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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Hundreds of ninja swords surrendered to Devon and Cornwall Police
Hundreds of ninja swords were handed in to a police force during a month-long and Cornwall Police said it received 287 ninja swords and 56 other bladed weapons in July during a surrender and compensation scheme involving forces across England and Home Office-led project was carried out ahead of ninja swords, defined as being 14-24in (35.5-61cm) from handle to tip with a straight edge blade, being made illegal to own on 1 Insp Kevin Morley, who co-ordinated the scheme in Devon and Cornwall, said he was surprised and delighted with the response the project had. Det Insp Morley said Devon and Cornwall did not have as much knife crime as other areas but he acknowledged there had been "horrendous" incidents in the region."In context, it's not a problem, but one death is one death too many," he said."We have a problem with knife carrying more than knife crime, but what's really important is we don't just sleepwalk into a knife pandemic and we keep the energy going."Police said swords and knives could still be surrendered in bins at police stations, but the compensation would no longer be available. The law introduced on 1 August made it an offence to possess a ninja sword unless a specific legal defence a ninja sword could lead to a prison sentence of up to six months, potentially increasing to two years under new a weapon in public already carries a penalty of up to four years in jail.
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Student road safety event in Devon offers 'vital knowledge'
College students and future drivers have taken part in a road safety event run by and Cornwall Police said inexperienced drivers were offered "vital knowledge and skills" to keep them safe on the said Year 12 students from South Dartmoor Community College took part in the multi-agency session, which included water safety, speed awareness and drink-driving Ryan Cook, neighbourhood team leader for the local area, said: "The aim is to build relationships with our newer road users and empower them to feel comfortable and understand risky activities prior to driving." He added: "Even if they are not the driver of the car, they will be able to make informed decisions whether or not to get into a vehicle."Police said students were asked to carry out tasks "while wearing so-called beer goggles". The special headsets "give an idea of how dangerous it is to walk, drive or carry out basic reaction tests if you are not sober", said the force.
BBC News
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Cornwall students take part in 'life-saving' crash scene session
Demonstrations of the life-saving processes that take place at the scene of a crash have been offered to and Cornwall Police said pupils in Liskeard learnt about what would happen if they were involved in a crash, and how emergency services would help force said it teamed up with the fire service and tri-service officers to run the session to over 35 students, aged 17 and 18, at Liskeard Community Fire Bex Steed, who organised the event, said: "Quite a few young people within this age range are either learning to drive or are newly qualified. It's so important for us to reach out whilst they're still in the early stages of driving." She added: "Our aim is to encourage them to make safe decisions now and in the future, whilst highlighting the consequences of dangerous choices."Driving can bring an amazing sense of independence. We just want to make sure that young people enjoy this new chapter of their lives safely to protect themselves and those around them."Students watched as doors were removed from a vehicle and learnt how officers would get people out force said it it highlighted the fatal five to the students - the five most common causes for also learnt the basics about first aid, specifically around the importance of CPR and how to do sessions are planned for later in the year. What are the fatal five? Excess and inappropriate speedNot wearing a seatbeltDriving while using a mobile phoneDriving under the influence of alcohol or drugsNot being medically fit and healthy to drive
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Yahoo
Warning over police call scam as victim loses £14k
Police are warning residents about a phone scam where fraudsters pose as police officers after victims were scammed out of thousands of pounds. Devon and Cornwall Police said 12 reports, in the space of a fortnight, had been made from across Devon, with one elderly victim swindled out of £14,000. According to the force, people have been called by scammers as they are "assisting with an investigation". They are then asked to withdraw significant funds from cash machines. Residents were targeted in Exeter, Exmouth, Sidbury, Plymouth, Bradninch and Heybrook Bay between 2 and 18 July. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Sgt Tona Pooley said: "Victims are never to blame. "These fraudsters can be very persuading and demanding, which unfortunately in this case, has led to some people being scammed out of thousands of pounds. "If you have been a victim of this scam or to one similar, please report it to the police or to Action Fraud. "Your information is vital in helping us identify the people who are behind this." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Related internet links Devon and Cornwall Police Action Fraud More on this story Scammers pose as police to target elderly - force Warning over 'sinister' police phone call scam
BBC News
29-07-2025
- BBC News
Devon warning over police call scam as victim loses £14k
Police are warning residents about a phone scam where fraudsters pose as police officers after victims were scammed out of thousands of and Cornwall Police said 12 reports, in the space of a fortnight, had been made from across Devon, with one elderly victim swindled out of £14, to the force, people have been called by scammers as they are "assisting with an investigation". They are then asked to withdraw significant funds from cash were targeted in Exeter, Exmouth, Sidbury, Plymouth, Bradninch and Heybrook Bay between 2 and 18 July. Sgt Tona Pooley said: "Victims are never to blame. "These fraudsters can be very persuading and demanding, which unfortunately in this case, has led to some people being scammed out of thousands of pounds."If you have been a victim of this scam or to one similar, please report it to the police or to Action Fraud. "Your information is vital in helping us identify the people who are behind this."
