Police have arrested nine men after a serious sexual assault at the weekend. The incident happened at an address on Gregory Boulevard in the early hours of Saturday morning. Nottinghamshire Police launched a public appeal for witnesses on Wednesday, and on Thursday the force confirmed it had made the arrests.The men, aged between 20 and 54, are all still in police custody.Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 52 of 26...
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Nine men arrested after serious sexual assault in Hyson Green
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Man in hospital after being cut with knife outside Hyson Green...
A man is in hospital after he was cut with a knife outside a shop in Hyson Green.Police are hunting another man in connection with the incident that happened in Radford Road at around 2pm on Thursday afternoon.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "A man was found to have suffered a cut to his hand, believed to have been caused by a knife, and was taken to hospital."Enquiries are ongoing."Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, should call Nottinghamshire...
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Driver who swapped his car on Facebook was held in custody for 12...
A driver who swapped his car on Facebook was hauled into police custody for 12 hours after the seller claimed he was a thief, a court heard.The man exchanged cars with defendant Jonathan Salt after advertising on the social-networking site.But afterwards it was Salt who changed his mind and decided he wanted his Vauxhall back, Nottingham Crown Court heard on Thursday, October 1.He was unable to contact the buyer again on Facebook.So he went to police and claimed the man had actually stolen the...
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Prisoner warned he would "unleash hell" in HMP Ranby
A prisoner has been given an extra six months inside after he warned he would "unleash hell" on the first person who opened his cell door.Convicted robber and thief Richard Newton, who was coming to the end of a six-year stretch, pleaded guilty to harassment when he was in HMP Ranby, at Retford. He was sentenced in his absence at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, October 1, because, having been brought to the building from prison in a van, he refused to leave his cell.Judge Andrew...
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Dad attacked ex-partner with a brush
A father-of-two repeatedly punched his former partner and hit her with the metal handle of a brush, a court heard.Christiano Kettle was jailed for 15 months after he admitted assault, causing actual bodily harm and making a threat to kill.He was given a restraining order for five years.Kettle, 27, of Model Village, Creswell,Worksop, launched the attack at the woman's home in Retford in April.She suffered a swollen foot, forehead and jaw and a cut to the top of her head.
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Nottingham danger driver collided with police car
A dangerous driver has been jailed for eight months after his car collided with a police car during a pursuit.Ricky Clarke "panicked" because he did not have a licence and had some cannabis in his uninsured Vauxhall Zafira.During the chase, a police car pulled out into the road to try to stop Clarke, Nottingham Crown Court heard yesterday.Clarke collided with the vehicle, causing £2,260 damage and leaving the driver with an injured back.He drove from the A60 Mansfield Road, in...
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Learner driver is jailed after cop had to dodge car
Learner driver Christopher Broddel tried to dodge a police speed trap but ended up on a collision course with jail.His runaway car nearly vanished in the River Trent, a valuable bike was mangled, its rider had to jump clear and another motorist needed to act swiftly to avoid a crash, Nottingham Crown Court heard.It happened after the 30-year-old broke the 30mph limit in Loughborough Road. He was clocked at 48mph, prompting a police officer to step into the road to try to halt him, said Hugo...
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Four released without charge after stabbing in Lenton
Four people have been released without charge after a stabbing in Lenton on Wednesday night.Police arrested five people on Thursday in connection with the incident, which happened in Sherwin Road. The fifth person, a 26-year-old man, has been bailed pending further inquiries.A police cordon was set up around the property on Wednesday night, and forensic officers could be seen going in and out of the home on Thursday afternoon.A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Five arrests were...
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Three 15-year-olds arrested after Scream-mask raid
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of trying to rob a corner shop after raiders wearing 'Scream' masks struck at a corner shop.Two of the youths, both aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery on Tuesday (September 29) while a third, also aged 15, was arrested on Wednesday (September 30), also on suspicion of attempted robbery.On September 23, three people burst into Shergill Stores, in Arnold, two of them brandishing knives.They demanded money from the till, but the...
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Appeal over attempted burglary in Balderton
Two men tried to force their way into a home in Balderton during an attempted robbery on Thursday.Police are now investigating the incident, which took place at around 8pm. A man knocked on the door of a house in Granby Drive and then tried to force his way in when the householders opened the door.The occupants of the house managed to prevent him from getting in the house by blocking and then closing the door, and a second man was seen behind the offender.Police have said the attempted robbery...
