Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing 21-year-old man.Reece Davidson was last seen leaving the Queen's Medical Centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.Reece is white, of a slim build and around 5ft 4in tall. He has brown hair, is clean shaven and has blue eyes.He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a red hooded top and a black jacket. He is also wearing blue jeans and black trainers.If you have seen Reece or know where he might be, call Nottinghamshire Police on...
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Man who engaged in sexual activity with six-year-old girl jailed
A man who invited a six-year-old girl into his Ilkeston home and persuaded her to engage in sexual activity has been given a total sentence of more than nine years.James Kelleher will serve six-and-a-half years in prison and then a further three years on licence after pleading guilty to causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.The 56-year-old must also sign the sexual offender's register indefinitely and is banned from any contact with girls under 14. On August 10,...
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Highest number of drink drivers ever recorded in Nottinghamshire...
The highest number of drink drivers ever were recorded in Nottinghamshire last month.In November, 144 people were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. And during the first two weeks in December, a further 41 people have been charged with drink driving.Nottinghamshire Police is reminding the public not to drink and drive as the Christmas party season continues.Chief Inspector Phil Vickers, head of roads policing for the East Midlands, said: "Whilst it is concerning...
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Sutton-in-Ashfield store owner jailed for selling illegitimate...
A clampdown on illegitimate tobacco has resulted in another conviction for trading standards watchdogs.Ahmad Afsana – who owns the Sutton Mini Market, in Outram Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield – was jailed for 10 and a half months after Nottinghamshire County Council's trading standards team raided the store.The team, who visited the shop in April to carry out an inspection, recovered 6,740 cigarettes and 73 pouches of hand-rolling tobacco.Some of the cigarettes were deemed to be...
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Parents warned after schoolchildren targeted by men on chat app
Parents are being warned about a chat app after schoolchildren were targeted by men posting sexual images.The youngsters, aged between nine and 11, were using the multiple user chat service ooVoo app on which a man befriended them and posted explicit pictures. One of the children told a teacher what had happened and it was reported to the police.Nottinghamshire Police is urging parents to make sure they know what their children are doing online. The force has issued advice on how to keep their...
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Prolific offender banned from 100 venues in Nottingham city...
A prolific offender has been banned from going into 100 venues in Nottingham's city centre – thanks to the introduction of a new scheme.
The individual, who has not been named, has been prohibited under the Licensed Premises Exclusion Notice Scheme, operated by the Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID).
Venues signed up to the scheme can issue warning cards to people when they commit an offence on their premises.
If an individual receives two warning cards, or one if the...
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Alcohol spills onto Nottinghamshire road after Asda lorry...
Alcohol spilled out onto a busy Nottinghamshire road after an Asda lorry overturned.
No one was injured in the incident, which took place shortly before 11am on Thursday, in Leeming Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse.
However a pedestrian crossing was flattened in the process.
The lorry's contents were scattered across the road at its junction with Peafield Lane and Sandygate Lane.
Police and ambulance services attended the scene.
The A60 Warsop to Mansfield northbound has been closed and...
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Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash on...
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car earlier this afternoon. The incident, which was reported to police at 2.30pm, took place in Chilwell Road near Hair by Pam on the tram line. The tram line was closed while paramedics attended the incident.Although the cyclist has now been taken to hospital ,the road remains closed according to Nottingham Express Transit.Trams are still running to Beeston and passengers are being advised to continue their journey at Central...
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Black Eye Friday: Emergency services gear up for their busiest...
Friday night is predicted to be the busiest evening of the year for Nottingham's emergency services as revellers take to the town for their office Christmas parties.
Extra police officers will be patrolling the city in anticipation of more alcohol-fueled crime on what has been dubbed Black Eye Friday
East Midlands Ambulance Service is also expecting a rise in 999 calls, with last year's increasing by 20 per cent on the equivalent night.
Dr Bob Winter, EMAS medical director, said:...
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Clifton drug dealer had stash worth thousands of pounds in...
A drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught with a substantial amount of cash, cannabis and cocaine in his bedroom.Liam McEneaney was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to a total of two-and-a-half years on five charges on Thursday, December 17.He admitted two allegations of supplying the drugs, possessing them with intent to supply and possessing the proceeds of crime – more than £1,700.McEneaney was caught with half the cash in his bedroom and 139 grams of cannabis and 103...
