Car Use Increases Prompting Reminder From Police
Drivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and to take extra care with increased numbers
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Police Team Up With Belper Firm To Provide PPE
Police staff from the Crime Scene Investigation team in Ripley have teamed up with a local business and donated materials
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PCC Calls Patience As Abuse Against Pharmacists Increases
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa is appealing for people to act with kindness and respect in community pharmacies
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Police Warning About Lockdown Bike Thefts
If you have a bike please keep it safe and secure- that’s the advice following a recent number of thefts
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Police Warning To Car Owners
We are urging drivers, particularly Ford owners, to be security conscious after a number of thefts across the county. During
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Police Complaints System Updated
The long awaited reforms to police complaints and discipline regulations came into force from the 1st February. These reforms form part
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Police Seek Resident For Oversight Committee
Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa and Chief Constable Peter Goodman have launched a recruitment campaign to appoint a
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Derbyshire Resident Sought To Join Police Oversight Committee
Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa and Chief Constable Peter Goodman have launched a recruitment campaign to appoint a
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Meet Belper’s New Police Constable
(Photo: PC Rianne Holland with Ripley’s new PC Rob Bentley) PC Rianne Holland is one of ten officers who joined
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Bogus Door Knockers
There is a current issue of people knocking on doors trying to sell things or collect fraudulent charity donations. There
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Police Seek Alcohol Shoplifter
The police have released the image of a man whom officers would like to speak to in connection with the
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Jobs: Police Recruiting 40 New PCSOs
Derbyshire Constabulary is looking for 40 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to help keep the county safe. The 40
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Large Police Event Planned For Final Week Of Knife Angel
More than 90,000 people have visited the Knife Angel at Derby Cathedral this month and there is now only one
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85 New Police Officers For Derbyshire
Derbyshire Constabulary has been allocated an additional 85 police officers in the first round of the national uplift announced by
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2nd Drugs Arrest in Belper This Month
A man has been charged with drugs offences after he was stopped in Belper. Officers received information that a BMW
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Knife Angel: Anti-Knife Youth Forum
More than 300 young people from schools in Derby gathered in Derby Cathedral on Monday 7th October to speak about
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Witnesses Sought For Alleged Assault
Witnesses are being sought about a month old allegation that one motorist punched another in Belper. A 53-year-old man contacted
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Belper Drug Arrest
A man has been charged with “possession with intent to supply drugs” after he was stopped by officers on patrol
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Current Scam Alerts
Crypto Investment The Cyber Crime Unit would like to make you aware of Crypto investment scams that are increasing and
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Have You Seen Raccoon Dogs?
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Derbyshire Police Fly Pride Flags
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Firearms Surrender Drive Collects 30 Guns
A recent force wide firearms surrender which aimed to reduce the number of guns in circulation across the county has
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Police Launch Force-wide Rural Crime Team
A dedicated rural and wildlife crime team is now operating across Derbyshire to tackle issues that affect rural and farming
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Three Arrested For Jewellery Theft From Frearsons
Two men and one woman have been arrested following an incident at a jewellers in Belper. Police officers responded to
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Appeal for Dashcam Footage After Teenager Is Killed on Scooter
Detectives from the collision investigation unit are appealing for dashcam footage following a collision in which a teenager died. The
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Missing – Steven Haugh
Police are concerned for the safety of Steven Haugh, 40, who was last seen in Belper on Tuesday, June 18
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Appeal: Search for Missing Man, Bruce Wilde
Officers are asking for help to find Bruce Wilde, 47, who was last seen yesterday at 1.50pm in Belper Bruce
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Appeal for Witnesses of Double Assault in May
On May 19th, at approximately 2am, two men were assaulted outside Hacketts by an as yet unidentified stranger. Two days
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Driver Warning: Be Aware of Deer
Deer have recently been spotted in several locations in Belper. Derbyshire Constabulary tells us that at this time of year,
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Safer Neighbourhood Police Event: Get Your Possessions Security Marked
On Saturday 18th May 2019, between 11am and 2pm, the Belper Safer Neighbourhood Team of Derbyshire Constabulary will be holding
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Knife Amnesty a Success in Derbyshire
Officers fighting knife crime in Derbyshire are ‘delighted’ with the results of our latest knife surrender initiative. Earlier this month,
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Current Scams, Fraud, and Cyber Security
Free Ransomware Decryption Tool Ransomware is a type of malicious software where criminals can remotely encrypt your device or your
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Bike Riding Belper Gang
Problem: A group of bike-riding teenagers, some believed to be as young as 10, are causing disruption, damage and scaring
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Community Crime Prevention – Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
Neighbourhood Watch, the 50 year old partnership of community groups, voluntary groups, individuals, local authorities and police is inviting Neighbourhood
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Post Box Thefts and Fraud
Police are issuing security advice to homeowners with external post boxes after a series of thefts in Derbyshire. In recent
Read MoreBelper Residents Reminded to Lock Car Doors After Incident
Police are reminding motorists to be alert and security conscious while officers try to trace the man in
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Police to Broadcast Domestic Violence Interview Online
This evening (Thursday 24th January 2019) Derbyshire Constabulary will be releasing a short series of interviews with a survivor of
Read MoreHave You Seen This Sudbury Prison Absconder?
