Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Stolen Car Recovered
This White Focus was stolen in November. It was displaying false plates when Warwickshire OPU picked it up on the A45 near Rugby. Followed it towards Coventry where it was stung twice and then boxed to bring it to a halt after it rammed two Police vehicles. 1x male driver arrested. 1x female passenger detained.
Read MoreWarwickshire PCC Reassures Communities
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has reassured communities across the county that there will be no adverse impact on local policing following the decision of West Mercia Police to terminate its alliance with Warwickshire Police. Since October’s announcement by the West Mercia PCC and Chief Constable, detailed planning work has been begun by…
Read MoreCounty Lines Operations in Atherstone and Nuneaton Hailed a Success
County lines crime is a term used to describe gangs transporting drugs from bigger cities into smaller towns. This is a national problem involving drug gangs operating from cities including Birmingham, London, Manchester and Liverpool. Operation Farrell was launched in Nuneaton in December 2017 to tackle county lines crime following a number of violent incidents…
Read MoreMen Arrested on Suspicion of Car Theft
Two men have been arrested after a stolen Mini was seized by police at Welcome Break Service Station on the M6 at 1.01pm on Thursday 13 December. When officers arrived they found it had false number plates and following further enquiries they established it had been stolen from the Lichfield area. The two men were arrested…
Read MoreAdvice From Police on Keeping Safe This Weekend
This weekend is expected to be one of the busiest of the year for pubs and clubs in the county and extra officers will be on duty to help people stay safe. Police are offering the following advice: Beware of rounds – If you’re in a large round you’re keeping pace with the fastest drinker.…
Read MoreChange in the Law re Sulphuric Acid
There was recently a change in the law that makes it a criminal offence for members of the public to possess sulphuric acid above 15% concentration without a licence, with offenders facing a 2-year prison sentence and an unlimited fine. Make sure you don’t fall foul of the law. https://bit.ly/2roV7Vd
Read MoreUpdate to the Recently Delivered ANPR Development Project
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology is used by Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police to help detect, deter and disrupt criminality. It can also be a powerful tool in helping us tackle travelling criminals. The deployment of ANPR cameras assists the police in protecting communities from harm and allows law abiding drivers to continue…
Read MoreCrime Prevention Advice for Farmers & Rural Businesses for the Festive Season
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Read MoreNorth Warwickshire Citizens Academy
North Warwickshire Citizens’ Academy – 15 January to 26 March 2019 Warwickshire Police is offering people in North Warwickshire an exciting opportunity to learn about and experience the day-to-day workings of their local police force as part of the Citizens’ Academy. This programme provides local people over the age of 16 with a unique insight into…
Read MoreGood Advice on Frosty Mornings
Important message from our colleagues in Warwickshire Fire & Rescue: On these cold frosty mornings remember a partly defrosted screen is extremely dangerous. DO NOT rely on your wipers to clear the screen as this may damage the rubbers DO NOT pour hot water onto you screen as it could crack DO NOT leave your…
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