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Elderly woman seriously hurt in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision in Staddiscombe, Plymouth, which left an elderly woman with life-threatening injuries.

Emergency services were called to Bovisand Road around 11am after the collision between a red Ford Fiesta and a white Rover Mini.

The Mini driver, a 79-year-old woman from the Wembury area, sustained serious injuries, described as...

Crime Commissioner appeals to PM over fairer funding

As David Cameron and his family take their annual family holiday in Cornwall, Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has written to the Prime Minister asking him to ensure fair funding for Devon and Cornwall Police.

Mr Hogg’s office further reveals the shocking effects of the Government’s proposed police funding formula. His letter highlights the unfairness of the Government’s plan...

Signed snooker cue stolen in Plymouth

Police are appealing to the public after a snooker cue signed by legends of the game including five-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan was stolen in Plymouth.

The unique snooker cue and case is owned by Stuart Craig (pictured) who won the cue in raffle run by Snooker Legends and was signed by Ray Reardon, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Jimmy White, John Virgo and Michaela Tabb.

Stuart...

Jail for 'lunatic' Plymouth biker who posted 153mph ride on YouTube

Police have welcomed the custodial sentence given to a 24-year-old Plymouth man jailed for nine months after filming himself travelling at 153mph on a motorcycle.

Ashley Dixon, from Plymouth, used a helmet camera to record himself on motorcycles travelling through rural roads in Devon and was described by the Judge sentencing him as a ‘lunatic’.

Dixon, who pleaded guilty to two...

Have you seen Michael Williams?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted in connection with a series of burglaries in Plymouth.

Michael Williams, aged 22, has connections to both Plymouth and Manchester, and is believed to potentially be living in the Plymouth area.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may know Mr William’s whereabouts or may have had recent contact with him....

Appeal after woman attacked in Plymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed and punched repeatedly in Plymouth at the weekend.

A 20-year-old local woman was walking her dog through a rear lane in between Royal Navy Avenue and Parkside, in the Keyham area, when she was approached from behind by a man and struck to the back of the head.

During the incident, which happened on Sunday 16 August at...

Police bosses warn of funding catastrophe

New Home Office funding proposals would have a ‘catastrophic’ effect on Devon and Cornwall Police

According to Andrew White, chief executive in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Devon and Cornwall could lose 200 more front line police officers if Government plans to change the way it funds forces go ahead.

Tony Hogg’s team has now scrutinised the Government’s...

Police appeal after dangerous driving incident

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have seen a car being driven dangerously around Plymouth.

Officers received reports of a green Renault Megane being driven erratically around Beacon Park Road, Montpelier Road and Westeria Terrace around 10pm on 27 July.

The vehicle, containing around five people, was seen mounting pavements and doing wheel spins before...

Police hunt teenagers following attack on pregnant woman

Detectives in Devonport have released EvoFIT images of the two teenagers they are trying to trace in connection with an attack on a pregnant woman on Friday 31 July.

The teenage boy is described as being 14 or 15, with mousy brown bobbed hair, 6ft tall and of skinny build. He was wearing dark jeans and bright white trainers.

The teenage girl is described as being 14 or 15, with...

Police appeal to trace road rage victim

Police are appealing for information to help trace a victim of a road rage attack in Devonport, Plymouth.

Members of the public witnessed the incident in Pasley Street around 2pm on Tuesday 21 July and contacted police.

A man was seen shouting and screaming through the window of a silver-coloured Ford Focus at a young male driver.

The offender then got back into the...

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