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62 year-old arrested for threats to kill

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 12/16/2013 - 2:18pm

A 62 year-old woman who threatened to harm herself and others has been arrested in Chawleigh this morning.

Police were called to a property in the village of Chawleigh, near Crediton just after 8:30 this morning (Monday 16 December) after reports that the woman was causing an obstruction.

On arrival they found the woman carrying a can of petrol and making threats to harm herself and others as well as damage the property.

Officers called for support from police negotiators and firearms officers and the fire service due to the nature of the threats.

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Teenager arrested after fire damages Exmouth bungalow

A 17-year-old boy from Exmouth has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft, arson and criminal damage following a fire at a property in Kay Close, Exmouth on Wednesday 7 August. No-one was in the property at the time.

The teenager has been released on police bail until 5 November, to appear at Heavitree Road police station.

The crime number is KE/13/1826.

Car set alight in Plymouth

Police are investigating after a car was deliberately set on fire in a Plymouth pub car park. An unknown accelerant was poured over the front of the black Seat Ibiza Cupra and the vehicle set alight. The bonnet and the front inside of the vehicle were burnt out and the windscreen destroyed. The car was parked at the Windmill Inn at Leigham when the attack happened some time between 9am on Sunday 3 March and 3am on Monday 4 March. Police are treating the incident as arson and are appealing to anyone who has information to contact them on 101, quoting crime reference EL/13/876.

Exeter Northcott: The Generator Youth Dance Platform

Event Date: 
02/03/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Devon Youth Dance Company, local schools and dance groups showcase their latest dance performances in these separate shows that highlight the breadth of talent we have in the county.

Groups Performing at 1pm: Devon Youth Dance Company, Moretonhampsted Primary School, Ellen Tinkham Special School, Midmoors Federation (Copplestone and Spreyton Primary Schools), Hemyock Primary School, Cockwood School, Area Dance Group (Uffculme Primary School).

Groups Performing at 7pm: Clyst Vale Community College, Devon Youth Dance Company, St Lukes Science and Sport College,...

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