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Official West Mercia Police page for Shrewsbury, Pontesbury, Wroxeter and surrounding rural area of Shropshire. Please do not report crime here.

In a non-emergency, report online at www.westmercia.police.uk/report. In an emergency, call 999. This page is not monitored 24 hours per day, so please do not use it to report incidents or information - you can report crime on our website www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report. In an emergency always dial 999.

31/10/2026

Missing man from Shrewsbury found

The 40-year-old man who was reported missing from Shrewsbury has been found safe and well.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.

31/10/2026

**UPDATED 31/10/2026 at 3.45pm**

A protest taking place in Shrewsbury today has now concluded.

Officers were in the area throughout the event and worked with organisers and partners to support a safe gathering for those attending and the wider community.

We thank members of the public, businesses and visitors for their patience and cooperation.

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We are aware of a planned protest taking place in Shrewsbury today (Saturday 31 October) and officers are in the area.

The public have a right to peaceful protest, and officers are working with organisers and partners to support a safe gathering for those attending and the wider community.

Proportionate policing arrangements are in place to manage the event and minimise disruption.

People intending on visiting the town centre are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey.

For more information, please visit: https://orlo.uk/G8YLH

30/10/2026

🎃 Halloween is Almost Here! 🎃

As part of Nuisance Week, your local neighbourhood policing team would like to remind everyone to enjoy Halloween safely and responsibly.

Halloween can be a great opportunity for families and communities to come together, but it's important to remember that what may seem like harmless fun to some can have a significant impact on others.

Please be considerate of your neighbours, respect people's property, and help ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities without fear of anti-social behaviour.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to speak with young people about making sensible choices, particularly around trick-or-treating, fireworks and respecting those who may not wish to take part.

🤝 We are also working with local stores and businesses across the area, encouraging responsible retailing during the Halloween period. Many retailers have agreed not to sell flour or eggs to anyone under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by an adult. These items have unfortunately been used in previous years to target people, homes, vehicles and businesses, causing distress and damage within our communities.

Together, we can help make Halloween a fun, safe and enjoyable occasion for everyone across Rural East and Rural West Shrewsbury.

👮 If you witness anti-social behaviour or have concerns, please report it to us.

Have fun, stay safe, and look out for one another this Halloween.

🎃👻🎆

29/10/2026

Wanted: Mickey Manning

Can you help us find Mickey Manning who is wanted on recall to prison?

The 31-year-old has links to Nottingham, Shrewsbury, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

If you know where Manning is or have any information to help find him, please call 101 quoting PMP/10349/26 or email [email protected]

Alternatively, information can be shared with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

29/10/2026

🎃 Final Halloween Engagement - Come and Meet Your Local Neighbourhood Team 🎃

With Halloween just around the corner, this will be our final engagement event as part of our Halloween and anti-social behaviour awareness campaign.

📍 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury
🗓️ Thursday 29th October 2026 - TODAY!
⏰ 11:30am - 12:30pm

Come and speak with your local neighbourhood policing team about:

✅ Halloween safety
✅ Responsible use of fireworks
✅ Anti-social behaviour and how to report it
✅ Support available within your local community

We will be handing out free "No Tick or Treat Here" leaflets and providing guidance to help keep Halloween enjoyable for everyone. Any leaflets remaining after the event will be available to collect from the front counter at Monkmoor Police Station.

🤝 We are also continuing to work closely with businesses across the town centre to help reduce anti-social behaviour over the Halloween period. Many retailers have agreed to only sell items such as flour and eggs to persons under 18 when accompanied by a responsible adult.

This is not about stopping young people from enjoying Halloween. Unfortunately, flour and eggs are often used to target people, homes, vehicles and businesses, causing distress, damage and nuisance to members of our community. By working together, we hope to reduce this behaviour and ensure Halloween remains safe and enjoyable for everyone.

🎆 As Halloween comes to an end, we'll be turning our attention to firework safety. We will be haring advice on the law, safe use of fireworks and how we can all play a part in keeping our communities safe during the Bonfire Night period.

👮‍♂️ If you're in town, please stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you and discuss any concerns you may have.

🎃🎆

29/10/2026

Residents and visitors to Shrewsbury town centre are advised to expect a busy weekend with several events taking place on Saturday (31 October).