Derbyshire Constabulary are trying to trace the whereabouts of are Michael Booth, 27. Booth was convicted for burglary, theft and
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Police Raise Concerns For Missing Tyler Palmer-Andrews
Derbyshire Constabulary are attempting to trace Tyler Palmer-Andrews, 14, who was last seen in Belper at around 9.15pm on Saturday,
Read MorePolice Searching For Missing Man
Derbyshire Constabulary are investigating the disappearance of a 29 year old man, who was last seen in Amber Valley on
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Appeal for Witnesses of Fatal Denby Crash
Officers investigating a fatal collision on Church Street, Denby Village are appealing for witnesses. At around 8.40am, on Monday December
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Stay Safe During Christmas Partying
Police officers are urging people throughout Derbyshire to be safe this Christmas when partying or on a night out. The
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Urgent Fraud Alert: Criminals Posing as Police Officers
Criminal gangs are posing as police officers and conning vulnerable people in Derbyshire out of thousands of pounds. In the
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Man Sentenced For Possession Of Knife In Belper
A man has been sentenced for possession of a knife, and trying to obstruct an officer from carrying out a
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Female Deputy Chief Constable Announced for Derbyshire
Rachel Swann is Derbyshire’s new Deputy Chief Constable. Although her career and aptitude should be judged purely on their own,
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Derbyshire Crime Alert Service Extended
Derbyshire Alert is an alert system which allows members of the public and businesses to register to receive information from
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Appeal For Witnesses After Assault In Belper
Officers investigating an assault in Belper are appealing for witnesses. The incident was reported to have happened in the early
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Police Engage With Vulnerable Adults At Belper’s Whitemoor Centre
Officers from the Belper Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team called at the Whitemoor Centre to speak to a group of adults
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Derbyshire Police Looking For More ‘Treat Than Trick’ This Halloween
Police officers in Safer Neighbourhood teams across Derbyshire are preparing for this year’s Halloween and are asking for help from
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Witnesses Sought After Man Injured In The Green House Pub
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly stabbed during an altercation in a pub in Belper.
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Mobile Police Surgeries Available This Weekend In Duffield And Belper
Police in Duffield, Quarndon, Mackworth, Holloway, Heage and Nether Heage are holding a day of drop-in surgeries for residents to
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Police Visit Schools in Amber Valley To Combat Knife Crime
Police officers in Amber Valley are starting a series of school visits across the area which are focused on preventing
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18-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Crash In Derby
An 18-year-old woman from Belper, who suffered serious injuries in a collision in Derby, has died. Betty Wood was the
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Appeal For Information After Jewellery Is Stolen From Duffield House
On Friday, August 3 between 11.30am and 9.25pm a house on Cumberhills Road was broken into. A large amount of
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Police Establish New Youth Engagement Team For The Amber Valley
A new youth engagement team has been set up by police in the Amber Valley. Three Police Community Support Officers
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Police Concerned As Search For Missing 70 Year Old Continues
Officers leading the search for Anthony Ward now have concerns that the 70-year-old may have come to serious harm. Anthony
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Police Offer Advice To Y Not Festivalgoers
As thousands of festivalgoers make their way to Pikehall for Y Not Festival 2018 the Derbyshire Constabulary has offered a
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Motorcyclist Killed In Belper Collision
A 30-year-old man has died after his motorbike collided with a car between Belper and Ripley. The incident, involving a
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Derbyshire Revellers Can Now Ask For ‘Angela’ If They Feel Unsafe On Nights Out
Pubwatch venues across the county will be launching the Ask for ‘Angela’ campaign, in consultation with Derbyshire Constabulary and SV2 – Supporting
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Knife Brandished During Aggravated Kilburn Burglary
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing to the public for help in identifying the culprit of a cowardly attack on an elderly
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Call For Witnesses After Burglars Break Into Belper Home
A woman and her son were at home in Belper when two men broke into the house. At around 10pm
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Police Warn Derbyshire Residents Of ‘Phone Scam’ After Pensioner Is Tricked
Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary are warning people about a phone scam that has already left Derbyshire residents out of pocket.
