Crime

Man attempts to drag woman into his car in West Cumbrian village

A man tried to drag a woman into his car in Dearham in the early hours of this morning.

Last updated 28 March 2011
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VIDEO: West Cumbrian policeman praised for foiling would-be robber

Dennis Kelly A well-known West Cumbrian police officer has been praised for foiling an armed robber at a Maryport petrol station.

Last updated 24 March 2011
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West Cumbria park shut after suspected rape

Workington's Vulcan Park was shut by police last night.

Last updated 22 March 2011
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Maryport mum's relief as gates to keep yobs out are step closer

Julie Messenger A Maryport woman said she could sleep again at night after plans were lodged to install alley gates to keep yobs away from her house.

Last updated 17 March 2011
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Final whistle for football-loving West Cumbrian police inspector

Joe Murray A West Cumbrian police inspector will retire at the end of this month after 31 years in the force. (1 comment)

Last updated 17 March 2011
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West Cumbrian have-a-go hero praised by court

Michelle and Gary A Maryport couple have spoken for the first time about an attempted robbery by a drug-crazed man with a knife.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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West Cumbrian hospital staff suspended after pensioner dies

Two members of nursing staff at Workington Community Hospital have been suspended over an incident involving the death of a 73-year-old woman.

Last updated 10 March 2011
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Woman charged with arson after West Cumbria blaze

A Maryport woman has been charged with arson after a fire in the supported residence where she lived.

Last updated 3 February 2011
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'Scrapping West Cumbrian police call centre would be disaster' - MP

Scrapping Workington’s police call centre would be a disaster, MP Tony Cunningham said.

Last updated 3 February 2011
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Police raid on West Cumbrian house

raid 0402 A house in Frazer Street, Workington, was raided as part of a police investigation into organised gangs and drug supplies.

Last updated 3 February 2011
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Pledge that West Cumbrian police move won’t hit the local beats

Police officers in Maryport will have more time to deal with specific issues in the town, despite being based in Workington, an inspector has pledged. (1 comment)

Last updated 20 January 2011
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West Cumbrian woman plagued by anti-social behaviour

A Maryport woman who was praised by police for her stance against anti-social behaviour is again being plagued by vandals.

Last updated 20 January 2011
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Police drugs warning after two unexplained deaths in West Cumbria

Two men have been arrested after two West Cumbrian men died suddenly.

Last updated 18 January 2011
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Cockermouth chosen as base for policing hub

Cockermouth's flood-hit police station will become one of Cumbria Constabulary’s main bases from next month. (3 comments)

Last updated 6 January 2011
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Workington care home worker is suspended

A care home worker has been suspended following two incidents at Workington’s Amathea Care Home.

Last updated 6 January 2011
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West Cumbrian scrap metal dealers in court for claiming benefits

A Workington man has been prosecuted for benefit fraud after police initially suspected him of stealing scrap metal.

Last updated 6 January 2011
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Crime watch scheme is relaunched in Aspatria

Aspatria's Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been relaunched to help crack down on crime.

Last updated 6 January 2011
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Maryport woman's plea for CCTV to combat hooligans

Julie Messenger A Maryport woman is calling for CCTV to be installed in her street because of the anti-social behaviour that is making her life a misery. (5 comments)

Last updated 30 December 2010
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‘Neighbours from hell’ claims lead to West Cumbrian arrests

neighboursarrest3012 Six people were arrested in Workington this week after police raids.

Last updated 30 December 2010
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Distington heart attack man has flashbacks after being robbed at home

jolly 1712 A DISTINGTON heart attack victim robbed at knife point by a masked intruder has been left frightened to answer his door following the ordeal.