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A man has been jailed at Exeter Crown Court today (Monday 8th February) following a police operation into the supply of drugs into the South West.

Leon Butt, 43, from Topsham, Exeter has been sentenced to 9 years and 7 months in prison with the addition of a five year Serious Crime Prevention Order upon release.

Operation Citadel was a complex investigation that was conducted by local neighbourhood Policing teams and Zephyr, The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Detective Inspector Rob Youngman from The Regional Organised Crime Investigation Team, said: “Op...

A former police chief is announcing today (Monday) that he will run for the office of Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner, over fears that government austerity measures are putting at risk the most vulnerable members of area’s population.

Bob Spencer, who served in Merseyside and Devon and Cornwall police forces for over 30 years, retired in 2009 as Acting Assistant Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall.

Bob’s campaign for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner is motivated by his deep concern over massive government cuts to both policing and adult social...

Police are investigating after a 69-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in an unprovoked attack in Torquay.

The man was assaulted by another man on the pathway between Hele Road and Pendennis Road around 11.45pm on Saturday night [6 February].

The victim, from Torquay, was walking home when he was approached by the other man and repeatedly hit about the head.

He sustained multiple skull and facial fractures and was taken to Torbay Hospital.

A 27-year-old man from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with...

Police are advising people to take extra care on Monday 8 February after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning of very strong winds.

Heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of between 60 and 70 mph are likely from 3am on Monday morning.

As a result, traffic disruption is expected due to fallen trees and flooded roads.

Motorists are asked to drive carefully, allow extra time for their journeys and avoid all flooded areas.

Members of the public are warned to stay away from coastal areas due to large waves, and asked to check outdoor bins and other...

Police in Dawlish are appealing for information following a house burglary in the Town.

The incident occurred between 12.30pm and 1pm on Wednesday 3 February at a property in Plantation Terrace, Dawlish.

Entry to the property was gained via a rear conservatory window and once inside and following a search, jewellery was stolen from a bedroom.

A witness recalls seeing a man on the driveway of the attacked property at the material time.

He is described as being a white man, aged in his 20s – 30s, 5ft 9in tall, medium / stocky build, with short dark grade one...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash in East Devon.

At approximately 6pm on Saturday 30 January two vehicles were involved in a head on collision on the A35 Charmouth Road, Axminster.

A Honda car from the Dorset area and a Vauxhall Zafira from the Isle of Wight were involved in the collision.

As a result a 46-year-old woman from the Isle of Wight received fatal injuries.

Two other occupants of the same vehicle remain in a critical condition in Hospital.

Next of kin have been informed and enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses...

Tony Hogg is one of nine police and crime commissioners backing a private members bill being debated in the House of Lords tomorrow that would lower the drink driving limits in England and Wales. The bill, sponsored by Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, would reduce the current limits from 80mg alcohol/100ml blood to 50mg alcohol/100ml blood – in line with most other European countries. England and Wales currently has the highest allowed levels in Europe. Mr Hogg, said: “The evidence is clear, the risk of road traffic injury and collision increases rapidly with alcohol consumption. “Yes, we need...

Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s Christmas drink and drug driving campaign 2015.

Police officers administered a total of 1974 breath tests of which 177 were positive, refused or failed to provide. This represents 9% of the total.

Last year the figures were 156 positive, refused or failed to provide from a total of 1766 also 9%, showing the overall percentage of positive tests has remained static.

For the first time Devon & Cornwall officers have been able to screen drivers, who they suspect may have consumed controlled drugs prior to or...

A successful policing operation which helps to track stolen goods has taken to social media to widen the fight against theft.

Op Inheritance was set up in 2012 to reduce the trade in stolen goods and reunite recovered property with its rightful owners.

Now officers are taking the operation to Facebook and Twitter to reach a much larger audience with warnings and information about stolen items in circulation.

They are encouraging people to follow them at www.facebook.com/opinheritance and @opinheritance on Twitter.

Plymouth Police set up Operation Inheritance...

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A374 at Torpoint in which a woman pensioner was killed on Monday evening, January 25, 2016.

The collision occurred at around 5.15pm near to Anthony House when the pedestrian 72-year-old Jennifer Lowden, from Torpoint, was involved in a collision with a red Nissan Micra car.

Ms Lowden was treated at the scene by air ambulance paramedics, but died a short time later.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or been in the area of the A374 at the...