Crime

Distington's Adrian heads for a new beat in Workington

braniff POPULAR community police officer Adrian Braniff is leaving his post in Distington later this month.

Last updated 12 June 2009
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Arrests after masked robbers tied up teenage girl in High Harrington

TWO Workington men have been arrested in connection with the robbery in a house in High Harrington last week.

Last updated 5 June 2009
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Aspatria mayor calls for action to beat speed menace

ASPATRIA residents have been urged to help stop people speeding through the town before someone is killed.

Last updated 4 June 2009
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Keswick woman scarred for life after being hit by bottle

A WOMAN was scarred for life when she was hit by a bottle thrown when revellers were celebrating New Year’s Eve in a Keswick pub, a court heard.

Last updated 4 June 2009
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Three charged over Workington attack

THREE men appeared in court yesterday accused of causing grievous bodily harm to a man who was left fighting for his life after a street attack in Workington.

Last updated 4 June 2009
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Police pleased at response to Harrington raid appeals

THE detective leading the hunt for masked raiders who tied up a teenage girl and threatened her with a knife, last night said the investigation was “progressing well”.

Last updated 2 June 2009
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Teen girl tied up and threatened with knife by masked gang

Scaw Road photo A TEENAGE girl was tied up and threatened with a knife by a gang of masked men in a “terrifying” robbery in her Harrington home.

Last updated 30 May 2009
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High Seaton man bought with his great-aunt’s bank cards

A SEATON man appeared before West Allerdale magistrates and admitted 14 charges of fraud, costing his victim £465.

Last updated 29 May 2009
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Soldier jailed for head stamp in Cockermouth

A WEST Cumbrian soldier who stamped on the face of an unconscious man outside a Cockermouth nightclub has been sentenced to four years in custody.

Last updated 29 May 2009
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Newt protest burglary in Flimby

A BREAK-IN at the sales office of Barratt Homes at Flimby appears be linked to an environmental protest.

Last updated 22 May 2009
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Woman ordered to muzzle her dog after attack

AN ASPATRIA woman has been ordered to keep her Staffordshire bull terrier on a lead wearing a muzzle in public places after it savagely attacked a woman and her dog.

Last updated 21 May 2009
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Drugs awareness

POLICE in Maryport are preparing for a week-long drugs awareness campaign next month.

Last updated 21 May 2009
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Watching out to keep parks safe

A SCHEME aimed at keeping parks safe for the community was launched in Aspatria on Tuesday.

Last updated 14 May 2009
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Workington park dispersal order to stop youths gathering

A DISPERSAL order is now in place in Workington’s Vulcan Park after gathering youths caused problems.

Last updated 1 May 2009
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Police honoured for their bravery

pcrenneymw POLICE officers who overpowered a potential arsonist armed with a flame-throwing aerosol in Harrington were among those awarded for their courage in Cumbria.