Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Illegal Raves
Thinking of going to an illegal rave? If so, stop & think. It is currently against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place other than in exceptional circumstances – these circumstances do not include raves. Protect yourself, your family and your community. If you are aware of an illegal rave…
Read MoreStolen Chipper Recovered by Rural Crime Team
Last week, PC Andy Steventon and PC Andy King assisted police response colleagues with an incident near Shipston. Whilst there, their attention was drawn to the attached Jensen wood chipper which matched the description of one stolen from a farm nearby the previous night. On speaking to the victim, unfortunately he confirmed that the chipper we had was not his,…
Read MoreDEFRA Pig Keeper Survey
A survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers, including smallholders, pet pig keepers and hobby keepers, was launched on Monday 20th July by the UK government and devolved administrations. The survey forms part of the UK’s campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever. It aims to find out more about what…
Read MoreIllegal Raves
Do you know a child or young person planning to attend an illegal rave? Have they asked you for a lift? Please don’t drop off or collect anyone from these events – they are unauthorised, unlicensed & often poorly organised making them un-safe to attend. If you are aware of any being organised please call…
Read MoreMale Arrested and Charged
Officers from the Vehicle Crime Team arrested a 48-year-old man from Hinckley after they stopped a car on false plates in Springfield Road, Nuneaton last night. The officers seized a skeleton key and other tools. He was later charged with going equipped and fraudulently using a registration mark. He is appearing in court today.
Read MoreTheft From Shed in Bedworth
Sometime between 21.15 hrs on the 16/7/20 and 08.20 hrs 17/7/20, unknown offender(s) have cut through a padlock on a gate and entered a shed on Red Bowling Green Lane, Bedworth and stole a number of gardening tools, including a lawn mower and rotavator. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have…
Read MoreMan Jailed for Falsely Imprisoning and Raping a Woman in Nuneaton
A man who falsely imprisoned and raped a woman in her 60s has been given a 17-and-a-half-year sentence. Mark Conway, aged 54 of no fixed abode, was sentenced yesterday (Tuesday 14 July) at Warwick Crown Court, for rape, false imprisonment and assault by penetration. Conway had previously pleaded guilty to the offences, which occurred at…
Read MoreAdvice on Purchasing Caravans and Motorhomes
Don’t be tricked into paying for caravans and motorhomes that don’t exist. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle TakeFive Be suspicious of any “too good to be true” offers or prices – if it’s at a rock bottom price ask yourself why. Conduct your own research before making any purchases…
Read MoreDo You Know of a Planned Illegal Rave?
Heard of a planned illegal rave in your area? Warwickshire Police are appealing to our local communities to get in touch if you hear anything about a planned rave in Warwickshire. These events are unauthorised & unlicensed & pose a serious risk to public health. Please call 101 with any information or email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk in confidence.
Read MoreRugby Distraction Burglary Arrests
Two men have been arrested in connection with a distraction burglary. The 18-year-old man from Netherton, West Midlands, and 19-year-old man from Evesham were arrested in Coleshill yesterday (Wednesday 15 July) by officers from the Warwickshire Police Operational Policing Unit as part of an investigation into a distraction burglary in Overslade, Rugby on Monday afternoon.…
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