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Police appeal for help to identify body found in river at Bideford

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man who was found deceased at Bideford this week.

Officers were called at 2.15pm on Monday 27 March after the man’s body was found in the River Torridge at Bideford.

Detectives are now working to establish who he may be and to locate his next of kin. They have eliminated any known local missing people from their...

Police launch murder investigation in Plymouth

Police were called at around 8.55pm last night [21 March] to Leigham Manor Drive, Plymouth, following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a local man in his 40s, was confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

It was reported that the vehicle left the scene and was located in the Marsh Mills retail park at a short...

Detective makes television appeal for information following thefts in South Devon

Devon & Cornwall Detective Inspector was interviewed by Crimewatch Live to renew an appeal for information around brazen cable thefts in South Devon.

On Friday 17 March 2023, Detective Inspector Andy Turner from Devon & Cornwall Police appeared on Crimewatch LIVE on BBC ONE to discuss recent thefts of cables in South Devon, and appeal to anyone who may have information to...

Police appeal for witnesses to Derry's Cross robbery

Police investigating a reported robbery near the Derry's Cross roundabout, Plymouth on Thursday 9 February are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

It happened at one of the bus stops outside Anglia House, 10 Derry's Cross, Plymouth, at around 6pm.

The victim, a man in his 30s, has reported having a watch, mobile phone and wallet stolen after being approached by a...

Arrests after Bideford incident

Police have moved to reassure the residents of Bideford after an incident yesterday, which saw a large police presence in the town, including armed officers.

Five people have been arrested and officers said they are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident.

They also said there is an increased police presence in the town to provide reassurance.

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First All-Terrain Policing Vehicle in Devon and Cornwall takes to the hills of Bodmin Moor

The first All-Terrain Policing Vehicle in Devon and Cornwall is taking to the hills of Bodmin Moor, to enhance policing in the area and protect its community and livestock.

Managed by the Bodmin Moor Rural Crime Initiative and made possible with support from partners including Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner, Police officers and volunteers will be using the vehicle...

Police and Trading Standards execute warrant in West Devon

On Thursday 9 February, officers carried out a warrant in the Okehampton area as part of an investigation into the possible sale of illegal weapons.

Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, supported by the Force Support Group and Neighbourhood Team attended the address along with Trading Standards Officers.

The action was taken following information...

Total of 233 arrests made as part of December drink and drug driving crackdown

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for...

Family pay tribute following fatal collision in Plymouth

Police have named a man who died following a collision on Embankment Road on Saturday 7 January.

Jay Whiting, 21, from Plymouth, sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle collision which happened at around 2.10am.

Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital.

The family of Jay have paid tribute to him.

They...

Pedestrian seriously injured in Honiton collision

Police are seeking witnesses following a collision in Honiton which left a woman seriously injured.

Officers were called at 3.45pm on Friday 6 January after the collision between a Toyota Hilux and a female pedestrian on High Street.

The woman in her 50s sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

The driver was uninjured....

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