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Family of Fraudsters Sentenced for Exploiting Elderly Siblings in Nottingham

A family of fraudsters has been sentenced to jail for preying on vulnerable elderly siblings, defrauding them of over £400,000. Husband and wife Ahmed Shah and Nadia Ishfaq Shah, along with Nadia’s daughter Aysha Ishfaq Shah, orchestrated a scheme that targeted a woman in her 80s and her brother in their 70s, both living alone […]

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Nottinghamshire Residents Urged to Hand in Knives as Part of National Operation Sceptre Campaign

Operation Sceptre returns to Nottinghamshire with amnesty bins now in place across the county People across Nottinghamshire are being urged to support a national effort to reduce knife crime by surrendering knives and other weapons as part of Operation Sceptre, a week of action designed to tackle knife-related offences and keep communities safer. Starting on

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Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in McDonald’s Incident

Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they are seeking to trace in connection with a criminal damage incident at a McDonald’s branch in Nottingham city centre. The incident occurred at the McDonald’s outlet on Milton Street on April 6th, where a glass door was left cracked after being kicked by the suspect.

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Nottinghamshire Police Intensify Efforts Against Knife Crime in Nottingham

Specialist officers from Nottinghamshire Police are stepping up efforts to combat knife crime in Nottingham, seizing weapons and making arrests as part of their ongoing operations. The force’s dedicated knife crime team, established eight years ago, has been pivotal in removing over 900 knives and offensive weapons from the streets. Last year alone, they recovered

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Police Seek Owners of Stolen Bikes Recovered from Nottingham Care Home

Nottinghamshire Police have seized four bicycles believed to be stolen, appealing to the public for information to reunite them with their rightful owners. The bikes were discovered during a routine visit to a Nottingham care home on 9th May, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Sergeant Lee

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Nottinghamshire Police Appeal: Help Trace Suspect After £52,000 Jewellery Theft

Nottinghamshire Police have launched an appeal to identify a suspect after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery were stolen from an office building in Annesley. The incident occurred just before 5pm on 3 April 2025 at an office on Lake View Drive. According to police reports, an unidentified man gained unauthorised access to the premises

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Nottinghamshire Police Officer Dismissed for Excessive Force in Arnold

A Nottinghamshire Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a gross misconduct hearing found he used excessive force against a 16-year-old girl during an incident in Arnold. PC Kevin Markowski, who had been serving with Nottinghamshire Police, faced a two-day hearing at Force HQ in Sherwood Lodge. The hearing, which was open to both

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Nottingham Taxi Driver’s Tyres Slashed – Suspect Arrested

A Nottingham taxi driver’s tyres were reportedly slashed with a bladed weapon near the Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham, following a disagreement. Nottinghamshire Police officers were called to Waterloo Crescent at around 8.20am on Thursday after the incident was reported. Armed officers were deployed to the scene due to the reported use of a weapon. A

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Four Arrested After Armed Police Seize Imitation Firearm in Radford

Armed officers swiftly responded to reports of a firearm sighting on Raleigh Street, Radford, leading to the arrest of four men and the seizure of an imitation weapon. Nottinghamshire Police were alerted around 10:10 PM on Sunday, 11 May, following concerns from the public about a potential firearm being seen at a residential address. Upon

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