Category: Devon and Cornwall Police

Police were contacted at around 4.40pm on Monday 9 May following a single-vehicle collision involving a yellow and black Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle on the A3072 near to Red Post, Bude.

Police, paramedics, and the Devon Air Ambulance crew attended the scene but sadly the motorcycle rider, a 34-year-old man from Beaworthy, was declared deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team attended the scene and commenced their investigation.

Police would like to thank the public for their patience while the road was closed for around seven hours to enable an examination of the scene and for the recovery of the motorcycle to take place.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation, is asked to contact [email protected] quoting log 654 09/05/22.

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Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-car collision in Honiton which left four people injured.

Emergency services were called at 3.10pm on Friday 6 May following the collision between a green Toyota Hilux and a black Vauxhall Corsa on the A30 at Monkton.

The driver and a passenger in the Corsa, both women in her 30s, sustained minor injuries. Two children in the car were also injured.

A teenage boy was seriously injured and taken to Derriford Hospital; a younger boy was also taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary with chest injuries, not believed serious.

The male driver of the Toyota was uninjured.

South West Ambulance Service, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and Highways, also attended the incident.

The A30 was closed for six hours to allow for a forensic examination of the scene and recovery of the vehicles.

Roads Policing Team officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact [email protected] or telephone 101, quoting log number 480 of 06/05/22.

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At approximately 0045hrs on Friday 6^th May 2022, Police were called to a single vehicle road traffic collision at The Down, Bere Alston.

As a result of the collision, a young adult male has sustained potentially life changing injuries.

The scene was attended by officers from Devon and Cornwall Police and Southwest Ambulance Service.

Police are asking for any witnesses to the collision or anyone with dashcam footage to call 101 and quote log 27 06/05/22.

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Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted from the Exmouth area.

38-year-old James King, also known as James Whitehouse, is wanted in connection to an incident of fraud.

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries to locate him but are now appealing for the public to report any sightings or information as to his whereabouts.

He has links to Exeter, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Honiton

King is described as a white male, aged 38 and around 5ft 9ins tall. He is of average build and has short light brown hair.

Anyone who sees James King or knows of his whereabouts are urged not to approach him and to call 999 immediately quoting log 776 05/05/22.

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Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Crediton are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the A377 near Downes Mill, Crediton, at around 9.10pm, on Thursday 5 May.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was seriously injured and was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The rider’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specialist trained police officer.

Police officers from the roads policing team, supported by local officers, conducted a forensic collision investigation of the scene, whilst road closures and diversions were put into place.

Once this was completed, the road was reopened.

Several witnesses were spoken to at the scene, but the police would like to hear from anyone who has any information or dashcam footage which could help with their enquiries.

Please email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log number 0922 of 05/05/22.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their patience while the road was closed for the forensic collision investigation.

 

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Police investigating a serious road traffic collision in Torquay on Thursday 5 May are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a bicycle on Beechfield Avenue, at around 8.15am.

As a result of the collision, a local woman in her 40s sustained serious injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital by ambulance.

She was subsequently taken to Derriford Hospital to receive further treatment.

The road was reopened at around 2pm.

The police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information or dashcam footage that could help the police with their enquiries.

Please email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log number 156 of 05/05/22.

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Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 81-year-old David Norman, who has been reported missing from the Barnstaple area.

David was last seen in the Newport area of Barnstaple at around 7.30pm on Wednesday 4 May.

He is described as a white male, of slim build, with short grey hair and facial hair. He is 5ft tall.

He may be wearing a black and orange knitted jumper which has lots of badges on the front.

He is believed to be in the Barnstaple area but there is also reason to suggest he may be in Torrington.

If you have seen David, or know of his whereabouts, please call police immediately on 999, quoting log number 0219 of 05/05/22.

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A 39-year-old man has died following a collision which happened on the A390 at Lostwithiel on Wednesday 4 May.

Police were contacted just before 12.10pm to reports of an incident involving a white Suzuki motorbike and a black Peugeot people carrier at the junction with B3269.

As a result of the collision, the motorbike rider, who was local to the area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a roads policing family liaison officer.

The occupants of the Peugeot were unharmed and stopped at the scene.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team attended the collision to investigate and establish how the collision occurred. The road was closed for seven hours whilst this took place and police would like to thank the public for their patience.

Witnesses are requested to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 with information quoting log number 0357 of 4^th May 2022. Police are particularly interested in any dashcam footage of either vehicle’s driving prior to the collision.

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A Kingsbridge man who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl after grooming her online has been jailed for 11 years.

Jason Hawkins, 49, drove hundreds of miles to the West Midlands to collect the victim and bring her to Devon before sexually abusing her in his caravan.  

Officers found the girl hidden in Hawkins’ temporary home at a campsite in the South Hams three days after she went missing.

Detectives discovered the victim had been chatting with Hawkins through an internet karaoke app that is especially popular with teenage girls.  

Hawkins admitted charges of rape, child abduction, sexual activity with a child and meeting a child after sexual grooming.

He was sentenced to 11 years in prison by Judge Simon Carr at Plymouth Crown Court on Tuesday 3 May.

Hawkins was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Judge Carr issued him with an indefinite restraining order banning him from contacting the victim in any way.

Hawkins was also made the subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order allowing police to monitor his behaviour around children and on the internet.

Detective Inspector Andy Hingston said: “Our thoughts remain with the young victim in this case whose courage has led to the conviction of Jason Hawkins. 

“Hawkins’ crimes will have lasting effects, but we sincerely hope his conviction can allow her to feel she can move on with her life.

“She was well-supported by her family who have also been brave to face up to what happened and work with the police through all of the evidence gathering.

“We worked closely with officers from West Midlands Police who greatly assisted our investigation.

 “I would like to praise Police Staff Investigator Paul Richardson who carried out the investigation and whose hard work has resulted in this court outcome.”

Devon & Cornwall Police takes offences such as these very seriously and encourages any victims to come forward.

Anyone who may have been affected by anything raised in this article can contact police in their local area by emailing [email protected] or calling 101.

The freephone NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 is available for anyone to report or seek advice about abuse. Calls can be made anonymously.

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Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 35-year-old Thomas Worthington, who has been reported missing from the Exeter area.

Thomas was last heard from on Monday 21 March and had been staying in a tent near the River Exe.

He is described as being of medium build, with short brown hair and wearing glasses, and is 5ft 8in tall.

He may be wearing a casual clothing such as tracksuit bottoms, a T-shirt and a fleece top.

He is believed to be in the Exeter area.

If you have seen Thomas, or know of his whereabouts, please call police immediately on 999, quoting log number 0304 of 26/04/22.

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