Woman, 90, attacked in broad daylight street robbery

October 29, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A 90-year-old woman suffered injuries to her face during a street robbery.The attack happened in Ilkeston at around 9.20am on Wednesday.The woman was walking along Trueman Street when someone approached her from behind.The attacker then snatched her handbag, causing her to fall to the floor.Police say the robber ran off with the bag, which contained a small amount of cash.A force spokesman said: "The victim suffered facial injuries as a result of the fall and was taken to the Royal Derby...

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Recovering addict spared jail over possessing amphetamine with...

October 29, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A recovering addict was "extremely fortunate" to escape jail for possessing amphetamine with intent to supply, a court heard.Ralph Weller ended his 30-year problem with the drug after he recently went into rehab.Yesterday, the 54-year-old, of Douglas Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, received an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years."If I send you to prison today that will not recognise the progress you have made," Recorder Nigel Godsmark said at Nottingham Crown...

Predator posed as girl to groom teenage boys

October 29, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A sexual predator who posed as a teenage girl online to groom young boys has been jailed for more than five years.Thomas Grace, 27, who was living in Canal Street, Nottingham, at the time, pleaded guilty to 32 charges at Nottingham Crown Court.Arrested in January 2013, Grace, pictured, had, over a two-year period, made contact with 14 boys aged between 13 and 15, coercing them into performing sex acts, watching while using a fake female identity.He had sent the teenagers pictures of an adult...

Man grew drug after finding out his mother had cancer

October 29, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A drug user began growing his own cannabis at home after facing a "triple whammy" when finding that his mother had cancer. Builder Jamie Gagg injured his back while working, and then broke a bone in a hand at home, magistrates in Nottingham heard yesterday. Ian Boddy, in mitigation, said that after those two blows, the 38-year-old learnt that his mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gagg had been an occasional smoker of cannabis and, while off work, decided to grow...

Man from Rifle Street recalled to prison for firearms offences

October 30, 2015, 6:06 am

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A man who lives in Nottingham's Rifle Street has been recalled back to prison - for firearms offences. Simeon Moffat, 28, who was out of prison on licence, has been sent back to jail after being charged with three offences. Radford man Moffatt, was arrested on October 28 following a raid at an address in Cedar Grove, Nottingham. Moffat appeared at court on Friday and was charged with possession of a firearm without a certificate, possession of firearm ammunition without a certificate and...

Stapleford woman banned from drinking in public

October 30, 2015, 7:00 am

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A Stapleford woman has been banned from drinking alcohol in public after admitting offences including racially or religiously aggravated harassment. Jeanette Brookes-Moore, 54, of Cliff Hill Avenue, has been made the subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order last week after pleading guilty to charges of racially/religiously aggravated harassment, being drunk and disorderly, causing criminal damage and assaulting a police officer. She also received a nine-week suspended sentence, when she...

Suspected rogue traders target residents in Arnold

October 30, 2015, 7:58 am

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Police have warned of suspected rogue traders targeting homes in Arnold. On Wednesday, October 28 three men visited homes in Coppice Road and Stanhope Crescent asking for large sums of money to carry out roof repairs. On both occasions they showed the home owner what they claimed was rotten wood taken from the roof as proof of the problem but neither homeowner handed over any money and the men left. Officers have advised people not to deal with traders who turn up unannounced on their...

Pervert jailed over child porn stash

October 30, 2015, 11:07 am

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A dad has been jailed over his stash of indecent images of strangers after a court heard how he filmed up the skirts of girls and created his own filthy images.Steven Braisby was sentenced to nine months in custody at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, October 30.The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to making indecent photos of children, between January 1, 2010, and March, 14, 2014, and possessing prohibited images of children on March 10.As a result of his secret life, he lost his successful career in...

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Man jailed for assault vows to finish 'toxic' relationship

October 30, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A man was jailed for twice attacking his on-off partner and was advised by Nottingham's leading judge to stay away from her. Nottingham Crown Court heard on Friday that the woman did not seek a legal order banning any approaches by Steven Waldram, 39, of Ashworth Avenue, Ruddington. If a restraining order had been made, said Judge Michael Stokes QC, the woman might still make contact with Waldram, who was sent to prison for 30 months. The Recorder of Nottingham told Waldram: "This...

Charity worker devastated after cyber villains stole her wages

October 30, 2015, 11:00 pm

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Online fraudsters left a charity worker devastated after cleaning out her bank account in just three hours. Susan Ridout's bank card details were used by scammers to buy insurance from Churchill and another company 16 times. The 66-year-old, who works for MySight Nottinghamshire's charity shop, lost a month's wages of nearly £1,200."I was dumbstruck," she said after checking her account. "I felt sick, invaded and ill." Her case comes in the wake of what is...

