Police are appealing for information after criminal damage in Blyth.
Between 4pm on Friday, November 7, and 7.30am on Saturday, November 8, the front window of Doppios coffee house in Waterloo Road was smashed, causing around £500 of damage.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information into the incident is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 63189D/14.
A man has been charged a woman was sexually assaulted in Levenshulme.
Sakaria Dahir (24/05/96) of Marshall Road, Levenshulme, was charged with sexual assault and was bailed to appear at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on 24/11/14.
On 5 October 2014 at about 7.15pm a 49-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on The Street With No Name off Albert Road, in Levenshulme.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a theft in North Shields.
Officers received a report of a white, Carrera Valour mountain bike having been stolen from the grounds of John Spence High School, North Shields, by a male who entered school grounds and stole the bike, replacing it with the one he had entered with.
The theft happened around 12.20pm on Tuesday, October 14.
The appeal comes during Northumbria Police’s Operation Soundwave, aimed at tackling opportunist thieves across the force area.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or who knows the whereabouts of the stolen bike is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 777 15/10/14 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for help from the public after a man was viciously assaulted in the car park of Grimsby railway station.
The incident happened at around 5.45pm on Thursday, 6 November.
Investigating officer PC Michelle Pidgen said: “A man drove into Grimsby station car park, and got out of his car. He pushed the xx-year-old victim to the ground, kicking him in the head. He then got back into the car and drove off. We believe the driver may have just collected someone from the station.”
Officers would like to speak to a man that matches the following description: white male, aged in his mid fifties, around 6ft tall, of medium build with unshaven facial hair that is gingery brown in colour. He was wearing light coloured clothing and driving a silver saloon car.
PC Pidgen added: “”We are appealing to anyone who in the vicinity of the station car park at the time and who saw what happened to come forward and help us with our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting background reference PSUB/B6 of 11/11/14. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis has pledged £2,500 to the Staffordshire Retired Police Dog Fund.
Police dogs are an integral part of policing across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, providing an invaluable service to reduce crime and increase community safety.
Police dogs may retire at a young age due to illness or injury which may have been sustained as part of their duty. Police dogs retiring from service do not receive any financial support and adopters are often unable to source insurance for ongoing veterinary bills. The fund will aim to assist in the ongoing treatment with the hope of taking away any financial pressures.
Earlier this year Mr Ellis took part in the ice bucket challenge with half of all donations going to the Retired Police Dog Fund and the other half toward motor neurone disease.
Mr Ellis said: “Police dogs provide an invaluable service working alongside officers to ensure the public are kept safe.
“The Staffordshire retired police dog charity does such a great job in looking after these dogs after they retire and I wanted to give the dogs something back for their service.”
Hayley Birkin, Chairperson for the fund, said: “The Staffordshire Retired Police Dog Fund was established a year ago to raise funds and awareness of the retired Staffordshire police dogs and ensure the dogs enjoy a long and healthy retirement.
“This year we have raised £4,000 and assisted in the veterinary costs of retired dogs. The fund has received £2,500 from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner which will be used to offer assistance in the form of a pension to any retired Staffordshire police dog that joins our fund.”
Anyone interested in donating can email retiredstaffspolicedogs@gmail.com or visit www.staffsretiredpolicedogs.org.
Derbyshire Police are searching for a wanted man with links to Birmingham.
Mark Trongone, 31, absconded from HMP Sudbury yesterday (10 November 2014).
Trongone was sentenced at Chester Crown Court and was serving 6 years for robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, medium build, shaved head, brown eyes and has a scar on top of head.
Trongone has links to North Wales, Warrington, Birmingham and Greater Manchester areas.
Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of this man is asked not to approach him but to immediately contact their local police or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.
Police are investigating a report that a 24-year-old woman was approached by a man in Washington.
It happened on Wednesday, November 5 at approximately 11.30pm on Stephenson Road in Washington.
The woman was waiting for an arranged lift home when a man in a black car pulled up and asked her if she needed a lift and to go for a drink with him.
He did not get out of the vehicle and made no attempt to touch her. He then drove off.
The woman was distressed to have been approached and reported the suspicious incident to the police.
The man who approached her is described as being of Asian appearance with afro style hair, around 50-years-old, of thin build and was in a black car possibly a BMW.
Enquires are ongoing into the incident and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
There are inaccurate and misleading posts about the incident being posted on to Facebook which suggest the woman was physically attacked by a group of men. This is not the case and officers are working to ensure that the community has the correct information.
Anyone with information is asked to get in contact with police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 1756 051114 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he groomed over a two-month period.
Zain Shah (born 27/02/91) of Rothsay Road, Blackley pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a female under 13 at Manchester Crown Court.