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Drink-driver moved car to stop it getting dented in fight
Worried Stefan Domagala shifted his car to prevent it getting dented in a street fight – and was nabbed by police.It sped out of a junction, swerved and went back the way it came, prompting officers to suspect the driver had been drinking, a court heard yesterday.Domagala, 37, halted, wound down the driver's window and dropped the keys out, said Margaret Martin, prosecuting. He was arrested and was aggressive on the way to the police station. He refused to give a sample to test whether he...
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Nottingham taxis pass safety checks
Nottingham authorities joined forces for a taxi safety check ahead of the Christmas rush.Licensing officers from Erewash Borough Council, the police and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency worked together to stop and check 79 black cabs and private hire vehicles while they drove past intu Broadmarsh shopping centre.This was to check for unidentified drivers and various defects – none of which were found.Councillor Garry Hickton said: "These checks are of the utmost...
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Dad of two tells court: 'I searched for Tom and Jerry online -...
A father claimed yesterday that he ended up with animal porn on his computer while finding "Tom and Jerry" cartoons to amuse his children.Deva Kumarasiri, 47, told Nottingham magistrates that he had gone on to a "family entertainment" site which was freely available on the internet and contained no warnings.The JPs ordered a probation report on Kumarasiri, of Valley Road, Carlton. He admitted having extreme pornography involving "in an explicit and realistic way, a...
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Schoolgirl in hospital with serious injuries after collision with...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a schoolgirl collided with a car in Radcliffe-on-Trent. The crash happened at around 3.35pm on Thursday in Shelford Road. Officers were called to the scene but the vehicle involved had driven off. The 12-year-old girl was taken to hospital and has serious injuries. If you have any information, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 468 of 17 December, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Do you recognise these men? They are wanted by police in...
These men are wanted by police in connection with a racially aggravated public order offence in Nottingham city centre.The alleged incident took place outside the Coach and Horses pub in Upper Parliament Street on December 10 at around 7.20pm.Officers investigating the incident are keen for anyone who witnessed what took place to come forward – particularly the Asian couple who the abuse was aimed at.The first man is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall and aged in his 40s. He had...
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Motorbike theft on the rise in Nottingham
Motorbike thefts in Nottingham have risen this year.
Between April and the end of October, Nottinghamshire Police received 25 reports of motorcycle theft in the city – compared to just two between April and December 2014.
The force is encouraging owners to ensure their bikes are as secure as possible when parking on the street and in car parks in the city.
Sergeant Rob Dunkley said: "There are a number of different reasons why motorbikes are targeted. As well as their sale or...
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WATCH: Dramatic moment would-be robber with 'handgun' kicks in...
A man attempted to rob a car showroom in Colwick using what is believed to be a silver handgun.
Nottinghamshire Police has released CCTV footage of the attempted robbery, at NG Car Sales, in the hope of tracing customers.
The incident took place on Saturday, July 11 at around 5pm.
The man threatened the business manager, who was able to flee out of a back door – leaving two customers with the robber.
The offender then left the scene empty handed. The gun was never used and no one...
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Resident speak of 'awful' scenes after 12-year-old girl involved...
Residents have spoken of the "awful" scenes outside their homes after a 12-year-old girl was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run.The schoolgirl is believed to have been crossing Shelford Road in Radcliffe-on-Trent to get into her mother's car when she was hit by the car.Eyewitnesses said the car slammed on its brakes – but then continued to drive away from the scene shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday.Stephen Taylor, whose wife Sarah called an ambulance and was one of the...
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Man arrested following 'sudden death' of 44-year-old woman
A major police investigation was under way in Bingham last night after the sudden death of a 44-year-old woman.Police said they were called to an address in Edinburgh Drive just after 1.15pm yesterday."The death is currently being treated as unexplained," said a spokesman. "A 29-year-old man has been arrested."Villagers took to social media to express their shock and sadness. One said: "Just been told, am absolutely horrified, it's so upsetting."A barmaid at a...
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CCTV caught Long Eaton man punching and kicking his girlfriend
A 20-year-old man was caught on CCTV assaulting his girlfriend in the street.
Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court was told how that the girl refused to give a statement against Kevin Costello.
But police prosecuted him after officers were called by the camera operator to the incident and they arrested him.
The four-minute clip showed Costello and the girl arguing in Chapel Street, Long Eaton, in the early hours of October 24.
The court watched as Costello and his partner walked up and...
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