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5 June 2023 13:00

Brothers jailed over roadside murder of 85-year-old man

Two brothers who beat a vulnerable man to death before taking his car and bank card have been jailed. Matthew and Luke Roe killed 85-year-old Henry Thwaites, who was friends with their mother, after getting him to drive them to a remote location on 23 July last year.

5 June 2023 12:00

Police drone finds missing woman

A police drone operator helped to find a vulnerable missing person during an aerial search. The woman was reported missing from the Rainworth area at around 8.20pm yesterday (Sunday) evening and concerns were raised for her welfare.

5 June 2023 09:00

Man charged after police trace stolen car

A suspect has appeared in court after detectives traced a car which had been stolen in a house burglary. Police were called to Portland Road, West Bridgford, after a break-in at a property overnight on 13 to 14 May 2023.

4 June 2023 16:00

Burglar jailed after leaving blood at scene

A burglar who left his blood at a crime scene after stealing a car has been jailed. John Wilson, aged 39, broke into a home in Sandfield Road, Arnold, on 11 April 2023 and carried out an untidy search of the property. He stole a jewellery box, purse, two sets of car keys and the car which was parked on the driveway.

4 June 2023 12:00

Police issue drink-driving warning following motorway stop

Motorists have been warned of the dangers of drink-driving after police pulled over a suspect. Response officers were travelling southbound on the M1 when they spotted a van being driven erratically.

4 June 2023 09:00

Store worker assaulted while confronting shoplifters

Police have launched an appeal after a store worker was assaulted while confronting shoplifters. Officers attended Aldi, in Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, following reports the store had been targeted by thieves.

3 June 2023 16:00

Young people warned to avoid derelict building site following fire

Young people are being urged to stay away from a derelict building site in Newark that was recently damaged in a fire. Emergency services were called to London Road, Newark, at around 5.20pm on Tuesday (30 May), after receiving reports that a building was on fire.