Dad wins £20k compensation from Derbyshire police
A Derbyshire dad has won almost £20,000 compensation in damages from Derbyshire police after he was headbutted by an on-duty
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CRIME
Police and Crime Commissioner invites the you to share your views on crime and safety
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has launched a county-wide survey to help her strengthen the policing services local
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Duffield New Year Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty
Rhys Hancock appeared at Derby Crown Court on Monday 6th July via videolink from HMP Nottingham, where he pleaded guilty
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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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Sextortion Email Warning
Action Fraud and Cyber Protect Officers have received reports about sextortion phishing emails in Derbyshire and Nationally. They are similar
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Domestic Abuse Advice During Lockdown
We are raising awareness of how you can contact the police, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic
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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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Can You Identify This Car Thief?
Officers would like to trace the man in this image in connection with the theft of a car in Derby,
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Scam Alerts – February
1. Emails saying they are from HMRC are threatening members with arrest if they don’t pay their tax bills. HMRC only informs
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Rise In Burglaries Sparks Advice To Review Security
Residents in parts of Amber Valley are being urged to review their home and vehicle security following several crimes in
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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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Robbery While Blind Elderly Victim Was Home
Burglars have broken into an elderly woman’s home in Belper. At around 3.45pm on Saturday 1 February a woman in
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Scam: Police Impersonation Calls
Over the last few weeks Action Fraud has seen an increase in the number of calls received by members of
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New Police Inspector For Amber Valley
A new Inspector has been appointed to take the lead on local policing in the Amber Valley area. Inspector Paul
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New Support Service To Tackle Exploitation
A new support service aimed at safeguarding vulnerable young people is being launched to tackle growing risks of child exploitation.
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Catalytic Converter Thefts From Cars
Police are urging motorists in Derbyshire to be alert following a number of catalytic converter thefts in the county, and
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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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Police & Crime Commissioner To Respond To Public Concerns
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, is holding an event in Alfreton, for Amber Valley, to respond to concerns
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Double Murder in Duffield on New Year’s Day
In the early hours of the first day of 2020 a couple have been murdered in their home in Duffield.
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Editor’s Message: We Need To Talk About Intellectual Property
Intellectual property means that when someone creates something it is their property, it belongs to them. This can be art,
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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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Crime Warnings For December
TV Licence refund A few weeks ago we reported on a scam about emails TV licence refunds. This scam is
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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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Unlawful Dog Breeding in Kilburn
A council is trying to shut down a dog breeding business in a Derbyshire village. Amber Valley Borough Council has
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Commissioner Supports Charity’s Calls To End Violence Against Women
Charity volunteers backing a national campaign, urging men to declare their commitment to ending violence against women and girls, have
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Spate of Car Break Ins
Between 17th and 21st November the police received multiple reports in the following areas of vans and cars being broken
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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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New Hate Crime Grant For Local Groups
Trailblazing community and voluntary groups are being invited to apply for vital cash to launch new projects tackling racist and
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Increase in Metal Thefts
Police have issued a warning that there has been an increase in metal thefts. The increase in activity is believed
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Watch Out For Car Thieves
Police have asked that residents report any suspicious behaviour they witness in regards to cars, after a man was seen
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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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The Loss of The Drop Inn
The Drop Inn Youth Centre on Derwent Street in Belper closed its doors for the last time in September with
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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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Police Seeking More Unpaid Staff
A recruitment campaign is underway to select new volunteers to be part of Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s award-winning custody
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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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Bids Welcomed For PCC’s Small Grant Scheme
New funding is being released to support community groups tackle crime and prevent reoffending across Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police and Crime
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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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The Knife Angel Sculpture Is Now In Derby
Derby was chosen to be one of the few cities across the country to host the National Monument against Violence
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Boat Escape From Belper Robbery
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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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Talk To Police & Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa Tomorrow
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa will be travelling to Belper with his popup stall on Tuesday 30th July
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Police & Crime Commissioner Responds to Prime Minister’s Police Pledge
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa recently welcomed 20 new police officers to Derbyshire Constabulary, following the completion of
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