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2 days ago
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Police welcome prison sentence handed to dad who knocked out complete stranger
Police have welcomed the prison sentence handed to a thug who battered a man in a town centre attack. Daniel Gibson kicked, punched and stamped on his victim who ended up unconscious in Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme. The 36-year-old, of Dale Court, Middlewich, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was handed a four-year prison sentence - with a further two years on licence - when he was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Following the case, Detective Constable Rose Smith, from Staffordshire Police, said: 'I hope this conviction shows that violence has no place on our streets and that we will take action against those who commit violent offences. We are committed to keeping people safe across Staffordshire.' READ MORE: Neighbours at war as tarmac row sees shopkeeper install car park barrier READ MORE: Police update on residents living above Stoke-on-Trent kebab shop struck by car Get all the latest news from court here
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3 days ago
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Police update on residents living above Stoke-on-Trent kebab shop struck by car
The occupants of a building struck by an out-of-contol car have escaped from the property uninjured. They were above Rose Fast Food - on Scotia Road, in Burslem - when a car ploughed into the kebab shop. One man has been taken to hospital following the collision. Staffordshire Police have not confirmed whether the casualty is the driver. The crash happened at 6am this morning. It closed Scotia Road between its junctions with Baddeley Street and Darwin Drive. READ MORE: Scene of devastation as car ploughs into Stoke-on-Trent kebab shop READ MORE: Neighbours at war as tarmac row sees shopkeeper install car park barrier A police spokesman said: "We remain at the scene of a road traffic collision. One man has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time. The occupants of the building were not injured. Our investigation is ongoing." Any witnesses can call the police on 101. Sign up for the latest breaking news and top stories from StokeonTrentLive on WhatsApp
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3 days ago
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Blundering cabbie stops on Stoke-on-Trent A50 to 'sort sat-nav'
A blundering cabbie is facing police action - after stopping on the A50 to 'sort the sat-nav'. Staffordshire road crime team discovered the taxi on an exit slip-road off the dual-carriageway. It resulted in other vehicles having to swerve out of the way of the taxi and sparked queues. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "If you are lost please don't stop in a live lane of a dual-carriageway to sort the sat-nav. Unlike this taxi driver we came across on the A50 where other cars had been swerving out of the way to avoid a collision and also causing unnecessary tailbacks. The driver has been reported." READ MORE: Neighbours at war as tarmac row sees shopkeeper install car park barrier READ MORE: Scene of devastation as car ploughs into Stoke-on-Trent kebab shop Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it's FREE
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3 days ago
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Man in hospital after car crashes into takeaway
A man has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a Staffordshire takeaway. Police were called to the A50 Scotia Road in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, at about 06:00 BST on Sunday. Pictures from the scene reveal the front of the two-storey building has partially collapsed, with rubble lying on the street. Officers remain at the scene alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area, with the scene cordoned off at the junction of Greenhead Street and Bycars Road. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: Related internet links Staffordshire Police
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4 days ago
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Police find Stokie biker who hid in garden and ditched balaclava and jacket
A biker has been detained by police - despite hiding in a garden and removing their balaclava and jacket. The biker fled after being spotted riding dangerously by a police helicopter over Stoke-on-Trent. But they were tracked down and the bike has been seized. The operation has been led by Staffordshire road crime team. READ MORE: Car trashed and bricks thrown at Stoke-on-Trent house in 1.15am attack READ MORE: Live updates as 'police incident' declared on Stoke-on-Trent A50 A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "The rider decided to hide in a garden, remove their balaclava, and ditch their jacket in an attempt to evade police. Officers sprung into action, detained the rider, and seized the bike." Anyone with any information about the bike can call the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111. Sign up for the latest breaking news and top stories from StokeonTrentLive on WhatsApp
