LOCATED | Wanted man, Torquay
Robert Phillips, aged 33 and from Torquay, who was wanted by police in connection with reports of serious sexual offences, has been located. Thank you to all who shared our appeal. ...
Release date: 23/08/2026
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Plymouth child sex offender who photographed abuse jailed for catalogue of offences
A child sex offender has been jailed for 16 years after being convicted of a catalogue of recent and non-recent sexual offences in a joint Devon & Cornwall Police and South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) investigation. John Woodley-Rennie...
Release date: 21/08/2026
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Witness appeal after serious collision, A30 near Tedburn St Mary
Witnesses are sought to a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Tedburn St Mary in which a young girl was seriously injured. Emergency services were called at 12.40pm on Thursday 20 August after the collision involving a Volkswagen Polo and a Ford Ranger ...
Release date: 21/08/2026
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MISSING | Terry Williams, Penzance area
We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 74-year-old Terry Williams who has been reported missing from the Penzance area. Terry was last seen in Relubbus on Friday 14 August at around 11am. He was reported missing yesterday, Thursday 20 Au...
Release date: 21/08/2026
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Update following image appeal
We have now identified a man who we were seeking in connection with a report of a sexual assault in Exeter. It was reported that a woman was sexually assaulted on 23rd August 2025 while at a nightclub in Exeter city centre. We would like to thank those wh...
Release date: 20/08/2026
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'Picnics in the park' community extravaganza to be held in Axminster
Next week, the neighbourhood policing team and Axminster food charity Nourish are hosting an event to highlight the valuable work of specialist services and partner organisations who work to keep East Devon communities safe. Axminster-based Police Communi...
Release date: 20/08/2026
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Public Space Protection Order put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour in Crediton
An order to tackle alcohol-related incidents of anti-social behaviour has been introduced in Crediton this week. On Wednesday 19 August, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced in Crediton by Mid Devon District Council, giving police and oth...
Release date: 20/08/2026
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WANTED | Greg Coombes
We are appealing for the assistance of the public to help locate a 37-year-old wanted man with links to both Cornwall and Devon. Greg Coombes is wanted in connection to reports of stalking and thefts. Coombes is described as a white male, of slim build, 5...
Release date: 20/08/2026
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UPDATE | Unexplained death of man in Truro
A man arrested in connection with the unexplained death of a man in Truro has been released without charge. Detectives were called at around 10.45am on Monday 17 August after the body of a man was found at Moorfield Car Park in Calenick Street. The 40-yea...
Release date: 19/08/2026
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Police seize e-scooter as they carry out important drink drive checks
An illegal e-scooter was seized in Kingsbridge this weekend as part of an operation to keep the roads safe. The police initiative took place on Saturday 15 August and a total of 15 vehicles were stopped. Six drivers were given breathalyser tests and...
Release date: 19/08/2026
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