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Police appeal after man attempts to steal moped in Manadon

Police are appealing for information after a man attempted to steal a moped in Manadon, Plymouth on Wednesday 21 August.

A white man in dark clothing was seen attempting to steal a blue Kymco moped on St Peters Road just after midnight.

He failed in his attempts but due to the damage caused by the suspect, the bike is now inoperable.

Acting Detective Sergeant Jason...

Police seek help from local garages in hit and run investigation

Officers investigating a hit and run collision between a car and a pedestrian would like to hear from any car garages which have repaired a green vehicle, possible an Audi, since the incident on 2 August.

Police believe the car will have sustained damage to its front passenger wing.

The pedestrian, a 33-year-old local man, suffered two broken legs in the incident and remains...

25 offences detected in police operation on A30 to tackle ‘fatal four’

25 offences were detected in a four hour window on the A30, as specialist officers from the local police force support group carried out an operation around Okehampton today (Tuesday 20 August).

The operation aimed to reduce road traffic collisions and provide visible reassurance to road users, as well as using intelligence to target travelling criminals and reduce and detect serious...

Police name cyclist killed in A30 collision

Police have confirmed the name of the cyclist killed in a collision on the A30 near Lifton in Devon as Thomas Brady, 41.

Mr Brady was local and from Lifton.

The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday 14 August on the old A30 at Sprytown Cross near Lifton when a Citroen Saxo and a Giant Revel bicycle were involved in the collision.

Mr Brady was pronounced deceased at the...

Police investigate sexual assault in Plymouth nightspot

Police in Plymouth investigating a sexual assault in the city are asking for the public’s assistance.

Between midnight and 3am in the early hours of Saturday 3 August, a woman was approached by a man on the dance floor in the Union Rooms, Union Street and assaulted.

The man is described as white, clean shaven, with collar length brown hair, 5ft 8” tall, of slim build and...

Cyclist injured in collision with van

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a van in Plymouth this morning (Tuesday 20 August).

The incident happened around 8.40am on Cot Hill, Plympton St Mary, outside National Tyres.

The cyclist is believed to have head and back injuries and has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

The 35-year-old man driving the red Leyland Daf...

Police seek witnesses following daylight street robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in broad daylight in Plymouth.

Between 3.30 and 4pm on Sunday 18 August 2013, a 32-year-old local woman was robbed while standing at a bus stop opposite a supermarket in Pomphlett Road in Plymstock.

The suspect grabbed a Samsung tablet device from under the woman's arm, pushed her in the stomach and ran off into a waiting car...

Police witness appeal after Plymouth stabbing

Police in Plymouth investigating a stabbing incident are seeking to identify a potential witness.

The incident occurred at around 1pm on Monday 5 August when a Plymouth man, aged in his twenties, suffered stab wound injuries after an incident in Staddon Terrace Lane.

The victim recalls seeing a blue car being driven by a woman coming from the parking bays, just inside Staddon...

Police appeal for witnesses to Armada Street hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hospitalised in a hit-and-run incident in Plymouth.

On Friday 2 August at around 4.20pm, the victim was walking along Armada Street in the North Hill area of the city when he was struck by a car, which then drove off.

The 33-year-old local man was taken to Derriford Hospital, where he remains, receiving treatment for a broken...

Wantage Gardens Fun Day

A fun day is planned at Wantage Gardens in Stonehouse, Plymouth on Friday 16 August, from 2pm until 6pm.

Local police are inviting residents to come along, join in the activities and talk about local issues.

There will be a BBQ, family & children’s activities, emergency service vehicles to look round and a general tidy up of the estate planned.

All residents are welcome to come along with or without children and get involved.

There will also be opportunities to discuss any issues with the Housing Officer and the Local Policing Team and voice any opinions...

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