A man suffered a brain bleed after being punched at Ye Old Vaults pub in Oswestry on February 9th. Oswestry Pub Assault Leaves Man with Brain Bleed Serious Injury Hey, something happened in Oswestry. West Mercia Police need our help. A man got seriously hurt earlier this month. The assault happened on February 9, a…
Ex-PC Oliver Dines sentenced for misusing his position and mistreating two women. West Mercia Police release statement. West Mercia Police Condemns Ex-Officer Oliver Dines’ Corrupt Conduct Former police officer, Oliver Dines, got sentenced. He admitted misusing his police job and behaved badly toward two women on two different days. The police force spoke out today,…
Spetchley Park Gardens was burglarized. Garden machinery, statues, and ornaments were stolen or damaged. Spetchley Park Gardens Hit by Burglary and Vandalism Okay, so something happened at Spetchley Park Gardens over this past weekend, and the estate wants people to share their appeal in hopes they’ll catch the people who did it. This isn’t the…
Archer Close residents respond to drug dealing. Police increase patrols after public concerns. Malvern Residents Fight Back Against Archer Close Alley Drug Activity The Malvern police will patrol Archer Close alley on foot, due to reports of drug deals happening there. The alley is in Malvern. Local council member Paul Bennett thanked the reporters who…
Police find cannabis grow inside a former Private Shop in Lowesmoor, Worcester, raising concerns among local businesses. Cannabis Grow Discovered at Former Lowesmoor Shop in Worcester Police raided an old shop on Tuesday morning. The building was once a Private Shop. They found cannabis inside the shop and in the flat upstairs. Nearby shop owners…
West Mercia Police restructures, reducing policing areas to two. Civilian jobs may be cut; new roles created. West Mercia Police Area Changes: Shifts to Two New Command Structures The police area is now five parts, encompassing Herefordshire and nearby areas. Things are changing to two areas: Herefordshire/Worcestershire, and Shropshire/Telford and Wrekin. Some civilian jobs might…
Police arrested a driver in Oswestry for exceeding three times the legal alcohol limit after a traffic stop. Drink Driving Arrest Made in Oswestry by West Mercia Police Police stopped a car on Middleton Road Sunday night. The stop happened because of a tip. They asked the driver to use a breathalyzer. The breathalyzer showed…
West Mercia Police seized 109 e-scooters in 2024 due to legal issues. Action follows misuse reports, scooters seen as vehicles West Mercia Police Seize Over 100 E-Scooters in 2024 Amid Concerns Hey, guess what happened with e-scooters? Back in April, West Mercia Police made a big announcement. They said officers would grab e-scooters they saw.…
Job cuts are possible at West Mercia Police despite planned council tax increases to address budget gaps. West Mercia Police Job Cuts Loom Despite Council Tax Hike Plans West Mercia Police want to save money. They may cut over 100 jobs, but they must still keep the force running. The police budget for 2025/26 will…
Worcester residents fear accidents on Wylds Lane due to speeding and pavement driving. Wylds Lane in Worcester: Residents Claim it Feels Like the Wild West Shelley Bantock worries about Wylds Lane. She thinks someone could get hurt there. Cars speed and drive on the pavement. Parked cars make the road very crowded. Her daughter was…