Warwick Rural Area
Force 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 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…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Wellesbourne
Some time between 22.00 hrs on the 11/7/20 and 12.00 today (12/7/20), unknown offender(s) cut the padlock to a gate at a farm in Wellesbourne and stole a white Coachman Amara 4 berth caravan, with a duck egg stripe, by taking it across fields to the road. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, may…
Read MoreSenior Officer Warns ‘Violence Against Police Will Not Be Tolerated’
Ahead of what is expected to be another busy weekend, the head of local policing in Warwickshire has warned that violence against police officers will not be tolerated. As pubs, bars and restaurants opened across the country last weekend, eight police officers were allegedly assaulted in five separate drunken incidents in Warwickshire. While none of…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn Against Illegal Raves
Warwickshire Police advise: Thinking of going to an illegal rave? If so, stop and think. Not only are these unauthorised events which go against COVID-19 regulations that are in place to help stop the spread of the virus, but they can be dangerous and have tragic consequences if something goes wrong. Protect yourself, your family…
Read MoreSuspicious Vehicle Reported in Hunningham
A white van with a green stripe along it and a roof rack was reported acting suspiciously at a rural property in Hunningham yesterday (10/7/20). Please be vigilant and if you see anyone acting suspiciously on or near your property please call the police on 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress, alternatively you can…
Read MoreQuad and Wood Chipper Stolen in Loxley
Unknown offender(s) forced entry to outbuildings at a rural property in Loxley and stole a 2003 Kawasaki quad bike and Wood Chipper. 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 54 of 8/7/20 or email…
Read MoreLambs Butchered in Warwick
The Rural Crime Team have attended two further incidents involving the illegal butchering of lambs on private farm land over the last week. Both incidents took place on land off Myton Road in Warwick with 4 lambs butchered and only their fleeces left behind. It is possible that there may be links to fishing on the River Leam.…
Read MoreTrading Standards Alert Re Phoney Trading Standards Consumer Helpline Warning
Trading Standards are warning consumers to beware of bogus ‘consumer helpline services’ claiming to be linked to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and charging £1.55/ minute plus access charges. As consumers seek advice for cancelled holidays due to COVID-19, scammers are attempting to take advantage! The CTSI does not run a consumer helpline. Consumer advice is available from the Citizens Advice Consumer…
Read MorePolice and partners urge public not to buy tickets to illegal raves after man arrested
Officers investigating a planned illegal rave have arrested a man in connection with organising the event and are urging the public not to attend. The arrest comes following intelligence that an illegal rave is being planned in North Warwickshire on Saturday, 25 July. A 39-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to…
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