Members of the public across Devon and Cornwall may begin to notice officers carrying a new Taser device as Devon & Cornwall Police starts the introduction of Taser 10. The new device is being rolled out initially to armed officers, with wider impleme...
Release date: 08/10/2026
Officers have charged a man following a fire in Barnstaple at the weekend. At around 8.45pm on Sunday 4 October a fire was reported at the CEX store in High Street. The fire caused extensive damage to the shop. Johnathan Grant, 45, of Victoria Road, Barns...
Release date: 08/10/2026
We are appealing for information following a series of burglaries in Plymouth which officers believe may be linked. The incidents being investigated occurred on 24 September, with detectives also exploring potential links to four burglaries reported in Ba...
Release date: 08/10/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a burglary at a convenience store in Whimple, just outside of Cranbrook. The burglary took place on Saturday 29 August at around 11.30pm at the Central store fuel station. A man wearing a full face cove...
Release date: 08/10/2026
A new website providing victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation with information and support, as well as options in relation to requesting a review of a previously closed case, has been launched today. “I Am Ready.org.uk” offers victi...
Release date: 08/10/2026
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged incident in Plymouth earlier this week. Officers were called at around 12.55pm on Tuesday 6 October to a property in Durham Avenue, Plymouth. One man was taken to hospital with serious inju...
Release date: 08/10/2026
Police in South Devon have once again stepped up road checks to tackle theft of vehicles and drink/drug driving. A recent operation in Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, Teignmouth and Kingsbridge saw a total of nine arrests over two days for a variety of offenc...
Release date: 07/10/2026
Detectives are investigating several reports of burglaries to homes in Callington and the surrounding villages and are seeking the public’s help and vigilance to investigate and deter further offences. Since Saturday 19 September, we have received reports...
Release date: 07/10/2026
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following two separate incidents of criminal damage to a speed camera in Bideford. At around 4am to 5am on Tuesday 15 September and Tuesday 29 September, intentional damage was caused to a speed camera on...
Release date: 07/10/2026
We have identified a man we wanted to speak to in connection with a report of an assault in Torpoint on Wednesday 29 July. It follows a photo appeal issued by the force on Thursday 1 October. Officers would like to thank members of the public for their su...
Release date: 07/10/2026
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