UPDATE | Shay Charley-Marquardt, Barnstaple
Police have now located 21-year-old Shay Charley-Marquardt from Barnstaple, who was sought by officers in connection with criminal damage. Thank you for your assistance. ...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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Prolific shoplifter behind bars after admitting 22 theft offences
A prolific thief who stole items worth more than £1,500 from shops across South Devon and Exeter has been sent to prison following a coordinated effort between police and local businesses working in partnership to tackle retail crime. Ben Dennis Williams,...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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New police team to double down on crime and antisocial behaviour in East Cornwall
A new police team has been established to work closely with communities, focusing on the issues affecting local people, such as antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) is made up of six PCs and a Sergeant who provide an increased ...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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APPEAL | Assault on Carlyon Bay Beach
We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an assault in St Austell. The incident occurred between 5pm and 6pm on Wednesday 8 April 2026, at Carlyon Bay Beach, near the large rock feature. It is reported that three males assaulte...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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Appeal following assault in Dawlish
We are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Dawlish. At around 8.40pm on Thursday 25 June on The Strand a group of youths surrounded an adult victim following a verbal exchange. The victim was then struck and knocked to the ground. While on the...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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Liskeard sex offender jailed after being arrested in his home
A child sex offender has been jailed after being involved in a specialist police operation. Jason Taylor shared his intentions to drive to Kent in order to meet and abuse a child. Taylor, 38, of Pengover Road in Liskeard, appeared at Truro Crown Cou...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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MISSING | Holly not seen for three months
The family of missing woman, Holly Collinson have issued an emotional plea, urging Holly to make contact and let them know she is safe. Holly, aged 29, was reported missing by her family in Leicestershire on Friday 10 April. Prior to being reported missin...
Release date: 30/06/2026
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Police target careless use of off-road motorbikes ahead of summer
A coordinated police operation across towns in Cornwall has targeted the antisocial use of off-road motorcycles following concerns raised by local communities. Officers from Falmouth, Helston and Truro deployed drones in the Poldice Valley area - a Nation...
Release date: 29/06/2026
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UPDATE | Murder investigation continues following woman’s death, Kingsteignton
Detectives are continuing their investigation following the death of a woman in Kingsteignton. We were called to a report of a concern for welfare for a woman at an address in Hollam Way, Kingsteignton, at around 9.50am on Saturday 27 June. Officers and p...
Release date: 29/06/2026
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30,000 passengers and counting - Devon night bus proves major success!
Devon & Cornwall Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Stagecoach and partners are celebrating the continued success of the Devon night bus service, which has now carried more than 30,000 passengers home safely since launching in De...
Release date: 29/06/2026
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