Attack victim racially abused hospital staff

August 7, 2015, 8:00 pm

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A 28-YEAR-OLD hurled racial abuse at passersby and hospital workers moments after being assaulted. Magistrates were told that Martin Bell had been struck around the head with a metal bar during an alleged incident on Waterloo Road in Hanley. But when the emergency services arrived after receiving reports of an assault Bell, of Baskerville Road, Northwood, shouted abuse at non-white people. Lynn Warrington, prosecuting, said: "A number of people had gathered at the scene and the...

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Man attacked in Hanley by offenders who ran off

August 10, 2015, 7:32 am

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MEDICS treated a man for an eye injury after he was assaulted in Hanley.Two unknown offenders attacked the victim on Stafford Street before running away from the scene in the early hours of Sunday.West Midlands Ambulance Service were called just before 2.30am.A spokesman said: "A man was treated for a facial injury at the scene by the ambulance crew and discharged. He was not taken to hospital."

Son admits killing 95-year-old mother at her Stoke-on-Trent home

August 10, 2015, 8:04 am

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PENSIONER David Powell has admitted killing his 95-year-old mother. The 74-year-old pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Cecilia Powell on the grounds of diminished responsibility when he appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court today. The plea was accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service after Powell had earlier pleaded not guilty to murdering his mother. A post-mortem examination found retired shopkeeper Mrs Powell died from 'blunt force head injuries' at her home in Doncaster Lane,...

Immigrant jailed for using fake Portuguese ID to find work in the...

August 10, 2015, 10:17 am

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NIGERIAN Tony Omolere has been jailed after he used a fake document to try to gain work. The 43-year-old produced a Portuguese identification card at a Hanley recruitment agency, but staff immediately suspected it was not genuine. And when he went back to the agency he was met by officers from the East Midlands Crime and Financial Investigation Team and was arrested. Now Omolere has been jailed for eight months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Prosecutor Antonie Muller said the defendant...

Police launch investigation after yobs hurl brick at family car...

August 11, 2015, 6:39 am

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POLICE have launched an investigation after yobs showered a family in glass after hurling a brick through the windscreen of their car. Karl Perren had collected partner Diane Barlow and their three kids from a friend's party in Knutton and was driving them home to Bradwell in the early hours of Sunday morning. But their journey was dramatically interrupted while on Wilmot Drive, Chesterton, when Karl suddenly heard a 'loud bang' and the car windscreen shattered – with glass spraying on...

Benefit cheat mum jailed for pocketing £48k after telling...

August 12, 2015, 1:40 am

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BENEFIT cheat Tina Collis pocketed more than £48,000 over four years – after claiming she lived alone. The 35-year-old started legitimately claiming income support in 1999 after telling the authorities she was a single mum looking after two children. But her claims for income support, jobseeker's allowance, housing tax and council tax benefit became illegal from 2009 to 2013 when the father of her children moved in with her, Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard. Now Collis has been...

Man in court in connection with burglary at Alsager bank

August 12, 2015, 10:05 am

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A 26-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an incident at a bank.Andrew White, from Liverpool, is accused of conspiracy to cause explosions and conspiracy to burgle Barclays Bank, in Alsager.The alleged incident happened on Saturday, March 28.White, who as arrested by officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit on Tuesday, 11 August appeared via video link at Wirral Magistrates today.He will next appear at Liverpool Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on Thursday,...

No further action after children filmed fighting in Tunstall Park

August 12, 2015, 10:11 am

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POLICE are not taking any further action after a fight between two 12-year-old girls in a city park.Around a dozen youngsters reportedly watched the brawl which happened in Tunstall Park at around 5.40pm on August 5.One of the girls reported soreness to her body and eye but did not require medical treatment.A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "We have received a number of reports from concerned members of the public following a video of this incident being posted on...

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August 12, 2015, 10:30 pm

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WARNING: Some readers may find the image distressing. DOG owner Peter Graham was left stunned after finding five newborn puppies dead in a field. The 55-year-old was walking his two dogs when he made the grim discovery outside his Etruria home. The pups had been buried in an eight-inch shallow hole dug in the middle of a field behind James Brindley Close, off Shelton New Road. Three slabs had been placed on top of the pets which were also covered in puncture wounds. One of the puppy's...

Man cut brother with knife after row over someone eating his...

August 13, 2015, 2:30 am

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ANGRY Nicky McLean jabbed a knife at his brother and cut him on the chin – after a row erupted because someone had eaten his potatoes.The 33-year-old argued with his mum and, when his brother became involved, the defendant went into the kitchen and picked up a knife.He jabbed the blade once and it caught his brother's chin, leaving a small cut.Now McLean has been jailed for 11 months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.Prosecutor Peter McCartney said McLean's brother, Neil McGilligan, was asleep...

