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Carlton News
Carlton man jailed for his part in £700,000 drugs plot
He was among five members of a drugs gang that first came to police attention during a routine traffic stop
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Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during April and May
Gedling neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough.
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Police make video appeal after sentimental jewellery taken during break-in at Mapperley home
a selection of valuable and sentimental jewellery was stolen from within a hous
Arnold News
Gedling Safer Streets initiative sees crime reduction in number of areas – latest figures
A Home Office Safer Streets programme has led to a drop in crime in parts of Gedling borough, according to recent figures.
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Suspect charged after boiler burglary spree on Gedling new-build estate
The appliances were ripped out and taken from six empty properties in Harviston Avenue during a series of overnight burglaries.
Bestwood News
Bestwood Village man jailed for 12 years after going on arson spree in Hucknall
Daniel Harrison has been jailed after going on an arson spree in the nearby town of Hucknall
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Gedling man among gang jailed for supplying ‘colossal amount’ of crystal meth and high-strength cannabis
A gang of six men – including one from Gedling – who supplied a 'colossal amounts' of crystal meth and high-strength cannabis have been jailed.The...
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Police make arrest following search for suspect after Gedling stabbing
Officers searching for a wanted suspect have made an arrest.A search has been ongoing for a suspect since a man was stabbed outside a...
Arnold News
Jail for prolific shoplifter banned from Arnold who threatened city store manager before fleeing with stolen items
The court heard Kristan King is currently under a Criminal Behaviour Order which prevents him from attending Front Street in Arnold
Colwick News
Jail terms for duo behind Colwick knifepoint robbery that left teenagers with slash wounds
Two 14-year-old boys were left with slash wounds to their face and neck areas
Carlton News
CARLTON HILL: Police appeal as woman glassed while getting into taxi after leaving pub
he victim, aged in her 50s, was attacked shortly after leaving a pub in Carlton Hill
Carlton News
Carlton disqualified driver jailed after flouting ban
Alex Dale, aged 26, had been banned from the roads in 2023
Daybrook News
Man charged after two men suffered knife wounds during Daybrook assault
Police were called to Cornwall Road, Daybrook, around 1.45am last Thursday
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Women across borough being encouraged to take part in police survey to identify local areas where they feel unsafe
Police will work with local partners including councils to look at ways these areas can be improved
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Warning to Amazon customers in Gedling borough over ‘iPhone in your basket’ scam
The scam begins with a phone call from someone pretending to be from Amazon's fraud department
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Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during March and priorities for April
Gedling neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough.
Arnold News
Former detective constable based at Arnold police station charged with historic rape and sexual assaults
Neil Bellamy, aged 60, of Keyworth, will appear before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday
Arnold News
Arnold woman member of group jailed following record slam gun, pistol and drugs recovery
Police made the biggest recovery of improvised firearms in its history – while exposing a drugs conspiracy too
Calverton News
Calverton pair arrested after police find drugs following series of raids in village
Officers executed warrants at three properties in the village on Wednesday
Woodthorpe News
Man, 23, arrested after cannabis grow found in loft of Woodthorpe property
Police discovered the plants after a group of men were seen loitering outside the property.
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Police ask people in Gedling borough to help protect victims of ‘cuckooing’
Cuckooing, named after cuckoos which invade the nests of other birds, is commonly used by criminals to take over a person’s home
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Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported on your street?
Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.
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Police appeal for footage after metal ball bearings were fired at homes and vehicles in Arnold and Calverton by yobs
The incidents took place between March 13 and 20.
Arnold News
11 suspects charged over Notts drug conspiracy after police raids on Arnold and Carlton properties
The suspects appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
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CCTV appeal as man tries to spend £2,000 at Colwick store using stolen iPhone
A shopper tried to use the stolen phone to buy goods at the Argos store in Colwick
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Three arrested after spate of BB gun shootings at cars, buildings and bus stops in Arnold and Calverton
Officers have been investigating after reports of a spate of criminal damage in the area between March 13 and 20.
Arnold News
Police hope shops in Arnold will get some ‘respite’ following arrest of shoplifting brothers
They were wanted for multiple thefts from shops in Arnold
Arnold News
Arnold man with more than 17,000 child abuse images jailed
Lucas Banton was exposed by police when an email address linked to him was used to upload indecent videos of children to the internet.
