains-44-1655417676.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-about-scam-that-cost-two-elderly-people-20-000 <![CDATA[Police warn about scam that cost two elderly people nearly £25,000 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-about-scam-that-cost-two-elderly-people-20-000 Police investigating reports of a phone scam which has led to two people in their 80s handing over substantial sums of money are appealing for information. Officers... ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:33:45 +0000 2973 2022-06-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/b3/43/police-warn-about-scam-that-cost-two-elderly-people-20-000-91-1655415238.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/biker-airlifted-to-hospital-after-collision-with-a-lorry <![CDATA[Biker airlifted to hospital after collision with a lorry ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/biker-airlifted-to-hospital-after-collision-with-a-lorry A motorcyclist has been airlifted to Derriford after a collision with a lorry this morning. Update 7pm: Biker has suffered... ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:58:23 +0000 2967 2022-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/48/4d/ea/biker-airlifted-to-hospital-after-collision-with-a-lorry-28-1655290718.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-accused-of-murder-of-ivybridge-man-appears-in-court <![CDATA[Man accused of murdering Ivybridge biker appears in court]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-accused-of-murder-of-ivybridge-man-appears-in-court A man has appeared at Truro Crown Court via videolink after being charged with the murder of Ivybridge motorcyclist David Crawford. Benjamin Parry, 42, appeared via videolink... ]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 20:26:21 +0000 2908 2022-05-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ac/1a/b5/man-accused-of-murder-of-ivybridge-man-appears-in-court-53-1652901997.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-alleged-assault-on-teenage-girl <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after alleged assault on teenage girl ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-alleged-assault-on-teenage-girl Police investigating an assault in Ivybridge are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers received reports of an assault in the car park in Erme Court,... ]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 20:05:36 +0000 2907 2022-05-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/66/b8/3f/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-alleged-assault-on-teenage-girl-40-1652814604.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-sentenced-for-raping-child <![CDATA[Man sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting child]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-sentenced-for-raping-child A Kingsbridge man who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl after grooming her online, has been jailed for 11 years. Jason Hawkins,... ]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 16:07:02 +0000 2867 2022-05-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/46/ea/ec/man-sentenced-for-raping-child-57-1651676944.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice <![CDATA[Police focus on farm machinery, plant and vehicle theft with prevention advice]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice Devon and Cornwall Police's Rural Affairs Team are focusing on farm machinery, plant and vehicle theft with a series of short videos with advice to prevent becoming a victim.... ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:43:45 +0000 2834 2022-04-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/52/83/police-focus-on-farm-machinery-plant-and-vehicle-theft-with-prevention-advice-18-1650487918.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information <![CDATA[Outboard engine stolen - police appeal for information ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information Police are appealing for information after an outboard engine was stolen in Dartmouth. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for "witnesses and anyone with information" in... ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:54:52 +0000 2821 2022-04-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/9c/2a/outboard-engine-stolen-police-appeal-for-information-13-1649879853.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area <![CDATA[Totnes Police issue after reports of "dog related crimes" in the area ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area Totnes Police have issued advice for responsible dog ownership after recent “dog related crimes”. Totnes Police posted “a quick reminder out about being a responsible dog owner”... ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:40:40 +0000 2801 2022-04-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/d6/51/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area-16-1649104860.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault <![CDATA[Police officer "punched, kicked, bitten and spat at" by teens after being called to the scene of an alleged assault]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault A police officer was "punched, kicked, bitten and spat at" when he attempted to arrest a teenage girl following an alleged assault on another teenager in Kingsbridge on Friday... ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:54:31 +0000 2788 2022-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9f/51/93/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault-20-1648497284.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer <![CDATA[Scammer calling schools is pretending to be a police officer]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer Police have been made aware of a man cold-calling schools in the area and "giving the impression that he was a police caller". A spokesperson for Devon... ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:56:51 +0000 2777 2022-03-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/36/45/d8/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer-1-1647979150.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fuel-thefts-increase-across-devon-and-cornwall <![CDATA[Fuel thefts increase across Devon and Cornwall ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fuel-thefts-increase-across-devon-and-cornwall Over recent weeks in Devon and Cornwall there has been a slight increase in reports of theft relating to domestic heating oil and diesel fuel. ... ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:00:18 +0000 2761 2022-03-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/05/ee/c2/fuel-thefts-increase-across-devon-and-cornwall-30-1647464433.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-with-kingsbridge-connections-wanted-by-police <![CDATA[Man with Kingsbridge connections wanted by police]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-with-kingsbridge-connections-wanted-by-police Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old man from Exeter. Tristan Locke is wanted after failing to appear at court and in relation to... ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:13:36 +0000 2760 2022-03-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5b/be/2d/man-with-kingsbridge-connections-wanted-by-police-74-1647461934.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-rescue-man-from-bolberry <![CDATA[Police rescue man from Bolberry ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-rescue-man-from-bolberry Police have prevented a man from attempting to take his own life in Bolberry. A police spokesperson said: "We were called with a report of concern... ]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:37:42 +0000 2757 2022-03-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8c/94/39/police-rescue-man-from-bolberry-92-1647376727.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-ivybridge-police-officer-receives-long-service-award <![CDATA[Former Ivybridge police officer receives long-service award]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-ivybridge-police-officer-receives-long-service-award Former Ivybridge PC Maria Conway has received a long-service award from Devon and Cornwall Police. Maria, known as Mia to her teammates, joined Devon and Cornwall Police... ]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:11:56 +0000 2750 2022-03-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e8/4a/c8/former-ivybridge-police-officer-receives-long-service-award-23-1646950438.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident <![CDATA[Police are looking for a second victim in serious assault incident ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident Police are looking to locate a second victim after a "serious assault" took place in Totnes. The incident, which saw two people attacked, took place on... ]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:25:22 +0000 2744 2022-03-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/eb/f9/fc/police-are-looking-for-a-second-victim-in-serious-assault-incident-69-1646861378.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police called to two incidents at the same time in Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge Police cars and an ambulance were seen on Fore Street, Kingsbridge, this morning as officers dealt with two incidents at once. Patrol cars, including a dog... ]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:53:54 +0000 2740 2022-03-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d7/fb/00/police-called-to-two-incidents-at-the-same-time-in-kingsbridge-7-1646772845.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know <![CDATA[Livestock Worrying - what you need to know]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know Devon and Cornwall Police have released a video to explain livestock worrying, what you need to know and how can it be prevented. During 2021 Devon... ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:28:13 +0000 2738 2022-03-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/83/10/livestock-worrying-what-you-need-to-know-16-1646692112.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/significant-theft-followed-by-police-chase <![CDATA[Significant theft followed by police chase]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/significant-theft-followed-by-police-chase A police helicopter has been seen over Ivybridge this afternoon, Wednesday 9th February, and Sgt Ryan Canning of Ivybridge and Rural Police has kindly filled us in on the... ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:44:21 +0000 2686 2022-02-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/2b/67/significant-theft-followed-by-police-chase-72-1644430096.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-are-the-third-safest-place-to-live <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall are the third safest place to live]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-are-the-third-safest-place-to-live Latest Crime figures prove that Devon and Cornwall are within the top three safest places to live in the country. The Office of National Statistics (ONS)... ]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:49:06 +0000 2667 2022-01-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/26/23/7f/devon-and-cornwall-are-the-third-safest-place-to-live-90-1643543554.jpg