City South: St Ann’s, Mapperley and The Wells Police

We’re inviting you to join us for a free cyber security webinar, delivered in partnership with the East Midlands Special Operations Unit.

This session is designed to give parents, carers and school staff the knowledge and confidence to better protect children online.

We’ll cover simple but effective steps you can take, including online and device security, privacy settings, parental controls and understanding current cyber threats.

Hosted alongside Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council, this free session is open to anyone supporting young people using devices.

Join our next session this evening (Tuesday 9 June) at 6pm.

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📄 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/EtUIw

We are appealing for help from the public to find a wanted man.

Our officers are trying to trace 37-year-old Scott Hatherley who is wanted in connection with serious domestic violence offences.

Members of the public are asked to call 999 immediately if he is seen.

Police Constable Alex Newton said: “Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to trace Hatherley and so we are now appealing for the public’s help.

“If you have seen him recently or have any information on his whereabouts, or any vehicle to which he may have access, please call us immediately.

“Information on his whereabouts can also be given via 101, quoting crime reference 26000004188, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A man who killed a much-loved son in a Nottingham underpass has been convicted of manslaughter.

Twenty-year-old Marley Gascoine died after suffering a single stab wound in the attack between Robin Hood Chase and Abbotsford Drive, St Ann’s, on 10 November 2025.

While his attacker, Matthew Smith, sped away on an electric bike, Marley stumbled from the underpass.

He collapsed outside an address in Abbotsford Drive and we were called at 12.50pm.

Despite the best efforts of passers-by, police and other first responders, Marley died from his injuries at the scene at 1.41pm.

A jury at Nottingham Crown Court has today found 20-year-old Smith guilty of manslaughter following a three-week trial.

He will be sentenced on 7 September 2026.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who led the investigation, said: “Marley lost his life in deeply tragic and bleak circumstances after suffering a single stab wound to the chest.

"After months of falsely claiming he'd acted in self defence, Matthew Smith has now been convicted of manslaughter.

“His actions that day have not only taken Marley’s life but also ruined his own and those of many other people connected with both men.

“We see time and again how disagreements become more serious for all concerned simply because of the presence of a knife.

“The force’s work to educate young people about the dangers of carrying these weapons continues through the Sceptre campaigns and year-round work in schools and colleges.

“Our thoughts remain with Marley’s family who have behaved with great resilience and dignity throughout the court proceedings.

“The investigative team hopes this outcome in court at least allows them to begin the process of moving on from the ordeal they have been through.

“This was a very challenging investigation for all the officers who worked on it, but the whole team was determined to bring some peace to Marley's loved ones.”

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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/cEh8e

🔎 Find your local council page here: https://orlo.uk/4BJwJ

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

Thank you for your understanding.

What is Operation Reclaim?

We’re using a proven approach called Clear, Hold, Build to create lasting change in Nottingham City Centre:
✔️ Clear: Targeting those involved in serious and organised crime
✔️ Hold: Increased patrols and visible policing to keep areas safe
✔️ Build: Working with communities and partners to create long-term improvements

This isn’t just about enforcement, but about working together to build stronger, safer communities.

📝 Your opinions are vital. Our survey gives you the opportunity to have your say on the issues affecting your community.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help shape this work 🔗 https://survey.nottsalerts.co.uk/Survey/GUID/4433aa00-2bed-4d64-9212-756106eb2c15

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/QkK2z 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/VHjX4

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.

A Nottingham shop has been handed a three month closure order after repeated sales of illicit to***co and va**ng products.

Grab & Go, in Sneinton Road, was ordered to close by Nottingham Magistrates’ Court under section 80 of the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The court heard evidence from our and Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards team, which showcased ongoing illegal activity at the premises, despite previous enforcement action.

A joint investigation was launched in January 2025 after intelligence was received that the convenience store – located on the outskirts of the city centre – was involved in the sale and distribution of illegal vapes and illegal to***co related products.

Our officers attended and a significant quantity of non-compliant vapes, illegal ci******es and non-duty paid to***co was located within the premises and seized.

This resulted in a 35-year-old man receiving a police caution for selling 87 packets of illegal ci******es and to***co.

In the months that followed, an undercover Trading Standards officer twice attended the premises and on both occasions was sold a packet of illegal ci******es for £5 and £6 – far below the price of a legitimate purchase.

This prompted an enforcement visit on 9 April this year, where a significant amount of illegal to***co products were discovered and seized.

We applied for a three-month closure order and it was granted by magistrates on 15 May.

The closure order follows the launch of Op Reclaim, a partnership approach to relentlessly targeting criminals who use the city centre to commit crime.

Nottinghamshire Police are using the Home Office tactic called Clear, Hold, Build, where we make the environment as hostile as possible for criminals to operate and ensure the vacuum cannot be filled once they are arrested and charged.

Meanwhile, another convenience store has also been served with a three-month closure order.

All In One, in Nuthall Road, Basford, was caught selling illegal to***co products and illegal vapes on a number of occasions between September 2025 and April 2026.

Four weeks after the convenience store was first caught stocking illegal items, officers returned to find packs of illegal ci******es hidden in a wheelie bin outside the premises.

This prompted Trading Standards officers to conduct a test purchase operation in plain clothes, which the premises failed by selling illegal packs of ci******es for £5 and £8.

The shop was issued with a three-month closure order on 15 May.

Chief Inspector Kylie Davies said: “Illegal to***co and va**ng products pose real risks to public health.

"They are often unregulated and more accessible to children and young people.

"Enforcement action like this helps protect our communities and reduce to***co related harm.

“We will continue to use the full range of powers available to us to disrupt criminal activity and protect our communities.”

To find out more about this story, click the link in the comment below.

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.