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Arnold police station took part in amnesty that saw more than 40 blank firing guns and rounds of ammunition being handed in across Notts
Forces across the country took part in a four-week campaign aimed at taking certain models of top venting blank firers (TVBFs) out of harm’s way following a change in the law.
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Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during February and priorities for March
Gedling neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough.
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New law would allow police to search properties for stolen mobile phones without warrants
The measure is just one of dozens covered in the bill that has a particular focus on smaller offences such as theft and antisocial behaviour
Arnold News
Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in overgrown area in Daybrook jailed
Conner Dilkes, aged 18, assaulted the girl in July 2023 and was arrested soon afterwards.
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Tougher restrictions on buying knives online to be introduced into law in bid to tackle knife crime
Stricter rules for online retailers selling knives will be introduced by the government, along with tougher penalties for those failing to enforce them.
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Handler’s grief as ‘much-loved’ police dog Rambo who helped tackle crime across borough passes away
PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week
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People in Gedling borough being warned over fake Boots email scam targeting personal data
The scam involves fake emails that claim to be from Nottingham-based healthcare giant Boots.
Mapperley News
Police issue statement to reassure residents after swooping on Mapperley address over weekend
Specially trained officers were called to a property on Bailey Drive
Arnold News
Arnold burglary suspects quickly arrested after 3am break-in
Two suspected burglars were arrested after police stopped a car in Arnold following an overnight break-in.
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Three more arrested in connection with taxi driver murder more than 30 years ago in Gedling
Police carried out the arrests on the morning of Wednesday, February 5 at a number of locations across the city and county.
Arnold News
Drugs supply targeted as police swoop in sudden raids on properties in Arnold
Simultaneous warrants were executed at three buildings in Rolleston Drive as well as a home in Hawthorn Crescent
Papplewick News
Gang behind Papplewick car thefts undone by phone, forensic and location evidence
The offences were all very similar in nature, with offenders taking keys from inside properties before driving away.
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Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during January
Gedling neighbourhood policing team's new Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough in January.
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Police uncover extensive cannabis grow inside Gedling house
A total of 330 cannabis plants were found growing in various rooms inside the property
Colwick News
Police vow to put brakes on borough boy racers as it’s revealed more than 100 cars met and caused chaos in Colwick on New...
A three-year PSPO has been in place since June 2023 which prohibits car cruisers congregating in areas including Netherfield and Colwick
Woodthorpe News
Woodthorpe man jailed after targeting disabled victim at cashpoint in Beeston
The victim, aged in her 40s, was using a machine in Beeston town centre when Anton Peck approached the one next to her.
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Police officers search Sneinton property for evidence linked to taxi driver ‘execution’ in Gedling more than 30 years ago
Intelligence suggests there could be some evidence within the property linked to the murder.
Woodthorpe News
Woodthorpe dealer arrested as officers corner him in Notts shop
Haseeb Khan was already wanted for a series of drug supply offences when he was spotted walking through Hyson Green.
Papplewick News
Pocket watch and gold pendant among ‘sentimental’ jewellery items stolen from Papplewick home that police want to reunite with owners
The items were stolen following a burglary at a house in Forest Lane on December 16, 2024.
Arnold News
Arnold hotspot policing in town centre sees fall in crime, force says
A police force said the use of high visibility patrols in hotspot areas for crime in Arnold has led to a significant fall in serious violence and anti-social behaviour.
Gedling News
Police issue plea to Gedling borough residents over ‘nuisance’ off-road and e-bikers and vow to ‘keep up pressure’ on riders
The local Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team said they were aware of the increase of off-road bikes and e-bikes causing problems locally
Arnold News
Police want to speak to this man after boy is assaulted and racially abused on bus in Arnold
The boy was punched to the face on the number 58 Nottingham City Transport bus
Carlton News
Social club worker was taken to hospital with face injuries after being attacked at Carlton Hill venue
Officers have now released an image of a man they wish to trace after the assault.
Calverton News
Drugs, weapons and cash seized after house raid on suspected cannabis business in Calverton
Neighbourhood officers executed the warrant in Mansfield Lane after being alerted to information the address was being used to package and sell cannabis
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Gedling police teams announce plans for beat surgeries in New year across borough
Local policing teams have planned a number of beat surgeries across Gedling borough in the New Year.
