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Police concerned for welfare of missing Buckfastleigh woman

Police are concerned for the welfare of Jacqueline De Young a 51-year-old woman who left her home address in Buckfastleigh, Devon during Saturday afternoon (5 October 2013). It is believed that she left in her vehicle, a black Mitsubishi Colt convertible registration WF07 VGY.

Police have described Ms De Young as a white female, five foot one inches tall, with straight shoulder length...

Pioneering domestic abuse support scheme for children re-launches

A highly successful Plymouth scheme to support children witnessing domestic abuse at home is re-launching on Friday (4 October) with a new way of working that reaches even more youngsters in need.

The pioneering work, called ‘Encompass’, is a partnership between the police and Plymouth City Council, involving schools and early years settings across the city.

Approved education...

GBH charge for Plymouth man over city bar attack

A 24-year-old man has been charged with grievious bodily harm following an alleged attack in a Plymouth nightspot .

Kyle Kessell will appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 9 October 2013.

Police reported the incident which took place at the Two Trees pub in Union Street, Plymouth on Sunday 14 July at around 2.50am, and resulted in a man having part of his ear...

Mother and children in Braunton helicopter rescue

The police helicopter was involved in the rescue of a mother and her two children who were lost in north Devon on Sunday night.

At about 7.20pm on Sunday (29 September), Devon and Cornwall Police received an emergency call from the mother who was described as "distraught" and "panicking". She was with her ten-year-old and three-year-old children and told police that she was lost on...

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Sidmouth

Police in Devon have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted in a Sidmouth pub.

Officers were called shortly after 10pm on Thursday 26 September to the Blackhorse Hotel after receiving a report that a man had been assaulted.

A 71-year-old man was found at the scene. Despite efforts of officers and paramedics the man was...

Police arrest and charge man wanted for breaching bail conditions

A man who was wanted by police after breaching his bail conditions, has been arrested.

David Dams, 47, was arrested at 9.55pm on Wednesday 25 September after he attended Charles Cross police station in Plymouth.

He has been charged with breaching his bail conditions and appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 26 September at 9.30am.

Mr Dams' bail conditions...

Trapped driver rescued after car left A38

A driver became trapped in his car after the vehicle left the slipway of the Exeter-bound carriageway of the A38 between Deeplane and Smithaleigh on Thursday morning (26 September). Police, paramedics and fire crews all attended the scene.

The car went into a field where three fire appliances from Plympton, Crownhill and Plymstock attended. Fire crews worked, alongside paramedics and...

Police appeal following Barbican bar assault

Police in Plymouth are appealing for information following an assault in the Barbican area.

The incident took place in Bar Rakuda on Quay Road on the Barbican just after 1am on 7 September 2013.

The victim, a 23-year-old local man, was assaulted in an apparently unprovoked attack on the dance floor by an unknown man who punched him to the head from behind.

The assault...

Missing Plymouth man, Timothy Harwood, found

A man missing from the Efford area of Plymouth has been found.

Police had grown increasingly concerned for the health and welfare of Timothy Harwood from Plymouth who had been missing since 17 September. although it was believed he had been seen at around 1.30pm on 20 September walking out of Plymouth along Embankment Road, close to Marsh Mills.

Police have not released any...

Police campaign highlights impact of alcohol-related disorder

Police chiefs have launched a week-long campaign highlighting the realities faced by those dealing with drunkenness and alcohol-related incidents.

The national initiative follows the vow from Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg to do more to tackle the problems of alcohol-related disorder, which is costing the region more than £300m.

The UK police...

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