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WATCH: The moment brazen thief uses bolt croppers to steal bike
This CCTV footage shows the moment a brazen bike thief produces a pair of bolt croppers from his trousers to steal a bike before making off with it.
Derbyshire Police have released the video of the man as part of an appeal to find the culprit who stole the cycle from outside West Park Leisure Centre, on Wilsthorpe Road in
Long Eaton.
The theft happened between 8pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday, September 1.
The footage shows the man approach the leisure centre and the bike and have a glance to...
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Nottingham father appears in court after man shot in the face
A father has appeared in court charged with firearm offences.Tony Repton, 46, of Sutton Crescent, Wollaton, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday.He is charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding with intent in connection with an incident in Tollerton on Thursday where a man was shot in the face with an air pistol.Repton was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on October 19.
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Sudanese refugee appears in Nottingham court accused of raping...
A Sudanese refugee has appeared in court charged with the rape of a woman last weekend.Osman Suliman, 20, of Gregory Boulevard, appeared before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday.He is alleged to have raped the woman on September 26.Prosecutor Sanjay Jerath told magistrates Suliman has been in the country for five months after seeking asylum from Sudan.Suliman spoke through an Arabic translator to confirm his name, age and address.He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at...
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Man appears in court with attempted murder after samurai sword...
A 43-year-old man has appeared in front of magistrates in Nottingham charged with attempted murder.Whitcliffe Lambert, of Bunton Street, Dunkirk, is also charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place - namely a samurai sword.No bail application was made and he was remanded to appear in crown court by video link on October 19.He was charged in connection with an incident on Radford Road in Hyson Green on October 1.A 57-year-old man remains in hospital with serious injuries to...
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Man in critical condition after reports of stabbing in Lenton...
A 29-year-old has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident on Friday.Police were called to Olton Avenue in Lenton Abbey, at about 1.22am on Friday, October 8 following reports of a suspected stabbing.Following an alleged dispute the 29-year-old suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He remains in a critical condition.Police are continuing with their investigation - they are looking for a 33-year-old man as part of their enquiries.Anyone with information is...
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Horror in sleepy Lenton Abbey street after suspected stabbing
Residents in a 'quiet, family' street in Lenton Abbey have been left shocked after a suspected stabbing.The incident took place on Friday morning in one of the properties at about 1.22am – when police were called to Olton Avenue.Police cars were spotted outside a house in the early morning – a police cordon was extended across the front of the building.Officers were still at the scene on Saturday as investigations continued into the alleged attack.A 29-year-old suffered serious...
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WANTED: Police search for man after attempted robbery
Police are looking for a man in connection with an attempted robbery in Nottingham City Centre.The incident took place in Wheeler Gate on Friday, October 2. He has been described as Asian in his late teens to early 20s, in his late teens to early 20s and about 5ft 5inches to 5ft ten inches tall.He was wearing a grey hoodie with black stripes and black jogging bottoms. If you recognise the man in the photo or have any information that could help police with their enquiries call 101 quoting...
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Fire crews called to house blaze in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Firefighters battled a house fire in Kirkby-in-Ashfield on Sunday night.The call was received at 22.36pm, where two crews from Ashfield and one crew from Mansfield attended the scene.The fire was at a property in Spruce Grove, in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.Firefighters dealt with the blaze using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel, one thermal imagery camera and one positive pressure ventilation fan.No-one was reported injured after the incident.
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Two die in crash on M1 following reports of car travelling wrong...
Two men have died in a crash on the M1 - following reports of a car driving the wrong way down the carriageway.It happened at about 2am near to junction 24 of the southbound carriageway and involved a blue Mazda Premacy and a white Ford transit van.The 87-year-old driver of the Mazda and a 27-year-old, who was a passenger in the van, were both pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the van was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where he remains in a stable condition.The southbound...
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Appeal for witnesses after assault in Gedling
Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault in Gedling on Sunday night.Officers were called to the incident in Main Road, Gedling, at around 10.30pm, where a man was assaulted by another man and left with facial injuries.The offender is described as white, 6ft tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a black hooded top, jogging bottoms and a black bandana around his face. He was also wearing black Oakley gloves that had brown padding around the knuckles.Police are asking anyone...
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