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Widow grateful for force support

The family of Constable Richard Gray have praised West Mercia Police for its handling of the shooting and following investigation. His widow released a statement after the verdict was given. The family of Constable Richard Gray have praised West Mercia Police for its handling of the shooting and following investigation. His widow released a statement after the verdict was given. Jenny Lee Gray, in a statement read out by her solicitor Mr David Twigg, said: "I would like to express my sincere thanks to West Mercia Constabulary and The Police Federation for their support and particularly to Detective Constable Lesley Higgins for her help and guidance over the past few months. "Also I wish to thank friends and strangers alike for all their kindnesses and Ricky's closest colleagues who have shown such consideration and friendship throughout what has been an exceedingly difficult time." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

North Shropshire|Dec 15, 2007
Bridgnorth
North Shropshire
Oswestry
South Shropshire

Force action plan after shooting

West Mercia Police have already begun to implement changes to rectify failings in the force which may have contributed to the shooting of Constable Richard Gray, an inquest heard. West Mercia Police have already begun to implement changes to rectify failings in the force which may have contributed to the shooting of Constable Richard Gray, an inquest heard. Six recommendations have been made to West Mercia Police by the Independent Police Complaints Commission following an investigation into the run-up to May 6 when Constable Gray was shot by Peter Medlicott in New Park Road, Castlefields, Shrewsbury. Mr Medlicott then turned the gun on himself. Recommendations include providing better guidance on reporting matters involving firearms holders, for the firearms unit to be more pro-active, that key staff are fully briefed, to carry out a review of the domestic violence policy to make sure it's fit for purpose and that the force gives consideration to its IT system to enable checks to be carried out more easily across systems. The inquest continues. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

North Shropshire|Dec 14, 2007
South Shropshire
Bridgnorth
North Shropshire
Oswestry

Metal task force set up

A nationwide task force is to be set up to tackle an "explosion" in metal thefts, it was revealed today.A nationwide task force is to be set up to tackle an "explosion" in metal thefts, it was revealed today. British Transport Police will lead the operation, announcing the theft of rail signalling copper had become its biggest problem after terrorism. Figures revealed today show the theft of metal is up 112 per cent in a year in the West Midlands and 120 per cent in West Mercia, among the highest rises in the country. Police recently set up Operation Steel to tackle epidemic levels of metal thefts in the Black Country, where criminals have resorted to stealing everything from door knobs to entire bus shelters. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Stafford|Oct 20, 2007
Stourbridge
Cannock
Lichfield
Kidderminster
Sandwell
Stafford

Police force ranked one of best

West Mercia was today hailed one of the top performing police forces in the country. Despite losing its crown last year, the latest tables show it still ranks fifth in the top 10. West Mercia was today hailed one of the top performing police forces in the country. Despite losing its crown last year, the latest tables show it still ranks fifth in the top 10. A Home Office report, which identifies the 43 forces' strengths and weaknesses by a points system for "excellent", "good", "fair", "stable" and "poor" ratings, shows the force's performance in reducing and investigating crimes has improved, awarding it a "good" rating for each of these categories. The same is said for its provision of assistance to members of the public, citizen focus, local policing and use of resources. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

North Shropshire|Oct 9, 2007
North Shropshire
Oswestry
South Shropshire
Bridgnorth
Shrewsbury

Money backs Ishmel to be force

Walsall boss Richard Money today backed Ishmel Demontagnac to become "a real force" in League One - as the teenager crossed his fingers for a starting place on Saturday. Walsall boss Richard Money today backed Ishmel Demontagnac to become "a real force" in League One - as the teenager crossed his fingers for a starting place on Saturday. The 19-year-old winger is poised to return to the Saddlers squad for the trip to Leyton Orient after serving a two-match suspension at the start of the season. And, while he refused to say whether Demontagnac will start at Brisbane Road, Money believes the fiery youngster is now ready to make a big impact on the first team. Money said: "Everybody has seen what he is about in pre-season. It's taken us a while to get him to the level he is at now, but I think he is ready to become a real force. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Walsall FC|Aug 16, 2007
Walsall FC
Non league
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