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Serial lady thief tried headbutting cops as bid to sell loot to diners thwarted

A woman has been arrested after attempting to sell stolen goods at a restaurant in Swadlincote shortly after shoplifting from a nearby store. Helena Hall allegedly entered the Home Bargains store at the Pipeworks and stole a large quantity of items, triggering an immediate response...
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Manhunt after man on delivery bike assaults woman in Derby

A manhunt has been launched after members of the public intervened to stop an assault by a man in Derby. Police say a man riding an orange delivery driver e-bike offered the victim a lift before committing the offence.  Three people passing by the area...
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92-year-old war hero grandad killed by speeding motorcyclist

92-year-old pedestrian was killed in Riddings after a motorcyclist, riding nearly twice the speed limit, lost control and struck him. The incident occurred on the morning of August 19, 2023, on Greenhills Lane, as the victim, Gordon Elliott, was walking to a nearby shop. Elliott, a...
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Derby man Luka Khan charged with beating up cop and breaking officer’s finger

A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug offences and assaulting a police officer following a warrant executed in Sawley, near Long Eaton. On October, 7, officers raided a property on Peveril Crescent, where they discovered what is suspected to be cannabis. Jan Luca...
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Dog attack leaves man dead as owner jailed for ‘dangerous pet’

However, the 55-year-old, who was very drunk, was incapable of putting the dog into the van and became increasingly aggressive towards officers and began threatening to let the dog off the lead and get it to attack them. Due to his behaviour, and starting to...
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Man charged in connection with string of Derby robberies targeting gold chains

A 28-year-old man has been charged following a series of robberies in Derby in which victims were allegedly targeted for their gold chains. Damanpreet Singh, who has no fixed address, is accused of being involved in three separate robberies. The first incident occurred on Babington Lane...
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