Boy in hospital after train hits car
An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after the car he was in ended up on a railway line.
Cumbrian officers' Ironman challenge
Ten Cumbrian police officers have taken part in an Ironman challenge to raise money in the name of one of their colleagues.
Gun incident in Carlisle
Six people have been arrested in Carlisle after two men were seen leaving a bar on Botchergate with a hand gun.
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Public asked for views on policing
Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner, is asking the public to share their views on the future policing in the county.
Richard Rhodes wants to focus on reducing antisocial behaviour, alcohol misuse and crime in rural communities.
– Richard Rhodes"A key responsibility is listening to the views of the people of Cumbria and using them to influence the future policing in the county."
If you would like to have your say you can do so at the following times:
- 28th Jan - 10am - Westmorland Shopping Centre
- 8th Feb - 10am - Alston Town Hall
- 8th Feb - 2pm - Devonshire Arcade, Penrith
- 11th Feb - 2pm - Civic Centre, Carlisle
- 15th Feb - 10am - The Carnegie Theatre, Workington
- 15th Feb - 1.30pm - The Beacon, Whitehaven
- 20th Feb - 10am - The Forum, Barrow
'Vulnerable' Workington woman found
A 'vulnerable' 40 year-old woman from the Workington area was found safe and well in the early hours of this morning after becoming disorientated after leaving her residential home.
The woman, who has learning difficulties, was found by members of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team a short distance from where she disappeared.
– Cumbria Police spokesman"The lady was reported missing at 18:16, we called in the Mountain Rescue team shortly after midnight to aid with the search. She has learning difficulties and was vulnerable.
The mountain rescue team found her a few hours later and she was apparently in good spirits and said she had become stranded by the river and disorientated. She was cold and wet and was thankfully returned to her home."
In total 21 members of Cockermouth MRT helped the police with the search. They returned to base at 3am.
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Memorial found in Egremont.
A plaque has been retrieved from a member of the public in the Egremont area which bears the inscription ‘In memory of the Dunblane school shootings’.
It’s unknown where the plaque has been taken from and police would like to return it to its rightful owner.
If anyone is aware of a building or public area from which a plaque is missing they are asked to contact West Cumbria Police.
Cumbria's temporary Chief Constable's suspension to continue
Cumbria's temporary chief constable Stuart Hyde's suspension is set to continue.
Richard Rhodes, the force's new police and crime commissioner, has completed his four-weekly review of the suspension and, while South Wales Police are still investigating allegations, Mr Hyde will remain suspended.
Mr Hyde was suspended in September following allegations of misconduct..
– Richard Rhodes, Police and Crime Commissioner, Cumbria"Following a full briefing and given that the investigation by South Wales Police continues I have decided that Temporary Chief Constable Stuart Hyde should remain suspended.
"South Wales Police continue to investigate the allegations as swiftly as possible and it would be premature to offer any comments on its findings."
Police appeal after attempted robbery in Windermere
Police in South Cumbria are investigating an attempted robbery in Windermere.
Officers were called to Wine Stores in Windermere at around 5pm on Sunday, December 23, following reports a man had entered the store carrying a brick and, after pushing a man down some stairs, tried to open the till.
He left empty handed.
Anyone with any information should contact the police.
Police search for missing teenager and baby
A vulnerable teenager has gone missing with her infant son.
Concerns are growing for missing Catalina Covaci, 15, who is originally from Romania, and her six-month old son Ricardi.
Catalina has been in Penrith in Cumbria for more than a year but also has family associates all over the country.
This includes Manchester, Oldham, Glasgow, Hull and London.
She was last seen on Wednesday December 19 when she left home telling her guardians she was going to Penrith town centre.
The investigations to date has confirmed Catalina got on the train from Penrith Station, bound for Manchester Picadilly at around 2.40pm on December 19.
And she may have travelled further on to Oldham with her son. Police would like to know if she is travelling with anyone else.
She is described as having very long straight hair that was dyed red the last time she was seen. She often wears her hair in a bun. She is of a slim build and was last seen wearing a leopard print skirt, fake leather coat and black boots.
Detective Inspector Furzana Nazir is coordinating the search for Catalina: She said: “We are really worried about the welfare of Catalina due to her age, the fact she has her baby son with her and has very little money.
“She is vulnerable due to her age and we need to ensure her and her son are both ok. We have contacted colleagues in neighbouring forces and are appealing to the people of Cumbria to look carefully at her photograph and call us if they believe they’ve seen her.
“There is suggestion she may have been trying to contact some connections she has in Manchester or the Oldham area or may even be attempting to leave the country.
“She is not in any trouble – we just need to make sure she is safe and well this Christmas. She has strong connections within the Romanian community and we are confident that somebody out there knows where she is or will have information that can help us trace her.
“If you think you’ve seen someone matching Catalina’s description, get in touch with us immediately on 101.”
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Hundreds of pounds worth of rings stolen
Several rings worth hundreds of pounds were stolen from a house near Eyemouth.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break in in Auchencrow, near Eyemouth, on December 23.
The incident happened between 6pm and 6.45am.
Officers are reminding people living in the surrounding villages to be mindful of security over the Christmas period.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson
A 46-year-old man from Keswick has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in the town.
The man is being questioned by detectives at Workington police station.
The fire, which damaged three properties on Windebrowe Avenue, happened on Friday night.
Three homes damaged by fire
Police in Cumbria say a fire that damaged three homes may have been started deliberately.
The fire was reported at just before midnight on December 21 at Windebrowe Avenue in Keswick.
It is believed wheelie bins were set on fire close to properties causing the flames to spread.
No one was injured.
Car crash onto railway line treated as hit and run
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