Local business, restaurants and entertainment venues are expected to welcome large numbers of people, creating a vibrant atmosphere across the town centre.

Police and partners have worked together to keep disruption to a minimum. However, it is anticipated there will be a higher footfall than usual which may seem some traffic disruption.

People intending on visiting the town centre are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey.

There will be an increased police presence throughout Saturday to ensure the town centre remains a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.

Inspector Ingrid Tozer, who leads the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shrewsbury, said: “Shrewsbury is a fantastic town with plenty to offer those visiting, and due to several events, we are anticipating a higher than usual footfall on Saturday.

“If you are planning on coming into the town centre, please make sure you plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey. There may be some temporary road closures, and we would encourage you to please follow these.”

Visitors are encouraged to:

- Allow extra time for their journeys.
- Consider using public transport where possible.
- Follow any temporary traffic management or parking restrictions in place.
- Keep personal belongings secure and remain aware of their surroundings.

28/10/2026

Three people have been arrested after perfumes from Boots store in Kidderminster were stolen and a delivery van in Shrewsbury was taken.

At around 12.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 October) officers were called to reports of a theft at the Boots store on Weavers Wharf in Kidderminster.

Fragrances with an estimated value of around £2,000 were taken by three suspects. When officers arrived the suspects had already fled the scene.

Then at 4.01pm a member of the public contacted police to say a delivery driver's van had been taken from Trinity Way in Shrewsbury.

Officers responded and quickly located the vehicle, and two men aged 22 and 35, and a woman aged 22, were arrested on suspicion of theft. All three remain in police custody as enquiries continues.

It is believed the three arrested are linked to the incident in Kidderminster earlier in the day.

Sergeant Amanda Hayward said: "This was a brazen theft that saw around £2,000 worth of fragrances stolen from a store in Kidderminster before those involved travelled on, and were linked to the theft of a delivery van in Shrewsbury later the same day.

"Thanks to the swift response of our Roads Policing Unit and local response officers, the stolen van was quickly located and three people were promptly arrested. Their rapid actions meant we were able to ensure those suspected of being involved in the two incident taken into custody."

26/10/2026

Officers in Shrewsbury have seized 14 illegal e-scooters and one electric bike as they crackdown on anti-social activity in the town centre.

Following an increase in reports of e-scooters being ridden dangerously in the town, officers have been working with Town Rangers, Team Shrewsbury and youth workers to take them off the streets.

While e-scooters are available to buy, they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas unless they are part of an approved Government rental scheme. There are currently no legal e-scooter rental schemes in Shropshire.

Shrewsbury's Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector, Ingrid Tozer, said: “Following concerns from the community about e-scooters being ridden dangerously and causing anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury town centre, we have been carrying out targeted patrols and working closely with our partners to address the issue.

“E-scooters ridden in public places without the appropriate insurance are illegal and can pose a risk to pedestrians and other road users if used irresponsibly.

“We have seized 14 e-scooters and an electric bike as part of this activity, and we will continue to take action where offences are identified. We would also encourage parents and carers to make sure they understand the law around e-scooter use and speak to young people about using them safely and responsibly.”

During half-term officers will be continuing with patrols in the town centre and anyone found riding a privately owned e-scooter in public places risks having it seized.

26/10/2026

Officers investigating a serious collision in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses to assist with their enquiries.

The single-vehicle collision happened at around 11.48pm on Saturday (24 October) on Ellesmere Road.

The incident involved a white Ford KA, which was travelling along Ellesmere Road towards Shrewsbury town centre, before it collided with a lamppost and then a wall.

Three men, aged 19, 21 and 22, were taken to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. All three remain in hospital.

A fourth man, aged 19, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and taken into police custody. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision, and may have seen the Ford KA, or has dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to email [email protected] quoting incident number 513i of October 24, 2026.

21/10/2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Shrewsbury earlier this month.

At exactly 1.24am on Sunday 4 October, a person was seen damaging cars on Copthorne Road, close to Woodfield Infant School. The suspect was dressed in a large red padded/puffer jacket with black trousers.

Officers believe several cars are likely to have passed around this time, and are urging anyone with dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.

Please contact PC Shawn Lee via email [email protected] or by calling 07971395070.

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Shrewsbury
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