The family of a man who died following a workplace incident at Wicks Yard in Barrow have paid tribute to his life. Stuart Garnet, aged 44, died following an incident on 12 May at approximately 12:55pm. In tribute to Stuart, his family said: “Stuart was a Barrow man through and through, who attended most of… Continue reading Family pay tribute to Barrow man who died in workplace incident
Top officials from across the county met this week, to discuss the best partnership approach to anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Cumbria. ASB was top of the agenda when Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, chaired a meeting from across the criminal justice agencies, public health, local authorities and community safety officers, in response to… Continue reading Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour
Thirty-four arrests made and drugs seized as part of crackdown on crime in Cumbria Officers across the county have carried our extensive policing activity in recent weeks as part of a targeted crackdown on crime in Cumbria. In late April, police arrested eighteen people following dawn raids targeting high-harm drug supply in communities across the… Continue reading Thirty-four arrests made and drugs seized as part of crackdown on crime in Cumbria
We 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. The scam differ slightly from call to call however the fraudsters often request bank details, money to be sent electronically, cash to be withdrawn… Continue reading Scam Calls – Please remain vigilant!
Police are investigating an allegation of careless driving where a cyclist was nearly struck by a silver car in Barrow. This incident occurred at approximately 10.40am on 9 May on Parkhouse Lane. Police would like any witnesses or individuals who may have dashcam footage to come forward with information to help this investigation. Anyone with… Continue reading Local Appeal – Careless driving on Parkhouse Lane, Barrow
A drug dealer found in Ulverston in possession of a kilogram of cocaine worth around £80,000 has been jailed today (27 April) for more than five years. Anthony Reilly, 24, of Theatre Street, Ulverston but originally from the Merseyside area, was arrested on 3 February of this year following a police investigation. Reilly was observed… Continue reading Class A drug dealer jailed after he was found in possession of a kilogram of cocaine
Police are investigating an incident where a man has been assaulted resulting in a serious injury. The incident took place at approximately midnight on yesterday (April 26) at the top of Finkle Street, around the area of “The Birdcage” in Kendal. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault in Kendal on Tuesday 26th April
Police are investigating a series of damages believed to be linked between the 27th and 30th March and again on 26th April which occurred at the allotments on Mill Lane, Walney. Two polytunnels, a number of security cameras and items within have been damaged. Anyone with information relating to these incidents can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or call 101, quoting incident… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage of allotments on Walney
Police are investigating the theft of two chainsaws from a vehicle on Lound Street, Kendal. It happened overnight last night (April 20) into today. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident 34 of April 21. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are investigating after someone spray painted on an outside wall in King Street, Ulverston. It happened on the side of Jute between April 15 and April 19. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident 242 of April 19. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to property in Ulverston
