Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault by a man on a young woman which happened on Alma Road in Plymouth between 3pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 13trh July 2016
Police would particularly like to talk to the man who is described as black, approximately 5’ 5” tall, with buzz cut short dark hair, dark eyes with a chubby face and high forehead. The man has broad shoulders and a...
A representative from the Polish Embassy met with Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police on Friday to show support for Plymouth’s Polish community following recent hate crime incidents.
Michal Mazurek, head of the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy, visited Plymouth to meet with a Polish family who were the victims of an arson attack and hate mail, and then met with...
A city store manager who intervened in a robbery, a detective who investigated the sexual abuse of a 5 year old child with empathy and tenacity, and the woman who has cleaned a city police station for more than 20 years are among those singled out for praise by Plymouth’s police Commander.
Chief Supt Andy Boulting has celebrated the contribution of a variety of eleven people to police...
Police have launched an investigation after offensive graffiti was discovered on a memorial stone in Freedom Fields Park in Plymouth, this weekend.
Rob Souness from the Diverse Community Teams, said: “We have received reports of offensive graffiti on a memorial stone to Michael Foot in Freedom Fields park in Plymouth.
“This is a disgusting act of vandalism and we are fully...
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will launch a summer long consultation about a new police and Crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
She is discussing the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth this morning (Friday 1st July)
“During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the...
Devon and Cornwall Police are offering alternative contact methods rather than calling 101.
The summer months see a huge increase in visitor numbers and the police typically see a 35% increase in calls compared to the quietest times of the year. With the same number of call handlers year round, this extra demand inevitably can have an impact on call waiting times.
Devon and Cornwall Police are asking the people of Plymouth what they think about the potential increased use of tasers by officers at a public meeting at the end of June.
The Force is reviewing their use and has been seeking public feedback about proposals which could see the number of taser-carrying officers increase in the next two to three years.
