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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Cambridge Uni exam burglar gets lesson in justice
A thief stole bank cards from a Cambridge University student who was sitting an exam at the time before going on a spending Willoughby, 43, let himself into the victim's unlocked room at Trinity College while the student was sitting an exam on 24 May last student began receiving a series of text alerts of bank transactions while at lunch following the exam as Willoughby purchased food, drink and formerly of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, admitted burglary, theft and 18 counts of fraud and was jailed for 11 months at Peterborough Crown Court on 10 July. Cambridgeshire Police said the student returned to his room to discover his wallet had been stolen, along with a £200 watch and an envelope containing more than £100 in used the stolen bank cards within minutes of taking them to buy scratch cards, clothing, a new outfit, food and that day, Willoughby stole more bank cards from a member of staff at bar La Raza, in Rose Crescent, Cambridge, and used these to buy food and train tickets to travel back continued buying food and drink with the cards even after returning home to Lincolnshire until police arrested him. Willoughby had been caught on CCTV and cleaning staff at the university had also reported someone behaving Con Louise Clarke said: "Willoughby is an opportunist always looking for ways to steal and line his own pockets. "Thankfully, on this occasion, the quick-thinking of cleaning staff at the college secured a good description of him which helped us identify added: "The real-time spending messages received by both victims meant they were immediately alerted to something wrong. This allowed them to swiftly contact us with details of the crimes." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man jumped from Milton cannabis farm's window to escape police
A man who jumped from a first floor window of his cannabis factory in an attempt to evade police has been Aliaj, 24, leapt from the property in North Lodge Park in Milton, near Cambridge, on 27 February, but was found 208 cannabis plants with a street value of up to £85,000 and cannabis growing of no fixed address, admitted cultivating the drug and was sentenced to a year in prison at Peterborough Crown Court. PC Edward Hyde, from Cambridgeshire Police, said: "Thanks to information received from members of the public, this cannabis factory has been shut down and a significant amount of cannabis prevented from making it to the streets. "We encourage members of the public to continue reporting their suspicions to us."The force said suspicions should be raised by frequent visitors to a property at unsocial hours throughout the day and night, blacked-out windows or condensation, bright lights in rooms throughout the night, a powerful and sweet aroma, noise from fans, and an excessive amount of plant pots, chemicals, fertilisers and compost. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A605 in Peterborough closed after 'five-vehicle crash'
A road has been closed in both directions following a multi-vehicle crash. Cambridgeshire Police were called to the A605 Elton bypass near Peterborough at about 12:45 BST. A spokesperson for the force said emergency services were currently at the scene and it was believed that "five vehicles were involved [in the incident] at this stage".Posting on X, they warned motorists that the road was likely to remain closed for some time. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Who is Daniel Dugdale and how long was he sentenced for sending ex-partner Megan Brailsford death and rape threats?
DANIEL Dugdale subjected his ex-girlfriend to the most horrific campaign of sadistic harassment after she dumped him for cheating on her. Here we take a look at the 5 Megan Brailsford and Daniel Dugdale were romantically involved Credit: HotSpot Media 5 But things took a disturbing turn for the worse after she dumped him for being unfaithful Credit: HotSpot Media Who is Daniel Dugdale? Daniel Dugdale is a 31-year-old man from Cambridgeshire who was convicted for orchestrating an extended and escalating campaign of harassment against his After she broke up with him, he subjected the veterinary nurse to months of relentless stalking and abuse — including sending her death and rape threats, as well as other malicious messages. The horrific three-month campaign of harassment included telling Megan's mum and best friend that she had died, as well as threatening to kill her beloved Siberian husky named Ocean. Dugdale sent Megan pictures of dead dogs resembling Ocean on Facebook . read more on true crime He also tried to ruin her career by contacting the Dugdale bombarded her with silent phone calls — calling her up to once every four seconds. He even attempted to present himself as a victim to police and others, further complicating the investigation. In February 2023, in response to one of Dugdale's sickening schemes, armed police turned up at Megan's door saying she'd been reported for murdering her kids and burying them in a ditch. Most read in The Sun Megan's two children were sound asleep in their beds — a fact the authorities soon realised. Officers raced to Megan's home in their police van with their blue lights flashing and sirens sounding after a person claiming to be her posted on Cambridgeshire Police's live web chat. 24 Hours in Police Custody: Shock moment cops find knife hidden in shoe of Anthony Bennison after he killed 2 in rampage They wrote: 'I've killed my kids… I need your help… I've buried them on the dog walking trail.' In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Megan said: 'I felt sick to my stomach. 