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July 29, 2015, 8:04 am

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The IPCC has concluded its investigation into an incident in which a seven-year-old girl was injured when a machine gun went off at the Nottinghamshire Police HQ.The police watchdog has now passed the report to the force and will release it once Nottinghamshire Police have had chance to respond.The gun was accidentally fired during a school visit to Sherwood Lodge, north of Arnold, on October 30 last year.It is thought a cartridge ricocheted off the ground and hit the girl in the face, causing a...

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July 29, 2015, 1:28 pm

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Police officers in Nottinghamshire claimed more than £14.5 million in overtime payments in the last three years – with one copper taking home an nearly £28,000 extra last year alone.Figures, obtained from a freedom of information request, show Nottinghamshire Police has forked out the sums.Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping says the force is expecting to spend half a million less this year on overtime but urged senior officers to be more careful with their budgets.The...

Man damaged car after row with dad

July 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A man must carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work after damaging a car in a dispute with his father.Stuart Vaughan, 20, of Dean Street, Langley Mill, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court, having never been in trouble before.Will Bennett, in mitigation, said: "It would appear this offence came about through a difficult relationship with his father. He accepts it is no excuse for what he did."Vaughan admitted damaging a Vauxhall Astra and two counts of having cannabis. He...

Jury discharged as drugs trial halted

July 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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The trial of three men accused of planning to supply class A drugs was brought to a halt yesterday.The jury was discharged by Judge Sean Rafferty QC, who excused them from further service in the courts.He said it must have been "frustrating" for them because the hearing was frequently delayed by legal argument in the past fortnight.The Crown Prosecution Service must now decide whether to seek a fresh trial against Reion Swanwick, 26, of The Wells Road, St Ann's; Kieron Langley, also...

Sarah's Law: Police 'too cautious' about disclosing information...

July 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Fears have been raised that children could be at risk from sexual predators because police are being "too cautious" about disclosing information under Sarah's Law.The scheme, introduced in 2011, allows people to apply to the police for information about someone they think could pose a risk to youngsters.Over the past four years, Nottinghamshire Police has received 260 applications – but only disclosed information in 34 cases.This equates to just 13 per cent of applications and is...

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July 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A mother who was repeatedly beaten in the face with a bike seat frame by a man who forced his way into her home said she believed she was going to die.Mary Day, who suffered multiple fractures to her face, was treated in hospital, where she had 20 stitches to a wound above her right eye.The 43-year-old, of Long Eaton, spoke after her attacker, Jonathan Holmes, was jailed for seven years and eight months. His accomplice, Peter Boumphrey was jailed for two years.Miss Day's friend Paul Simons...

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July 30, 2015, 1:12 am

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British Transport Police have released footage of a yellow Robin Reliant driving through level crossing barriers and onto the tracks in Nottinghamshire. The vehicle, which bears a striking resemblance to the one owned by Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, drove across the crossing at Pinxton, near Kirkby-in-Ashfield, then reversed back onto the tracks shortly before 12.30am on June 21. The damage done to the barriers is expected to cost between £6,000 and £15,000, but the BTP has...

Man dies following incident in Hucknall

July 30, 2015, 6:04 am

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Police have arrested a woman following an incident in which a man has since died.Officers were called to Spruce Grove in Hucknall on Wednesday evening at about 10pm.A 28-year old woman was arrested on suspicion of GBH. A 39-year old man was taken to Nottingham's Queens Medical Centre for treatment for life threatening injuries following the incident. He has since died.Police investigators remain at the property as they continue their enquiries.The woman remains in police custody.

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Decades of police work 'wasted' if 72 PCSOs go say campaigners as...

July 30, 2015, 8:00 am

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Decades of community policing will be "wasted" if a petition to save the jobs of 72 Nottinghamshire community support officers fails, say union campaigners.Dozens of Unison members met with Paddy Tipping, the county's police and crime commissioner yesterday to hand in a petition of 21,152 signatures against the proposed job losses.Unions are calling for an increase in council tax of less than £5 to pay for the PCSOs set to be axed in the latest round of Government cuts to the...

Neighbours tell of their shock over death of man in Hucknall

July 30, 2015, 9:44 am

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Residents have spoken of their shock after a man died following an incident in Hucknall.Emergency services were called to Spruce Grove at around 10pm on Wednesday and discovered the 39-year-old man had sustained life-threatening injuries.A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. She remains in police custody.The victim was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre but died later that night.On Thursday, the quiet cul de sac remained taped off, with residents forced to...