Today, Tuesday 11th November 2014, Shah was handed a three-year Community Punishment Order requiring him to attend a sexual offending treatment programme, five years on the Sexual Offender register and was also issued with a Sexual Offences Prevention Order for three years, preventing him from contacting or attempting to contact any female under the age of 16 years.
The court heard how Shah befriended the young girl after meeting at Heaton Park in August 2013.
Shah knew she was just 12-years-old, but that did not stop him texting and ringing daily, telling her that he loved her and wanted to marry and have sex with her.
Several times they arranged to meet at a car park during the early stages of September and it was here where the abuse took place, with Shah kissing the victim and sexually assaulting her as she tried to push him away.
When the victim’s mother discovered what he had done, she immediately reported Shah to the police.
Detective Sergeant Alex Wild said: “This was a classic grooming case, with Shah using emotionally charged language to suggest to this young girl that they were in a real, normal and healthy relationship.
“Of course, that is absolutely absurd.
“The reality is a 23-year-old man manipulated a child in order to get what he wanted, even pretending to be an undercover police officer who had been shot in the line of duty in order to win her confidence and sympathy.
“We hope that this case demonstrates that we take these incidents very seriously indeed, regardless of ethnicity, of religion or any other factors.
“Abuse is abuse and I want to try an assure the public that we will punish those people who exploit young people and do our best to make sure they face justice for their crimes.”
– GMP is working hard alongside partner agencies to tackle grooming and sexual exploitation of children as part of the Greater Manchester plan, Project Phoenix. The ‘It’s Not Okay’ campaign works to educate young people and their carers on the warning signs of child sexual exploitation and how to get help. Please visit www.itsnotokay.co.uk for information for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on how to spot the signs of child sex exploitation and what to do about it.
Cumbria police are warning the public to be aware of bogus telephone calls from people claiming they are from Talk Talk, in order to gain access to computers.
Police have received a complaint from a member of the public, from the Carlisle area, who received a telephone call from people claiming to be from Talk Talk. They were advised during the call that there was a virus on their personal computer and were then talked through how to allow the caller to have remote access to the computer. They were then asked for their bank details in order to receive a rebate.
In scams such as these sometimes money is asked for, but not always. Either way, once people have access to your computer they can find passwords and bank details.
Community Safety Officer for north Cumbria Claire Stevens, said:
“I would urge people across Cumbria to be wary of this type of call. These people can be very convincing, particularly to those who may not know a lot about computers.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that they should be cautious of anyone who makes contact with them – whether it is in relation to computers, financial accounts, charities, or offers to buy/sell. Don’t allow anyone you don’t trust access to your personal information or your computer.
“My advice is to shut down, hang up, or close the door, to anyone you do not know. It isn’t rude – it is a sensible way to keep safe.
“Anyone with any concerns should contact Cumbria Police, Trading Standards, or Action Fraud, as appropriate. If you are unsure who to contact call Cumbria Police on 101 and we can give you advice.”
Anyone who has any concerns or would like further advice can contact their local Neighbourhood Policing Team or visitwww.actionfraud.org.uk
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Northumberland.
Between 2pm and 10pm on Wednesday, September 24, burglars broke into a house on Whiteside Bank, Riding Mill.
They searched the property and stole jewellery and collectables to around the value of £7,000 before making off.
A collection of model cars were stolen, including two American transporters in blue and white, a Guy Warrior green truck as well as a Snoopy’s 1970’s watch.
Enquiries are ongoing into the burglary and police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 1305 240914 or by ringing Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A man and woman have appeared in court in relation to a series of burglary offences in the Byfleet area.
Dawn Bulford, 31, and Gary Turner, 35, both of Grove Road, Chertsey, appeared at South East Surrey Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday 10 November).
They are charged with two counts of burglary relating to alleged offences at properties in Mowbray Avenue and another in a road near to Rectory Lane, an attempted burglary at a property in Mowbray Avenue and going equipped for burglary in Conquest Road. Turner is also charged with driving whilst disqualified.
The offences are all alleged to have occurred on November 7.
They have been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Crown Court on November 20.
Surrey Police is currently running a regional campaign to target the annual increase in burglaries until November the 16 this year. It is encouraging the public to remember the three important principles of Light it, Lock it, List it.
For more information and for up to date crime prevention advice visit http://www.surrey.police.uk.
You can also register your property on the world’s largest property database www.immobilise.com in just a matter of minutes, so that if you have items stolen that are recovered, they can be easily reunited with you.
Detectives have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked and had her car stolen in Wigan.
It happened between 12.15pm and 12.20pm on Thursday 6 November 2014, when a man rode onto Aldi car park on a pedal bike.
He approached a woman who was sat in the driver’s seat of a black Volkswagen Touran with registration YA05HTY; the keys were in the ignition, but the engine wasn’t running.
