With the festive season upon us, which traditionally sees an increase in incidents of domestic abuse, support agencies would like to raise awareness of the services and help available to those who are at risk, or suffering domestic abuse across the region this Christmas.
Figures from Devon and Cornwall Police show that in December 2011, a total of 231 domestic abuse incidents were recorded in the period between Christmas Day and New Year 2011 – a 48% increase on the average number of incidents during the rest of the year.
Rachel Martin from adva (against domestic violence...
Further bands of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds are expected to move northeastwards across the southwest of England and south Wales into early tomorrow morning.
The wet weather is sue to contiune well into Monday.
Given that the ground is already saturated, the public should be prepared for the risk of localised flooding from both rivers and surface water.
The police and Highways Agency are urging drivers only to travel if they have to and to take precauations when venturing out.
Drivers are advised to check traffic information before...
People wishing to use Stagecoach services are advised of the following service disruptions...
North Devon Following police road closures: 21: suspended between Chivenor and Ilfracombe 308: suspended between Chivenor, Croyde and Georgham
Exeter, Plymouth & rural services X38: due to road closures resulting from flooding we're not currently serving Ivybridge plus 6.45 from Plymouth running over an hour late 50, 51, 315: we are currently operating these services however customers are advised to check the latest travel news as the Crediton road is likely to close within...
There are problems on the A38 tonight. There are reports of heavy traffic queuing on the A38 northbound in Buckfastleigh at Lower Dean Junction, because of an accident involving overturned vehicle. Lane now open again. Fire & Rescue crews have confirmed that one vehicle was involved in a traffic collision, with a car in a field. Two occupants have been released from the vehicle by the fire service personnel and taken to hospital via land ambulance.
Meanwhile, there are (unconfirmed) reports of a further overturned vehicle eastbound on the A38 with slow traffic at Heathfield...
Police have issued an EVOFIT image of a suspect following an assault in Exeter.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident along The Quay in Exeter on the evening of Friday 7 December 2012.
At about 7.50pm a woman in her thirties was running along the canal path between The Port Royal pub and Trews Weir Bridge when she was approached by a man from behind and pushed against a wall. She screamed and the man ran off.
The suspect is described as Indian or Asian in appearance, aged approximately 28 to 30 years old and of a slight build. He has thick wavy...
Officers investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Axminster have arrested and bailed three people in connection with drugs supply offences.
Police were called to an address in Millwey Avenue on 5th December by the ambulance service.
Ambulance crews had to take a 40-year-old woman to the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital, but staff were unable to resuscitate her and she died later that day.
Police investigating are treating the death as unexplained, but will prepare a file for the coroner in due course.
Following further enquiries on 11th December two...
An 87 year old Exeter woman involved in a traffic collison on Pinhoe Road has died. Police and emergency services were called to the accident at about 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday 18 December 2012.
The pensioner initially sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance.
Police closed Pinhoe Road for most of the day and it reopened at 4.30pm.
A 24-year-old Exeter woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and later released on police bail
Any witnesses are asked to call the police on 101 quoting reference 159 181212
Update: Police enquires have established that Robin Prescott got off a train at Liskeard at around 9.50am on Thursday 13th December.
Police are appealing to the public to inform them if they have seen the missing man in Cornwall, to contact them on 101 quoting police reference 0758 131212.
Police searching for missing Tiverton man Robin Prescott have released CCTV footage in the hope that someone may have seen him.
The footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0dkZ6kHDA shows Mr Prescott at work the day before he disappeared and frequenting a betting shop in...
A former prolific offender who stole from homes and vehicles across South Devon has joined forces with Devon and Cornwall Police to help prevent people from being a victim this Christmas.
The 36-year-old racked up 324 offences for burglary and vehicle crime but has now turned his life around and is helping police get the message across that ‘Not everyone is welcome this Christmas’.
The reformed character, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “It was easy for me to steal when people left their doors or windows open.
“Criminals look for anything clearly visible, such...
