Rugby Rural Area
Warwickshire Police Chief Constable calls on the public to stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS
Warwickshire Police is working with Government officials and local partners to understand how the new social distancing measures, announced yesterday, can be effectively enforced to keep people in Warwickshire safe. Speaking today, Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Martin Jelley, said: “The force fully supports these latest measures the Government has announced to ensure social distancing, which…
Read MoreAdvice When Walking in the Countryside During This Present Time
From speaking with our NFU there are real concerns regarding people using public footpaths through farm yards and next to farm buildings. Some farmers, for a number of reasons, are in self isolatation, so please try to avoid these areas when taking your daily exercise. There is also concern about numerous people touching the same…
Read MoreUpdate on Three Offenders in Court For Conspiracy to Steal in Relation to the Slaughter and Illegal Butchery of Sheep in 2019
A third man has this week pleaded guilty to sheep butchery offences as part of Operation Stock. Viorel Manu, aged 39, of Birmingham, was due to stand trial on Monday, March 23, but changed his plea to guilty of conspiracy to steal in relation to the slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep and lambs. He…
Read MoreTwo Sheep Killed and Taken Near Walsgrave on Sowe
Overnight unknown offender(s) have entered a field near Walsgrave on Sowe and killed two ewes that they have then taken. Four lambs were left behind in the field. If you were in the area during last night/this morning and saw anyone acting suspiciously in this area or have any information that could help the police with their…
Read MoreScammers take advantage of COVID-19
Warwickshire County Council is warning residents that fraudsters are taking advantage of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic to scam vulnerable people. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where the virus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800K. Ten of these reports were made by victims that…
Read MoreWarwickshire County Council Request Re COVID-19
COVID-19 Community-Led Support Groups Warwickshire County Council is aware that a large number of community-led support groups, many of them informal groups, are emerging in response to COVID-19. These groups are providing invaluable local support and we’re keen to know about, engage and communicate with them. If you are providing community led-support we would be…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Working Closely with Partners, Planning Ahead and Committed to Keeping People Safe in the County
Warwickshire Police is working closely with partners, planning ahead and committed to keeping people safe in the county. This is the message from the force’s Chief Constable as he also praised the immense efforts of the county’s health colleagues and the local volunteers who are stepping forward to help support the most vulnerable and those…
Read MoreTips to Help Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Secure
Having your car broken into and losing your things to thieves can be very distressing. Here are a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe. 1. Always lock it Fuelling up or popping back into your house to get something are perfect examples of how easy it…
Read MoreLog Splitter Stolen in Princethorpe
Some time between 13th and 14th March, unknown offender(s) have entered outbuildings on Burnthurst Lane, Princethorpe and stolen a log splitter and batteries from a tractor. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 145 of 16/3/20…
Read MoreNational Child Exploitation Awareness Day – Wednesday 18th March 2020
Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Barnardo’s and Warwickshire County Council are supporting the National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on Wednesday (18 March) by running an awareness week this week. Child exploitation (CE) is a type of child abuse and involves the manipulation and/or coercion of young people under the age of 18. Police,…
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