Two men aged 31 and 46 from the Barrow were arrested this week on suspicion of burglaries committed in Ecclerigg, Windermere. The first offence was reported on 6 December 2022 and the second offence was at the same address and reported on 17 January 2023. Westmorland and Furness CID arrested the two men on 30… Continue reading Two Barrow men arrested as detectives investigate burglaries
A man from Manchester has today (Dec 20) been sentenced to three years six months at Preston Crown Court for trafficking Class A and B drugs into Cumbria. David Hughes, 39, of Arrowfield Road, Manchester was sentenced for Possession of a Class A drug (cocaine) with intent to supply Possession of a Class A drug (MDMA)… Continue reading Manchester man sentenced to over three years drug supply
Police in Cumbria are seeing a concerning trend of sextortion cases involving teenage victims – and are asking parents to talk to children about their digital lives. Officers are also urging anyone who finds themselves facing demands or blackmail after sharing images or videos to stop contact with the perpetrator straight away – and alert… Continue reading Police urge parents to talk to children about their lives online following concern over sextortion cases
A man has died in hospital following a collision on 14 November on North Road, Barrow. Police were contacted by NWAS reporting a collision shortly after 4.30pm on 14 November between a car – a Ford Ka – and a pedestrian. Neil Cole, 61, of Abbotsmead Approach, Barrow sadly died in hospital on 8 December.
Cumbria Police’s Winter Personal Safety campaign continues. The online campaign is now focused on unacceptable behaviour and personal safety and when out in the night time economy. The campaign will run until the end of January, and will cover a wide range of areas of personal safety topics. With the festive season upon us and social calendars filling up,… Continue reading Police provide personal safety advice ahead of Christmas and New Year
More than 90 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs in the past month. Cumbria Constabulary is taking part in the national campaign to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year –… Continue reading Drivers urged to plan ahead this Christmas as part of drink and drug driving campaign
On Monday (Dec 12), 20 young farming students received certificates as part of an initiative launched in June of this year. The initiative offers local Young Farmers the opportunity to play a key role in helping to keep farming and rural communities safe though a unique training package. The package gives Young Farmers practical suggestions… Continue reading Young farmers received crime prevention certificates
Police are urging drivers and service station staff to be vigilant to help prevent thefts from HGVs – as an operation is launched to deter such crimes. Officers in Cumbria are placing extra focus on these offences over December and through the winter as there is sometimes an increase in thefts at this time of… Continue reading Police launch operation to help prevent thefts from HGVs
Cumbria’s leading football clubs are supporting police in urging fans to enjoy this weekend’s Cumbrian derby responsibly. Carlisle United welcome Barrow AFC to Brunton Park in this Saturday’s highly-anticipated League Two fixture in what is expected to be a bumper day of football for fans across the county. The derby, which kicks off at 1pm,… Continue reading Football fans encouraged to enjoy the Cumbrian derby responsibly
A second man has been jailed at Carlisle Crown Court as part of a County Lines investigation into the supply of crack cocaine and heroin into Kendal. The sentencing comes following an investigation by detectives into the “Roy” county line which was active between 2 December 2019 and 15 December 2019. On the 1st of… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Liverpool man jailed for Kendal County Lines Drug Dealing Conspiracy