The offender jumped into the passenger seat and shouted ‘give me your phone and your keys’. The assailant attempted to push her out of the driver’s door and grabbed her phone.
She resisted and pushed the offender back before getting out of the car. The thief then started the car and drove off turning right out of the car park onto Scot Lane out of sight.
The offender is described as white, between 5ft 10 and 6ft tall, of medium build, in his 20s with dark eyebrows and spoke with a local accent.
He had a plain black scarf covering his face and wore an outdoor style waterproof jacket with the hood up, and black bottoms. He rode a mountain bike which had been re-sprayed pink with a white frame and bright green pedals and bright green hand grips.
Detective Sergeant Nigel Rigby from Wigan division, said: “Thankfully the victim wasn’t physically injured, but that doesn’t lessen the impact of this crime.
“The victim deserves the peace of mind of seeing this man locked up, so I am appealing to anyone who has information to come forward.
“The robbery happened in the middle of the day in busy supermarket car park, there will have been customers in the area that saw the man on his bike or witnessed the incident.
“Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 7124 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
The Flying Squad are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery on a cash in transit van in Sydenham.
Just after 14:30hrs on Monday, 10 November a Loomis custodian was attacked by a lone suspect who barged him to the ground and stole the cash box he was carrying.
The incident happened outside Sports Direct in Bell Green Road, Sydenham, and the suspect ran off in the direction of Bell Green Lane.
He is described as a black man, aged in his early 20s and 6ft 2ins. He was wearing a black top with the hood up and a Beanie-style hat underneath. He also had on black jogging bottoms, black trainers and black gloves.
The male custodian was treated by the London Ambulance Service at the scene for minor injuries to his knee and elbow.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Flying Squad at Barking on 020 8345 4226 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Two men associated with a Lambeth gang have been jailed for a total of 18 years for firearms offences.
Shaquille McNamee, 20 (25.3.94) of Corry Drive, Brixton, and Trey Foster, 20, (21.10.94) of Church Green, Myatts Field South SW9, each received nine years’ imprisonment.
They were jailed on Monday, 10 November at Inner London Crown after being found guilty on Friday, 11 July. Both men were convicted of one count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and one count of possession of a prohibited weapon, namely an unloaded self-loading pistol. Foster had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a lock knife.
Their conviction follows a proactive operation by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Trident Gang Crime Command.
On Wednesday, 10 July 2013 at 11:00hrs unarmed Trident plain clothes officers were conducting an operation in the area of the Somerleyton Estate in Brixton.
The Trident officers noticed two men acting suspiciously in Loughborough Park. When they approached them to investigate further, the men split up.
As the officers approached Foster he pulled out a large lock knife from the waistband area of his clothing. He was tackled and detained, with one officer being injured in the process.
McNamee was also detained and a search of the area he was seen to leave revealed a plastic bag containing a firearm – a self-loading pistol that was wrapped in a cloth.
Upon sentencing McNamee and Foster, the judge commended the officer in the case and the investigation.
Detective Inspector Paul Dorey, Trident Gang Crime Command, said: “The arrest and conviction of McNamee and Foster demonstrates Trident’s continued commitment to target dangerous offenders concerned in gangs, firearm criminality and serious youth violence.
“This successful prosecution also highlights the dangers posed to unarmed police officers and their bravery in confronting armed criminals who pose a high risk to the local community.
“I hope that the sentence given to McNamee and Foster will send a clear message to those concerned in gang crime that Trident does everything in its power to protect local communities from their violence and bring them before the courts to receive justice.”
“We were looking to score all day but were unable to do so as the dealers were too scared to deal due to the police activity.”
These are the words of a Whitmore-Reans drug user made during a month long policing operation aimed at tackling criminality in the Wolverhampton suburb.
Overheard by officers, the comments show how a determined and proactive approach by officers in the area saw them triumph over drug dealers and the associated crime they inflict on the community.
The operation was launched after residents − fed up with dealers and an influx of drug users discarding needles in public areas − asked the police to take action.
In a series of strike days, officers from the local neighbourhood policing team – supported by other Wolverhampton police teams as well as the dogs and traffic units – arrested 12 people, seized large quantities of Class A drugs, recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash and took three vehicles suspected of transporting drugs off the roads.
Highlights include:
Sergeant Kevin Whitehouse who led the police activity said: “We’re pleased the operation, which provided a raised level of policing within the community to make the area uncomfortable and unattractive for both drug users and dealers, was able to achieve its intended aim.
“However, we are not complacent and this operation forms part of our long-term plan to tackle drug-related criminality in the area. We will be carrying out further strike days and we are asking local landlords to support us by evicting those convicted.