Mapperley News
Man in court after victim stabbed in stomach during Mapperley street attack
The man was left with serious injuries but has now been discharged from hospital.
Colwick News
Driver detained in Colwick for possession of cannabis and ‘going equipped to steal’
He was also detained on suspicion of driving while disqualified and driving without insurance
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Police advice to help Gedling borough residents have crime-free Christmas
Police have issued advice to help ensure people across Gedling borough have a crime-free Christmas as the festive season fast approaches.
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Meet new police drugs dog Rocky and his handler
Police Constable Lee Huffer and his two-year-old Labrador Rocky were formally welcomed to the team at Nottinghamshire Police Force Headquarters after completing their final accreditation checks.
Colwick News
Almost 1,800 plants seized during police raid on Colwick warehouse
Teams of officers descended on the site after hearing it could be involved in drugs production.
Arnold News
Haul of fake Apple iPhones recovered from vehicle in Arnold that police said were about ‘as much use as a paper weight’
Fifteen counterfeit phones were recovered, along with fake Apple AirPods and watches
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New neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough sets out her priorities
Gedling borough has a new inspector in charge of Neighbourhood Policing.
Gedling News
Family of taxi driver murdered in Gedling car park 30 years ago call on public to “end daily torture” and help bring killer to...
Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22, 1994.
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Anti-social behaviour crackdown: Hooligans face two years in jail for wreaking havoc in borough’s towns and neighbourhoods
Hooligans face two years in jail for wreaking havoc in towns and neighbourhoods
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£50,000 reward offered as police reinvestigate 1994 execution-style murder of taxi driver in Gedling
He was found by a milkman at 4.30am at Lambley Lane Playing Fields
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More officers will now be ‘in right place at right time’ as new model of neighbourhood policing is introduced across Gedling borough
Neighbourhood policing areas across Gedling will see a consistent presence of bobbies on the beat
Bestwood News
Bestwood Village man in court charged with Hucknall arson attacks
A number of vehicles and fencing were damaged following the incidents
Woodthorpe News
Police appeal after woman attacked while walking through Woodthorpe Grange Park
The woman, aged in her fifties, was targeted as she walked through the park at about 11pm on Saturday, October 26.
Arnold News
Arnold dispersal order: Hammer, fireworks and drugs seized and arrests made as police use extra enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Officers put in place a order in the town centre and local parks last Wednesday (October 30) after concerns were raised about young people causing problems
Arnold News
Arnold police respond to concerns raised by residents and MP over reported spate of anti-social behaviour in town centre
Gedling MP Michael Payne called on police chiefs to act ‘swiftly’ following reports from residents about youths intimidating and threatening members of the public in the town centre
Arnold News
Gedling MP calls for ‘zero tolerance response’ from police following spate of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage across Arnold over weekend
There were reports of youths threatening members of the public in the town centre as well as smashing car windows and causing damage to a resident's property
Carlton News
Knife, air gun and ‘stolen’ belongings thrown from Carlton flat window as police visit
A man has arrested after weapons were thrown from a flat window in Carlton Square.
Arnold News
Jail for knife-wielding shoplifter chased down and arrested by off-duty officer in Arnold
A knife-wielding shoplifter who was chased down by an off-duty police officer in Arnold after stealing from the town's Poundland store has been jailed.
Arnold News
Arnold man sent down for hitting victim over head with glass bottle during ‘nasty’ street attack in Nottingham city centre
A violent criminal from Arnold is back in prison following a nasty street attack in Nottingham city centre.
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Suspected Newstead shoplifter arrested and charged during police day of action
The local policing team carried out a series of patrols across the area to target those involved in retail crime on Monday
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October police priorities for Gedling borough revealed
The borough's dedicated police team have presented their priorities for making Gedling a safer place to live in over the next month.
