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Police appeal following multiple assaults in Exeter

Police have launched an appeal for victims to come forward following a mass assault in Exeter.

Police received reports of a disturbance in Exeter City Centre at around 3am on Saturday 22nd of April. Units attended and after a short chase, two men aged 30 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of affray; the 27-year-old has since been released with no further action to be taken against him.

PC Dave Walter from Heavitree Police Station said: “Following the arrest, we have managed to secure and review CCTV of the incident as part of our investigation.

“The footage shows one...

Residents in South West to share views of police in anonymous study

Authored by AbiEnjoy
Posted: Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:23am

A first-of-its-kind, national study has launched calling on the people of the South West to share their views and experiences of the police and emergency services.

The anonymous study is hosted online by Hudgell Solicitors, legal specialists in civil liberties cases, and will gauge the nation’s perceptions of the police and other emergency services.

The study’s findings will explore themes including safety, trust and overall reputation, investigating the experiences Brits have had with the police, how the nation feels about the force and what has impacted on their...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Exeter crash

Police were called just after 7pm on Friday 30 June 2017 to reports of a two vehicle collision on the Moor Lane junction with Osprey Road, Sowton, Exeter.

A black Alfa Romeo MiTO car and a Honda CB 600 motorbike were both travelling northbound from the direction of Exeter Moto Services towards the Honiton Road Park and Ride Roundabout when the collision occurred.

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man from Exeter, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The female driver of the Alfa Romeo and front seat...

Police and partners tackle Dartmoor driving offences

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2017 - 12:49pm

On Saturday 24 June, a large scale Special Constabulary led policing operation took place on Dartmoor National Park to help combat the causes of fatal and serious injury collisions, to help promote road safety by delivering ‘The Honest Truth’ campaign, and to proactively disrupt criminality.

As part of the Operational Alliance with Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Police with support from Dartmoor National Park, Trading Standards, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue, and HMRC Road Fuels Team have conducted Operation Granite to combat the ‘fatal five’ which is excess speed, distraction,...

Stamps donated to mark D&C Police 50th year anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/18/2017 - 10:13am

A stamp collection dating back to 1979 has been donated to the South West Police Heritage Trust.

Following the 150th anniversary in 1979 of the formation of the Metropolitan Police, the Post Office issued a set of four stamps to the Force to celebrate their anniversary. This was followed by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary producing their own commemorative handstamp for use on the same day.

The stamp collection cover was signed by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. The collection also includes a...

‘Fatal five’ traffic offences targeted in South Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/17/2017 - 3:46pm

On day one (Wednesday 14 June 2017) of Operation Allied Wolf, Alliance Roads Policing officers carried out enforcement on the South Devon Highway (A380 bypass). In the first half hour alone six drivers were caught driving at over 70mph. Information about the operation and full day one results can be found below, after this update.

Pictured: PD Charlie who uncovered concealed drugs in a stopped car.

Results for day two (Thursday 15th June) of Operation Allied Wolf:

(All references are to the Road Traffic Act 1988)

2 vehicles seized under section 165a (one was...

Police appeal after East Devon crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/12/2017 - 8:28am

At 15:53 hours on Sunday 11th June 2017, Police were notified of a two vehicle road traffic collision (RTC) at Heathfield Cross, Westhayes, near Colyford in East Devon.

The collision involved a white Iveco Daily Panel Van and a white Triumph Dayton 675R motorcycle. The Triumph was on the main A3052, heading from the Lyme Regis direction towards Colyford.

The Iveco was emerging from a minor road at Heathfield Cross. Weather and road conditions at the time were believed to be dry with good visibility.

The Iveco emerged into the carriageway as the Triumph was...

Free bike security marking

Event Date: 
18/06/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Piazza Terracina, Exeter

Free Bike Security Marking.

The West Side Neighbourhood Police Teams are holding a free bike security marking event on Sun 18th June from 10am - 12 noon at the Piazza Terracina, Exeter.

If you would like your bike marked and details stored with Bike Register then please pop along and see one of the team on the day. This is open to anyone city wide and beyond.

Always worth getting this done so if your bike is stolen and we find it then it gives us a better chance of locating the rightful owner.

Have you seen missing Deborah Searle?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2017 - 11:33am

On Sunday 11 June 2017 police confirmed that Deborah Searle who was missing from Exeter on Thursday 8 June has been found safe and well.

Deborah was located on Saturday 10 June.

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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Police are concerned for the welfare of Deborah Searle missing from Exeter.

Deborah was last seen in the location of Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter at about 6:30pm yesterday (8th June) and again a short while later near to the Football Fields at Riverside Valley Park, on the...

Body found at beach confirmed as missing Exeter man

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2017 - 10:14am

Police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found yesterday [Thursday 8 June] on Monmouth Beach in Lyme Regis.

The body has been identified as that of missing 53-year-old Paul Whatley from Exeter.

A police spokesman said: "The death is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file for the coroner has been prepared.

"Paul’s next of kin have been informed and formal identification has been carried out."

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