Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Police Appeal Following an Assault in Bulkington
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses or information following an assault in Bulkington last night (Thursday 18 February). At around 6.45pm, an 18-year-old woman was assaulted in the bus stop on New Street. She sustained injuries to her nose which required hospital treatment. It’s reported the suspect had got out of a silver Uber van…
Read MoreMan Charged with Burglary and Driving Offences – North Warwickshire
Lea Hiatt, aged 48 of no fixed address, was arrested on 5 February and charged today (Wednesday 17 February) with: •Two counts of attempted burglary •Dangerous driving •Burglary dwelling •Burglary other than dwelling •Going equipped to steal •Driving without insurance •Driving otherwise in accordance with a license •Receiving stolen goods. The charges are in connection…
Read MoreCyber Crime Alert re Sextortion
As people continue to spend more time online, cyber criminals are exploiting the CoVID-19 pandemic by engaging with people virtually, encouraging them to share intimate photos or perform sexual acts and then threatening to publish or share any photos or video footage unless the victim pays a sum of money or purchases high value items…
Read MoreFamilies Suffering Bereavement or Serious Injury on Our Roads Have Increased Support Thanks to Road Safety Fund
Families who have suffered a bereavement or serious injury due to a collision on the roads are now receiving increased support, thanks to Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe’s Road Safety Fund. A pilot project with Brake, the road safety charity, is providing the county with a dedicated Independent Road Victim Advocate (IRVA), to…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Wish to Speak to This Man About an Assault
Warwickshire Police wants to speak to the man pictured below in connection with an allegation of assault. Officers say that Joshua Brandy (also known as J) from Atherstone also has connections to Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry. Officers are appealing to the public for help. The alleged incident occurred at a property in Atherstone on 10…
Read MoreHelp Stop Catalytic Converter Thefts
Warwickshire Police have had a further crime reported on our area overnight involving a catalytic convertor theft at Hams Hall. The victim reports that as he drove home after work, his vehicle a Mazda MX5 appeared to be faulty. Upon arriving home, the victim jacked the vehicle up to find that the catalytic convertor and…
Read MoreChief Constable of Warwickshire Announces Retirement
After 33 years in policing the Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, Martin Jelley, has announced his retirement. Mr Jelley will retire in June after serving as the force’s Chief Constable for the last six years. “It has been my absolute privilege and pleasure to serve as Chief Constable these last six years,” he said. “I…
Read MoreTheft From Vehicle in Baginton
Inc 259 of 10/2/21 At around 17.20 hrs yesterday afternoon (10/2/21), unknown offender(s) smashed a window to a vehicle on Bubbenhall Road, Baginton and stole a handbag with its contents. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, or possible CCTV or Dash-cam…
Read MoreVehicle Crime Advice
Officers have made several arrests for vehicle crime over the past week We are working extremely hard to tackle vehicle crime at the moment and these arrests were a good example of the proactive approach we are taking. https://www.facebook.com/warwickshirepolice/posts/3937785736241174 https://www.facebook.com/warwickshirepolice/posts/3939757149377366 https://bit.ly/2NN3etc https://bit.ly/3cIEjSj However, we are still seeing vehicle crime in the county and we still…
Read MoreRecruitment For Police Cadets Now Open
Recruitment is now open for Warwickshire Police Cadets, closing date for applicants is 1st March 2021. We only recruit once a year, so if you have an interest in policing, want to get insight into policing, learn new skills, life skills, make new friends and have fun. Apply to become a Police Cadet, we have…
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