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Police will be using a number of unmarked vehicles to help target motorists who disregard road traffic laws and cause danger to others today (Monday 22 December).

Operation Vortex will be focussing on tackling the ‘Fatal Four’ behaviours - namely excessive or inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not wearing a seat belt and driver distractions which includes the use of mobile devices whilst behind the wheel.

Those caught committing offences may face anything from a warning or fixed-penalty ticket to a court appearance. The consequences could...

Officers and staff in Exeter have been getting in the festive spirit by donating boxes full of Christmas goodies to elderly people this Christmas.

PC Chris Pusey started a Christmas collection at Heavitree Road police station in November.

Donations of food, drink and Christmas gifts came flooding in from officers and staff from the station and the police control room.

On Monday 15 December PC Pusey delivered 15 large boxes full of goodies to Kath at Age UK in Cowick Street (pictured).

Age UK will create hampers with the items, including bottles of champagne...

Police in Teignbridge are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault on an elderly man in Exminster on Thursday 11 December between 6.15pm and 7pm.

It appears that the victim was approached by a man or group of men who asked him what was in his shopping bag before assaulting him and stealing money from the victim. One of the suspects is described as having a blue tattoo on his hand or forearm.

Sergeant Mark Ruston, Neighbourhood Sergeant for the area said: "The exact circumstances of this assault currently remains unclear as the victim remains in hospital. It is very...

Police are appealing for information after a parked car was extensively damaged in Honiton.

Abusive words were scratched into the paintwork of a black Ford Ka sometime between 8pm on Friday 12 December and 7.51am on Saturday 13 December.

The rear window of the Ka was also smashed during the incident on the St Pauls estate.

PC Steve Lee, based at Honiton police station, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area at the time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Lee on 101 quoting crime number CR/129742/14, or...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a serious collision in Exeter over the weekend.

On Saturday 13th December just before 6pm the emergency services were called to a two vehicle collision at the junction of Rydon Lane and Pynes Hill.

The collision involved a white Ford KA and a silver coloured Audi A3.

The occupants of the KA, a 67 year-old male driver and a 68 year-old female passenger, suffered life threatening injuries and remain in hospital.

The driver of the A3 was uninjured.

The road was closed for several hours while...

During the busy run up to Christmas and the intensive shopping period, Devon and Cornwall Police are advising people to keep their Christmas purchases safe.

People are advised to protect their Christmas purchases by storing them in a safe, secure and private location that is not visible from outside, so burglars aren’t tempted to steal them.

Bob Bunney, Crime Reduction Team Leader for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “Christmas is a great time of year for thieves and burglars. They know that there will be high-value goods in homes and in cars and will look out for any...

Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg’s review of the 101 police non-emergency service in Devon and Cornwall will be used to help improve the system in other parts of the country. Home Secretary Theresa May has praised the work done by Mr Hogg and his OPCC team and confirmed that the Home Office will urge other forces to consider adapting the review findings and recommendations in their own areas. In a letter to Mr Hogg, the Home Secretary said “I welcome the work you are leading in this area.” “Thank you for the positive steps you are taking to address the issues you have identified...

Police are seeking the identity of serial shoplifters who have targeted the Boots shop in Greenhill Retail Park, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot.

Police believe that the pair are working together and between them have stolen in excess of £1,000 worth of fragrances over three separate occasions, between Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October.

If you can identify these suspects, please contact the police on 101 quoting crime reference CR/115294/14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Social Scientists at the University of Exeter have called for a greater comparative analysis of the impact of TASERs used in law enforcement. The next generation of the electric-shock weapon used by police forces in England and Wales is currently under review. The research published in the Oxford Journal of Policing / Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice suggests that in order to evaluate the impact of TASERs, better data collection on other force, such as batons and irritant spray, used by the police would assist in providing a clearer understanding of the impact on officer safety...

Police are seeking the identity of a couple suspected to have stolen a number of glasses frames from the Vision Express store on Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot on Saturday 22 November.

The male and female offenders entered the store at around 1pm, browsed products before concealing in their coat pockets and sleeves eight Versace and Tom Ford glasses frames worth approximately £1,450 in total before leaving the store.

Police have released images and CCTV fooage in hope that the public will recognise the suspects.

The man is described as aged 65-70 with grey/white...