Rugby Rural Area
More Than Half of People in Custody Over Christmas Weekend Were Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Offences
More than half of the people arrested over the Christmas weekend* were detained on suspicion of committing domestic offences. Of the 60 people in custody over the weekend, 34 were arrested on suspicion of committing domestic offences including sexual assault, assault, criminal damage, coercive and controlling behaviour, breach of non-molestation orders, threats to kill and…
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Advice
This time of year isn’t always happy especially for those suffering from abuse. Check in on your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues and if you have any concerns, speak out and seek help from police or Refuge Warwickshire. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Comment Share
Read MoreRural Crime Team Recover Three Stolen Caravans
The Warwickshire Rural Crime Team continue to work with Rugby Borough Council and Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council to target issues of fly tipping and criminal damage to farmland around the Barnacle area. There are many things in action at the moment and we clearly can’t discuss specifics of ongoing investigations. However, we can reveal certain results…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Arrest Male
Male Arrested and Remanded in Custody at Leamington Police Station During targeted patrols yesterday (Sat) Rural Crime Team Officers spotted a Nissan Navara of interest to the team near Ryton on Dunsmore. Calling on colleagues from the OPU team for support, the vehicle was brought to a safe stop near Tollbar End. The Driver was…
Read MoreYour Parcel is Awaiting Collection Scam – Warning from Warwickshire Trading Standards
Several Warwickshire residents have reported receiving bogus text messages informing them that an item is awaiting their collection at a drop box. The item is often a high-priced product such as an iPhone. A link is usually provided in the text message directing them to pay $1 shipping costs. However, this is just an attempt…
Read MoreWaste Crime – Abandoned Trailers Containing Waste
Trailers full of waste have been found abandoned across the country putting the environment at risk. The Joint Unit for Waste Crime is investigating this. If you have any information that can help with the enquiries please email ruralwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 807 060.
Read MoreCommissioner’s Grants Scheme Now Open to Applications For 2021/22
Projects and initiatives designed to help boost community safety and victim care across Warwickshire are being invited to bid for a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s annual grants scheme funding. The Commissioner’s Grants Scheme is an annual award which seeks to support initiatives which will make a positive contribution to the objectives of…
Read MoreCyber Scam Alert
Be on the lookout for fake penalty charge e-mails The e-mail purports to be from HM Courts and Tribunal Service and states the recipient has been issued a penalty charge for “the use of a vehicle on a road in the charging area which a charging scheme applies without payment of the appropriate charge.” The…
Read MoreAction Against Terrorism Awareness
ACT Awareness E-learning is a free, online training platform which can help businesses and the public to learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and understand what to do in the event of a major incident. It takes just 45 minutes. To join the thousands who have taken part and become a CT…
Read MoreAppeal to Locate Wanted Man with Connections to Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Lancashire
Have you seen Sydney Fletcher? The 49-year-old is wanted for failing to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates Court in connection with a number of vehicle offences. He is described as white, around 5’7’’ tall, of large build, with brown eyes and a distinctive scar to his right hand. He has connections to Evesham, Redditch, Ryton on…
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