North Warwickshire Rural Area
Man Jailed for Falsely Imprisoning and Raping a Woman in Nuneaton
A man who falsely imprisoned and raped a woman in her 60s has been given a 17-and-a-half-year sentence. Mark Conway, aged 54 of no fixed abode, was sentenced yesterday (Tuesday 14 July) at Warwick Crown Court, for rape, false imprisonment and assault by penetration. Conway had previously pleaded guilty to the offences, which occurred at…
Read MoreAdvice on Purchasing Caravans and Motorhomes
Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…
Read MoreDo You Know of a Planned Illegal Rave?
Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.
Read MoreRugby Distraction Burglary Arrests
Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…
Read MoreNew Farm Worker Welfare App Launched to Address Modern Slavery Concerns
The Farm Work Welfare App (FWWA) is a new tool to help rural employers tackle labour abuse and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sector. The launch of the app, which has been developed by The Clewer Initiative, will coincide with the summer harvesting season when there is huge pressure on the…
Read MoreTheft From Shed in Ansley
Some time between 12.40 hrs on the 12/7/20 and 10.15hrs on the 13/7/20, unknown offender(s) have entered a shed in Birmingham Road, Ansley and stolen a yellow tool box with tools. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around these times or have any information that could assist the police with their enquiries please call 101…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn of ‘Spoofing’ Tricks
Criminals are using “spoofing” to trick you into thinking you’re being contacted by Amazon. Be suspicious of fake emails offering you a free gift card as links contained can lead to your device being infected with malware. Forward potential scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Read MoreForce Supports National Remembrance Day for ‘Honour-Based’ Abuse
Warwickshire Police is supporting the national day of remembrance for ‘honour-based’ abuse today (Tuesday 14 July). ‘Honour-based’ abuse can affect men and women across all ages and a number of cultures and communities. It is defined as a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the honour of the family. It can take many…
Read MoreCar Taken in Nether Whitacre
Some time between 20.00 hrs on the 12/7/20 and 08.00 hrs on the 13/7/20, unknown offender(s) took a black BMW from Gate Lane, Nether Whitacre, registration ending FBY. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or SatNav footage,…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Fillongley
On Thursday night (9/7/20), unknown offender(s) entered a secure rural property in Green End, Fillongley and stole a caravan, details of the vehicle to be advised. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, saw a caravan being moved around this time, could possibly have CCTV or SatNav footage or any information that could assist the police…
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