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06/11/2026

| Can you help us identify this person in relation to an alleged crime committed in Castle Gresley.

To see the full details of the alleged offence, click on the picture to enlarge it.

Please note that this image may be of both potential suspect or witness.

Please do not identify anybody on Facebook. If you recognise the person in this image please contact us using any of the below methods, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/yNP7v
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/DNN4d

06/11/2026

An update from Inspector Leanne Craig:-

A key function of neighbourhood policing is listening and responding to the issues raised by residents and business owners in your community.

We fully take onboard the concerns that have been raised by people in Swadlincote and have implemented a number of measures in order to tackle anti-social social behaviour and shop thefts in the town.

Over the last three months, we have had 17 youth-related (ASB) incident reports, mainly relating to groups of young people congregating outside shops, running in and out of stores, wheeling on bikes through the High Street in a dangerous manner and throwing items.

Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have spoken to the groups causing issues and have dispersed them using powers under the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).

We have also issued 33 1st ASB warning letters and six 2nd letters to the parents of young people identified as causing problems, and two were placed on three-month Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), with the support of their parents, when it was shown that their bad behaviour had continued.

In addition to this, officers have increased patrols in the area and regularly speak with shopkeepers and business owners in order to gather intelligence about the issues affecting the town.

Our prevention work with key partners is also having a significant impact on reducing the problems affecting the community.

The Friday Night Project youth club at Green Bank Leisure Centre is well attended on Tuesdays and Fridays every week, and one of our PCSOs has arranged two ‘Climb with a Copper’ events, both of which were a success.

Safe and Sound attend Swadlincote each week as part of their outreach work to protect young people and the SNT hosts regular community catch-up events in the town centre, which the public can attend.

Turning to the issue of shoplifting – this remains a priority area and we have made significant inroads in tackling this issue. Between January and September this year we have positively detected 131 out of 175 retail thefts in Swadlincote, resulting in a number of prison sentences, the issuing of Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) and out of court disposals.

The majority of young people are very well-behaved and are a credit to the community – but let me be clear that we will take action against those who are intent on causing disruption through nuisance and criminal behaviour.

Our mixture of prevention and partnership work with key partners, the community and young people will continue in order to deter offences, bring criminals to justice and ensure the people of Swadlincote can enjoy a good quality of life.

05/11/2026

During the evening of 17th October 2026 PC Murray and PCSO Hodgkinson from your safer neighbourhood team were present within Church Gresley, Swadlincote when they had cause to stop a motorist, initially for having a faulty rear tail light, however the driver appeared to be exceeding the speed limit within a 30mph zone.

The motorist, Samuel MILSON-WATERS, 37years of Hastings road Swadlincote was arrested after having provided a roadside breath specimen of 94 mgs of alcohol alongside having no valid motor insurance for the vehicle. Vehicle was seized under S165 of the RTA

He has since pleaded guilty at court to these offences resulting in a twenty month disqualification ban from driving and a £400 fine

02/11/2026

📆Street Meet 📆

01/11/2026

Our top safety tips for Bonfire Night.
Bonfire night is just around the corner, and whilst it’s a night for all ages to enjoy, it’s also important to talk about safety with children and young people before going to any organised fireworks events. Why not use our wordsearch as a conversation starter?

Here are some key tips to remember, remember on the fifth of November (and any other night you’re celebrating)!

If you’re heading to a large community event:
• Keep children away from bonfires and fireworks.
• Set up a meeting point at the event with your child in case you get separated.
• Take a picture of your child before the event, just in case you need help looking out for them if you can’t find them.

We always advise people to head to organised events but if you are planning on doing something at home then consider the following:
• Choose a site that you have permission to set fireworks from, away from wooden fences, sheds and where children will be playing
• Keep fireworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on each firework. Read them by torch light, not a naked flame and always buy fireworks from a reputable source, look for the UKCA and CE markings.
• Light fireworks at arm’s-length, using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick and aimed away from any spectators or property, then stand back.
• NEVER go back to a firework once lit, it may still go off.
• Collect used fireworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container.
• Keep children away from fireworks and bonfires.
• Keep pets indoors
• Take care with sparklers - young children should not handle these.
• NEVER throw fireworks. NEVER keep fireworks in your pocket.
• Keep a bucket of water handy.
• Ensure all flames and fires are fully extinguished and made safe before leaving them.

For more information, visit Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's website.

🎇Fireworks and the law
Did you know it's against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am?

