A Barrow man has been jailed for three years after he admitted grievous bodily harm following a violent street attack. Stuart Wilkie, 45, of Earle Street, Barrow, was sentenced yesterday (15 Feb) after an attack on a man which included stamping on his head. The assault occurred on the junction of Paradise… Continue reading Barrow man jailed after violent street attack
Police are investigating an incident on Dalkeith Street, Barrow. It happened on Sunday January 30 at about 3.35am. A man and a woman were assaulted by two men, believed to be in their twenties. The man went to hospital after suffering a fractured elbow. The woman suffered a bruise to the cheek. Anyone with information… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident on Dalkeith Street, Barrow
A motorcyclist who sadly died on February 3 following a fatal road traffic collision has been named. Police were called at 2:16pm to the report of a collision on Oxen Park, Ulverston, involving a HGV and a motorbike. Police and ambulance attended the scene. Despite receiving medical attention, Donald Wood, 68, of Askam-in-Furness, was… Continue reading Man named following fatal Oxen Park collision
Officers are asking the public to remain vigilant following a report of a series of scam calls, to members of the public in Cumbria from fraudsters pretending to be police officers, HMRC or bank fraud teams. The scam differ slightly from call to call however the fraudsters often request bank details, money to be… Continue reading Officers ask public to remain vigilant following scam calls
Police are investigating reports of a 25-year-old Barrow man being verbally abused and threatened by another male at the bus stops opposite Wilkinson’s in Barrow Town Centre at around 4:30pm on Monday 24th January. The suspect is described as wearing a black puffer jacket with the hood up and carrying a white JD bag, and is believed to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into Barrow man being verbally abused and threatened by another male in Barrow Town Centre
Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Tuesday 25th January at around 4:50pm on Brogden Street, Ulverston. The victim, a man in his thirties from Ulverston, has sustained injuries to his face after being repeatedly punched by two male suspects. The suspects have been described as two males aged 15-20 both with brown hair,… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police Investigate Assault on Brogden Street, Ulverston
The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership are urging locals to read the up-and-coming changes to the Highway code. The partnership includes members from Cumbria Police, Cumbria County Council and Highways. On 29 January 2022 eight new rules are being introduced, along with 49 updates to existing rules, to better protect more vulnerable road users. The… Continue reading Cumbria’s road users are being advised about upcoming changes to the Highway Code
The 15-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening at this time. The 16-year-old remains in police custody. Cumbria Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after an incident at Walney School this morning (25 Jan). Cumbria Police were called by… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Update – Arrest made following serious incident at school in South Cumbria
Cumbria Police Cyber and Digital Crime Unit conducted a number of warrants in the past few weeks, targeting individuals who are accessing online child sex abuse material. The warrants are as a result of intelligence coming in from a number of agencies, police forces and the public, the intelligence is reviewed and developed by… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Cyber and digital crime unit conduct warrants across Cumbria
Police are investigating an attempted burglary which occurred at the rear of Baby Bitz on Cavendish Street, Barrow-in-Furness at approximately 4pm on 16th January. A window at the rear of the property was smashed in the process. We are appealing for any witnesses that may have any information which may lead to identifying any suspects.… Continue reading Local Appeal – Attempted burglary at the rear of Baby Bitz, Cavendish Street, Barrow
