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September 15, 2015, 12:41 am

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A MAN has been spared a prison sentence after he was caught having sex in front of shocked onlookers in a Devon park.A member of the public, who was with her six-year-old granddaughter at the time, spotted prolific offender Darren Carter-Moore, 27, and 24-year-old Gemma Pinkerton lying down naked by some bushes in Devonport Park.They were committing an indecent act by having sex on July 30, Plymouth Magistrates' Court heard.The woman alerted two nearby PCSOs and the court heard how Carter-Moore,...

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September 15, 2015, 4:46 am

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DEVON police believe that a number of the faces in these pictures taken at an illegal rave - in which police officers and a sniffer dog were injured - are from our county, and want them identified.Police in Lincolnshire busted a large illegal rave in their patch over the May Bank Holiday using 300 officers.Crimes at the site at Twyford Wood, Colsterworth, included violent disorder, assault on police, criminal damage, dealing in drugs, failing to stop for police, and failing to abide by...

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September 16, 2015, 10:00 pm

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THE roars of a heroin-addicted thief rang out from the underbelly of North Devon Magistrates' Court, after he was hauled down to the cells.Daniel Creevy, 35, of St Marys Road, Barnstaple, was locked up for stealing meat and alcohol, while subject to a suspended sentence and out on bail. He appeared intoxicated and drowsy while standing in the dock, but flipped out as custody officers placed hands on him and applied cuffs.He threatened to smack one in the face and had to be frog marched out of...

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September 16, 2015, 10:20 pm

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A LONER and recluse who admitted attacking a former girlfriend with a hammer because she had not texted him, has been jailed for 16 weeks.James Digby, 31, of Newport Terrace, Barnstaple, appeared from custody at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday, September 11, having earlier pleaded guilty to assault.Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told magistrates: "They knew each other for 10 years and before becoming neighbours had a short relationship which ended when he went to...

Residents shocked after "abhorrent" anti-Semitic...

September 17, 2015, 6:53 am

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RESIDENTS in a small village on the outskirts of Lynton have been left shocked after a baby-changing unit was covered in anti-Semitic graffiti.Carolynn Gold made the "abhorrent" discovery while carrying out routine checks on the public toilets in Barbrook earlier this month.Written on the inside of the baby-changing unit in black permanent market she discovered the words "No Jews on the moor No Jews" as well as a number of swastika-like symbols.In a post on Facebook, Carolynn...

​Warning as 'legal high' Spice causes explosion of problems

September 17, 2015, 6:56 am

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HEALTH professionals are warning about an explosion in problems caused by a new so-called "legal high".Spice is said to be a designer substitute for cannabis and drug education service Talk to Frank describes a number of health risks.These included "Anecdotal reports about the synthetic cannabinoid suggest that it can cause an increased heart rate, panic attacks and convulsions", all of which have been logged as reasons for multiple callouts to the jail over the...

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September 17, 2015, 7:37 am

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A thug who threatened to shoot his arthritic grandmother in the head has been jailed for three years.Lewis MacNamara, 30, of Colley End Park, Paignton, made the threat after punching and kicking the 76-year-old.Exeter Crown Court was told MacNamara intimidated his grandmother, who had brought him up, left her in tears and fearful for her safety.He was jailed after pleading guilty to four counts of assault by beating, one count of theft, one count of intimidating a witness, and one count of...

Man arrested after police discover 73 cannabis plants at property

September 19, 2015, 12:10 am

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A 51-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after dozens of cannabis plants were seized at a house.Police searched an address in Glenmore Road, Brixham, on Wednesday, September 16 and found two rooms at the top of the house full of plants.They seized 73 cannabis plants and arrested a man at the scene.The suspected was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and taken in for questioning at Torquay Police Station.

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Three men charged with stealing £20,000 worth of biscuits

September 19, 2015, 12:47 am

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THREE men have been charged with stealing around £20,000 worth of biscuits from the makers of Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels.Officers were called to Burton's Foods Ltd in Cwmbran, South Wales, following an early-morning raid on the factory in June.Detectives later launched an appeal for information, saying an articulated lorry full of cookies and biscuits had been driven away from the scene and sighted near Warrington.Three men have been charged and will appear before magistrates later...

Man on mobility scooter arrested for drink-driving

September 19, 2015, 12:51 am

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A man on a mobility was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving yesterday.Police in Exeter apprehended the man, aged 63, near the Cathedral on Friday afternoon.A police spokesman said: "Police have arrested a 63-year-old man this afternoon near Exeter Cathedral on suspicion of driving his mobility scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol."He has been taken to Heavitree Custody Centre and awaits questioning."The mobility scooter was taken away by recovery services following the...