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Nottinghamshire Police issues warning to Gedling borough drivers of fake parking fine text scam
Nottinghamshire Police has received numerous reports of scam texts being sent to drivers in recent weeks
Mapperley News
VIDEO: Mapperley drink-driver led police on high-speed chase before crashing into parked cars
The driver failed to stop and went through five red lights before crashing into two parked cars
Calverton News
‘Highly dangerous’ Calverton man who preyed on women jailed for more than 30 years
Connor Chambers has been handed a sentence for more than 30 years for rape and sexual offences
Arnold News
Former Arnold man who raped primary school-aged girl jailed for 14 years
PICTURED: Thomas Kirk, 28, targeted the primary-school aged girl on multiple occasions
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Zombie knives and machetes ban comes into force from today
The new ban follows a four-week amnesty scheme where owners were encouraged to hand the weapons into police
Arnold News
Machetes and drugs seized as police arrest suspected drug dealers in Arnold town centre
Two large machetes and a quantity of cannabis were seized.
Mapperley News
Jail for pair who set up cannabis farm in former Mapperley Haunted Museum building
Rows upon rows of plants were found growing across three rooms within the property – with 284 eventually counted and dismantled.
Arnold News
Man hits gaming machine with stool in Arnold as police release CCTV image of person they’d like to speak to
Officers have released the image of a man they want to identify and speak to after damage was caused to a betting shop gaming machine.
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Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported in your street?
Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.
Colwick News
Gedling man carried out ‘unprovoked’ assault on woman at pub – leaving her needing 23 stitches before going on run to Skegness
The woman was knocked unconscious and needed 23 stitches following the savage attack.
Arnold News
Two teenage boys arrested as knife and drugs seized in Arnold town centre
Officers from the Gedling Neighbourhood Policing team chased down and arrested the two teenagers after they’d seen them acting suspiciously on Front Street.
Netherfield News
Netherfield man jailed after starting fire in Nottingham tower block basement
Andrew Dmytruk torched a car and van in a car park on level three of the Litmus Building, in Nottingham,
Arnold News
Police called after reports 12-year-old boy is threatened with knife on Arnold street
The boy was walking along St Albans Road, Arnold, when he was approached by someone on a scooter.
Carlton News
Zombie-style blades discovered by police at Carlton property
A sword and dagger with serrated edges were among a collection of weapons found in the property by police.
Woodthorpe News
Car key thief who led police on chase after being spotted in Woodthorpe is jailed
Mark Gibson drove dangerously, reaching speeds of around 70mph in 30mph zones
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Zombie knife owners in Gedling borough urged to hand in weapons ahead of crackdown
The Government has said there will not be any repercussions for those surrendering the potentially dangerous knives safely.
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Teenagers charged after Mapperley school break-ins
Police were called to the Wells Academy on Ransom Drive after staff reported a classroom had been broken into on February 14, 2024 during the half-term break.
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Alfred Swinscoe death: Murder suspects identified by police – but both no longer alive
Detectives have launched a fresh appeal for information after a father-of-six was found buried in a field near Ravenshead more than 50 years after he went missing.
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Gedling borough residents to choose where offenders carry out Immediate Justice reparation work
A new dedicated web page powered by FixMyStreet Pro allows people to pinpoint locations across the borough that are in need of a clean-up
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Calverton career criminal called ‘heartless’ after targeting Mapperley couple with newborn baby
Michael Wilson, aged 49, snuck into the Ford S-Max in the middle on the night after finding it unlocked on a private driveway in Mapperley.
Arnold News
Arnold man appears in court accused of breaking into house before taking keys and stealing car
An Arnold man has appeared in court after being accused of entering a family’s home and taking the keys to their car before driving off in it.
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Have say on new Police and Crime Commissioner’s plan to tackle crime in Notts over next five years
People across Nottinghamshire are being urged to take a unique chance to influence the future of policing, crime prevention and victim support services over...
Netherfield News
Prolific Netherfield shoplifter now behind bars after breaching community behaviour order
Liam Clarke was given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) in October 2023
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July police priorities for Gedling borough revealed
The borough's dedicated police team have presented their priorities for making Gedling a safer place to live in over the next month.
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Police and council crackdown on car cruisers in Colwick and Netherfield continues
Police and Gedling Borough Council are reminding anti-social car cruisers in the area that work continues to catch offenders.
Carlton News
Dangerous driver found hiding in bush after leading officers on pursuit through Carlton and Mapperley streets
A dangerous driver was found hiding in a bush after leading officers on a pursuit through residential streets in Carlton and Mapperley.
