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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...

Local Policing Team - Up My Street

Plymouth police have announced a series of opportunities for the public to meet local officers and discuss community issues around the city.

The 'Up My Street' meetings will take place at Devils Point Café, Adelaide Park and Patna Park on the first Tuesday of every month .

Officers from the Local Policing Team will come to the venues and be available to chat to residents.

The times are as follows -

10:00 – 10:45 Devils Point Café 11:00 – 11:45 Adelaide Park 12:00 – 12:45 Patna Park

Police have described the...

Plymouth police go 'Up My Street'

Plymouth police have announced a series of opportunities for the public to meet local officers and discuss community issues around the city.

The 'Up My Street' meetings will take place at Devils Point Café, Adelaide Park and Patna Park on the first Tuesday of every month.

Officers from the Local Policing Team will come to the venues and be available to chat to residents....

Local residents welcome to 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...

Released prisoner wanted by police for breaking curfew

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 27-year -old man who is wanted for a recall to prison.

Aaron Turner from Plymouth is currently wanted by police on an emergency prison recall after failing to abide by the conditions on his curfew, following his release from prison on 24 June.

He was originally convicted for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

He is...

Police appeal following two burglaries in Roborough

Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in Roborough on the outskirts of Plymouth.

On Sunday 28 July, a burglary occurred at West Stable House, which is a renovated period property within the grounds of Maristow House.

A quantity of spirits was taken in the raid.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been recently offered bottles of...

Police boss calls for action against 'legal highs'

In the wake of three local incidents over the weekend where young people were hospitalised after taking so-called 'legal highs', Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is urging all sections of the community to join forces to counter the danger posed by an increasing trade in the drugs.

The incidents, two in Exeter and one in Torquay, occurred just days after Mr Hogg confronted staff...

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