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16/02/2012
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Blyth Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
A 28-year-old Blyth man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a fire in Northumberland in which a 40-year-old man died. The incident happened at 11.30am on Tuesday, February 14, in a flat at Nordale House in Blyth. Enquiries are ongoing and detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to get in touch.
Man Sought For Burglary And Recall To Prison
Police in Devon and Cornwall, Dyfed Powys and Gloucester area are seeking a 54-year-old man who Is wanted in connection with burglary, theft of motor vehicle and recall to prison. Colin Steven Diggle was released from prison in late November 2011 on licence. He is thought to have since breached the terms of that licence. Devon and Cornwall police are proactively following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain his current location. Police intend to arrest and question once he has been located. He is described as being white, 6’1” tall, of proportionate build, with brown/grey hair with a beard. He has tattoos of a nude woman on his right arm and the name ‘Diane’ on both arms. He has tattoos on both sides of neck and throat, earrings in both ears. Police are appealing for anyone who has had recent contact with him to come forward and assist by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
Tyneside Police Find Minors Being Sold Alcohol
Police and Trading Standards officers in North Tyneside have said they are still finding off-licences selling alcohol to children. Officers from Whitley Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team working with North Tyneside Council's Trading Standards officers carried out the latest test purchase operation using a 15-year-old female volunteer. Eight stores were tested, with three selling wine to the 15-year-old. Staff at Snax 24 on Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Local Store on Percy Road, Whitley Bay, and Sainsbury's on Park View, Whitley Bay, were all issued with Fixed Penalty Notices. Neighbourhood Sergeant Mal Wallace said: "We know children who drink alcohol are more likely to become involved in anti-social behaviour which causes problems for the wider community. We also know these young people are made vulnerable themselves when they drink and may also become involved in crime or become victims of crime themselves. This is why we take this issue seriously and work with our partners to deal with it."
(DW/GK)
A 28-year-old Blyth man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a fire in Northumberland in which a 40-year-old man died. The incident happened at 11.30am on Tuesday, February 14, in a flat at Nordale House in Blyth. Enquiries are ongoing and detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to get in touch.
Man Sought For Burglary And Recall To Prison
Police in Devon and Cornwall, Dyfed Powys and Gloucester area are seeking a 54-year-old man who Is wanted in connection with burglary, theft of motor vehicle and recall to prison. Colin Steven Diggle was released from prison in late November 2011 on licence. He is thought to have since breached the terms of that licence. Devon and Cornwall police are proactively following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain his current location. Police intend to arrest and question once he has been located. He is described as being white, 6’1” tall, of proportionate build, with brown/grey hair with a beard. He has tattoos of a nude woman on his right arm and the name ‘Diane’ on both arms. He has tattoos on both sides of neck and throat, earrings in both ears. Police are appealing for anyone who has had recent contact with him to come forward and assist by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
Tyneside Police Find Minors Being Sold Alcohol
Police and Trading Standards officers in North Tyneside have said they are still finding off-licences selling alcohol to children. Officers from Whitley Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team working with North Tyneside Council's Trading Standards officers carried out the latest test purchase operation using a 15-year-old female volunteer. Eight stores were tested, with three selling wine to the 15-year-old. Staff at Snax 24 on Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Local Store on Percy Road, Whitley Bay, and Sainsbury's on Park View, Whitley Bay, were all issued with Fixed Penalty Notices. Neighbourhood Sergeant Mal Wallace said: "We know children who drink alcohol are more likely to become involved in anti-social behaviour which causes problems for the wider community. We also know these young people are made vulnerable themselves when they drink and may also become involved in crime or become victims of crime themselves. This is why we take this issue seriously and work with our partners to deal with it."
(DW/GK)
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