Colwick News
Gedling Police team targets speeding hotspots in Carlton and Colwick
The Gedling South team headed out last week to Southdale Road and Vale Road in the village following reports from residents that drivers have been speeding
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Gedling borough businesses warned by police over costly ‘leftover’ tarmac scam
Scammers have been offering businesses leftover tarmac for driveways and potholes, claiming it is free - but later issue a hefty bill
Carlton News
‘Laughing gas’ haul and knife seized from car by police on patrol in Carlton
Officers were out on patrol in the area at around 1.45am on Sunday (June 30) when they noticed a parked car in Coningswath Road
Arnold News
VIDEO: Off-duty police officer describes moment he tackled knife-carrying shoplifter in Arnold town centre
PC Rishi Thobhani said he didn’t think twice about what harm he would come to
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Crackdown on nuisance off-road bikes across Gedling borough as residents ‘fed up’
Police officers in Gedling have carried out a number of proactive patrols across the borough to tackle nuisance off-road vehicles.
Top Valley News
Bungling burglar caught by cops whilst climbing out of Top Valley house window
The individual was detained with what initially looked like a bag in their hands but was actually a pillowcase filled with boxes of jewellery.
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New Notts Police commissioner promises focus on neighbourhood policing
Former police officer Gary Godden (Lab) is responsible for holding Nottinghamshire Police to account after being elected to the post last month.
Arnold News
Police make second arrest after teenager stabbed in back in Arnold
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing
Arnold News
12-year old boy arrested as investigation continues after teenager was ‘stabbed in back’ in Arnold street
Police are continuing with their inquiries after it was reported a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during an incident in Willbert Road
Woodthorpe News
Police officers catch Woodthorpe man with knife and drugs
Teelan Rock was detained by Nottinghamshire Police’s knife crime team as he left a petrol station shop in Daybrook
Colwick News
Metropolitan Police make arrest following raid on Carlton property with local armed officers
The raid was carried out at an address on Greenfield Grove
Mapperley News
Four jailed following gang attack outside KFC in Mapperley
A knifeman who stabbed two people has been put behind bars following a gang attack outside a KFC restaurant in Mapperley
Mapperley News
Fourteen arrests as police raid Mapperley property in drugs crackdown
Police executed a search warrant at a house in Woodborough Road shortly before 8am on Thursday
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Burglary suspects detained after cars reported stolen in Arnold
Police were called at 4.24am today (21) after the vehicles were taken during a break-in at a property in Georgia Drive, Redhill.
Arnold News
Knuckleduster, drugs and cash seized after car stopped on Rolleston Drive in Arnold
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and possessing an offensive weapon
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JAILED: Prolific shoplifter, 38, is locked up AGAIN for 12 weeks following latest thefts from Gedling borough stores
Samantha Clay was jailed for 12 weeks when she appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on May 3, 2024.
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Action Fraud issues warning as WhatsApp group chats are targeted by fraudsters
Be on your guard and monitor who joins the chats
Calverton News
Thief targeted Calverton store 12 times in 10 days
Persistent thief Aiden Henderson stole hundreds of pounds worth of items from the village Co-op store
Mapperley News
CCTV images released after conwoman tricked way into Mapperley pensioner’s home by pretending to be granddaughter
The suspect knocked on the door in Thorncliffe Road, Mapperley Park, and conned her way inside
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Two left with serious injuries following police pursuit of off-road bike that began on Carlton Hill
Police had been involved in a pursuit of the off-road bike, which was being ridden dangerously
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VIDEO: Watch dramatic moment police stop man who led them on high-speed chase through parts of Gedling borough
Richard Frost, was driving a black BMW 7 Series along the A60 in Arnold when he came to the attention of the police
Arnold News
Attackers who subjected stranger to ‘brutal and sustained’ assault in Arnold handed themselves in following public appeal
Shocking CCTV footage of the incident, which took place in Front Street showed the victim using a cash machine before being approached by his attackers.
Carlton News
Suspect from Carlton charged following assault that left man with slash wounds
A 27-year-old victim was left with injuries not deemed to be life-threatening or life-altering
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Drink driver jailed for causing head-on crash that seriously injured two women on Ravenshead road
Richard Miller, was more than three times over the legal drink-drive limit.
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E-scooter rider who stabbed total stranger in Mapperley chased down by police dog and arrested
The victim was assaulted in an attack in Blyth Street, Mapperley
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