Victim of cosh attack refused to hand over friend's benefit cash...

August 13, 2015, 10:05 pm

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ANGRY Jason Spooner attacked his friend with a wooden cosh – after a row over benefits payments.Jason Spooner had used Kevin Wakefield's bank account to receive his benefits after his own account was suspended.But when Mr Wakefield failed to give him the cash, the 45-year-old decided to collect the money himself.Spooner visited Mr Wakefield's home in Adderley Green on December 13, along with another man Alan Bishop.Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard Spooner repeatedly hit the victim on the...

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August 13, 2015, 10:32 pm

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POLICE and Crime Commissioners were introduced three years ago to replace the old-style bodies tasked with holding chief constables to account. They were designed to improve accountability and help police forces across the UK run more efficiently amid Government reforms and funding cuts. Yet new research by the Taxpayers' Alliance has found that 18 of 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales cost more to run in their first year than the police authorities they...

Angler stabbed man after claiming he touched her during boozy...

August 15, 2015, 10:00 pm

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KEEN angler Katrina Gilchrist carried out a frenzied knife attack on a man she claims touched her.The 21-year-old lost her temper after Joseph Killeen allegedly touched her during a boozy session in a flat.She kneed, kicked and punched him and he ran into the yard.But the defendant followed and lunged at him with a bread knife. The terrified victim was stabbed twice in his back.He begged for his life and managed to kick the knife away. But the defendant grabbed it back and tried to slash his...

'Cyber-bullying victims should report abuse to Facebook'

August 16, 2015, 4:43 am

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POLICE have advised victims of abuse on social media to report it to the networking site directly.The warning comes after hairdresser Shirley Ray received threatening phone calls when she was secretly filmed during an argument at her business in Tunstall Market on Wednesday.The 52-year-old was visited by police on Thursday. A force spokeswoman said: "There were no complaints of any criminal offences and they were given suitable advice that this is not a police matter."The other party...

Staffordshire Police warning for noisy neighbours enjoying summer

August 16, 2015, 4:53 am

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POLICE have appealed for people to be considerate of their neighbours when enjoying the summer in their garden.Chief Superintendent Jeff Moore said: "We can be inundated by reports of neighbours being rowdy and inconsiderate, whether partying in their gardens or coming home after a night out."Having friends round for a barbecue/party in your garden is great fun but as people drink more alcohol they become noisier and have music playing loudly, often late into the evening. "People...

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Have you got the skills to work for Staffordshire Police?

August 16, 2015, 4:55 am

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POLICE are recruiting to fill a number of civilian roles within the force.Staffordshire Police are looking to hire intelligence analysts who will help support investigative and neighbourhood officers.They could be involved in covert policing or professional standards.Other jobs currently available include a barrister or solicitor, administrator and a typist for the major and organised crime department.Over a third of those working for the force are civilian workers and not warranted officers.For...

Tunstall park child attacker referred to youth offending team

August 16, 2015, 9:47 am

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A 12-YEAR-OLD girl who was filmed attacking another child has been referred to the youth offending team.Police say further action is now being taken to stop her from re-offending after she assaulted another 12-year-old girl in Tunstall Park on August 5.The victim reported soreness to her body and eye but did not require medical treatment.A video of the attack - which was reportedly witnessed by around a dozen youths - was shared on Facebook.PC Scott Blundred said: "Staffordshire Police will...

Crime increasing in Staffordshire as police numbers fall

August 18, 2015, 9:00 pm

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CRIME rates in Staffordshire have risen to their highest level in three years.Latest figures have revealed that incidents of violence and sexual offences have increased sharply while cyber crime is also going up. Staffordshire Police dealt with 60,861 crimes in the 12 months leading up to April this year – compared to the 57,456 in the same period between 2012 and 2013. Now residents' groups have raised concerns the numbers could be even higher with victims not always willing to report an...

Teenager charged with Cheadle assaults

August 19, 2015, 6:02 am

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A TEENAGER will appear in court after being charged in connection with two attacks in Cheadle.The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of assault by beating and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.He was arrested and bailed after an attack on a 55-year-old man who intervened in an argument between a man and woman outside Penny Lane in High Street on May 24.Police said the same attacker had punched a 15-year-old on the car park behind Barclays...

Dad who grew drugs to pay off debts avoids jail

August 19, 2015, 11:59 pm

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DESPERATE Stephen Humphries grew £1,400 worth of cannabis in his home after falling into debt to his mother-in-law. The 30-year-old owed £1,500 for the sale of a van so grew three cannabis plants in the hope he could sell the harvest for £150 per ounce. But his plans were foiled when police arrived at his Sandford Hill home at around 6.30pm on April 2 after being alerted to the smell of the class B drug. Now the defendant, of Brickfield Place, has been handed an...