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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Jersey
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car, police have of Jersey Police said the incident took place in St Helier at the junction of La Route du Fort and Roseville Street on Monday afternoon."The cyclist has very serious injuries and is being taken to hospital," the force said the road had been closed in both directions and advised motorists to use the coast road via St Clement and Havre des Pas.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Yahoo
Warning after two people scammed out of £15k each
Two people in Jersey have been scammed out of more than £15,000 each, police have said. States of Jersey Police are warning islanders to be on alert as scammers were contacting individuals online claiming to send "high-value goods". Police said the scammers are providing what appears to be official Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) paperwork, requesting goods and services tax (GST) payments before goods could be released. Police said the documents were "highly convincing and intended to pressure victims into making quick payments". "The fake paperwork is designed to look as though the fraudster has already paid the GST," police said. "The victim is then asked to reimburse the fraudster directly before the goods are shipped, but the goods don't exist." Police advised islanders that the JCIS would not request GST payments via third parties or through unofficial channels. It said islanders who received suspicious customs documents or GST payment requests should not pay and contact Jersey Customs directly. Police added: "Be cautious of unsolicited offers involving goods being shipped to Jersey. Never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals. "Report any suspicious activity to the States of Jersey Police." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Fraud complaints 'explode' in growth since 2022 Police publish scam prevention guide for Jersey States of Jersey Police
BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Jersey Police warning after two people scammed out of £15k each
Two people in Jersey have been scammed out of more than £15,000 each, police have said. States of Jersey Police are warning islanders to be on alert as scammers were contacting individuals online claiming to send "high-value goods".Police said the scammers are providing what appears to be official Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) paperwork, requesting goods and services tax (GST) payments before goods could be said the documents were "highly convincing and intended to pressure victims into making quick payments". 'Be cautious' "The fake paperwork is designed to look as though the fraudster has already paid the GST," police said."The victim is then asked to reimburse the fraudster directly before the goods are shipped, but the goods don't exist."Police advised islanders that the JCIS would not request GST payments via third parties or through unofficial said islanders who received suspicious customs documents or GST payment requests should not pay and contact Jersey Customs directly. Police added: "Be cautious of unsolicited offers involving goods being shipped to Jersey. Never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals."Report any suspicious activity to the States of Jersey Police."
BBC News
09-07-2025
- BBC News
Jersey Police warning after WW2 bomb found in sand dunes
A suspected World War Two German mortar bomb found on the sand dunes in Jersey has been disposed securely by a bomb disposal officer, police have States of Jersey Police said the emergency services control centre received a call on Tuesday from a member of the public who had taken the item home after finding it on sand dunes by St Ouen's said the device was believed to contain explosives. If people came across something thought to be an explosive device, such as a bomb, shell, mortar or marine flare, they should not to touch or move it, they added. Officers said: "The device was disposed of securely by the bomb disposal officer."Police advised people who came across such objects to leave the item where it was, even if it looked old and rusty, as it could still contain explosives and, therefore, could be potentially dangerous. They also said to call the States Police on 612612 and give clear information about the description and location of the suspect item.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies in crash on coastal road
A man has died in Jersey after a car hit a wall on a coastal road, police have said. States of Jersey Police said the crash happened on the St Clement coast road at 09:24 BST on Saturday. The male driver was pronounced dead in hospital while a passenger, his wife, suffered minor injuries, the force said. It said a section of Grand Route de La Cote between La Petite Sente and Rue De La Lourderie was closed for several hours after the crash, which involved no other vehicles. A spokesperson added: "We are working to support the family of those involved, and the investigation into what happened is ongoing." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to States of Jersey Police