“There is a strong, vibrant and diverse community in Whitmore-Reans who do not want drugs in their area and with their support, we work toward achieving this and make the community a safer and better place to live.”
If you suspect drug dealing in your area, you can call police in confidence on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
On Monday, November 10 James Rickett, of Bishop Road, Anfield was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of the attempted robbery of a convenience store in Upton, near Chester.
During the hearing at Chester Crown Court, Rickett was also given an extended licence of an additional five years and a further two year sentence for possessing the bladed article, to run concurrently. He has also been ordered to pay a £120 victim surcharge.
The incident took place shortly before 11pm on Saturday, September 13 at The Spar in Long Lane, Upton. The duty manager was locking the front door when a man kicked it open and entered, carrying a knife. He demanded cash and was handed the cash drawer, but as he tried to leave another staff member used a shopping trolley to block him. After a short struggle, the offender dropped the cash drawer and made off empty handed.
Investigating officer PC Stuart Needham, of Chester CID, said: “The lengthy sentence is fantastic news, which I′m sure will provide reassurance to the public and staff at the shop, some of whom were extremely shaken up by the incident.
“We conducted a quick but thorough investigation following a number of lines of enquiry to lead us to the offender, and we would like thank the public for their help in this matter.”
Local police are continuing to provide reassurance to residents in the Shelton area today after a man was charged with the murder of a woman during an incident in a flat on Sunday night.
The woman has now being formally identified as Eni Mevish, aged 20-years-old. She was a student at Staffordshire University and was living at the flat in Cauldon Road where the incident occurred but has family in the Manchester area.
Specially trained family liaison officers are working to support Eni’s immediate family at this very difficult time, providing support and information on the investigation and police action.
Professor Andrew Jackson from Staffordshire University said: “We are greatly saddened by the news of the death of Eni Mevish. This is a tragic loss and we offer our sincere condolences to her family and friends. Eni was a warm-hearted person and an able, enthusiastic and conscientious student. She was a very popular member of her cohort. There is no doubt that she will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Chief Inspector Martin Brereton from Stoke Central Local Policing Team said “I want to reassure the local residents and student community that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and we can now confirm that the student who died and the male charged with her murder were known to each other. We have a dedicated police officer who works closely with the University Staff and the Students who is maintaining close contact with those affected by this tragic incident.
“Detectives, supported by local officers have conducted house to house enquiries in the area but are still urging anyone who might have seen or heard anything which could be connected to the incident to contact them. We are working to support the family of the woman and the injured male at this very difficult time with specially trained family liaison officers.”
David Keith Marshall, a 68-year-old, Stoke-on-Trent man, is appearing today at court. Marshall was arrested by police shortly after the incident on Sunday night which resulted in the death of a female student from Staffordshire University. A male student was also injured in the incident which occurred in the flat on Cauldon Road.
Police in Cardiff are investigating the theft of a large quantity of medical equipment from a car parked overnight outside a house on Enbourne Dive in Pontprennau. The theft happened sometime between 10.00pm on Sunday 9th November and 7.00am the following morning.
The medical equipment consisted of surgical implant medical devices which are of no use other than that for which they were designed and manufactured and to the culprit it would just appear to be a lot of electronic equipment.
In addition, three laptops were stolen two of which are ASUS make. A lot of the stolen items will feature the company name or logo of Boston Scientific.
Police constable Huw Thomas said: “The stolen property consists of a lot of high value medical implants which are for a specific medical use. This theft will not benefit the thief at all but could have a detrimental effect on prospective patients.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area on Sunday night to contact us.”
Anyone with any information concerning this theft is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote reference 1400421053.
Police in Boroughbridge are investigating the theft of a red Triumph 1050 Sprint ST motorcycle, registration number YJ07 UWU.
It was taken from the rear car park of Lister’s Farm Shop on Leeming Lane at Langthorpe between 2pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday 5 November 2014.
At around the time of the theft, an unknown man briefly entered the shop to enquire if any tarmac work was required.
The man is described as white, of medium build, around 5ft 5in tall, with swept-back dark hair which is receding. He was wearing a fluorescent waist coat and work wear.
A white Ford Transit van, which was dirty and in poor condition, was also seen leaving the shop car park at around the same time. The registration number is unknown but it is believed to be the shape made in around 2004 and it had a patch of rust on the top right above the rear doors.
PC Neil Roworth, of Boroughbridge police, said: “From our enquiries into the incident, it is suspected that the motorcycle was lifted into the van and driven away. Someone out there knows who was responsible for the theft and I am appealing for people to come forward with any information that could help to recover the motorcycle or identify the suspects.”
If you can help the investigation, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Neil Roworth. Or email Neil.Roworth@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number12140191662.