The family of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who lost his life following a collision near South Molton have paid tribute to a young man who was deeply loved by those close to him. Kieran James Lerwill, from Bishops Nympton, sadly died following a two-vehicle ...
Release date: 09/10/2026
Two men have been sentenced following offences linked to hunt activity in Devon, including the illegal hunting of a fox with dogs and incidents involving careless driving and disorderly behaviour towards hunt monitors. Jason Marles, aged 44, from Chulmlei...
Release date: 09/10/2026
We are investigating a report of theft and have released a picture of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the incident. The incident happened at the Salcombe Yacht Club on Cliff Road, Salcombe at around 3am on Thursday 30 July. It was repor...
Release date: 09/10/2026
Shai Beddow, 24, from Plymouth, who was wanted in connection to reports of criminal damage, threats to kill and assault by beating, has been located following this morning’s appeal. Thanks for your assistance and support. ...
Release date: 09/10/2026
We are seeking the public’s help to trace a 34-year-old wanted man from Falmouth. Sonny Junior Cocks is wanted in connection to a report of blackmail Cocks is described as a white male, approximately 6ft 4ins in height and of a slim build to average build...
Release date: 09/10/2026
A total of 13 people have been sentenced to more than 80 years and five months in prison for their roles in organised crime conspiracies that flooded Devon with millions of pounds’ worth of illegal drugs. The investigation - named Operation Midriver - sa...
Release date: 09/10/2026
Detectives investigating a reported serious assault in Paignton on Thursday are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers were called to reports of an altercation between two men in the street in Dartmouth Road, Paignton, near a location calle...
Release date: 09/10/2026
The body of a woman has been located on cliffs near Combe Martin on Thursday 8 October. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Formal identification is due to take place. The family of Marina, 56, from ...
Release date: 09/10/2026
Police have donated high-tech drone equipment to Peninsula Search and Rescue (PenSAR) who help support emergency services across Devon and Cornwall. The three drones will allow the fantastic South West regional search organisation to expand their capabili...
Release date: 09/10/2026
Devon & Cornwall Police has strengthened its approach to tackling anti-social behaviour as part of the Government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. The Guarantee recognises the significant impact that anti-social behaviour can have on victims, ...
Release date: 08/10/2026
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