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Shoplifter given tougher restrictions following further offences
13:54 23/10/2026A prolific Telford shoplifter has had additional conditions added to his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being found guilty of further offences.
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New website launched to help communities be better prepared for emergencies
14:37 07/09/2026People across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford, and Worcestershire are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies with the launch of a new website from the West Mercia Local Resilience Forum (LRF).
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Four arrested after burglary investigation leads officers to cannabis grow
11:33 17/07/2026Four people have been arrested after a burglary investigation led officers to uncover a cannabis cultivation containing more than 100 plants.
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Appeal following serious collision on A442
11:56 01/07/2026We are appealing for witnesses after a serious single‑vehicle collision on the A442 in Oldington on Tuesday 30 June.
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Man sentenced for driving dumper truck into house
13:44 19/06/2026A man has been sentenced after he drove a stolen dumper truck into a house in Telford, causing extensive damage all while under the influence of cocaine.
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Rural Crime - based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
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- Carry out high intensity targeted patrols focusing on vulnerable locations and properties.
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Anti Social Behaviour - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
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Criminal Damage - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Action taken:
We will:
- Conduct high visibility patrols in problematic areas.
- Deal robustly with people committing offenses using policing powers.
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders.