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07/05/2015
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Appeal After Motorcycle Stolen in Scarborough
An appeal has been launched by North Yorkshire Police after a motorcycle was stolen in Scarborough.
The theft occured at Fairfield Cresent between 6.30pm on Tuesday (5 May), and 11am on Wednesday (6 May). Police said an orange and black KTM Duke motorbike was stolen from an insecure carport.
Enquiries are being carried out into the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Woman Attacked In Hastings
A woman has been assaulted in the Lower Park Road area of Hastings.
The victim, aged 40, was walking towards the Bethune Way, past Alexandra Park, on Saturday 25 April at around 9.10am when she was attacked. She received bruising to her body and a broken rib in the incident.
The suspect has been described as a white man, aged 35 to 38, 5' 9", of muscular build with short spiked styled ginger hair and very hairy legs. He was wearing a white short sleeved t-shirt with writing on the front in different colours and pale red shorts that had a drawstring.
Police have said the woman felt she was being followed. When she turned around and a man was standing directly in front of her. He threatened her verbally then pushed her so hard in the chest that she fell to her knees. The man continued to kick and punch her.
PC Lorraine Brunton, Sussex Police, said: "A taxi driver pulled up and asked the woman if she was ok. It is possible that the taxi driver witnessed this attack and may have vital information. If this was you, we'd like to speak to you."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Investigation Launches After Man Dies In Flat Fire
An investigation has been launched after a man died following a fire at a flat in Skewen, it has been reported.
It is understood South Wales Police, along with Mid and West Fire Service, are trying to establish the cause of the blaze which happened at a block of flats at around 8.40pm on Tuesday.
The man, who was said to be in his 50s, died at the scene.
(JP/CD)
An appeal has been launched by North Yorkshire Police after a motorcycle was stolen in Scarborough.
The theft occured at Fairfield Cresent between 6.30pm on Tuesday (5 May), and 11am on Wednesday (6 May). Police said an orange and black KTM Duke motorbike was stolen from an insecure carport.
Enquiries are being carried out into the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Woman Attacked In Hastings
A woman has been assaulted in the Lower Park Road area of Hastings.
The victim, aged 40, was walking towards the Bethune Way, past Alexandra Park, on Saturday 25 April at around 9.10am when she was attacked. She received bruising to her body and a broken rib in the incident.
The suspect has been described as a white man, aged 35 to 38, 5' 9", of muscular build with short spiked styled ginger hair and very hairy legs. He was wearing a white short sleeved t-shirt with writing on the front in different colours and pale red shorts that had a drawstring.
Police have said the woman felt she was being followed. When she turned around and a man was standing directly in front of her. He threatened her verbally then pushed her so hard in the chest that she fell to her knees. The man continued to kick and punch her.
PC Lorraine Brunton, Sussex Police, said: "A taxi driver pulled up and asked the woman if she was ok. It is possible that the taxi driver witnessed this attack and may have vital information. If this was you, we'd like to speak to you."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Investigation Launches After Man Dies In Flat Fire
An investigation has been launched after a man died following a fire at a flat in Skewen, it has been reported.
It is understood South Wales Police, along with Mid and West Fire Service, are trying to establish the cause of the blaze which happened at a block of flats at around 8.40pm on Tuesday.
The man, who was said to be in his 50s, died at the scene.
(JP/CD)
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