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RTC reported on the junction of the A4169 and Cherry Tree Hill, Telford | Police are on scene and dealing.
Please avoid area and find alternative routes
#A4169
Road closure MADRESFIELD ROAD MALVERN
Please be aware that due to a police incident,
there may be increased traffic in the area.
Please find an alternative route. Updates to follow.
Earlier this week we announced applications for new firearms and shotgun licensing certificates will need to be submitted online.
This position has been challenged by BASC and we’d like to clarify the process.
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I’ve been out on Street Watch in Clun today with PCSO Brown of
@SouthShropCops
and our local chief John. Some great engagement and sign ups to get info, more volunteers with street watch and updates on local policing priorities.
@WMerciaPolice
We are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at the Co-op store in Romsley, near Bromsgrove.
Three males entered the store at 7.20am armed with knives and a hammer and threatened staff before stealing cash and cigarettes.
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Officers have been reassuring the public following an incident in Redditch yesterday involving a man initially believed to be holding a knife.
A man has been charged with a public order offence and will appear in court on June 11.
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Some great work to make an early arrest after a report of a male carrying a knife. There are inaccurate reports online suggesting that the polling stations were closed down . I can confirm that all
@RedditchMatters
polling stations are open. Officers will remain in the area.
A Kidderminster man has been charged with nine counts of burglary following his arrest yesterday.
Shane Hodgkins, 26, of no fixed abode, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today.
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Earlier this morning, officers executed a warrant at land in Cleeve Prior, near Evesham.
The warrant is being carried out under the Firearms Act 1968 and police are likely to remain on scene for some time while searches are carried out.
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Your bank will never contact you and ask you to withdraw cash to help secure your account.
This is a tell-tale sign of courier fraud.
Dial 999 if this happens and even if you haven’t lost any money, also make a report to Action Fraud at
Initial 1-2-1 with
@SouthShropCops
PC Maslen, SNO of Church Stretton this afternoon. The passion he has for the role is so evident. He’s extremely keen to tackle your priorities so you feel safe. Please reach out to him on or at the station
@WMerciaPolice
William Burd, 22, of no fixed abode has been charged with conspiracy to murder.
It follows an investigation into a robbery on Green Lane in Albrighton at around 8.15pm on Mon 22 April.
We'd like to hear from anyone who was in the area.
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Two men have been arrested following drugs warrants at two addresses in Worcester this morning.
The warrants were carried in response to concerns over drugs supplies in the area.
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Criminals posing as police officers is common with courier fraud.
They will try to convince you that you are helping an investigation by handing over money or purchasing gold.
If this happens, hang up and dial 999. You can also make a fraud report at
A lovely lunchtime with some special guests:
Apley Wood pupils loved playing 'Top Dogs' with PC Brittain, PC Huges and PC Worrall from
@WMerciaPolice
, along with getting to meet their police dogs PD Geroge and PD Riley!
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