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Pc to face car death charge

A Pc will be charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Wolverhampton mother died following a collision with a patrol car.A Pc will be charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Wolverhampton mother died following a collision with a patrol car. The 26-year-old West Midlands Police officer, not being named, is facing court over the death of Bhupinder Kaur last December. The mother-of-three, 46, was a passenger in a purple Ford Escort which was in collision with a Vauxhall Astra police car at the junction of Neachells Lane and Willenhall Road, Moseley, on December 17. The police car then collided with a white Renault Clio waiting to turn at the junction, near The Neachells pub. The car was understood to be responding to an emergency call. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Wolverhampton|Jun 21, 2007
Wolverhampton

Row Pc was found hanged

A Mid Wales policeman was found hanging at his home after a violent domestic dispute, an inquest heard. Constable Lance Williams's body was found on Monday. A Mid Wales policeman was found hanging at his home after a violent domestic dispute, an inquest heard. Constable Lance Williams's body was found on Monday. Constable Williams, 38, a dog handler with Dyfed Powys Police, was found dead by officers called to his home in Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells. A woman, 36, believed to be his wife Wendy, was taken to hospital and treated for lacerations to her hands. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Mid Wales|Jun 14, 2007
Mid Wales

Pc found dead after attack call

A 38-year-old serving police officer was found dead at a house in Powys following a report that a woman had been attacked. A 38-year-old serving police officer was found dead at a house in Powys following a report that a woman had been attacked. Constable Lance Williams, a dog handler with Dyfed Powys Police, was found by fellow officers called to his home in Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells, following a report that a woman had been injured. A 36-year-old woman, believed to be Mr Williams's wife Wendy, had suffered cuts to her hands and was taken to hospital. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

Mid Wales|Jun 13, 2007
Mid Wales

Special Pc bags force award

A special constable famed for his "cheetah-like" ability to chase down criminals has been named the best in his division in Staffordshire. A special constable famed for his "cheetah-like" ability to chase down criminals has been named the best in his division in Staffordshire. Ben Footman, who currently patrols Great Wyrley, was awarded the Special Constable of the Year title for his commitment, dedication and positive attitude, at a special ceremony held this week. The 21-year-old joined Staffordshire Police at Watling Street Neighbourhood Policing Unit in March 2005 and completed his training and competency evidence within one year. During 2006 he made 28 arrests for a variety of offences, including public order, burglary and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Cannock|May 22, 2007
Cannock

Pc cleared after pledge broken

A Shropshire policeman has been cleared of a theft charge after a judge ruled the Crown Prosecution Service had broken a promise to drop proceedings against him. A Shropshire policeman has been cleared of a theft charge after a judge ruled the Crown Prosecution Service had broken a promise to drop proceedings against him. Constable Peter Franklin, 44, who lives in a village on the edge of Shrewsbury, had denied stealing a mobile phone worth £25 from West Mercia Constabulary between April 20 and 28 last year. He declined to comment on the matter as he left court yesterday. District Judge Neil Thomas, sittig at  Gloucester Magistrates Court, found that the CPS had committed an "abuse of process" by indicating it would drop the case but then changing its mind and proceeding. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

Shrewsbury|Apr 26, 2007
Shrewsbury
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