Suspected firearm recovered in Kirkby

Police officers attended an incident at Kirkby Golf Club on Saturday 15 May, following the recovery of a suspected firearm.At around 6pm, we were called to reports that a member of the public had had found a firearm and ammunition on Ingoe Lane, at a public footpath opposite Kirkby Golf Club.Forensic enquiries are being carried […]

Police seize off-road bikes in crackdown

Police seized a number of illegal bikes during a proactive operation cracking down on nuisance off-road biking in county hot-spot areas. The Nottinghamshire Police off-road motorbike team, supported by the Hucknall neighbourhood team, undertook targeted patrols in areas including Mansfield, Clipstone, Warsop and Mansfield Woodhouse in direct response to complaints received about the illegal and […]

Appeal following serious collision in Erdington

Police investigating following a serious collision in Erdington, Birmingham this afternoon (16 May). A cyclist was hit by a car which fled the scene in Marlow Road at around 5.25pm. The 39-year-old man has been taken to hospital with a life-threatening head injury. Witnesses have described a greyish large hatchback or small SUV, which we […]

Witnesses sought to assault in Lewes

Police investigating a report of an assault outside Tesco in Lewes are appealing for witnesses to come forwards. Officers were called to Brooks Road shortly before 9pm on Friday (7 May) after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted. He suffered a serious injury requiring hospital treatment. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous […]

The IW Ambulance Service has paid tribute to the incredible support they have received from partner agencies over the past year by presenting them each with a framed photograph commemorating the mutual aid received by the service

  A presentation made to representatives from St. John Ambulance, Hovertravel, Hampshire and IOW Fire and Rescue Service and the Military has been held to thank partners for their unwavering support at a time when it was needed most. Speaking at the presentation Joe Smyth, IOW NHS Trust Chief Operating Officer, said: “Today is a remarkable day. The […]