We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Plymstock. Officers were called at around 6pm on Friday 20 February to Dean Hill, near The Broadway. The collision involved a white Audi Q3. As a result, the d...
Release date: 23/02/2026
The neighbourhood policing team in Exmouth are holding a series of events, offering members of the local community an opportunity to ask questions or express concerns. Officers will be available at the following dates and locations to speak face-to-face ...
Release date: 20/02/2026
A rapist has been jailed for 20 years after using terrifying violence to carry out his attacks. Peter Gilbert, 54, of Manor Street, Plymouth, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence on Wednesday 18 February after being found guilty at trial of three co...
Release date: 18/02/2026
We are appealing for information after a man was found badly injured in Torquay. At around 3.15am on Saturday 31 January a 27-year-old man approached door staff at Park Lane on Torwood Street. The man had muddy footprints on his clothing and severe injuri...
Release date: 18/02/2026
Officers in Falmouth recently seized an e-bike as part of their continued effort to tackle their illegal and antisocial use following community concerns. The seizure took place on Saturday 14 February after officers from the Neighbourhood Support Team (NS...
Release date: 18/02/2026
A 100m cordon that has been in place today following a Police incident in the Mutley Plain area of Plymouth has now been lifted. The cordon – which resulted in 259 properties being evacuated – was put in place as officers and experts worked at a property ...
Release date: 17/02/2026
The family of a man who died following a property fire in Bideford have paid tribute to “a loyal and generous friend” who followed his own path through life. Officers were called to a fire at a property in Honestone Street along with the fire service at a...
Release date: 17/02/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and relevant footage following a fatal road traffic collision in Falmouth. At around 7.10pm on Wednesday 28 January emergency services attended a report of a collision on Mayfield Road involving a cyclist and a Honda motor s...
Release date: 17/02/2026
A registered sex offender who made a determined effort to hide his internet activity from Police has been jailed for 21 months. Peter Ash, 52, of Kenwyn Hill Caravan Park, Truro, was also found to have an image of a dog being sexual abused on an electroni...
Release date: 16/02/2026
Police and two leading equine welfare charities have joined forces to produce a collection of short films to help prevent collisions and near-misses involving horses on rural roads. Key safety messages shared by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs...
Release date: 16/02/2026
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