Ninja style swords will be illegal to own from 1 August 2025, so it will be an offence to possess a Ninja sword unless a specific legal defence applies. Police forces across England and Wales will be participating in the month-long government scheme, thro...
Release date: 19/06/2025
A property that had been causing persistent antisocial behaviour (ASB) in the community of Liskeard has been closed after being served with a full closure order. It will now be an offence for anyone to enter the property, located on Baytree Hill [Liskeard...
Release date: 19/06/2025
As part of the Force’s efforts to target shoplifters, Devon & Cornwall Police are encouraging businesses in East Cornwall to sign up to a free pilot for a new innovative crime reduction partnership, which aims to help police catch offenders. A fr...
Release date: 18/06/2025
Devon and Cornwall Police has been taking part in the national ‘Sceptre’ knife awareness campaign, engaging with knife retailers to check knives are not being sold illegally and with the public around the risks of carrying knives. The campaign, led by the...
Release date: 17/06/2025
A community fun day will take place later this month in Tavistock, offering families a unique opportunity to meet those who help to keep them safe every day. Neighbourhood Police Officers in Tavistock have organised the town’s first ‘Multi-Agency Day’ whi...
Release date: 13/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team supported East Devon District Council and key partners to tackle the growing issue of fly-tipping as part of an engagement event that took place last week. The event was held at the Model Airfield Car Park...
Release date: 13/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police were out in force over the weekend to help ensure everyone attending the Royal Cornwall Show could enjoy the event safely, after carrying out patrols on the roads and across the show ground. Officers from the local neighbourhoo...
Release date: 12/06/2025
Our teams in Plymouth will be staying on song to keep the community safe this summer. Officers from local neighbourhood police teams will be joining colleagues from other parts of the area and specialist units to protect the public and make sure anyone ca...
Release date: 11/06/2025
An order to tackle alcohol-related incidents of anti-social behaviour has been introduced in West Devon towns this week. On Tuesday 10 June, Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) have been introduced in both Okehampton and Tavistock by West Devon Borough...
Release date: 11/06/2025
Devon & Cornwall Police are making good use of criminal cash by giving support to a local pilot gig club in Cornwall. The neighbourhood police team in St Ives recently awarded £500 to the St Ives Pilot Gig Club, a rowing club in West Cornwall, by usin...
Release date: 09/06/2025
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