Two men have been jailed for their roles in a prolonged attack that saw a man knocked unconscious in a North Devon town centre. Brandon Cooney, 25, of High Street, Ilfracombe, and Wade Van Straaten, 28, of Clinton Road in Barnstaple, appeared at Exeter Cr...
Release date: 01/12/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police took part in the national ‘Sceptre’ knife safety campaign last week, led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). It ran from Monday 17 to Sunday 24 November 2025 and is part of the wider national strategy to remove dange...
Release date: 28/11/2025
We have been informed that a woman who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision near Newquay this week has died. We are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward following the collision on the A392 at White Acres. The emergency ...
Release date: 28/11/2025
Residents and shoppers in Torquay are invited to a new community drop-in surgery to meet local police officers and ask any questions they may have. The local neighbourhood police team is pleased to reveal they will be taking over the old O2 m...
Release date: 28/11/2025
Update - Our officers attended a protest outside Central Station, Queen Street, Exeter today, Saturday 29 November. Prior to the event, we liaised with organisers, local partners and businesses to ensure people could exercise their right to protest...
Release date: 28/11/2025
We are appealing for witnesses to assist enquiries following an attempted robbery in Plymstock. It was reported that around 2.00pm on Friday 14 November, in the area of the Broadway Shopping Centre, Plymstock, commonly known as The Undercover, a woman att...
Release date: 27/11/2025
A woman has died following a road traffic collision on the A390 near Chiverton Cross earlier this month. We were called at around 1.45pm on Tuesday 18 November to reports of a collision involving a yellow Fiat Panda and a black Nissan Qashqai on the stret...
Release date: 27/11/2025
This month, the Barnstaple Neighbourhood Policing team secured a closure order and a criminal behaviour order as part of their ongoing commitment to tackle antisocial behaviour in North Devon. On 18 November 2025, Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court granted a c...
Release date: 27/11/2025
Police officers and staff were honoured for their outstanding public service at a special ceremony in Plymouth recently. Awards were handed out for bravery, selflessness, good work, leadership, integrity, professionalism and teamwork. A total of 62 ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
There is still time to book tickets for a fantastic festive concert in aid of the Chief Constable’s chosen charity. The Legacy Choir, with special guests Italia Conti Associates and ex members of the Plymouth Area Police Choir, will perform the Spirit of ...
Release date: 26/11/2025
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