There are some exceptions to this, which are:
🧨Bonfire night, up until midnight.
🎇New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, until 1am the following day.
👩‍⚖️It is also illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy or carry fireworks. Throwing or setting off fireworks in the streets is also against the law.

For a full list of anti-social behaviour reporting methods, please visit Derbyshire's ASB Hub. https://orlo.uk/qDZ2y

30/10/2026

| Can you help us identify these people in relation to alleged crimes committed in Swadlincote.

To see the full details of the alleged offences, click on the picture to enlarge it.

Please note that these images may be of both potential suspects or witnesses.

Please do not identify anybody on Facebook. If you recognise anyone in these images please contact us using any of the below methods, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/KUFga
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/yfRs8

29/10/2026

| Arrests made and patrols stepped up following reports of knifepoint robberies

Two arrests have been made and patrols have been increased following reports of a series of knifepoint robberies in the south east of the county.

We have received five such reports of victims having their bikes stolen from them after being threatened.

The incidents happened between Monday, October 26, and Wednesday, October 28, in the Borrowash, Pride Park and Elvaston Castle Country Park areas.

Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have now been arrested in connection with these offences and are in police custody.

In addition, officers have been carrying out additional patrols in the affected areas.

If anyone has any concerns or information they would like to pass on, please feel free to approach and speak to officers.

Crimes can be reported to us via the methods below.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/ZbpHy
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/OTuWo

For emergencies, please call 999.

29/10/2026

| The road closures have been lifted and residents have been allowed to return to their homes.
Advice from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to those who live close to the location of the fire is to keeps doors and windows closed and to stay in a room furthest away from the incident if possible. DRFS will remain on scene for some time.

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closure | High Street in Woodville is currently closed between Hepworth Road and Clock Roundabout due to a fire at a garage.

A number of properties have been evacuated and people living in the area are advised to keep their windows shut at this time.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

29/10/2026

⚠️ ⚠️ PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDER IN PLACE RELATING TO SWADLINCOTE TOWN CENTRE AND EUREKA PARK AREAS ⚠️ ⚠️

Hello to you all,

We will start this post by stating that the vast majority of children residing around Swadlincote are well behaved and never come to our attention.

Unfortunately for the second consecutive evening, we have attended the High Street, Swadlincote town centre, following numerous reports of over twenty juveniles causing ASB - ( Anti-Social Behaviour ) such as removing the temporary barriers and throwing them around, intimidating pedestrians and shop keepers, which caused alarm and distress to people within this community.

Upon our arrival, we have consequently identified those juveniles that have now been warned to not return to this area under the PSPO - Public Spaces Protection Order - resulting in parents being forewarned about the consequences if they return.

A PSPO is an order relating to open and publicly accessible land, including but not limited to highways, paths, roads and streets, grassed areas, carparks and public amenity spaces.

The effect of the order is to impose the following prohibitions on the use of the lands :-

No person shall consume alcohol.
No person shall have unsealed vessels containing alcohol in their possession.
No person shall urinate or defecate in a public place, other than in a public toilet.
No person shall loiter as an individual or in a group if they are causing or likely to cause ASB. If asked to disperse on instruction of a Police Officer or Police Community Officer or authorised officer ( from South Derbyshire District Council) individuals must not return to the area for the period of 24 hours.
No person shall use a skateboard, scooter, pedal cycle, including those power assisted, or any mechanically propelled vehicle in such manner as to cause damage to property or that causes or is likely to cause intimidation, harassment, alarm, distress, nuisance, or annoyance to any person.

We will therefore make it very clear going forward with the following action :-

⚠️ If a child is identified to be causing ASB within Swadlincote Town Centre and surrounding areas including Eureka Park, they will be told to leave the area. If they refuse to leave, we will remove them under the ASB Act 2014. The parents of those children will be spoken to. This puts the onus on the parents to ensure that they take responsibility to stop their children causing ASB or returning to an area which they have been warned about.

We are aware that invariably there will be some comments about children having nowhere to go, however the local Council have put in provisions for this when an opportunity arises throughout half-term.
This is NOT an excuse whatsoever for juveniles that are causing issues towards others within our community.

Thank you for your attention.

27/10/2026

***FOUND WALLET***

A wallet has been handed into Swadlincote Police. If you recognise it, please contact 101 and quote reference 26000664628.

Address

Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE110BH

Telephone

101 or 999

Website

http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/

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