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Police appeal for witnesses to an assault on a bus in Devonport

Police investigating an assault are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the number 26 bus in Devonport on Tuesday 30th April to come forward.

An altercation took place on the bus as it was travelling along Chapel Street, Devonport between 4.30pm and 4.45pm.

A white man in his twenties suffered a cut to his face in the incident. The suspects, a white man and black man...

Growing concern over 'out of character' disappearance of Plymouth man

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a Plymouth man missing from his home for several days.

Christopher Mason, 28, was last seen at his home in Beacon Park around 10am on Thursday 2 May.

His disappearance is described as out of character and police are appealing for the public’s help to trace him.

Christopher is described as white, around 6ft 4ins tall,...

Police appeal for public help to trace missing Ilfracombe woman

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 62-year-old woman missing from Ilfracombe.

Kathleen Tubby was last seen at her Ilfracombe home around 7.50am on Tuesday (7 May) and police are growing concerned for her welfare.

She is described as 5ft 9ins tall, of large build, and has short cropped dark brown and grey hair. She uses a walking stick and was last seen...

Coach driver's family pay tribute to 'a true gentleman'

The family of Jeremy Takel, the driver killed at Lee Mill in Ivybridge when his coach rolled forward into a hedge trapping him underneath, has paid tribute to him:

"The family of the late Jeremy Takel of Torquay, formally of Tiverton, would firstly like to thank the emergency services for their dedication and the assistance given to him at the scene of the accident, also the staff at...

Police charge man found on roof of house

A man arrested by police after he had climbed onto the roof of a house in the Chaddlewood area of Plympton, has been charged.

Benjamin Horseman, 21, from Plympton has been charged with affray and criminal damage. He appeared before South and West Devon Magistrates' Court and has been bailed until 22 May.

Police were called out in the early hours of Saturday (4 May) morning...

Missing Newton Abbot woman is located

A woman from Newton Abbot who had been reported missing has been found.

Devon and Cornwall Police had been concerned for the welfare of Jean Powney who had not been seen since 10.30am on Monday 6th May 2013 in the Bradley Barton area of Newton Abbot.

She is believed to have left her home address in her vehicle which was subsequently located unattended nearby in Bradley Barton,...

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