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September 5, 2015, 4:00 am

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GRIEVING Kevin Walker brutally attacked a man 25 years older than him when he lost his temper weeks after his child died. The 38-year-old assaulted his partner's friend Robert Hacker without any warning. He grabbed him around the neck and chest, before biting his right ear and punching him several times in the face. The victim shouted for help but Walker threatened to knife him before police arrived. Now the defendant has been handed a suspended jail sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown...

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Police stop-and-search: Are there hotspots where you live?

September 5, 2015, 11:22 pm

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Staffordshire Police carried out a total of 345 stop-and-search incidents during June. Latest data from the Home Office reveals a total of 315 men and 27 women were stopped during the month by officers in the course of their duty. A further 3 incidents involved people where sex was not recorded. Not all incidents have recorded geographic data. In total, 274 searches had recorded location data - while 71 did not. Here's a breakdown by incident by local authority, where location is...

Keele University student 'killed herself' after alleged rape

September 7, 2015, 3:26 am

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A KEELE University student who was allegedly raped by another undergraduate is believed to have committed suicide. Hannah Stubbs' body was discovered at her family home in Salt, near Stafford, after she had taken a leave of absence from her physiotherapy degree course. Her family said in a statement that she had been suffering from depression since the alleged incident six months ago. They claimed the university had offered 'inadequate support'. The 22-year-old was a former student at St...

Masked men threatened staff with knife in raid on travel agent

September 7, 2015, 10:15 pm

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STAFF at a travel agent were threatened with a knife by two masked men during an attempted robbery in broad daylight. Spear Travels in Hanford was targeted by two raiders who demanded cash from three stunned workers while a customer was also inside. But despite entering the premises with a knife, the pair fled empty-handed. Now police have launched an investigation into the incident, which left the three female workers and female customer 'badly shaken'. The attempted robbery took place...

Police appeal for witnesses after vandalism in Cheadle toilets

September 8, 2015, 2:08 am

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VANDALS sprayed graffiti in a popular recreation ground's toilets.Now police are appealing for witnesses as they look to track the culprits down. The incident at Tean Road recreational ground took place between 8am and 6.30pm on September 5. PC Dave Stubbs, who is based in Cheadle said: "The public toilet was vandalised by unknown persons spray painting graffiti on the walls."Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 and quote incident 204 of September 7.

Thief stole car stereo in broad daylight in Blythe Bridge

September 8, 2015, 2:36 am

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POLICE are hunting a man who broke into a car and stole a stereo.A Ford KA parked on Uttoxeter Road in Blythe Bridge was targeted at about 12.30pm on Friday, September 4. And investigating officers say a man was seen carrying out the offence. He is described as being white, of thin build, while also wearing a white and blue striped jumper and blue baseball cap. After gaining entry to the vehicle he took a stereo being fleeing the scene. Anyone with information should call the force on 101 and...

​Ex-soldier paedophile locked up after abusing boy, 7

September 8, 2015, 10:15 pm

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PAEDOPHILE pensioner David Bailey has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing a young boy. The ex-soldier and former pottery worker befriended the seven-year-old, gained his confidence before 'grooming' him. The 68-year-old, of Elphinstone Road, Trent Vale, then indecently assaulted the boy by touching him over a two-year period. Stafford Crown Court heard the abuse happened at an address outside the county. Bailey had denied five charges of sexual assault by touching, but was...

Police investigate after vehicle crime in Werrington

September 9, 2015, 1:47 am

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SENIOR police officers have reminded vehicle owners of the importance of security devices – after a van was broken into.The vehicle, which was parked at an address on Ash Bank Road in Werrington was targeted at some point overnight between September 7 and the following day. Now police are appealing for witnesses as they investigate the incident – which didn't result in anything being stolen. Inspector Ian Hancock, commander for Moorlands Local Policing Team said: "There are...

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September 9, 2015, 9:00 am

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JEALOUS David Cope repeatedly hit his partner after demanding to know who she had been sleeping with. The 50-year-old flew into a rage and started to rant about other men Susan Sinaguglia had dated while they were separated, North Staffordshire magistrates heard. The terrified nurse curled up in a ball to protect herself and ran out of her Meir Park house to seek refuge but the defendant caught her and frogmarched her back. Ms Sinaguglia feared for her life as Cope carried on punching her...

Police launch recruitment drive after rise in crime – and...

September 9, 2015, 10:00 pm

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POLICE chiefs have launched a recruitment drive for new officers – and have been inundated with more than 2,500 applications. Staffordshire Police has not revealed how many bobbies it is looking to take on but in the last 12 months 31 were hired. Now force bosses are preparing to sift through hundreds of applications before compiling a shortlist for assessments and interviews. A total of 2,507 completed the questionnaire within a week with 878 being eliminated from the process for...

