Devon & Cornwall Police is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Smith as Assistant Chief Constable (Crime, Justice and Vulnerability). Deb joins the force from Wiltshire Police, where she served as Assistant Chief Constable and held a range of l...
Release date: 16/09/2026
We are appealing for help to trace a man who is wanted in connection with a sexual assault. Despite extensive enquiries officers have been unable to locate Jaymie Castle. The 37-year-old is being sought from Plymouth. Castle is described as a white male, ...
Release date: 16/09/2026
Police have identified a man they wanted to speak to in connection with a report of sexual assault in Bar Rakuda in Quay Road, Plymouth on Saturday 11 July. It follows a photo appeal issued by the force today, Tuesday 15 September. Officers would like to ...
Release date: 15/09/2026
Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 37-year-old man who is believed to be in the Looe area. William Mactavish is wanted in connection to an allegation of stalking with the fear of violence. Enquiries have been made by police to locate him and ...
Release date: 15/09/2026
We are pleased to update that Philip, who was missing from Torquay, has since been found safe and well. Thank you for your assistance. ...
Release date: 15/09/2026
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Liskeard. Officers were called shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday 13 September after a report a man had been located deceased within a property at Baytree Hill. Officers attended the address ...
Release date: 14/09/2026
Police have now located a missing 14-year-old boy from Paignton. Tyrone was reported missing last week and has since been found safe and well. Thank you for your assistance. ...
Release date: 14/09/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and information after Kenton Primary School was broken into and extensive damage was caused inside the building. Detectives are continuing to investigate a break-in at the Devon school which is believed to have taken place s...
Release date: 14/09/2026
We are appealing for witnesses following an altercation between a woman and a girl on the seafront at Mutton Cove, Plymouth. Reports of an ongoing assault were made to police at around 8pm on Monday 31 August. A woman in her 30s had been fishing with her ...
Release date: 14/09/2026
We are investigating a fatal road traffic collision near St Austell and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a tractor and trailer on an unclassified road clos...
Release date: 14/09/2026
If you are an accredited journalist or member of the media, please click here for information about how to contact our News Team. They don’t handle other enquiries, but members of the public can contact us in many other way by clicking here.
