New Figures Show Force's Use Of Taser
West Mercia Police has described Home Office statistics released today (Tuesday, 10 September) around the force’s use of Taser as ‘reassuring.’ On average over the three years between 2009 and 2011,...
View ArticleTwenty One Arrests In Major Telford Drugs Operation
Twenty one suspects are in custody this morning as a result of a major operation carried out by West Mercia Police in Telford. The arrests come after a huge team of officers executed 24 warrants under...
View ArticleDistraction Burglaries Across West Mercia
Police are urging elderly people to be vigilant after a series of distraction burglaries across West Mercia. It is believed the offences, one in Shrewsbury, one in Telford, and two in the Kidderminster...
View ArticleSchools Set To Benefit From Safer Schools Programme
A scheme to support schools and communities is now underway in schools across Warwickshire and West Mercia. The Safer Schools Programme is a partnership initiative between Warwickshire Police,...
View Article16 People Charged After Major Telford Drugs Operation
West Mercia Police have confirmed that 16 individuals have been charged with a variety of drugs related offences as a result of a major operation that has been ongoing for almost a year. Early on...
View ArticleWitness Appeal After Assault In Hadley
Police officers in Telford have appealed for witnesses to come forward after an incident in Hadley in which a 17-year-old man was assaulted. The incident seems to have started near the bus station on...
View ArticlePolice Renew Appeal For Help To Locate Man
Police in Telford have today renewed their appeal for help from the public as they continue to look for a man they would like to speak to in connection with an incident that occurred in Dawley Bank...
View ArticleOfficer Jailed After Admitting Serious Offences
A Police Constable has been jailed for 15 months after admitting three counts of misconduct in a public office. Jordan Powell, aged 31, (DOB 02/08/1982) appeared at Gloucester Crown Court today to face...
View ArticleCar Failed To Stop In Malvern Collision Following Police Pursuit
Police in Malvern are appealing for information following an incident in which a car failed to stop after colliding with a number of other vehicles, following a police pursuit. The car – a red Ford...
View ArticlePolice Issue CCTV Appeal After Alcohol Theft
Police in Telford have appealed for help from the public as they attempt to identify a man they want to speak to in relation to a theft in Leegomery. The incident occurred in the Spar shop in Leegomery...
View ArticleWarwickshire and West Mercia Police Join National Campaign Tackling Alcohol...
(Please note that a senior officer will be available for interview on Wednesday, 18 September on request to Richard Ewels, tel 01743-237464) An action week promoting responsible drinking and targeting...
View ArticleWarwickshire and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioners Back Alcohol-Harm...
A national campaign promoting responsible drinking and targeting alcohol-related crime and disorder, has been welcomed by the Police and Crime Commissioners for Warwickshire and West Mercia. Police...
View ArticleBig Police Operation For Shrewsbury v Wolves Fixture
A large-scale policing operation is being mounted for Shrewsbury’s League One fixture with Wolves later this month. Around 200 officers will be on duty for the local derby on Saturday, 21 September...
View ArticleEnhanced Role For Police Community Support Officers Across Warwickshire And...
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in Warwickshire and West Mercia will have new powers and will be working longer hours from 30 September to help keep communities safe from harm. From 30...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Robbery In Telford Town Centre
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in the town centre this morning (19 September). At around 11.05am, a security guard was returning to his van having collected money from...
View ArticleSenior Telford Officer Issue Home Security Reminder
Detective Inspector (DI) Jonathan Matthews, who leads the Burglary Unit in Telford, has reminded residents of Telford & Wrekin of the importance of not leaving their homes vulnerable to burglars...
View ArticleMissing Prisoner Alan Giles Located In Alcester
Police officers who have been searching for missing prisoner Alan Giles are pleased to confirm that he was located earlier this evening (6 November) in Alcester, Warwickshire. 56-year-old Giles – who...
View ArticlePolice Seek Witnesses To Telford Robbery
A 37-year-old Telford motorist was robbed at knifepoint by two men who jumped into his car and stole gold jewellery. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident which happened on Ironbridge Road,...
View ArticleAlan Giles Charged With Escaping From Lawful Custody
Police have confirmed that escaped prisoner Alan Giles, who was detained last night after going missing on Monday 28 October, has this evening been charged with escaping from lawful custody. The charge...
View ArticleCCTV Images Released After Alleged Assaults in Leominster
Police in Herefordshire have issued two CCTV pictures of a man they want to talk to in connection with two alleged assaults in Leominster. The incidents are said to have taken place in the early hours...
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