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BBC News
15 hours ago
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- BBC News
Biker arrested for weapon and drugs offences and failing to stop
A 27-year-old motorcyclist has been arrested for failing to stop for police after breaching a road closure and alleged weapon and drugs and Cornwall Police said the man from Cornwall drove along a road near Vue Cinema that had been closed during the English Riviera Airshow at Paignton on force said: "Thanks to the swift actions of PC Miller the rider was quickly and safely detained."Officers arrested the man on suspicion of driving whilst unfit, dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of drugs. The police said the man remained in custody and that it had been an isolated incident that posed no wider risk to the public.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Driver in hospital after hedge crash
A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after the vehicle he was in crashed into a hedge in Cornwall, police have said. Officers were called to the incident at about 12:25 BST on Friday in Trevenna, near Liskeard. According to a force spokesperson, the crash involved a red Land Rover Discovery. They added the driver remained in hospital for treatment. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Anybody who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage has been asked to contact police on 101 or by visiting their website. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Two people arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in garden
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a garden in Devon. Police received a report that a man in his 20s had been attacked and found in the garden of a property in Ashfield Close in Exmouth at around 12.45am on Saturday. He died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics, a spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said. Two men in their 20s were later discovered at an address in Hawthorn Grove, Exmouth, and arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody and the victim's next of kin have been notified. Read more from Sky News: Detective Chief Inspector Ian Jolliff said: "Scene guards have been put in place at the crime scene and at a second address in Exmouth. "Residents will see a heightened police presence and visibility over the coming days as we gather evidence to deliver justice for the victim's family." He added: "We ask residents affected by the police cordon to remain patient and stay in their houses if possible. "Enquiries remain ongoing and we would like to appeal to anybody with information or relevant footage who has not yet spoken to us."
Sky News
3 days ago
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- Sky News
Two people arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in garden
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a garden in Devon. Police received a report that a man in his 20s had been attacked and found in the garden of a property in Ashfield Close in Exmouth at around 12.45am on Saturday. He died at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics, a spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said. Two men in their 20s were later discovered at an address in Hawthorn Grove, Exmouth, and arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody and the victim's next of kin have been notified. "Residents will see a heightened police presence and visibility over the coming days as we gather evidence to deliver justice for the victim's family." He added: "We ask residents affected by the police cordon to remain patient and stay in their houses if possible.
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Moment ‘drunk' forklift driver goes on rampage by flipping cars & smashing them to bits in front of horrified onlookers
THIS is the moment a forklift driver embarked on a terrifying rampage that saw multiple vehicles smashed to bits. An allegedly "drunk" man has been arrested following the incident last night where a motor was flipped upside down. 4 Devon and Cornwall Police responded to multiple calls in Newton Abbot, Devon, as witnesses reported seeing a forklift damaging vehicles near an industrial estate. According to witnesses the forklift began lifting one vehicle with people still inside. But said they were able to escape before it was flipped. One witness said: "I was doing some fishing there - we normally park on that road. "I saw a forklift in front of us, and suddenly, it started lifting this car with a father and son inside. "They jumped out of the car before the forklift was able to flip it over, and he smashed up the car. "I believe that was one of four cars that was targeted." Video footage initially shows the forklift tipping a car upside down before it crashes to the ground as astonished bystanders looked on. The video then shows the forklift smashing into another vehicle before a police car arrives on the scene. Officers can be seen trying to prevent the forklift smashing into the car between Forde Road and Quay Road in the Devon town. They then approach the forklift as debris from the damaged motors is scattered across the street. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 50s. Shocking moment 'two drunk idiots' tip over prize classic car parked in street during 4am rampage as owner vows revenge A spokesperson said: "We received numerous calls from members of the public at around 9.40pm on Thursday 29 May following a report of a forklift driving through Queen Street and Quay Road, Newton Abbot, damaging a number of vehicles. "Officers attended and arrested a suspect. "A man in his 50s from Newton Abbot was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drink and criminal damage. "He remains in police custody at this time." 4 4 Although a total number is not clear, it is thought that up to five motors were caught up in the rampage. Thousands of pounds' worth of damage was inflicted. A spokesperson for Newton abbot Fire Station said they had been called to deal with a fuel leak from a car in the Brunel Industrial Estate. They said they discovered "an unusual road traffic collision being managed as a police incident, involving a forklift and a private motor vehicle." They also added that "all persons were free and clear of the vehicle and were uninjured on the scene". Firefighters removed the fuel from the area and isolated the battery of the car so it was safe to move.
