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Boy, 4, killed with mum and friend in car crash as families say they are 'devastated'

A Keegan Fettis, four, his mother Gemma Hobbins and her friend Cody Smith were killed when the blue Ford Focus they were travelling in hit another car in Worcestershire

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

'We live next to UK's darkest car park with drug dealing and doggers having romps'

Residents of an estate in Worcester have complained about antisocial behaviour in a nearby car park - and say that despite reporting the issue to the police, nothing has been done to solve it

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

'Stolen' cat traced through microchip - but company won't tell owner where he is

Microchip firm Identibase refused to tell Beryl Edwards, 65, who was holding onto her missing two-year-old cat Fred after they asked her for permission to change the owner

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

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Woman, 72, critically injured in stabbing attack

West Mercia Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2023

Teenage gang terrorise quiet town as residents feel like 'prisoners' in their own homes

Some parents in the area have raised concerns about allowing their kids out to play in fear of attack.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

Residents are 'prisoners in their own homes' after 21-strong feral gang takes over town

Neighbours in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, say a large group of youths aged between 12 and 16 are terrorising them in their homes as West Mercia Police up patrols in the area

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

'Some stupid idiot stole her away' family's message to man who murdered daughter

"Becca was and always will be 22 in our hearts, beautiful and amazing"

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023

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CCTV captures chilling moments before drunk-driver mows down 'amazing' woman

Stephen McHugh deliberately drove his car into a crowd of people

Manchester Evening News · May 5, 2023

Driver swears and storms out court after being found guilty of murdering woman outside takeaway

Rebecca Steer, 22, died of 'catastrophic' injuries after an incident outside a takeaway last October.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Man who drove into crowd of people found guilty of murdering innocent bystander

Rebecca Steer, 22, died of 'catastrophic injuries' in October last year

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

Man swears and storms out of dock as he is found guilty of murder

Stephen McHugh deliberately drove into a group of people outside a takeaway

Liverpool Echo · May 4, 2023

Girl ‘assaulted by drunk man outside Tesco’ as police appeal for passerby who stepped in

Man arrested for drunk and disorderly assault after incident in Hereford

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Police slammed for 'ridiculous' letter threatening kids who play football in street

Cops trying to clamp down on anti-social behaviour sent an "aggressive" letter out in Warndon Villages, Worcester, saying ball games in the street will not be tolerated.

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

Pc Andy Boardman joined West Mercia Police in 2015.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

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Wales Online · Apr 12, 2023

Tributes as 'well-liked' PC Andy Boardman collapses and dies while on duty

PC Boardman, 43, leaves a wife and two daughters

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Callous paramedic filmed stealing from woman, 94, just moments after she died

Mark Titley was caught on camera taking £60 from a 94-year-old woman's home, just moments after she had collapsed and died - but walked away with a suspended sentence

Bristol Post · Apr 4, 2023

Hand grenade forces bomb squad to close police station

Police say it was given in by a member of the public

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

Hereford Police Station closed after grenade handed in by member of the public

A police station has been closed in Herefordshire after a hand grenade was handed in by a member of the public.

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The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Police outside of London to be held ‘accountable’ following Casey report: ‘We can’t afford not to’

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Police forces outside of London to make changes following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners pledge to hold their own forces accountable after 'pivotal moment' in policing

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Atkinson family ‘disappointed’ as officer keeps job despite ‘unlawful’ actions

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during an incident involving ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, who later died.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Pc keeps job despite her gross misconduct over baton strikes on ex-footballer

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during an incident involving former footballer Dalian Atkinson, who later died.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Pc used ‘outrageous’ and ‘unnecessary’ force against ex-footballer, panel told

Pc Ellie Bettley-Smith is facing disciplinary action over her behaviour during a fatal incident involving Dalian Atkinson.

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

'Extreme concern' for welfare of missing man, 30

Thomas Bates was last seen in a blue/silver-coloured Hyundai 140, which is believed to be in the Chepstow area

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