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Plympton crash leaves two injured, one seriously

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision that left two men hospitalised.

Police were called just after 2pm on Sunday 27th December after a collision between a blue Ford Focus RS and a green Ford Fiesta Flight on the B3416, Plymouth Road, Plympton, Plymouth near to the junction with St Mary’s Close.

The 21-year-old male driver of the Focus was taken to Derriford...

Man dies following house fire in Yelverton

A 53-year-old man has died following a fire at a residential property in Bere Alston, Yelverton.

Fire and Police received a call at around 7am on Boxing Day (26th December) following a call from a member of the public.

Fire attended and ambulance took a 53-year old man to Derriford Hospital where he was declared deceased. The man’s next of kin have been informed. There was no-...

Think before calling 999 or 101

Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.

The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant...

Pedestrian seriously injured in collision

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision.

At 9.35am on Wednesday 23 December a serious injury road traffic collision occurred on the five lane stretch of the carriageway in Morgan Road next to the park and ride, in Estover, Plymouth.

Involved in the collision were a red and white motorcycle and a 69 year old pedestrian....

Police appeal to track three wanted men in Plymouth

Police are turning to the public to help them locate three men; two on a recall to prison and one for failing to appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court.

27-year-old Christopher Shakespeare (left in picture) has failed to comply with the conditions of his license and is wanted for a recall to prison. He is described as approximately 5’9” tall of slim build with short brown hair.

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Think before calling 999 or 101

Devon and Cornwall Police is asking everyone this festive season, and throughout the coming year, to think carefully before calling 999 or 101 and to only do so in an emergency or to report a non-urgent crime.

The Force’s two contact centres in Plymouth and Exeter receive more than a million calls a year. Although many people use the service responsibly there are still a significant...

Police reassure public about 'unfounded' terrorist attack rumours

Devon & Cornwall Police have released a statement following rumours of planned terrorist attacks in the region.

The statement reads: “The current threat across the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’, meaning an attack is highly likely.

“The increased level of activity is matched by UK police, security and intelligence services who are working tirelessly and at...

Appeal following two arsons in Plymouth

Plymouth Police are seeking information from the public in relation to two recent arsons to local commercial premises which caused extensive damage.

The first incident occurred between 10.00pm and 10.30pm on Monday 26th October at a unit known as Woodworx2composite, within Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road, in Plymouth.

The unit was an oak framed building which was...

Crimestoppers plays key role in Devon and Cornwall

Figures released by Crimestoppers on Tuesday 15 December have revealed that the charity passed on nearly 2,000 pieces of information to Devon and Cornwall Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region in the last year.

Some of these related to the most serious of crimes, including murder, rape, human trafficking, robbery and drugs supply. Just under 200 people were arrested...

Improvement needed at D&C Police

Devon and Cornwall Police generally provides a good service in identifying vulnerable people and responds well to them, according to a report.

However, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary says there are several areas where improvement is needed to ensure that the service is consistent and vulnerable people are kept safe.

Given the scale of the challenge in this area and...

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