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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Four arrested and six people hospitalised after 'serious assault' at Sandfest
SIX people were taken to hospital with multiple injuries following a 'serious assault' at Sandfest in Poole. At around 10.30pm on Sunday, July 13, it was reported that a man was 'seriously assaulted' by a group of unknown men at Sandfest on Sandbanks beach. Additionally, it was stated that four women and a member of security were assaulted by the group when they attempted to intervene. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "All six victims were taken to hospital for their injuries which include facial injuries, a broken leg, and concussion. "Following enquiries, four men – a 29-year-old from London, a 28-year-old from Fareham, a 29-year-old from Gravesend and a 31-year-old from Gravesend - were arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm." Police have said they have all been released under investigation as enquiries continue. Officers investigating the assault are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Detective constable Bethany Milne, of Dorset Police, said: 'We are carrying out enquiries into this reported assault and are keen to establish the full circumstances. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the reported incident, or has any information that could assist our investigation, to please come forward if you haven't done so already. 'This was a busy event and we understand a number of people may have also filmed the reported assault on their phones. We would urge anyone who has captured relevant footage to please contact us.' Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250102002. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Crimestoppers launches campaign to tackle rural crime
The charity is running the campaign to raise awareness of rural crime across Wales and encourage people to share information anonymously. The campaign coincides with the Royal Welsh Show and Crimestoppers will be attending the show offering resources and information about reporting rural crime, which includes livestock theft, equipment damage, and illegal hunting. The campaign urges everyone in Wales to help protect rural communities by sharing what they know about rural crime with Crimestoppers anonymously. Hayley Fry, Wales regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: 'Rural crime is not a victimless offence. It can devastate families, businesses, and entire communities. "By speaking up, you can help us protect those who work so hard to feed the nation and care for our countryside.' To report rural crime go to and fill in a secure anonymous online form, or call 0800 555 111.
Powys County Times
15-07-2025
- Powys County Times
Crimestoppers launches campaign to tackle Welsh rural crime
A new campaign is aiming to tackle rural crime across Wales. Crimestoppers has launched a three-week campaign across the country to encourage people to share information about rural crime anonymously. Running from July 14 to August 3, the awareness drive coincides with the Royal Welsh Show, one of the country's largest agricultural events. Crimestoppers will be present at the show with a nine-foot trailer, offering guidance and resources to visitors. Hayley Fry, Wales regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: "Rural crime is not a victimless offence. "It can devastate families, businesses, and entire communities. "By speaking up, you can help us protect those who work so hard to feed the nation and care for our countryside. "We understand that it can be difficult to come forward, but by contacting Crimestoppers, you remain 100 per cent anonymous. "We never ask for your name and we cannot trace your call or online form. "Your information could make a real difference in keeping rural Wales safe." Rural crime in Wales includes livestock theft, equipment damage, and illegal hunting. These offences cause financial loss and emotional distress for farming communities. The campaign calls on the public to report details such as the location, date, and time of suspicious activity. Other useful information includes vehicle descriptions, patterns of behaviour, and possible locations of stolen goods. Crimestoppers is reminding the public that all reports can be made confidentially. Information can be shared by visiting and completing a secure anonymous online form. Alternatively, the charity's UK contact centre can be reached on 0800 555 111, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Daily Record
Crimestoppers Scotland campaign empowering people to speak out against domestic violence
This initiative will specifically target males aged 18 and above, with a focus on reaching those attending sporting events. Crimestoppers Scotland is spotlighting how the charity can empower Lanarkshire and West Lothian residents to speak out against domestic violence. As part of the month-long national campaign - an initiative dedicated to tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls - the organisation is urging the public to come forward with vital information. This initiative will specifically target males aged 18 and above, with a focus on reaching those attending sporting events. By raising awareness and encouraging reporting, Crimestoppers aims to confront this critical issue - one that continues to devastate communities nationwide. Domestic abuse can take many forms - physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, or financial. Often, neighbours, family, and friends may suspect abuse but hesitate to intervene due to embarrassment, split loyalties, or fear of revenge. Crimestoppers in Scotland has shared nearly 400 anonymous reports about domestic abuse with police and partners, and 350 reports concerning rape and sexual offences from April last year to March this year. These figures highlight the urgent need for collective action. Angela Parker, national manager, Crimestoppers Scotland, said: "Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is a serious issue that affects far too many people in Scotland. "We hope to empower more people - especially men - to speak out and play a part in ending this violence. "If you suspect domestic abuse, don't stay silent. Your voice could be the key to protecting someone from harm. With and computer IP addresses are never traced and no-one will ever know you contacted them. For telephone calls to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111, there is no caller line display, no 1471 facility and calls have never been traced.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Missing person found dead in woodland as man, 39, and woman in her 30s arrested over ‘linked fraud and murder'
Cops urged people not to speculate on the circumstances 'FRAUD MURDER' Missing person found dead in woodland as man, 39, and woman in her 30s arrested over 'linked fraud and murder' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLICE have arrested two people on suspicion of murder and launched an urgent investigation after a body of a man was discovered. Cops rushed to a wooded area between Truro and St Austell in Cornwall, after reports of concern for the welfare of a man at around 6pm yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Two people have been arrested by Devon and Cornwall Police on suspicion of murder Credit: Alamy Devon and Cornwall Police sadly found a man's body, which was already deceased. A woman in her 30s from Newquay, has today been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 39-year-old man from Sticker was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time. The same man was earlier arrested on Monday on suspicion of fraud as part of enquiries into a missing man. Cops had swooped on a property in Sticker, near St Austell before making the initial arrest. The force have now said: "Further information came to light during a search which resulted in the man also being arrested on suspicion of murder." Formal identification of the body has yet to take place but the family of a man has been informed, said cops. Police are understood to be keeping an open mind, but it is believed the two incidents are linked. DI Neil Blanchard, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: 'We appreciate that these events may appear concerning to the public, but we would like to ask people not to speculate while we work to ascertain exactly what has happened. 'Scene guards will remain in place both in the wooded area and in the St Austell area. "We believe the incidents could be linked but there is nothing to indicate a wider threat to the public.' If you have any information or footage that could help with enquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police can be contacted online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250167097. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at or by calling freephone 0800 555111.
