Officers will be present throughout the day to ensure a safe matchday
Police are planning for the Devon derby with Exeter City taking on Plymouth Argyle at St James’ Park this Saturday 15 April, with a midday kick-off.
With Plymouth Argyle in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Championship, and Exeter City looking to cap an excellent return to League One for the Grecians with a win over their local rivals, the match, which is an all-ticket affair, has already sold out.
Superintendent Tom Holmes, the officer in charge of the operation, said: “We are...
Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Exeter over the weekend.
Officers are undertaking searches in the Ludwell Valley Park area of Exeter following a report of a sexual assault having taken place on the afternoon of Sunday 9 April.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft said: “Officers remain in the area undertaking enquiries following the report of a sexual assault in the area, and a scene guard is in place within Ludwell Valley Park.
“We are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and saw anything...
Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people to respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter, when exploring the countryside.
With the tourism season traditionally starting over the Easter holidays, Cornwall and Devon’s population can increase by around a third.
Cornwall’s Rural Affairs Officer for Devon & Cornwall Police, PC Chris Collins said: “We’d like to encourage people to take extra care when they explore the countryside this Easter to help protect our environment, our wildlife and our historic landmarks.
Devon & Cornwall Police are stepping up patrols in Exeter city centre in response to public concerns about anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol use and violence.
The increased police response aims to supplement the work of the City’s Community Safety Partnership which has spent two years responding to community concerns through its Government funded Safer Streets projects.
Sidwell Street, High Street, Fore Street, South Street and Gandy Street will see an increased police presence led by Exeter‘s Neighbourhood Policing Teams and will be supported by officers from...
Devon and Cornwall Police has today pledged its ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women and girls after the publication of the first national NPCC report into police performance.
As a strategic priority for the Force, a range of measures have been put in place across Devon and Cornwall to tackle the issue. These measures focus on the key pillars within the national violence against women and girls framework - building trust and confidence in communities; relentless perpetrator pursuit and safer spaces for women and girls.
Police have created a Major Incident Public Reporting (MIPP) page as part of the investigation into the murder of a 74-year-old woman in Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter on Saturday 18 February.
The MIPP allows members of the public who may have information to directly send large files such as Doorbell, CCTV and Dashcam footage that could assist in a police investigation.
Detective Sergeant Darren Campbell from the Major Crime Team said: “We have received a huge amount of information from the public in relation to this crime, but there are still large parts of the day that...
Police have this evening arrested a man in connection to a murder in Exeter.
Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.
Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Following a police appeal, a man in his 30’s from the Exmouth area was arrested by armed officers outside the Yorkshire Building Society on...
The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for analysis. Some drivers were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences. The Christmas Operation Limit campaign, which ran between Thursday 1 December 2022 and Sunday 1 January 2023, was an increase on...
Detectives investigating the 1997 murder of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell are working on new lines of enquiry following an anniversary appeal.
The 14-year-old was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane; she had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.
Earlier this month detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team renewed their public appeal for information to mark the 25th anniversary of her unsolved murder.
They urged anyone who may have previously withheld...
Illegal vapes with a street value of approximately £7400 worth has been seized from a store in Plymouth following an operation by Trading Standards and Devon and Cornwall Police.
Heart of the South West Trading Standards and Devon and Cornwall Police have visited a number of knife retailers as part of the Police’s Operation Sceptre campaign. Trading Standards were ensuring that traders were following age restrictions on knife sales.
Trading Standards also used the joint working opportunity to follow up on intelligence they had received regarding non-compliant vapes being...
