We are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a couple were assaulted by a man they had given a lift to and tried to help. At around 10.45pm Saturday 17 October the husband and wife were driving along the A381 between Totnes and Newton Abbot w...
Release date: 23/10/2026
Officers have located 33-year-old Thomas Hurrell from Kingsbridge who was wanted in connection with a breach of his post-release licence conditions. Thank you to everyone for your help with our appeal. ...
Release date: 23/10/2026
A man has been jailed after admitting causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a stabbing in Torquay. Simon Jefferies, aged 46 of Dukes Close, Paignton appeared at Exeter Crown Court on 21 October 2026 where he was sentenced to 10 years after pr...
Release date: 22/10/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Redruth. Police were called at around 11.20am on Thursday 22 October following a report of a delivery vehicle colliding with a shop front in East End, Redruth. Emergency services at...
Release date: 22/10/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and footage following an assault in Torquay. Officers were called shortly after 4pm on Wednesday 21 October following the incident on Chatto Road. It was reported that two men were driving down Chatto Road in a van when a bl...
Release date: 22/10/2026
A child sex offender has been sentenced to 18 years in prison plus a further six years on extended licence after pleading guilty to 17 charges including rape. Edward Howard, 34, of Warren Road, Torquay, appeared at Exeter Crown Court for sentence on Thurs...
Release date: 22/10/2026
Police have been made aware following a number of reports of damage being caused to ANPR cameras put in place to prevent rural crime in North Cornwall. Cameras fitted in rural areas between St Merryn and Trekenning have repeatedly been targeted over a num...
Release date: 22/10/2026
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Plymouth. Officers were called by the ambulance service at around 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October following concerns for the welfare of a man in the West Hoe area. He was found ...
Release date: 22/10/2026
Wesley Watkins has just taken up the role of South Hams Sector Inspector and will be leading neighbourhood policing across the area with a focus on strengthening relationships with local communities, improving engagement and tackling the issues that matte...
Release date: 21/10/2026
Detectives have launched a murder enquiry following the suspicious death of a man in Plymouth. Police were called by the ambulance service at around 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October following concerns for the welfare of a man in the West Hoe area. The man w...
Release date: 21/10/2026
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