North Warwickshire Rural Area
Seasons Greetings & a Happy New Year From Rural Watch
On behalf of the Rural Crime Team and Warwickshire Police I would like to sincerely wish you a Happy and Safe New Year and thank you for your support on our Rural Watch Scheme. I hope that you have found the posts that are sent out on Rural Watch useful and informative and look forward…
Read MoreDeceased Monitor Lizard Found in Birchley Heath
A disturbing find by a passerby was reported to police at around 4pm on Monday 28th December. Partially bagged, a deceased 3 ft Monitor Lizard was found dumped on the grass verge on Green Lane, Birchley Heath. Unfortunately the abandonment of such species are not unheard of in the UK, and the RSPCA welcome contact…
Read MoreStay Home and Stay Safe – New Year’s Eve Message from Warwickshire Police
In light of Warwickshire moving into Tier 4, Warwickshire Police are urging communities to follow the new rules and stay home. Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Tedds said: “We understand that the move to tighter Tier 4 restrictions is difficult, particularly at the end of what has been an extremely challenging year. “While this would normally…
Read MoreAppeal to Help Find Missing Man – Warwick
Have you seen Warwick man Nigel Honey? The 50-year-old, who was reported missing on Tuesday (29 December) is described as white, bald and around 6ft 1in tall. Nigel is known to ride a pedal bike with a backpack and usually carries a large motorbike chain around his shoulder or waist whenever he’s on the bike.…
Read MoreMore Than Half of People in Custody Over Christmas Weekend Were Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Offences
More than half of the people arrested over the Christmas weekend* were detained on suspicion of committing domestic offences. Of the 60 people in custody over the weekend, 34 were arrested on suspicion of committing domestic offences including sexual assault, assault, criminal damage, coercive and controlling behaviour, breach of non-molestation orders, threats to kill and…
Read MoreFive Police Officers Were Allegedly Assaulted While Responding to Incident on Christmas Day
An 18-year-old man from Gun Hill allegedly assaulted an officer after he responded to a report of a disturbance in Daffern Avenue, Gun Hill on Christmas morning. He was arrested and later charged with assaulting an emergency worker and will appear at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court on 19 January 2021. A 31-year-old man from Nuneaton allegedly…
Read MoreWell Done to Kizzy Who Raised The Alarm Last Night to Get Help For Her Owner
Meet the lovely Kizzy. Kizzy’s owner who is 98 years young let Kizzy out in the garden last night before bed, but unfortunately her owner had a fall and was unable to raise any help. Kizzy knew something wasn’t right and started to bark which alerted the neighbours. They went round and couldn’t raise Kizzy’s…
Read MoreTheft From Outbuilding in Wishaw
Inc 84 of 30/12/20 Some time between midnight and 06.00 hrs this morning (30/12/20), unknown offender(s) forced entry to an outbuilding in Wishaw and stole a red Honda 350ES electric quad bike, red and black scrambler and a generator. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help…
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Advice
This time of year isn’t always happy especially for those suffering from abuse. Check in on your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues and if you have any concerns, speak out and seek help from police or Refuge Warwickshire. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Comment Share
Read MoreWanted – Have You Seen This Man?
Joseph Banks, 27, from Atherstone. Wanted in connection with a blackmail in Atherstone and failure to appear at court. Has connections to Polesworth, Tamworth and Grendon. If you see Banks call 999. If you have information on his whereabouts call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555…
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