The A38 is closed in both directions following a serious collision involving a lorry near Haldon Hill.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 6am today (Saturday 9 April).
The road is closed between Harcombe Cross and Chudleigh and police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
A diversion is in place, with large vehicles advised to divert via the A382 and A380, Newton Abbot and Splatford Split. East-bound traffic should follow the solid black diamond diversion symbol west-bound traffic to follow the solid black circle diversion route.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery at Woodfield Stores and Video, Primrose Way, in Seaton.
A man entered the store around 12.35pm on Friday 1 April and demanded money from the till.
During the incident around £175 was taken and the cashier was threatened with a knife by the suspect; the cashier was left shaken but unhurt.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s and approx 5ft 10ins to 5ft 11ins tall. He was wearing a black ski mask, similar to a balaclava but having only one hole which showed the eyes of the suspect, a green...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Tiverton on Saturday the 26th March.
At around 5.50pm, a man was seriously assaulted outside the Seven Stars Public House on Bridge Street.
The victim, a man in his 50’s suffered a cut about his eye and bruising during the altercation and had to attend hospital for treatment.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident and has since been released on police bail until the 11th of May pending further enquires.
Police are appealing for witnesses, if you have any information that can...
Devon and Cornwall Police is teaming up with partner agencies to tackle crime across Dartmoor throughout the summer. Local officers will be part of a multi-agency operation which aims to prevent and disrupt criminals operating in isolated rural areas, particularly at car parks and beauty spots surrounding the national park.
The moor historically sees a seasonal rise in crime in the summer months with an influx of visitors to the region.
The operation will see dedicated regular high-visibility patrols tackling a range of rural crimes common to the moorland.
Police are seeking a driver involved in a collision In Bovey Tracey which left an elderly pedestrian with serious leg injuries.
The collision between the 71-year-old woman and a dark-coloured 4x4 happened in Fore Street around 10.30am on Thursday 31 March.
The victim, from the Teignbridge area, was crossing the road near to the junction of Abbey Road, close to Lloyds Pharmacy, when the collision took place.
The male driver went to her assistance and put her in his vehicle, telling witnesses that he would take her home.
Small business owners have been warned about a telephone scam offering cheap or heavily discounted advertising in local newspapers and magazines.
Devon and Cornwall Police say scammers have targeted at least three firms in North Devon during the last week. Each time, regular advertisers were offered discounted advertising space in a sister publication and asked for credit card details over the phone.
Detective Inspector Praveen Naidoo said: “In one case, a business agreed to place a £20 advert but scammers attempted to bill the firm for £3,500. Thankfully, this was declined...
Devon and Cornwall Police have been planning for the big Devon derby as promotion chasing Plymouth Argyle arrive at play-off chasing Exeter with everything to play for.
Chief Inspector Richard Hooper-Bennett from the Operations Planning unit, said: “We have worked closely with both Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City Football Club to help ensure a smooth Devon derby this weekend.
"We are expecting a bumper crowd, and as a Force we are experienced in policing large scale sporting events such as this. We are looking forward to what should be a great occasion.”
Police are appealing for help to trace a burglar who broke into a Seaton home and left behind their own belongings - a distinctive woolly hat and a sandwich.
The offender got into the house through an insecure door sometime between 11pm on Good Friday and 8.30am on Saturday [27 March].
Once inside the offender stole a silver iPad Air and a pair of new Vans trainers from their box.
However the occupants were left puzzled after the offender left behind some of their own belongings - including a Tesco tortilla wrap sandwich still in its packaging.
