Detectives Investigating Swadlincote Death Charge Boy With Murder

A 16-year old boy has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon as part of an investigation into a serious assault in Swadlincote on Saturday night.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Derby Magistrates Court this afternoon (Tuesday 15 June).

Two 17-year-old boys have also... Read More »

Teen Arrested As Swadlincote Murder and Assault Investigation Continues

A teenage boy has been arrested by officers investigating the death of a teenager, and the assault of a man in Swadlincote.

Benjamin Orton, who was 17 years old, sadly died at the scene of the incident which happened on Saturday night (12 June), despite attempts by emergency crews to save him.

His family have kindly shared a photograph... Read More »

Seventeen Year Old Dies Following Serious Assault In Swadlincote

A teenager has sadly died following a serious assault in Swadlincote last night (Saturday 12 June).

Police were called to an alleyway at the side of the Odeon cinema, in Coppice Side, just before 10.40pm last night (Saturday 12 June)

Ambulance crews attended, and despite attempts to save him, a 17-year-old boy died at the scene.

A 20-year-old... Read More »

Uninsured Drivers

*Opposites Attract*

Just like a magnet Sgt attracts uninsured drivers- which is a good thing for the safety of our roads.
This morning whilst on patrol in KingsNewton the pull of a van was too much to ignore, no doubt the driver, driving with no insurance wishes it was!

Vehicle on a one-way journey on a recovery truck and driver reported to court and sets off walking

*Dont waste your money... Read More »

Over 5M Suspicious Emails Reported

Phishing remains the most successful attack vector for cyber criminals targeting individuals and businesses.

Cyber criminals love phishing. Unfortunately, this is not a harmless riverbank pursuit. When criminals go phishing, you are the fish and the bait is usually contained in a scam email or text message. The criminal's goal is to convince you to click on the links... Read More »

Crime Prevention and Asb Advice

Just like the sun rising and setting your SNT are up and out from dawn til dusk.

This week has been a busy half term week with plenty of people out enjoying fun in the sun. Your team have been out patrolling all areas and beauty spots conducting highly visible crime prevention patrols and engaging with all.

**Couple of reminders**

*Parents please make sure your children... Read More »

Feeding Livestock

We'd like to remind people to not be tempted to feed any horses they may come across fields while out for a walk.
While it might be tempting to offer a treat, feeding items such as sweets, fruit, vegetables or even grass cuttings could be dangerous to their health, or even life threatening.
It's important because equines (which includes horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and hinnies) have... Read More »