New service to protect vulnerable children and adults
A new service starts today to help keep vulnerable children and adults in Nottinghamshire safe.
Mobile phone users being warned to look out for scam
Thieves and gangs of pickpockets have been using newspapers or maps to distract victims before swiping their phones.
Man stabbed in Nottingham city centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after the man was found with injuries in the early hours of this morning (11 November 2012).
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Birmingham City player arrested after three car smash
Birmingham City player Marlon King has been arrested in connection with a three car crash in Newark in Nottinghamshire which left a man with serious injuries.
A 35-year-old man was airlifted to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottinghamshire after the collision on the Lincoln-bound carriageway of the A46/A17 interchange.
A Porsche, a Volkswagen Polo and a Vauxhall Astra were involved in the incident at 2.50pm on Friday 26 April.
Marlon King, 33, was released on police bailed last night pending further inquiries,
Bad drivers targeted in Nottinghamshire Police's 'Fatal Four' campaign
Police in Nottingham have spent the day targeting motorists with bad driving habits. As part of the 'Fatal Four' campaign, officers have been pulling over drivers spotted using mobile phones, not wearing seatbelts, speeding or drug-driving.
But instead of getting fines and penalty points, many offenders are being offered the option of taking a driver education course. Phil Brewster reports.
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Police educating motorists on 'Fatal Four' offences
Nottinghamshire Police have today been educating motorists on four fatal driving offences.
They're tackling drivers who use their mobile phones at the wheel, refuse to wear a seat belt, speed and drive under the influence of drugs.
Some motorists were caught this morning texting behind the wheel.
Andy Charlton from Nottinghamshire Police says on top of convicting drivers, it's also about educating them.
'Fatal Four' offences: motorist pulled over for texting
Police are cracking down on four major driving offences in an operation called 'The Fatal Four'.
In Nottinghamshire, they're tackling drivers who use their mobile phones at the wheel, refuse to wear a seat belt, speed and drive under the influence of drugs.
Some motorists were even caught this morning texting while driving.
Five teens released over Worksop murder
Five teenage boys arrested in connection with the death of a man in Nottinghamshire on Saturday night have been released without further action.
A 16-year-old boy remains in police custody. 40 year old Glen Kitchens died of a head injury following an assault on Bridge Street in Worksop.
Police crack down on potentially fatal road offences
Police are cracking down on four major driving offences in an operation called 'The Fatal Four'.
In Nottinghamshire, they'll be tackling drivers who use their mobile phones at the wheel, refuse to wear a seat belt, speed and drive under the influence of drugs.
Chief Inspector Andy Charlton, Head of Road Policing in Nottinghamshire, said: "people risk losing control and killing themselves or other people in accidents if they ignore the laws."
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Police on criminal Easter egg hunt following theft
Nottinghamshire Police are currently on an Easter egg hunt after a batch of chocolate eggs was stolen near Egmanton.
Four pallets of Easter eggs were taken from a lorry that was parked on the A1 at Weston last night (March 20).
The thieves took the treats between 10:30pm and 5:30am this morning.
Police Sergeant Brendon Hunt said: “We would urge anyone who is offered cut-price Easter eggs to think about where they may have come from and to get in touch if they suspect they may be stolen.
"Any information could help us ‘crack’ this investigation.”
Two Nottinghamshire Police officers arrested
Two PCSOs from Nottinghamshire Police have been arrested n connection with sexual offences and misconduct in a public office.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday 28 February on suspicion of rape and misconduct relating to alleged offences several years ago.
Another officer, who's 45, was arrested today and is facing allegations of misconduct in a public office.
Both men have been released on bail. The matter has also been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
Man arrested in Kirkby-in-Ashfield murder inquiry
UPDATE: Man arrested in Kirkby murder inquiry http://t.co/jL4NgtKP #police
From @nottspolice on Twitter:A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Colin Hall, who was 76, died following an attack at his home in Cornerpin Drive on Sunday 10 February.
The man was arrested last night and being held in police custody.
Murder investigation launched after 70-year-old's death
A murder investigation has been launched in Nottingham after a pensioner died of an aneurism following an assault at his home.
The attack happened in Kirkby-in-Ashfield at around 9pm on Sunday night.
The 70-year-old victim, who has not yet been named, collapsed and later died in hospital.
Nottinghamshire Police have said that a post-mortem has proved inconclusive as to the cause of his death but it did show that the man sustained an aneurism caused by the assault.
Officers are looking for a man seen in the area at the time, who is described as white and of medium to heavy build. He was wearing dark clothing with a black hat or hood and a sleeveless, yellow high-visibility jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police.
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