Tom Crawford cleared of assault on police

November 18, 2015, 7:58 am

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Cancer patient Tom Crawford has been cleared of assaulting a policeman, as his Carlton home was repossessed by bailiffs in the summer.The 64-year-old, who has been involved in a turbulent wrangle over his home with the bank, left court yesterday a free man.His supporters in the public gallery at the city's magistrates' court clapped at the decision of District Judge Tim Devas, who had heard all the evidence against Mr Crawford, of Fearn Chase, Carlton.The judge said that technically the force...

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Man spends two hours on top of Bulwell pub

November 18, 2015, 8:26 am

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A man spent two hours atop a pub roof in Bulwell on Wednesday. Nottinghamshire Police were called to the scene at The Lion Revived in Bulwell at about 1.45pm. Witnesses said they saw four police cars and a police van at the pub waiting for the man to come down. A spokeswoman from the force told the Post: "Officers were on the scene to make sure he wasn't hurt." After the incident, a man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Strelley boxing club wins national award for tackling anti-social...

November 18, 2015, 8:41 am

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A boxing project in Strelley has won a national award for tackling anti-social behaviour. The Kids Only (KO) Boxing Club was named as the best project for improving community cohesion and resolving ASB, at the Resolve ASB Awards. Resolve is the national body for best practice in dealing with the issue. It was the brainchild of Nottingham City Homes housing patch manager Karen Swan and Police Sergeant Gary Bulmer, who became a qualified boxing coach. Children from Strelley and Bilborough...

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November 18, 2015, 11:09 am

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Officers who saved a man who had doused himself in petrol and a member of the public who helped a policeman who had been tackled into rush hour traffic have been commended. They were honoured at the annual Nottinghamshire Police Awards at the Albert Hall. PCs Richard Shaw and Mark Elliott were given the Chief Constable Commendation after saving a man from setting fire to himself in Castle Gate, in the city centre. PC Shaw, 35, said: "He was sat on the other side of a bench to the...

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November 18, 2015, 11:25 am

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A Nottingham Forest football hooligan was excused jail so he could care for two children after threatening to tear Derby County fans "limb from limb". Jobless Mark McKendrick, 41, made the comment in a text message found among a million bits of data on 58 phones seized by police probing a punch-up involving more than 50 fans at Trowell. He was among 14 men convicted of conspiracy to commit unlawful violence on September 28, 2013. Earlier that day, Forest had beaten the Rams 1-0...

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November 18, 2015, 9:57 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. 3.30pm:It's the big Christmas light switch-on in Nottingham tomorrow.But do you remember any of these from years gone by?2.45pm:This mum's been forced to pay for a school trip - despite the fact her daughter left the school due to bullying.2.30pm:There's some harsh weather heading our way - snow forecast on higher ground and high winds.The gritters are ready though - so let's just hope it...

Conman claimed 'daughter' had been hurt by products in shops

November 18, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A fraudster tried to con cash from eight shops by showing them a photograph of an injured girl and claiming their products had caused her cuts. Lee Shaw, of Manvers Street, Nottingham, would grab an item from the shelves, take it to the counter, produce a piece of metal and flash the photograph to supervisors, claiming the girl on the picture was his daughter. He tried to persuade the assistants that the metal from the products, mainly clothing, had caused a cut to the girl's forehead and...

Police called to G4S van alert in city centre

November 19, 2015, 4:40 am

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Police rushed to the aid of a security van when an alarm was triggered. But thankfully the call-out turned out to be a false alarm. Officers attended Milton Street, in the city centre, where the alarm was sounding on a G4S van. But it emerged that the alarm was activated by accident. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "We were called to a suspected insecure vehicle at Milton Street in Nottingham at around 10.25am on Thursday."An alarm was going off on a G4S...

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Police release video of attack outside city centre club

November 19, 2015, 7:44 am

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Police are asking for the public's help after a woman was hit in the face outside a nightclub. The incident happened in front of Propaganda, in Broadway, at 5.15am on September 3. A video released by the force shows the woman being led away from the club before her attacker comes in and strikes her in the face twice, before being taken away themselves by another group of people. The victim had injuries to her mouth. The police are asking for anyone who can help them identify the person...

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November 19, 2015, 8:12 am

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A pedestrian who was back in Nottingham to visit his mum has been given a police award for coming to the aid of a distressed man at a level crossing. Gareth Tooby saw a man approach the Davids Lane tram crossing in Basford in the summer of 2014. He was given the Chief Constable's Award at the annual Nottinghamshire Police Awards this week. "He was trying to climb the fence," said Mr Tooby, 33, who was visiting his mum in Top Valley. "He jumped over and I grabbed him by his...

