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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Sport
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Man hunt for suspected voyeur at sports centre as police release e-fit
A man hunt has been launched with Durham Police releasing an e-fit of a suspected voyeur after an incident at a sports centre. It is said to have taken place at Maiden Castle Sports Centre in Durham on Wednesday, May 14. The suspect is described as between 25 and 30 years old, around 5ft 7inches tall, with short black hair and a Middle Eastern complexion. E-fit released of man police want to speak to in connection with a suspected voyeurism incident at a sports centre (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) He was wearing khaki trousers, a pale checked shirt and round glasses. Voyeurism is the sexual interest in or practice of watching other people engaged in intimate behaviours, such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions of a private nature. Detectives from Durham City CID are urging anyone who recognises the man or has any relevant information to come forward immediately. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number CRI00613939. Details can also be submitted online at
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Tow Law woman as search enters fourth day
Police are "increasingly concerned" as a major search for a missing Tow Law woman enters its fourth day. Jenny Hall, 23, was last seen leaving her home in Tow Law, County Durham, just after 3pm on Tuesday (February 18). Her car, a red Ford Focus, was found on Wednesday parked on the B6278, near remote moorland between Eggleston and Stanhope. Police yesterday confirmed that they had covered over one hundred miles of land in the search for the 23-year-old as they start to focus their efforts on her 'regular running trails' (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Chief Inspector, Dean Haythornthwaite, yesterday confirmed that they do not at this stage believe that there is any third party involvement or suspicion around her disappearance. Jenny Hall, 23, from Tow Law (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) Police officers, mountain rescue teams, sniffer dogs and HM Coastguard air support are involved in the search, which has covered 100 miles. On Friday (February 21), the search concentrated on running trails Ms Hall often uses between Eggleston and Hamsterley. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) The terrain and conditions have been described as 'dangerous' as the region battles heavy wind and rain so officers have pleaded with the public to allow the trained professionals to use their structured search plan and specialist equipment to have the space they need to search for Jenny thoroughly and safely. Digital intelligence officers have checked Ms Hall's mobile phone, smartwatch and running apps, but have found no leads. READ MORE OF OUR COVERAGE: 'No reason to suspect third party involvement': Chief Inspector on search for Jenny 100 miles now covered in search for missing Jenny Hall from County Durham Live coverage of the search- The search for 23-year-old Jenny Hall moves into its fourth day Chief Inspector Dean Haythornthwaite, of Durham Constabulary, said: 'We have become increasingly concerned for Jenny since she was reported missing on Tuesday and have been exploring all lines of inquiry.' Durham Constabulary's Chief Inspector, Dean Haythornthwaite (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Jenny is described as "white, 6ft tall and has very long dark hair. She was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with a John Deere logo and dark jogging bottoms." Jenny's family have now confirmed that she may have been carrying a green jacket and had her hair up in a ponytail. Anyone who believes they may have seen Jenny or has any relevant information about her whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately on 999.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police hunt for snood-wearing tattooed man after 'burglary and assault' at home
Police are hunting for a tattooed man after a "burglary and assault" at a Seaham home. The incident took place on Wedgewood Road on February 1 when two suspects are believed to have driven to the property in a black Mercedes. Durham Constabulary say the duo then reportedly assaulted the resident, sometime between 10pm and 10.30pm. One suspect has been arrested by police but officers need the public's help to identify a second man who they want to speak to in connection with the incident. Officers want to speak to this man in connection with a 'burglary and assault' on February 1. (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) He is described as white, around six foot tall, and was wearing a black t-shirt, black bottoms, and short dark hair swept over to one side. He also has distinctive tattoos down his right arm. He has distinctive tattoos (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) He has distinctive tattoos (Image: DURHAM CONSTABULARY) If you can help identify the man, contact DC Nikki Wilson by emailing or call 101 with extension 209144 or Peterlee Safeguarding Team on 01913752587. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
