It is thought the item was pulled up by a trawler.

Brixham Harbour cordoned off after 'suspicious device' found

Lewis Finish will serve at least 22 years behind bars for killing Geoffrey Pearce.

Devon killer gets life sentence for brutal caravan murder

Blagovest Hadjigueorguiev has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to PC Darral Mares.

Man admits setting police officer on fire in Newquay attack

Lewis Finch was found guilty at Exeter Crown Court for the murder of 47-year-old Geoffrey Pearce.

Brixham man found guilty of murder 

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner wants higher fixed penalty fines. A survey of people in the region shows strong support for the idea.

Devon and Cornwall police chief calls for crackdown on speeding motorists

Emergency services had to close Higher Exeter Road in Teignmouth for several hours yesterday afternoon.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with ambulance

Police are appealing for information after a man from Plymouth was allegedly assaulted, kidnapped and dumped naked on Dartmoor.

Plymouth man kidnapped and dumped on Dartmoor

File image of stop and search in east London

Devon & Cornwall Police is looking at how it can combat discrimination after it emerged black people were 12 times more likely to be stopped and searched.

Black people 12 times more likely to be stopped and searched in Devon & Cornwall

The B3279 Chapel Road was closed between Nanpean and Foxhole following the incident.

Two people dead and a third critically injured after St Austell crash

A man is being treated for serious injuries after being stabbed in St Ives

Man in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in St Ives

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 32-year-old woman have arrested six men on suspicion of murder.

Six arrested after search for missing woman becomes murder inquiry

The family of a cyclist who died from head injuries after an incident in Devon, say he was a 'noble spirit'.

Family pays tribute to 'noble spirit' who died after suffering head injuries

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Detail in regards to the incident are limited due to the sensitive nature of the situation according to police.

Police cordon off part of Exeter in connection with investigation

A picture of the fake 'twenty poond' notes circulating around Bodmin

The 'toy' money has text printed on it stating that the notes are 'not legal' and are used for 'motion props'.

Police warning after fake 'twenty poond' notes used in shops and takeaways 

Peter Smith died after being struck by a flying wheel on the A38 on September 1, 2020.

Peter Smith was walking his dog when he was hit by a tyre which flew off a passing vehicle

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