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Local Appeal – Police are investigating a robbery on Whittaker Street, Barrow
Police are investigating a robbery which occurred on Whittaker Street in Barrow on the late evening of Friday 26th November between 8pm and midnight. A woman has reported being assaulted resulting in no injury and having her phone stolen by an unknown male. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit . You can… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating a robbery on Whittaker Street, Barrow
Local Appeal – Police are investigating a reported assault in The Lounge, Barrow
Police are investigating a reported assault, which occurred on Saturday 4th December at approximately 11:45pm. The incident occurred in The Lounge, Barrow-in-Furness. The incident involved two males in their 30’s. The report is of one man headbutting the other during the incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating a reported assault in The Lounge, Barrow
Charity’s winter appeal supported by victims of Storm Arwen
When Storm Arwen hit Cumbria on 25th November, more than 118,000 homes were left without power. Hundreds were still without power a week later. Over the course of the week, teams from various multi-agency organisations and volunteers, have been working around the clock to check on residents’ safety and welfare and provide advice… Continue reading Charity’s winter appeal supported by victims of Storm Arwen
Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Services Sixth Anniversary
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall highlights the vital work of the Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Services as they celebrate their sixth anniversary this week. Prior to the launch of the Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Services in Cumbria six years ago, the county did not have a Sexual Assault Referral Centre… Continue reading Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Services Sixth Anniversary
Local Appeal – Incident of arson items belonging to the Millom Army Cadet Force
Police are investigating an incident of arson where items belonging to the Millom Army Cadet Force were damaged by fire on Moor Road, Millom sometime between 3:30pm and 3:50pm on 7th December. Suspects have initially set fire to an item of clothing on a picnic bench and bin which has caused damage to the items. “Anyone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of arson items belonging to the Millom Army Cadet Force
PCC receives update on work being done to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner today received an update from the Deputy Chief Constable on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at his Public Accountability Conference (PAC). VAWG has been identified by the Constabulary as an area for special attention, in acknowledgement that offences against women and girls are both increasing and disproportionate. … Continue reading PCC receives update on work being done to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Crime reduced by six percent in Cumbria in 2021
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner today received an update from the Deputy Chief Constable about the drop in recorded crimes in the county, at his Public Accountability Conference (PAC). Overall crime in Cumbria has reduced by six per cent in the 12 months up to October, which meant there were 2,149 fewer victims… Continue reading Crime reduced by six percent in Cumbria in 2021
Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating
In the wake of Storm Arwen and with the possibility of more severe weather this winter, advice is being issued to those who take medications that should be refrigerated. Thousands of people across the country found themselves without power after Storm Arwen and this can be worrying if their medication needs to be stored… Continue reading Advice for those who take medications that need refrigerating