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Police continue search for missing Meryl Cameron

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/12/2013 - 11:34am

Police are continuing to search for Meryl Cameron, missing from her home in Canonstown near Hayle.

She has not been seen for nearly two weeks and her car, a distinctive white soft top Renault Megan, registration number WK62 YMC, was found at Hells Mouth on the B3301 on the morning of Saturday 30th March.

Police are trying to establish her movements particularly from Thursday 28 March through Good Friday and are keen to speak to anyone who saw her or her vehicle during this time period.

Meryl’s family have commented: We are getting increasingly concerned about Meryl...

Officers investigate serious collision in Torquay

Police are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle collision in Torquay, which left a man seriously injured. A Citroen Saxo was in collision with a stone gatepost on Lower Warberry Road at 12.35am on Saturday (6 April). The driver, who was the only person in the car, sustained serious chest and spinal injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital. The 47-year-old man from Torquay was later transferred to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. Officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to the collision and would like to hear from...

Two found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Devon songstress Joss Stone

Today at Exeter Crown Court, Junior Bradshaw aged 32 years and Kevin Liverpool, aged 35 years, both from Manchester, were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Joss Stone.

Kevin Liverpool has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 10 years and 8 months.

The sentencing of Junior Bradshaw has been adjourned until a later date.

Following the conviction and sentencing, Superintendent Steve Parker the Senior Investigating Officer said:

"This has been a long and difficult investigation. While on the face of it the circumstances...

Woman in serious condition following traffic collision on Heavitree Road

Update 2 April: Police have reported that the pedestrian involved in this incident is said to be in a critical condition.

The driver, a 93-year-old man from Teignmouth was uninjured, whilst the 96-year-old female passenger sustained a broken arm and a slight head injury.

Officers have repeated their appeal for witnesses of the collision to contact them 101, quoting reference 251 of 28/03/13.

Update: 4pm 28/03/13: A 26-year-old female pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car.

As a result of the collision,...

Multi-vehicle accident on the A38 on Haldon Hill

There is a lane closed and slow traffic on the A38 Haldon Hill northbound in Kennford between Harcombe Cross and Splatford Split, due to a three-vehicle collision.

If possible avoid the area, as traffic is reported to be backing up to Drumbridges.

Operation Easter - Police target anyone stealing birds' eggs

Easter is on the doorstep, birds are nesting, some have already laid eggs, and the national campaign to protect them is now underway. A new element to this year’s operation will target those who take the eggs or chicks of birds of prey, to sell to illegal falconries.

Collecting wild birds’ eggs is illegal and no longer just a schoolboy hobby. The police say it remains the pastime of a minority of individuals, who take whole clutches of birds’ eggs from some of Scotland’s rarest birds. The eggs are then stored in secret collections. Operation Easter will, for the first time, be run...

Call for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A38

Update: The Police have renewed their appeal for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

The dark-coloured Volvo left the Plymouth-bound carriageway between the Ivybridge offslip and Lee Mill.

Officers would like anyone who may be able to comment on the manner of driving of this car prior to the collision to contact them on 101, quoting log number 0631 of 220313.

Previously reported: Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the A38 at Westlake near Ivybridge. The collision happened in poor weather at...

MISSING: Authorities concerned for teenager, last seen in Exeter nine days ago

Police and Devon County Council are concerned for a teenage boy, last seen in Exeter on Wednesday 13 March.

15-year old Charlie Yeo, of Bittaford near Plymouth, is white, approximately 6' tall, of slim build, with short blonde hair and prominent front teeth.

The Council has released a photograph of the teenager in the hope that someone will know where he is.

Anyone with any information about Charlie's whereabouts should telephone the Police on 101, or Devon County Council on 01392 384444.

Young people to be rewarded for their commitment to life saving

The hard work of a number of young people from Mid Devon is to be rewarded following their commitment to The Devon and Cornwall Police Family Swimming and Life Saving Club. The Heritage Award Bronze Medallion is in recognition for their work over the last 12 months in teaching and life saving up to competition level, with many will now progressing through to the Survive and Save programme. The young people come mainly from schools in the Mid Devon area who are able to use the extra activities to assess the pupils against GCSE achievements. Acting Inspector Steve Selley from the police...

Plymouth man sustains life-threatening injuries after losing control of his car

A 23-year-old Plymouth man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A30 at Tedburn St Mary.

The collision took place at around 5.30pm on Sunday 17 March 2013 and involved a Peugeot 106 car, which was travelling east.

The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and came to rest down a steep embankment.

The driver sustained serious head injuries, which are said to be life-threatening and was taken to Derriford Hospital.

Police ref: 0616 170313

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