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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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Facilities upgrade is set to help push more boundaries at Attenborough Cricket Club

A community-led project at a local cricket club is set to encourage more women and girls to take up the sport, backed by funding from Nottinghamshire County Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board. Attenborough Cricket Club received around £25,000 to build an extension to its existing clubhouse. This included creating a new dedicated

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Nottinghamshire’s Policing Heroes Honored at Annual Force Awards

Nottinghamshire’s policing heroes were rightfully placed in the spotlight this week as the annual Force Awards unfolded, celebrating the valiant efforts of officers and staff in combating crime, safeguarding the vulnerable, and fostering community safety and cohesion. The prestigious event, held over two consecutive nights at Nottinghamshire Police’s headquarters on May 7 and 8, drew

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Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Connection with Deceptive Burglaries and Theft

Nottinghamshire Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a series of incidents involving a woman who allegedly conned her way into two homes before stealing a wallet, employing various deceptive tactics to exploit her victims’ goodwill. The unsettling events unfolded on March 8, 2024, with the unidentified intruder employing manipulative strategies to gain

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