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September 19, 2015, 1:15 am

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A young girl and a woman were sexually assaulted at one of the South West's busiest shopping centres, prompting police to launch an appeal for witnesses.Officers have issued CCTV images after the incidents at Superdry in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, on Sunday August 16.A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by an unknown male at 4.30pm, with another woman assaulted by the same man shortly afterwards.The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, dark hair and wearing a light shirt, beige...

Barnstaple pensioner charged with sexual assault

September 19, 2015, 1:43 am

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A PENSIONER has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Barnstaple earlier this year.Martin Bruce, of Gould Road, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where he spoke only to confirm his name, age and address.The 70-year-old is charged with one count of assaulting a female aged 16 or over by penetration, an offence which allegedly took place on February 12 this year.He has been released on unconditional bail and will next appear at Exeter Crown Court on...

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September 19, 2015, 1:46 am

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POLICE have charged an Ilfracombe man with making hundreds of indecent images of children – as well as possessing "extreme" pornographic images of animals.David Williams, 48, of Portland Street, Ilfracombe, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where he faced seven separate charges.These included four charges of making indecent images of children – relating to a total of 518 photographs – as well one charge of making an indecent film of a child.He has...

Solicitor questions decision to prosecute cannabis user

September 19, 2015, 3:02 am

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A SOLICITOR has questioned the decision to prosecute a cannabis user who takes the drug to relieve the pain of a chronic joint condition.It came after police found the drug in the possession of 24-year-old Gareth Evans while carrying out a search of a property on Sunflower Road, Barnstaple.North Devon Magistrates' Court heard how officers had searched the property on September 3 after speaking to its owner – who had been cautioned for possessing cannabis earlier that day.Lyndsey Baker, for...

Drink-driver crashed car while trying to avoid fox

September 19, 2015, 3:40 am

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A YOUNG chef has been banned from driving after crashing his car while trying to avoid a fox.It came after police discovered that Liam Webber, of Winsford, Somerset, was over the drink-drive limit when they attended the incident in the early hours of August 31.Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told North Devon Magistrates' Court that officers were called to the scene shortly before 5am, where they discovered Webber's car embedded in a hedge.She said: "The male was stood next to the car...

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Combe Martin man faces jail after admitting pub stabbing

September 19, 2015, 4:40 am

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A 35-year-old North Devon man is facing a long jail sentence after he admitted stabbing a man in the neck in a pub.Nicholas Hone, of King Street, Combe Martin, admitted wounding with intent and having a knife in a public place.A 24 year old man suffered serious injuries in the attack at the Dolphin Pub in Combe Martin one night in February.Hone was told he would face a substantial jail term.He did not seek bail and was remanded in custody and will be sentenced next week by a judge at Exeter...

Heroin addict stole Jack Daniels to fund addiction

September 19, 2015, 6:12 am

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A HEROIN addict has been fined after breaching two court orders mere weeks after they were imposed.Matthew Groom appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where he pleaded guilty to one count of theft and a separate charge of possessing cannabis.He also admitted breaching two conditional discharges – the most recent of which was imposed only three weeks before the offences were carried out.Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told the court that 29-year-old Groom, of Laurel...

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September 19, 2015, 6:15 am

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MAGISTRATES have jailed a Barnstaple man after he admitted carrying out a series of vicious attacks against his former partner.Steven Popple was imprisoned for a total of 12 weeks during a sentencing hearing at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.It came after he pleaded guilty to two charges of assault, one charge of criminal damage and a charge of possessing cannabis at an earlier hearing in August.During his latest appearance in court, Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told magistrates...

Drink-driver banned for second offence in 18 months

September 19, 2015, 6:16 am

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POLICE arrested an Ilfracombe man for drink-driving just weeks after he completed a driving ban, a court has heard.Jake King, of Marlborough Way, Ilfracombe, was banned from driving for 36 months after committing his second drink-driving offence on May 14. Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday that officers in Skegness, Lincolnshire, had spotted King driving his transit van in the area at around 3.20am.Officers were called to investigate after a CCTV...

Knife wielding teenager avoids prison sentence

September 19, 2015, 11:51 pm

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A MOTHER wept in court after her son was told he would not be jailed for threatening a group of men with a knife.Brandon Woodger, of Ilfracombe, was told he faced being sent to prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in public place.During a sentencing hearing on Friday, magistrate Patricia Fleetwood told the 18-year-old his offence had indeed crossed the custody threshold – but suspended the jail sentence for 12 months to give him "one last chance".Prior to the...