Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:20hrs The four day operation took place last week Operation Merlin officers have targeted those who believe they are above the law in the latest week-long operation aimed at wanted individuals across Cumbria. Last week’s four-day operation (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) resulted inContinue reading “19 arrests as operation Merlin targets wanted criminals across Cumbria”
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Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 15:15hrs He has now been sentenced to 14 weeks in the slammer after pleading guilty to the charges A shoplifter from Leyland is starting a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a joint of meat and protein bars from local shops. InContinue reading “Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed”
Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:50hrs As a result of intelligence and lack of snow during the winter months on the roof a warrant was executed at an address in the town on Wednesday morning say Lancashire Police More than eighty cannabis plants have been seized following aContinue reading “Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup”
URGENT APPEAL For man last seen on Formby Beach
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:40hrs Missing Tharapheet Khongthale was last seen on Monday afternoon An urgent appeal has been launched by Merseyside Police who are asking anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Tharapheet who has been missing since Monday to contact them immediately. Tharapheet wasContinue reading “URGENT APPEAL For man last seen on Formby Beach”
Armed Police arrest man in in Sheffield City Centre stand-off
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 08:00hrs Negotiations have been taking place since 7pm on Monday with residents evacuated and roads put on lockdown A man has been arrested following a stand-off at an apartment block in Sheffield City Centre. In a statement released today, South Yorkshire Police said:Continue reading “Armed Police arrest man in in Sheffield City Centre stand-off”
Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Wigan
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 07:30hrs A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident A man has been charged following an investigation into a stabbing in Wigan. Officers were called to Ince Green Lane on Monday to reports of a stabbing. A woman wasContinue reading “Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Wigan”
Smirking rapist handed lengthy sentences for abusing girl under 13
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 07:25hrs He was previously convicted on a string of sex offences at an earlier hearing A smirking rapist who abused a child has been handed a lengthy custodial sentence. Connor Behan appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 7 February where he wasContinue reading “Smirking rapist handed lengthy sentences for abusing girl under 13”
Man who converted blank-firers in garden shed jailed for more than 10 years
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 07:00hrs A man who converted blank firearms for criminals from a workshop in his back garden has been jailed for more than 10 years. Luke Parr, 23 (01.04.2001) of Maxey Road, Dagenham, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, 10 February where heContinue reading “Man who converted blank-firers in garden shed jailed for more than 10 years”
Burglars who broke into homes to steal jewellery, cash and cars jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 07:00hrs All three pleaded guilty after detectives tracked their movements and DNA placed them at the scene of the burglaries Three South Yorkshire men have been jailed for their part in a series of burglaries and car thefts in Whitby. Jordan Evans, 27,Continue reading “Burglars who broke into homes to steal jewellery, cash and cars jailed”
GMP engage with registered dealers and gun clubs to recover blank-firing weapons off the streets
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 06:50hrs A total of 18 blank firers have been surrendered by retailers since the engagement which started back in 2024 In anticipation of a national amnesty to recover Turkish manufactured Top-Venting Blank-Firing (TVBF) firearms, which started on Monday 3 February 2025 and isContinue reading “GMP engage with registered dealers and gun clubs to recover blank-firing weapons off the streets”
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