Crime

National

HMRC receives surge in reported scams – how to identify a scam and what to do if you receive one

'If you receive a suspicious call asking you for your personal information, a payment, or if you are threatened with legal action, do not give out any personal or banking details.'

National

Watchdog warn police to change use of tasers to avoid losing public's trust

A taser will temporarily incapacitate someone

InYourArea News

Motorbike stolen in broad daylight theft at shopping centre

The theft is believed to be linked to the recovery of another stolen motorbike hours earlier

National

Estate agent defrauded 80-year-old woman out of £160,000

Between May 2018 and March 2019 she defrauded the elderly woman by telling her the hefty sum would go towards a property purchase

InYourArea Community

Battle against Chester city centre crime boosted by £500k funding

The funding will be used to help reduce burglary, vehicle crime, theft and robbery

National

The top burglary hotspots in England through the pandemic

The number of distraction burglaries fell

InYourArea News

Nostalgia: Was 17th century highwayman buried at his hideout?

Legend of a Black Country hall demolished in the 1930s

National

1 in 10 UK gardens broken into, new figures show

London is the most affected area of the UK

InYourArea

Victim speaks of his relief as abuser is finally put behind bars

"My sentence began at 8 years of age, his is beginning at 68. Where's the justice?"

National

Eight arrests after Royal Mail scam text messages raids

Warrants were carried out in London, Coventry, Birmingham and Colchester in a week of action

National

Do you live in a more dangerous area than the characters of Midsomer Murders?

Since the popular ITV show first aired in 1997, regular viewers have witnessed more than 400 murders

InYourArea News

Suspect named as man found with serious injuries in Southport town centre

The victim is believed to have been hurt in the Bedford Road area of Birkdale