19 arrests as operation Merlin targets wanted criminals across Cumbria

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”

Man suspected of causing significant leg injury in Cumbria stabbing charged

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 10:15hrs A 29-year-old man also arrested in connection with the incident was released on police bail Officers responded to reports a man had suffered a stab wound to the leg back on 3rd February in the Kirkland Road area of Wigton shortly afterContinue reading “Man suspected of causing significant leg injury in Cumbria stabbing charged”

Blackpool man charged after woman assaulted in Kendal

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 12:40hrs He has been remanded into custody to appear at Magistrates Court today A man from Blackpool has been charged with various offences following an investigation into a woman being assaulted on a bridge in Kendal. In an update posted today, Cumbria PoliceContinue reading “Blackpool man charged after woman assaulted in Kendal”

IOPC investigating police collision that killed woman and dog in Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at 17:35hrs A police car responding to an emergency call collided with a car in Whitehaven last Sunday morning The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic incident in Whitehaven which involved Cumbria Police officers. InContinue reading “IOPC investigating police collision that killed woman and dog in Cumbria”

Woman sadly dies in hospital following collision with police car in Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 20th January 2025, at 14:30hrs A police officer remains in hospital in a serious condition following the collision A woman has sadlt died following a road traffic collision involving a Police car  in Whitehaven. In a statement released today, Cumbria Police said: The collision, which was reportedContinue reading “Woman sadly dies in hospital following collision with police car in Cumbria”

Woman critical and Police officer seriously injured after police car crashes in Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 14:05hrs A referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been made following the collision An investigation is underway following a collision involving a police car that has left an officer seriously injured and a woman in critical condition. In a statementContinue reading “Woman critical and Police officer seriously injured after police car crashes in Cumbria”

Wrynose Pass closed after cars get stuck in snowy conditions

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 5th January 2025, at 18:15hrs Police responded to multiple calls this afternoon of multiple vehicles being stuck Wrynose Pass in Cumbria is to remain closed due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions. This follows on from reports earlier on Saturday of multiple vehicles becoming stuck after tryingContinue reading “Wrynose Pass closed after cars get stuck in snowy conditions”

Pair handed 5yr ban after dog found severely underweight with matted fur and long nails living in squalid conditions

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 3rd January 2025, at 13:30hrs The large dog was found severely underweight with long nails and matted fur A man and a woman have been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing the unnecessary suffering ofContinue reading “Pair handed 5yr ban after dog found severely underweight with matted fur and long nails living in squalid conditions”

Pair handed 5yr ban after dog found severely underweight with matted fur and long nails living in squalid conditions

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 3rd January 2025, at 13:30hrs The large dog was found severely underweight with long nails and matted fur A man and a woman have been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from owning animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing the unnecessary suffering ofContinue reading “Pair handed 5yr ban after dog found severely underweight with matted fur and long nails living in squalid conditions”

Three elderly residents rushed to hospital following suspected gas explosion in Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 31st December 2024, at 19:30hrs Avoid the area where possible warn Cumbria Police whilst work is carried out at the scene Three elderly residents have been rushed to hospital following a suspected gas explosion in Cumbria. The explosion was first reported shortly before 4:30pm a residential propertyContinue reading “Three elderly residents rushed to hospital following suspected gas explosion in Cumbria”