Drug addict tricked elderly couple out of £60k

July 30, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A drug user who tricked an elderly couple out of £60,000 was told by Nottingham's leading judge yesterday: "You told lie after lie after lie."There are rogues, thieves and frauds and then there are people like you who target an elderly and vulnerable couple. They were entirely without guile and you took advantage of their good nature repeatedly," said Judge Michael Stokes, QC, the Recorder of Nottingham."You extracted increasingly large sums of money from them with...

Judge jails robbers for raid on cannabis farm

July 30, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Criminals who raid cannabis farms were warned to expect tough jail sentences by a Crown Court judge.Neighbours were startled when they saw a gang bursting into a home on a housing estate at Cotgrave in April.Clayton Peters was caught red-handed in a car carrying £20,000 worth of the drug.Judge Sean Rafferty QC imposed a five-year prison term on the 24-year-old, of Byron Avenue, Alfreton, who helped to plan the robbery.Two years custody were ordered for Andrew Thompson, 29, of Lilac Grove,...

Police to get office at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre

July 30, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Patients, staff and visitors at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre will have the security of an on-site police presence after a deal between officers and the hospital.A new office will be created close to the Emergency Department and will be used by police constables and police community support officers while they are on site – providing further support for medical staff, patients and visitors.Nicky Hill, director of human resources, said: "We take the security and safety of our...

Tom Crawford appears in court on police officer assault charge

July 31, 2015, 2:50 am

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Tom Crawford told a court he has 'no case to answer' as he appeared before a District Judge charged with assaulting a police officer.The 64-year-old was arrested on July 2, the same day he was evicted from his home in Fearn Chase in Carlton.It is alleged he kicked a police constable.District Judge Tim Devas asked him if he was pleading guilty or not guilty and he replied: "I believe I have no case to answer."The District Judge said he would take that as a not guilty plea. A trial date...

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July 31, 2015, 3:44 am

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A coroner has said that author Julie Semper, who was killed at her home in Mapperley Park, died from an abdominal stab wound and asphyxiation. Julie, born December 10 1967, died on February 4 this year from 13 wounds, including one in the abdomen, after she was attacked at her home in Magdala Road. The 47-year-old, originally from Derby, was found by a neighbour on the day of her death. Julie's body was identified by her daughter Sherilyn Cass. James McCarthy, previously of Collyer Road,...

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Joshua Bradley death: 24-year-old died from stab wound, coroner...

July 31, 2015, 4:37 am

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The death of 19-year-old Joshua Bradley was caused by a stab wound to the chest, a coroner has ruled.Joshua, from Bulwell, died following an assault in Thurland Street on February 8 this year. He was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre after the assault in Nottingham City Centre. His body was identified by his father Darren Bradley. A report by a forensic pathologist found that the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest. Coroner Mairin Casey ruled the matter would be adjourned generally...

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July 31, 2015, 6:41 am

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A trucker has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a man by dangerous driving on the A453.Luke Anthony Bates, 31, of Malting Lane, Donington, a village near Spalding, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday.The man who died was car driver Brian Herrick, 69, of Owthorpe Lane, Kinoulton, on October 6 last year. He had just taken his sisters and partner to East Midlands Airport so they could catch a holiday flight.A four-day trial was arranged to be held on March 29 next year and bail...

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July 31, 2015, 6:43 am

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A man was "deeply ashamed and embarrassed" after he was caught using a mirror to peer into a toilet cubicle at the Broadmarsh Centre, a court heard.Alan Denner had gone into the men's toilets on June 12 and angled the mirror so he could look into a neighbouring cubicle – while someone was using it.He was found by a security guard with his trousers around his ankles and lubrication in his bag.The 58-year-old, of Halifax Place, Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court...

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July 31, 2015, 7:37 am

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A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Hucknall.Police were called to Spruce Grove at about 10pm on Wednesday and discovered 39-year-old Karl Bloxham had been stabbed in the chest.He was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre but died later that night.A 28-year-old woman was originally arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm but was charged with murder on Friday afternoon.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "A woman has been charged with the murder...

Mum and son starved dog until it was "skin and bone"

July 31, 2015, 10:00 am

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A mother and son left their pet dog to starve until it was "skin and bones" and severely underweight, a court heard.Tracy Dawson and son Robert Smith have been banned from keeping animals for five years after their crossbreed dog Bruce was "neglected".Vets estimated it had been underfed for at least six weeks – and its ribs were clearly visible when it was rescued by RSPCA inspectors.The pair, of Broxtowe Lane, Broxtowe, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court...