Man put behind bars for shocking hit-and-run
A man who deliberately drove into a pedestrian then tried to cover his tracks by changing the appearance of his vehicle has been jailed.
Farmer confronts another burglar
Farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a burglar in 1999, has said he confronted a burglar on his property in Cambridgeshire.
Wisbech murder arrest
A man has been arrested after a pensioner was found stabbed to death and set alight in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
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Farmer 'confronts another burglar'
Farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a burglar in 1999, has said he confronted a burglar on his property yesterday.
Mr Martin, who was convicted of murder following the 1999 incident but later saw this reduced to manslaughter, said he caught the burglar in the act near an outbuilding at his property near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, yesterday.
He said the would-be burglar drove off when he confronted him and he decided not to attempt to stop him, adding: "I couldn't face going through all that again."
A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: "Police were called to reports of an attempted burglary of outbuildings at a property in Wisbech at around 1.20pm yesterday. Inquiries are ongoing."
Two arrests after body found in ditch near Peterborough
Murder squad detectives in Cambridgeshire have arrested two people they were trying to trace after a body was discovered in a ditch by the A16 near Peterborough on Saturday.
Gary Stretch and Joanna Dennehy are now helping police with their enquiries.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in a ditch in Peterborough.
The body was found close to the A16 at Newborough on Saturday. The man was reported missing on Good Friday and his car was found burnt out in Yaxley.
A post-mortem examination revealed he died from stab wounds.
Una Crown murder- man bailed
A MAN arrested on suspicion of the murder of Una Crown in Wisbech has been bailed.
The 58 year old had been arrested yesterday morning (Thursday). He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Mrs Crown, 86, was discovered in her home in Magazine Lane on Sunday, January 13. She was last seen alive on the morning of Friday, January 11, but had spoken to a friend by telephone on the Saturday.
Wisbech murder arrest
A man has been arrested after a pensioner was found stabbed to death and set alight in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Read the full storyMan arrested in connection with the murder of a Wisbech pensioner
Detectives investigating the murder of Wisbech pensioner Una Crown have arrested a man.
The 58-year-old was arrested in Wisbech this morning on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.
Mrs Crown, 86, was discovered in her home in Magazine Lane at 10.45am on Sunday, January 13.
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Murder detectives keen to trace three men
Detectives investigating the murder of Wisbech pensioner Una Crown want to trace three men seen near her home on the night of her death.
The men were reportedly seen in Magazine Lane, near Mrs Crown's home, between 11.30pm and 11.45pm on Saturday, January 12.
Mrs Crown's body was discovered at 10:45am the next day. Mrs Crown had been stabbed in the chest and neck. Her body was then set on fire in a bid to cover the crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Hutchinson said: "We are very keen to identify these three men who were seen in the area of Magazine Lane as they may hold vital information which could help our investigation."
A £10,000 reward has been offered by independent charity Crimestoppers for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder.
Anyone with any information should call the Major Crime Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
£10,000 reward for information on murder
A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of Una Crown's killer.
Crimestoppers has put up the reward in a bid to help police catch the offender responsible for the murder of the 86-year-old in Wisbech.
Una Crown's body was discovered in her bungalow in Magazine Lane at 10.45am on Sunday, January 13. A post-mortem examination found she had died from stab wounds to her neck and chest. Her clothing was set on fire after her death in an apparent effort to hide her injuries and destroy evidence.
If anyone knows anything at all about what happened they should contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the secure online form at [http://www.crimestoppers-uk.
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Police: 'Murdered pensioner stabbed and set on fire'
Police have said a pensioner who was found murdered in her bungalow had been repeatedly stabbed and then set on fire.
The body of widow Una Crown, 86, was discovered on the floor in her bungalow in Magazine Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, shortly after 11am on Sunday.
A post-mortem examination revealed she had been "brutally" assaulted.
Forensic examinations were today continuing at the bungalow and a full investigation has been launched.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Hutchinson, said: "This was a horrific murder of a defenceless elderly woman in her own home. She was stabbed several times then set on fire in an apparent attempt by her killer to hide her injuries and destroy evidence."
Phone scam warning in Peterborough
People in Peterborough are being warned of a scam where criminals phone up pretending to be from Trading Standards.
A local resident took a call from someone who said they had a cheque to deliver as a result of a court claim, but required a cheque for £200 for administrative costs.
The consumer was told that a courier would call to collect the cheque personally.
Peterborough City Council has issued a statement saying: "No Trading Standards department would operate in this way and consumers are warned not to be taken in by this scam."
The authority has told people never to give personal details, including their address, to anyone offering money in return for an advance payment.
Anyone who wants advice can call the Citizens Advice Consumer Line on 08454 040506