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2 off-roaders seized

Today Monday 24/06/2024 Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing team seized two off road motor bikes from a property in the Gateford Road area of Worksop. Following community intelligence, we identified these motorcycles as being ridden in an anti-social manner, posing a danger to themselves and other road users. These vehicles were also found to be ridden illegally, without the necessary documents and without due care and attention. The riders have been reported. Riding illegally will not be tolerated. We will continue […]

June 24, 2024 1910

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16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree

A 16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree. Our officers were called to Rotherham Baulk, Carlton-in-Lindrick, at 11.21am on Saturday (15 June 2024) following reports the boy had been seriously hurt. Police and paramedics attended the incident, however the boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. A 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in […]

June 17, 2024 101

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Arrests made after attempted theft of a motorbike in Worksop

Arrests made after attempted theft of a motorbike in Worksop On Tuesday, 28th May 2024 while on mobile patrol, the Worksop North Neighbourhood Team observed suspicious activity involving three men on Gateford Road, Worksop. Two men were seen riding a moped that was unsuitable for the road, while another man was seen pushing a large motorbike. Spotting the police van, the individuals abandoned the motorbike and fled. With the help of our Response colleagues, two 14-year-olds were quickly apprehended and […]

May 30, 2024 21

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Arrests made in Shireoaks

Two knives and a sword were safely recovered and three men were arrested after our officers attended separate incidents during the national Operation Sceptre knife crime week of action. Officers arrested two suspects, aged 49 and 23, after they were despatched to reports of a fight in the street in Far Clay Grove, Shireoaks, on Thursday morning (16 May 2024). A knife and a sword were seized following searches. Our officers also quickly responded after calls from members of the […]

May 21, 2024 241

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Trading Standards in the execution of a warrant on a business premise on Carlton Road, Worksop

On Tuesday 7th May 2024, Officers from Worksop South Neighbourhood Policing Team assisted Trading Standards in the execution of a warrant on a business premise on Carlton Road, Worksop. The premise was suspected to be involved in the sale of illicit tobacco, cigarettes and illegal vape products. During the search of the premise, over £7000.00 worth of illegal tobacco products and vapes were seized. Illegal tobacco has all the harmful properties of legal tobacco but is completely unregulated and […]

May 9, 2024 59

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A shop thief has been arrested by officers

A shop thief has been arrested by officers after he was suspected of stealing over £30 worth of steak from Sainsbury's in the Prospect Precinct whilst also in possession of a knife. The suspect, a man aged 36 dropped the knife when making his escape and was also found to have a a quantity of cannabis in his living room on arrest.

May 3, 2024 301

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2 Warrants, 2 Doors and 2 Arrests

2 Warrants, 2 Doors and 2 Arrests NPT Bassetlaw along with Reacher have carried out 2 warrants today (23rd April). One Warrant took place on Cutler Drive, where a 24 year old, male was arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs, possession of class B and possession of an offensive weapon (Knuckle duster). Drugs, mobile phones and a large quantity of cash were also found and seized. The second warrant took place on Tenby Grove, Worksop where an 18 […]

April 23, 2024 251

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The Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team is addressing recent fires in Prospect Woods.

The Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team is addressing recent fires in Prospect Woods. We're increasing our presence due to a small minority endangering our community by setting fires in the area. We're employing all available tactics, including overt and covert cameras, to identify those responsible. We're currently reviewing CCTV images of potential suspects entering and leaving the woods around the time of the fires. 🔥 Setting fires in wooded areas is extremely dangerous! 🔥 It poses risks to wildlife, […]

April 2, 2024 16

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A burglar has been jailed after he was linked by his distinctive sideburns to the scenes of his crimes.

A burglar has been jailed after he was linked by his distinctive sideburns to the scenes of his crimes. Dean Whyte, aged 52, attempted to cover his face with a scarf as he approached two properties in Worksop in September last year. Analysis of security camera footage, however, revealed Whyte’s unruly sideburns and prominent cheek bones peeking into view. Comparisons with Whyte’s custody image provided a clear match to the fleeting side profile captured during the offences. He was also […]

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