Bogus Pc targets pensioner
A bogus police officer has stolen hundreds of pounds from the Telford home of an 88-year-old woman.
Telford|Feb 28, 2007
Telford
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Teenager is victim of fake PC
A thief claiming to be a policeman stole Christmas and birthday money from a child in Shrewsbury after persuading him to hand over his wallet, it emerged today. A thief claiming to be a policeman stole Christmas and birthday money from a child in Shrewsbury after persuading him to hand over his wallet, it emerged today. The incident happened in The Square at about 12.20pm on Saturday. The man told the teenager he was a police constable and asked to see his wallet. Later the youngster realised that £170 had been taken. Police are appealing for witnesses and urging people to be on their guard in case he strikes again. Constable Colin Barrett said the 15-year-old was with a 14-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl. They went to sit down on steps at the Old Market Hall, but a man was already there. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
Shrewsbury|Jan 22, 2007
Shrewsbury
Large black cat spotted by Pc
A "large black cat" was spotted by a police officer in Telford - just days after two other sightings were reported.
Telford|Nov 29, 2006
Telford
Pc raped woman, court told
An "arrogant" policeman dragged a Black Country woman into her bedroom after their first date and raped her, a court heard.An "arrogant" policeman dragged a Black Country woman into her bedroom after their first date and raped her, a court heard. Pc Gopal Dehar is accused of dragging the woman in her 20s into the bedroom of her Bloxwich home and having sex with her after returning from an evening out in June 2003. Dehar, aged 34, formerly of Franchise Street, Darlaston, denies the charge and is standing trial at Warwick Crown Court, in Birmingham. Outlining the case yesterday, Graeme Simpson, for the prosecution, said Dehar had received the woman's phone number from another police officer who met her after a break-in. Read the full story in the Express & Star
News|Nov 28, 2006
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Shot Pc is back home
A policeman shot twice as he chased a suspect through Wolverhampton was back at home today. Pc Geoff King was discharged from hospital last night. A policeman shot twice as he chased a suspect through Wolverhampton was back at home today. Pc Geoff King was discharged from hospital last night just under a week after suffering bullet wounds to his shoulder and arm. The officer, who has a young daughter, was flooded with best wishes from the public and colleagues as he recovered in hospital following the shooting last Saturday. Read the full story in the Express & Star
News|Nov 18, 2006
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Man in dock over shot Pc
A man has appeared in court accused of trying to murder Wolverhampton community policeman Geoff King.A man has appeared in court accused of trying to murder Wolverhampton community policeman Geoff King. Marcus Bailey, aged 25, is alleged to have fired at the Graiseley neighbourhood officer, hitting him twice, during a routine car crime crackdown. Bailey, of Warnford Walk, Merry Hill, was dressed in tracksuit bottoms and a tracksuit top when he appeared before the city's magistrates' court on charges of attempted murder, possession of a silver Magnum revolver with intent to endanger life and resist arrest and possession of a lock knife. Read the full story in the Express & Star
News|Nov 15, 2006
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Man held over PC shooting
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a police officer in Wolverhampton.
News|Nov 12, 2006
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Funeral for 'proud' Pc
Friends, family and colleagues today paid tribute at the funeral of a 41-year-old Shropshire police officer who died after falling from a multi-storey car park.
News|Sep 27, 2006
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Hunt for Pc No1
I am endeavouring to trace my ancestors. My great grandfather, William Hopkins, born 1852 died 1939, is shown on the 1881 Census as a police constable.
Readers' letters|Sep 12, 2006
Readers' letters
Pc terror driver gets seven years
A burglar who took a Black Country police officer on a high-speed terror ride on the bonnet of his car has been sentenced to seven years in jail.
News|Sep 8, 2006
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Outcry at speed PC misplaced
When Roman legions were beaten, the surviving legionnaires were lined up and their commander chose every 10th man for execution. Fighting bravely to implement the commander's strategy didn't matter. If you were number 10, you were done for. It's where we get the word decimate from.
Opinions|Sep 7, 2006
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Pc killed on duty in road smash
A police motorcyclist from near Llangollen has died in a road crash on the A5. Constable Ric Gostage, 46, a father-of-three, was called a "great police officer" by his bosses.
News|Aug 29, 2006
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Speeding Pc avoids fine
A police officer who clocked up "eyewatering" speeds of up to 159mph in an unmarked squad car on the M54 near Wolverhampton was convicted of dangerous driving - but walked free from court without any punishment.
News|Aug 25, 2006
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Pc trial told of problem over speed video
A district judge in the trial of a Shropshire police officer accused of driving at up to 159mph today revealed that the onboard video camera which recorded the speeds was not an approved device.
News|Aug 23, 2006
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