'I couldn't believe someone would do that. Being woken late at night to loud banging was terrifying.' The abuse left Megan in constant fear for her life and the safety of her family, impacting her so profoundly she lost around 2 stone of weight. I'm so angry about what he did — all because I broke up with him Megan Brailsford She said: 'I was too scared to leave the house. I bought panic alarms for myself and the children. It was hell. "I told the kids, 'If a stranger ever comes up to you, press this.' I was constantly looking over my shoulder.' Dugdale was eventually linked to the crimes through evidence found on Megan's phone records, leading to his arrest in March 2023. During police interviews, he admitted he was trying to hurt Megan so she would need him. 5 Some of the disgusting abuse Megan received from her ex Credit: HotSpot Media He pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking involving alarm or distress and to perverting the course of justice. In April 2023, Daniel Dugdale was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court to three years and nine months in prison for his actions. Megan said: 'I went to court for sentencing and looked at him, but he didn't look at me or my family once.' 'He didn't look remorseful, just blank. For months Dan made my life hell. To discover it was him all along makes my blood boil. 5 She believes it would have got worse had Dugdale not been apprehended Credit: HotSpot Media "I hope now that I'm rid of him for good, I can finally move on. "I've been left traumatised and was forced to move house and change my workplace. "Had he not been caught, at the rate it was all escalating, I think it would've got a lot worse. 'I'm so angry about what he did — all because I broke up with him. 5 Dugdale was sentenced to three years and nine months behind bars Credit: Cambridge Constabulary "I've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. "I didn't think he was clever enough to do something like this, but he's actually a really clever man.' 24 Hours in Police Custody: The Murder Messages The callous case is investigated in Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody. Megan opens up about the ordeal and profound impact Dugdale's actions had on her life. Things got so bad she was forced to move house and change her workplace to feel safe. You can catch 24 Hours in Police Custody: The Murder Messages on Channel 4 at 10 pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Trust in police in Peterborough area improves thanks to project
Trust in police in a city centre community has risen as a result of a project aimed at fighting organised crime, a council has City Council said the Alliance project centred on Lincoln Road in Millfield had led to increased confidence in policing and a "700% increase in community intelligence reporting".The project was a collaboration between the council and Cambridgeshire Police, with the goals of disrupting criminal groups and maintaining safe was part of the Home Office's Clear, Hold and Build strategy, which was rolled out to police forces across England in 2023. Police said Lincoln Road was chosen for the project based on data that suggested there was a "concentration of organised crime in that area", the Local Democracy Reporting Service council says 700,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized in the area, as well as 20,000 vapes and £115,000 in drug needle bins were also in the report by the council to a scrutiny committee on Thursday, Alliance struggled to make inroads with local groups. 'Limited interest' There was "limited capacity and interest within community groups to engage with Alliance," the council said, making it "challenging to gain more widespread community involvement".The Home Office said that, nationally, it found "no evidence" the initiative "improved community perceptions" of policing, despite having a "positive impact" on also conceded that not offering funding alongside the Clear, Hold and Build framework was a "key barrier". Police said the agencies involved in Alliance would continue to look for funding for the project in Millfield, but would not immediately implement it elsewhere in the city as it was an "intense project about longevity and sustainability".Insp Sam Tucker, from Cambridgeshire Police, said: "We can definitely use some of the concepts in there but to use this initiative in its entirety is unlikely."Peterborough City Council have also been trying to create a cafe culture along Lincoln Road through upgrades including widening the pavements, introducing new pedestrian crossings and adding planters and benches. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