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Meeting Arranged To Relaunch Duffield Neighbourhood Watch
Residents in Duffield are being urged to help prevent crime in their community and to get involved with the planned
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Officers Investigating A Robbery In Duffield House Appeal For Information
On Monday, December 18 at 2.30pm, two men knocked on the door of a house on Milford Road in Duffield. When
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Appeal For Witnesses After Air Pellets Fired
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after air pellets were fired at a property in Belper. The incident took place
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Appeal For Witnesses After A6 Collision Sees Two Injured
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a blue Fiat Qubo struck two boys on the
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Two Arrested After Hot Tub Blaze
A 33-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man have been arrested after a hot tub was set on fire. The pair
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Appeal For Witnesses After Assault In Belper
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Belper. Between 10pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, November
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Man Jailed For Three Years For Burglary In Belper
A man has been jailed for more than three years for breaking into a house, two cars and stealing a
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Two New PCSOs Join Belper’s Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team
Two new Police Community Support Officers have taken to the streets of Belper. Jamie Wragg and Liam Darby are the
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Historic Tool Stolen From Heage Windmill Found
An historic tool stolen from Heage Windmill has been recovered and returned to the site. Heage Windmill, in Chesterfield Road,
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Break In At Historic Windmill
A thief has broken into an historic Derbyshire landmark. Heage Windmill, in Chesterfield Road, was broken into sometime between 2.30pm
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Officers Investigating A38 Fatal Incident Appeal For Dashcam Footage
Do you have a dashcam device installed in your car that could help the police with an investigation into a
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Two Arrested Following A Warrant In Belper
Two men have been arrested and suspected drugs seized by police following a warrant at a house in Belper The
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New Police Community Support Officer Joins Neighbourhood Policing Team
People living in the Belper area have a new face on the streets as the local neighbourhood policing team welcomes
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Images Released After Van Is Broken Into In Kilburn
Derbyshire Constabulary are releasing a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to after a van was
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Five Years Jail For Man Found Guilty Of Drugs Offences In Belper
A man has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars after appearing in court charged with drugs offences
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Appeal After Motorbike Is Stolen From Shed In Belper
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a shed in Belper and have released images
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Deputy Chief Constable Advises Derbyshire Following The Manchester Terror Attack
Derbyshire’s Deputy Chief Constable, Peter Goodman, wants to reassure Derbyshire residents about policing and security in the county following the
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Man Jailed For Over Two Years For Drugs Offences In Belper
A man has been jailed for more than two years for possession with intent to supply Heroin from a property
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Kilburn Man Jailed For 20 Weeks For Thefts In Amber Valley
A man from Kilburn has been jailed for 20 weeks after pleading guilty to a number of thefts in the
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Concerns Are Growing For Missing Belper Man
Phillip Bray was last seen by a member of his family at his home address on Sunny Hill, Milford on
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Woman Remains In A Critical Condition Following Belper Collision
A woman remains in hospital following a serious collision in Belper in which two members of her family died. Police
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Youth Assaulted in Belper
Officers in Belper have appealed for witnesses to an assault last month. An 18-year-old South Wingfield youth sustained injuries and
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Shoplifter Jailed For Stealing From Three Belper Stores
A man has been jailed for 18 weeks after he stole from stores in Belper three times in two days.
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Man Charged With Theft From Vehicles In The Belper Area
Police have charged a man with stealing from five vehicles in the Belper area. The man was arrested on Friday,
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Police Issue CCTV Image Of A Man In Connection With Shop Theft In Belper
Police issue CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shop theft in
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Belper Drivers Reminded To Lock Their Vehicles Following Thefts
Police in the Amber Valley are reminding motorists to make sure they lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of
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Police Appealing For Witnesses After Assault In Crich
On Sunday, September 18 between 8.30am and 9am a man and woman were in their tent which was located on
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Action Taken To Improve Quality Of Life For Some Belper Residents
Magistrates in Derby have granted closure orders to prevent anti-social behaviour in Belper. Amber Valley Community Safety Partnership made the
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