Thief stole a rack of Cadbury's Mini Rolls 'just to survive'

November 19, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Hungry Mark Crampton stole a large display of Cadbury's Mini Rolls – and covered his shame by telling police it was just a joke. He made light of it because he was too proud to admit he needed the food, his barrister, Omar Khan, told magistrates in the city yesterday. Prosecutor Margaret Martin said Crampton had gone into the Co-op in Bestwood on October 21 and walked out with "an entire display of Cadbury's Mini Rolls" – worth £72. Staff checked anti-crime...

Streaker downed nine pints - then ran through women's rights...

November 19, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A streaker downed nine pints of beer before running naked through a women's anti-violence protest in Nottingham's Old Market Square. Former serviceman Peter Barker apologised in court after admitting taking off his clothes after a drinking session – in front of about 100 women and children. The 44-year-old had been on a pub crawl along the Hucknall tram route. He drank five pints along the way, then sank a further four and some shorts in the city centre. But the night ended in...

Drink-driver was on way home from wake

November 19, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Father-of-three Lee Lakin was banned from the roads after driving at double the 30mph limit on the way home from his grandfather's wake.Police flagged him down after spotting the speeding BMW in Stapleford Lane, Toton, on October 28.Yesterday, Nottingham Magistrates' Court was told be failed a roadside breath test and was taken to a police station so he could give a sample.That gave a reading of 75 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – 40 over the legal limit.A 20-month...

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November 19, 2015, 10:01 pm

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Hello and welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - you'll find all the breaking news here first, as well as the best from around the website. 2.45pm:The latest on that crash on the A52 - luckily those involved have only got minor injuries.2.20pm:There has been a four-car collision on Bardills Island heading towards Derby.The A52 is down to one lane as a result2.15pm:Who doesn't love a panto dame? And Christopher Biggins is one of the best.Nottingham is lucky enough to have him in our...

Crimestoppers 'most wanted' roadshow coming to Nottinghamshire

November 19, 2015, 11:53 pm

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The faces of people wanted by police in connection with a string of crimes will be broadcast on a giant screen in Nottinghamshire.Crimestoppers is bringing its Most Wanted online gallery to County Hall, in West Bridgford, on Friday as part of a UK-wide tour.Eight of the 500 mugshots have Nottinghamshire connections.These include Rahmarne Francis, 17, who is sought by officers in connection with a serious assault in Angell Green, Clifton, on September 28.Elvis Andrews, 55, is also sought by...

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Police searching for missing Nottingham man

November 20, 2015, 3:25 am

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Police are searching for a 36-year-old man from Nottingham who has been missing for three days.Tomasz Rychlewski was last seen in Main Road, Wilford, on Tuesday at about 1pm.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said officers are "concerned for his safety" and have appealed for the public to help track him down.He is described as white, about 5ft 8ins, with a proportionate build. He has a bald head and is clean shaven with blue eyes and a pale complexion.Mr Rychlewski was last seen...

Police 'very concerned' about wellbeing of missing teenager

November 20, 2015, 3:32 am

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Police say they are "very concerned" about the wellbeing of a missing teenage boy.Conna Ross, 15, was last seen in the Sherwood Rise area on Wednesday afternoon.He is described as white, with a thin build, short brown hair and about 5ft 8ins.Conna wears dark thick-rimmed glasses and was last seen wearing a grey hooded jacket with a white T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms.Officers believe he may be in the Kirkby-in-Ashfield area, where he has connections.Anyone with information should...

Man steals charity box from Nottingham's Kitty Cafe - and cat...

November 20, 2015, 5:47 am

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A thief has been caught on camera stealing a charity box from the Kitty Cafe. On Tuesday at 3pm a man walked into the Friar Lane tea shop and rehoming centre to find out more information about Nottingham's cat cafe. But when the receptionist turned her back for a couple of seconds, the man took the charity box from the front counter and put it into his bag. Cat resident Daisy did attempt to stop the thief by trying to get in the bag to get the box back. Owner Kate Charles-Richards said:...

Man found with more than £8,000 worth of drugs jailed

November 20, 2015, 6:04 am

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A man who was found with more than £8,000 worth of drugs in Nottingham has been jailed.Darrell Anton Edwards was sentenced to three years and 10 months behind bars for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.The 31-year-old was initially stopped by officers in a car on August 14 in Queen's Drive, Nottingham, when they noticed him throwing a white block of cocaine out of the window.Edwards, of Perry Barr, Birmingham, was arrested at the scene. Officers then carried out a...

Four vehicles crash on the A52 in Stapleford

November 20, 2015, 6:29 am

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Three cars and a motorbike have crashed on the A52 in Stapleford.The collision, just after Bardills Island on the A52 westbound heading towards Derby, was reported to Nottinghamshire Police at 1.45pm on Friday.One lane is blocked and traffic is moving slowly.An ambulance is at the scene, and those involved have been left with minor injuries.