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October 30, 2015, 11:12 pm

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Hello and welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll get all the breaking news first, as well as the best from around our website.6.15am:No reported incidents on the roads so far this morning.6.17am:The weather isn't looking too bad today, with a dry day in store. It is expected to be rather cloudy with mist and local fog patches only gradually clearing.6.35am:An 81-year-old was taken to hospital after a bungalow fire in Aspley last night.Read more here.6.55am:Online...

Detectives release e-fit after girl, 11, came face-to-face with...

October 31, 2015, 12:44 am

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Detectives investigating a burglary where an 11-year-old girl came face-to-face with the intruder while home alone have released an e-fit image. The youngster's terrifying ordeal happened at about 5pm on October 21 at a home on Pasture Road, Stapleford. She was alone for just 15 minutes when the criminal pounced. He shattered the glass patio doors of the house in Pasture Road, Stapleford, and caused damage to the kitchen window, before smashing down the back door to get inside. The...

Nottingham city centre bar cordoned off by police

October 31, 2015, 1:19 am

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A city centre bar remained closed after it was cordoned off by police.The George Street steps outside Lloyds No 1 Bar, in Hockley, was blocked off by police tape in the early hours of Saturday morning.Witnesses described seeing blood and paper towels on the steps, while officers stood inside and outside.Another witness said they saw someone being brought out of the bar on a stretcher.A staff member said on Saturday morning the venue, which usually opens at 8am, would be closed until further...

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October 31, 2015, 2:29 am

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Police are investigating the death of a man in Radford - who is believed to have fallen from a building.Officers were called to Waterloo Road at about 7.30pm on Friday following concerns for safety.It is thought a man in his mid-30s fell from the building and died.Police are not treating his death as suspicious, but officers remain at the scene carrying out enquiries.Witness John-Paul Thompson, 22, of Waterloo Crescent, said the man had initially "dived out" of a ground floor window.He...

Man stabbed at city centre bar

October 31, 2015, 4:11 am

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A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed at a city centre bar. Police were called to Lloyds No 1 bar in Carlton Street, Hockley, at about 1.12am on Saturday. He had sustained stab wounds and was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre. His injuries are not serious. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The George Street steps outside Lloyds No 1 Bar, in Hockley, was blocked off by police tape in the early hours of Saturday...

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Witnesses describe drama as man falls to his death in Radford

October 31, 2015, 11:57 am

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Horrified witnesses described the moment a man fell to his death from the top of a two-storey building.Neighbours in Radford watched as the man, believed to be in his mid-30s, fell from a window – initially surviving before running to another flat, where he later died.Police said they were investigating Friday evening's death but were not treating it as suspicious.They were first called to Waterloo Road at about 7.30pm on Friday following concerns for safety.Officers remained at the scene...

Children playing nearby as 11-year-old was injured in crash could...

November 1, 2015, 1:19 am

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Children who were playing at a park close to where an 11-year-old boy was critically injured in a collision may hold vital information to the police investigation. Detectives are hoping to speak to the youngsters following the horrific incident on Tuesday, October 20, in Nabbs Lane, at the junction with Godber Road, in Hucknall. The schoolboy was struck by two vehicles at around 7pm – the first an Iveco Daily van and the second an Audi A4 Quattro. He remains in a critical condition...

Man rushed to hospital after city centre assault

November 1, 2015, 1:02 am

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A man was rushed to hospital after a being injured in an assault in Nottingham city centre. Police and paramedics were called to Upper Parliament Street at about 5.40am on Sunday. The victim was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre. Police say they are treating the incident as a serious assault, but the man's injuries are not life-threatening and he has since been released from hospital.A cordon remained in place at the corner of Clumber Street on Sunday morning, with two police officers on...

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November 1, 2015, 8:27 am

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When Robert Gibson was first given the option of paying the late night levy or shutting his bar early, he decided to hedge his bets and cough up an £800 in extra tax. But he has struggled to see any return for his investment at Hotel Deux, in Sherwood Rise, and has now applied to change his licence so he can't open beyond midnight – making him exempt from the levy. He suspects he won't be the only one, with other landlords expected to follow suit – leaving Nottingham City...

Sawn-off shotgun spotted in Nottingham street led police to drug...

November 1, 2015, 11:17 am

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Suspicious behaviour and a sawn-off shot gun spotted by a student in a city street led police to a drug dealer – who has now been jailed.The weapon was wrapped in plastic and an Aldi shopping bag, hidden in a car parked in Denison Street.Nottingham Crown Court heard that the student saw two men approach the Vauxhall Astra before one left to get a hammer and smash his way in. She then watched them walk off with the parcel and hide it in undergrowth, and once they had left she called...