Broxtowe North Police: Eastwood, Kimberley, Nuthall and surrounding areas

Two men have been jailed after a man was confronted in his own home by masked burglars.

The victim was at home in Canterbury Close, Nuthall, on the evening of 25 June last year when three men smashed their way in wearing gloves and balaclavas.

Spotting that at least one of the intruders was wielding a hammer, the victim fled the address by jumping out of an upstairs window – breaking his leg in the process.

The intruders – John McNee, Craig Morgan and another man– then tried and failed to steal a high value vehicle on the driveway.

They eventually fled the scene with £500 in cash and a mobile phone.

McNee and Morgan were identified from CCTV footage and mobile phone data that linked them all to the local area.

They were also linked to a stolen car used in the commission of the offence, which had travelled in convoy with a car registered to John McNee, who admitted to carrying a knife to the scene.

Damningly, we also recovered CCTV footage from McNee's home address showing both men together immediately before and after the break-in.

McNee, 46, of Tunstall Crescent, Nottingham, and Morgan, 53, of Lymn Avenue, Gedling, both pleaded guilty to burglary.

A third suspect in the case was charged but not convicted in connection with the case.

In addition, McNee also pleaded guilty to intimidating a witness after phoning a relative of the victim after the offence, and to another burglary in Nottingham city centre in September 2023.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, McNee and Morgan were jailed for nine and five years respectively.

Detective Constable Tony Tonks said: "This was a frightening experience for the victim who was simply going about his daily business when he was confronted in his own home by masked men.

"Both thought they could simply take what they wanted from this man without consequence, but hadn’t reckoned on the determination of multiple detectives, analysts and other specialist staff at Nottinghamshire Police.

"Together they were able not only to unmask these men, but to build an utterly compelling case against them that have led to these sentences."

📄 A survey has been launched to find out which areas matter most to the public when it comes to improving safety in the city centre.

Operation Reclaim is a collaborative multi-agency project to solve the biggest problems affecting Nottingham City Centre including youth ASB, drug dealing, aggressive begging, rough sleeping, weapon-carrying, illegal e-bikes and retail crime.

🏙️ Whether you live in the city centre or just visiting to work or meet up with friends, we want to hear from you to make sure we are putting our resources into the areas causing you the biggest concerns.

⏰ The survey only takes a few minutes to fill out, but must be completed by 19 June.

To take part in shaping the future of Nottingham city centre please click here: https://survey.nottsalerts.co.uk/Survey/GUID/4433aa00-2bed-4d64-9212-756106eb2c15

To read more about Op Reclaim and the aims of the project click here: https://orlo.uk/xEzOa

Broxtowe North NPT officers are holding a bike marking event this morning at Giltbrook retail park from 10am until 12pm. Bring your bike along and get it security marked using the BikeRegister scheme. This is a free service that we are providing as a crime prevention measure and to keep your bike safe from would be thieves.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal after a woman's online shopping account was hacked and fraudulently used to purchase an electronic tablet.

The two women have now come forward.

We are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted in a gym.

The boy was using a machine at Cinderhill Gym in Nottingham when he was approached by a black man who reportedly asked to use the equipment he was working on.

The victim was thrown to the floor after the man grabbed him by the throat.

The incident happened around 7pm on 13 May 2026.

We have carried out lines of inquiry to identify the man, including inquiries with the gym and checking for any CCTV opportunities.

To help our officers with their investigation, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident in the gym to contact them.

PC Aaron Harthill-Harrison said: “Violent behaviour of this kind will not be tolerated.

"This incident has caused the victim to lose confidence in going to the gym.

"Everyone deserves to feel safe when exercising, not to feel apprehensive of other's actions."

Anyone who has any information which could help police trace the man responsible is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting crime occurrence 26000288439, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We’re currently seeing an increase in calls about general noise, such as loud music, garden gatherings, or neighbour disturbances. While we understand these situations can be frustrating, many noise concerns are not police matters and are usually best dealt with by your local council.

Your local council’s environmental health team has the powers to assess and take action where needed.

There are some circumstances where police involvement may be necessary, such as if noise is linked to anti-social behaviour in a public place, or if there is evidence of crime or an immediate risk to safety.

By contacting the right service first, you can help ensure your issue is resolved more quickly and keep the 101 and 999 lines free for those who need them most.

👉 For more information on nuisance noise and what to do, visit: https://orlo.uk/o0Eek

🔎 Find your local council page here: https://orlo.uk/pZhJx

📞 Always call 999 in an emergency, where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.

Thank you for your understanding.

It’s set to be another scorcher today ☀️

As the heat rises, so does demand in our control room. We're receiving a high volume of calls, so please:

📞 Only call 999 in a genuine emergency – where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.

📲 For non-emergencies:
• Call 101.
• Use the Live Chat on our website. Visit https://orlo.uk/jm6Rs and look for the blue icon in the bottom right corner. Please note that this is available from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.
• Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour, or visit https://orlo.uk/LYbA8

If you see someone in distress, especially vulnerable people or animals left in hot vehicles, don’t hesitate to report it.

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and ensure emergency lines stay open for those who need them most.

Thank you.

An investigation is underway after a man sustained facial injuries in a fight outside a pub.

Our officers were called to The Lady Chatterley, in Eastwood, following reports of an altercation.

A man was found to have injuries, as a result of the disturbance, when police arrived in Nottingham Road, around 11.40pm yesterday (Saturday 23 May).

Within a few minutes of attending the incident, our officers located a suspect nearby, who was found to have co***ne in his possession.

The 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing Class A drugs.

After further inquiries we also arrested a 19-year-old man this morning (Sunday 24 May) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Both suspects remain in custody.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Bingham, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Within minutes of responding to this report, we discovered a man with a nasty facial injury and arrested a suspect nearby.

"Due to this incident taking place at the location and time it did – on a busy Saturday night – we believe there will have been people who witnessed it.

"As such, we'd appeal for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch with us immediately, as they may be able to assist our ongoing investigation."

Information can be shared directly with the police by calling 101, quoting incident 890 of 23 May 2026, while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Do you know someone carrying a knife?

Don’t ignore it. Don’t stay silent.

Speaking up could save a life.

One choice can change everything. For them, and for someone else.

Report it:
📞 101
💻 Online
🚨 999 in an emergency

Drop the knife. Save a life.