Police Investigate Robbery In Ketley
Police in Telford are investigating after an elderly man was robbed in Telford last night. The incident occurred at an address on Sandbrook on Tuesday 25 June. At around 11.30pm, as the victim – a...
View ArticleSafe Places Initiative To Launch In Shropshire And Telford
On Thursday 4 July, a new initiative is being launched across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin that aims to provide a network of ‘havens’ for people who may require additional support and assistance...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Aggravated Burglary In Hadley
Police in Telford are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred in Hadley late yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at an address on Crescent Road on Wednesday 26 June. At just before...
View ArticleWitness Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Newport
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Newport, Shropshire, earlier today (Saturday, 29 June). At around 11.20am, a cashier at Britannia on High Street was threatened into handing over a...
View ArticleCCTV Images Released In Newport Robbery Investigation
Police officers investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a bank in Newport on Saturday morning have today released two CCTV images of a man they are looking to identify in connection with it. At...
View ArticlePolice Seek Witnesses To Four Vehicle Collision In Shropshire
Police are seeking witnesses to a four-vehicle collision which happened on a country road between Shrewsbury and Telford. The collision, involving three cars and a motorcycle, happened on the B4394...
View ArticleWarwickshire and West Mercia Police announce important changes to firearms...
Warwickshire and West Mercia Police have announced important changes to the process for licensing firearms. A fully integrated Warwickshire and West Mercia Firearms and Explosives Licensing Unit (FLU),...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Burglary In The Rock
Police in Telford are investigating after a burglary in The Rock. The incident occurred at an address on Acer Close on Friday 28 June. Sometime between 6.30am and 2.45pm it appears that thieves climbed...
View ArticleSafe Places Initiative Ready To Launch
On Thursday 4 July, a new initiative will launch across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin with the aim of providing a network of ‘havens’ for people who may require additional support and assistance...
View ArticleForces To Feature On Crimewatch Roadshow
On Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July, West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police will be featured on three Crimewatch Roadshow programmes that are being broadcast live on BBC One. The three...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Burglary In Overdale
Police in Telford are investigating after a burglary in Overdale. The incident occurred on The Rock on Thursday 4 July. Sometime between 11.30am and 4.30pm it appears that thieves broke into the...
View ArticleSix Arrests After Execution Of Warrants In Major Operation
West Mercia Police have confirmed that six people are in custody in Shrewsbury and Telford after a number of warrants were executed this morning at addresses in the West Midlands as part of an ongoing,...
View ArticleVictim Of A5 Bridge Fall Named
The man who died after falling from a bridge onto the A5 between Shrewsbury and Telford, was today named as Daniel Edward Murphy, aged 28, of Millmead, Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury. Mr Murphy was pronounced...
View ArticleParents Pay Tribute To Man Who Died In Shropshire Bridge Fall
The devastated parents of the young man who died after falling from a road bridge in Shropshire, have described him as a wonderful person. Daniel Murphy, aged 28, was killed when he fell onto the busy...
View ArticleStop And Search Figures Released After Force Praised In HMIC Report
West Mercia Police has today (Friday, 12 July) released its most recent stop and search figures after Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary praised the force for its use of the power. The...
View ArticlePolice Release Details Of Wanted Man In Connection With Stratford Incident
Police in Warwickshire have released details of a man they are looking for in connection with a burglary and serious sexual offence which occurred in the Shottery area of Stratford upon Avon on Sunday...
View ArticleFewer Victims Of Crime In West Mercia During First Quarter
There have been fewer victims of crime in West Mercia during the first quarter of this financial year, and more people satisfied with the service they have received from the force. The total number of...
View ArticlePolicing Operation For Galatasaray's Visit To Shrewsbury
Supporters have been urged by police to have a good time at tomorrow afternoon’s (13 July) soccer match featuring Turkish champions Galatasaray at Shrewsbury and to stay out of trouble. West Mercia...
View ArticleMan Arrested Over Drugs Seizure In Telford
Drugs believed to be worth more than £50,000 were seized by police carrying out a search warrant in Telford today. A 41-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis resin, a...
View ArticleFears For Welfare Of Missing Man From Shrewsbury
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 21-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in Shrewsbury, sparking concern for his welfare. Arran Dales was last seen by his mother and...
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