We are appealing for witnesses and footage follow a fatal road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a car on the A380 South Devon Highway, near Kingskerswell. Officers were called at 4.30am today, Thursday 13 August, following a report of a single v...
Release date: 13/08/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and relevant dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision between a car and a motorcyclist. At around 10.15am yesterday morning, Wednesday 12 August, emergency services responded to a report of a collision at temporar...
Release date: 13/08/2026
The family of a woman who died following a collision in Exmouth have released a tribute. Patricia Sparks, aged 79 and from Windsor, sadly died after the car she was driving collided with a stationary vehicle on Sunday 12 July. Her family have said the fol...
Release date: 13/08/2026
We are appealing for the public's help to locate Teresa McCarthy, aged 66, who is missing from Surrey and believed to be in the Dawlish and wider South Devon area. Teresa was last heard from on 7th August and is believed to have access to her mobile phone...
Release date: 13/08/2026
Devon & Cornwall Police has introduced a comprehensive summer policing plan to help keep communities safe during one of the busiest times of the year, as visitor numbers increase significantly across the region. Last year, Devon & Cornwall Police ...
Release date: 13/08/2026
We’ve now identified a man we wanted to speak to in connection with reports of an indecent photograph being taken of a child at McDonald’s in Plymstock, Plymouth. It follows a photo appeal issued by us yesterday, 12 August. We’d like to thank all those wh...
Release date: 13/08/2026
We have identified two people in connection with a report of a child being bitten by a dog at the Waterfront Portreath bar and kitchen in Portreath. It follows a photo appeal published by the force yesterday, 12 August. Officers would like to thank member...
Release date: 13/08/2026
We are pleased to report that 13-year-old Sophia who was reported missing from Plymouth has been found safe. Sophia was located in Plymouth last night. Thank you to everyone who helped with our appeal. ...
Release date: 13/08/2026
Social media posts featuring inaccurate information have prompted Devon & Cornwall Police to address misinformation about an incident that occurred in Cullompton at the end of July. Police were called at 12.44pm on 30 July 2026, to a report of a non-...
Release date: 12/08/2026
Dylan Cleave, 19, from St Ive near Liskeard, who was wanted in connection to a sexual assault, has been located. Thank you for your assistance with our appeal. ...
Release date: 12/08/2026
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