North Warwickshire Rural Area

Police have warned local people they will not tolerate any violent behaviour ahead of what is likely to be their busiest weekend of the year. Extra officers will be on the streets of town centres to help keep people safe. Violent crime traditionally goes up over the festive period as people go out celebrating. There…

Warwickshire Police Economic Crime Unit (ECU) has secured the confiscation of £69,650 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) after a man was convicted of drug offences. Malkit Singh Sangha, 48, of Kenpas Highway, Coventry, was yesterday (19 December) ordered to pay the confiscation order within three months at Warwick Crown Court. If Mr…

Warwickshire Police are appealing to the public for help to locate 23-year-old Dale Melia from Coventry. Police would like to speak to him as it’s believed he may have information about a burglary investigation in Warwickshire. Melia is described as white, 6’1″, of a medium build with short dark hair.… Anyone who has seen Melia or…

This week Warwickshire Police OPU have been taking part in Operation Tramline which focuses on offences caused by HGV’s. This is done because of the amount HGV’s contribute to killed and serious injury statistics. Yesterday on the M40, the unmarked HGV has managed to detect 20 offences which include lorry drivers on their phones and…

Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner wants to hear the views of farms, agricultural businesses and rural communities on plans to increase the number of police officers, community support officers and police staff investigators by up to 100.  The investment in new officers – made possible through an increase to the portion of Council Tax which…

With the Christmas and New Year upon us, you are probably in the process of buying presents and stocking up on supplies for the festive season. However, at this time of year rich pickings can be found by criminals. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy the festive season, so here are…