Bail for Abbey Hulton man at centre of 'stand-off'

September 10, 2015, 5:51 am

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POLICE have bailed a man at the centre of a three-hour stand-off on a housing estate.Officers were called out to Abbots Road in Abbey Hulton on Monday afternoon after receiving reports of a man in 'distress'. They blocked off the stretch while they dealt with the 46-year-old, who was also tasered by officers. He was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Now Staffordshire Police have confirmed the man has been bailed pending further...

Residents invited to shape policing in Stoke-on-Trent

September 10, 2015, 6:04 am

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THE COUNTY'S police chief has welcomed a scheme to challenge how the force operates.Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis wants to set up three new 'Safer Neighbourhood Panels' in the city. The scheme will see participating residents scrutinise policing at a local level. Chief Constable Jane Sawyers said: "We're always looking for new ways to be accessible in the communities we serve."And the deadline to join the panels has been extended to September 20. For details...

Police hunt for 'mindless vandals'

September 10, 2015, 6:23 am

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OFFICERS have labelled an incident where a car was keyed as 'mindless vandalism'.Yobs are believed to have targeted the vehicle on Newton Road in Newcastle this week. The offenders keyed the driver's side of the vehicle causing damage. Police were alerted to the crime yesterday.Chief Inspector Clare Riley, said: "This was a mindless act of vandalism and whoever committed this crime clearly doesn't appreciate how much cost and inconvenience they have caused people."Witnesses are asked...

Fears raised over crime rise after £100k budget cut for...

September 10, 2015, 8:37 am

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FEARS have been raised that more young people could be sucked into crime after a support service saw its budget cut by more than £100,000 this year. Stoke-on-Trent's youth offending service (YOS) helps teenagers turn their lives around and dealt with 449 'interventions' in 2013/14 alone. Its staff work with both those at risk of committing crimes and those who have already broken the law. Through innovative programmes such as community payback and bringing youths face-to-face with...

Dad called taxi driver a 'terrorist' during racist abuse on night...

September 10, 2015, 11:29 am

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RACIST Gary Tunnicliffe repeatedly called a taxi driver a 'terrorist' on a night out. The 59-year-old also made other racist remarks to the cabbie after he refused to take him home. Magistrates at North Staffordshire Justice Centre heard how Tunnicliffe, of Corporation Street, Stoke, had been in the Gossip club, in Hanley, on August 17 when he became abusive. Sabrina Naz, prosecuting, said: "In the early hours of the morning a taxi driver was in Hope Street, Hanley, when two men came...

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Fugitive on run for 4 months escaped prison to 'enjoy himself'

September 12, 2015, 11:00 am

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PRISONER Daniel Kirkland was on the run for more than four months – after escaping because he wanted to enjoy himself. The 30-year-old jumped over a fence at HMP Sudbury and fled to the Potteries. Police were unable to catch him as he lay low staying with friends. But he was eventually arrested at his parents' house last month. Now Kirkland has been jailed for 12 months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Prosecutor David Bennett said Kirkland was a serving prisoner after being...

Police post to be set up after station's closure

September 12, 2015, 8:00 pm

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POLICE officers are setting up shop at a fire station – when their base shuts next month. Tunstall police station will close at the end of October in a move that will save £45,000 in annual running costs. It follows a major buildings review which also recommended closing Stoke police station to save £100,000 a year. Now a drop-in centre, to be operated by Staffordshire Police, will be unveiled at Sandyford Community Fire Station this autumn. Inspector Richard Simpson...

​Working as escort gave man 'raging cocaine addiction'

September 12, 2015, 9:30 pm

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PERSONAL trainer Aleksander Hardman sold cocaine to fund a £300 a week addiction he developed while working as an escort for wealthy middle-aged women. But the 32-year-old's operation ended when police executed a search warrant at his Dresden home. Officers found a 'significant' stash of cocaine, scales and plastic bags as well as more than £1,800 cash. And his mobiles were analysed and found to contain messages linking him to dealing. Now Hardman has been jailed for 28...

Police caught drug dealer after raid uncovered stash worth more...

September 15, 2015, 4:39 am

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PROLIFIC offender Gary Emery sold two class A drugs to fund his own habit. The 32-year-old was caught with a stash of heroin and crack cocaine worth more than £1,000 when police raided his Hanley home. Officers also seized £730 and the defendant immediately admitted he was supplying drugs. Now Emery has been jailed for two years eight months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Prosecutor Paul Spratt said police went to Emery's home in Mynors Street on May 3. Mr Spratt said:...

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September 15, 2015, 4:48 am

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POLICE are hunting a teenage boy who threatened an elderly couple with a BB gun. The offender, believed to be 15 or 16 years of age, left the elderly couple terrified as he threatened them with what appeared to be an imitation firearm outside their home in Spring Road, Longton, on Sunday, September 6. Now officers have released a CCTV image as they appeal to trace the boy – who is described as 5 ft 7, with a stocky build and olive skin. The image shows him wearing a grey long sleeved...