WANTED: James Liddle
James Frederick Liddle, from Atherstone, was released on license on the 1st September after being sentenced to 8 weeks in prison after an assault. He has been recalled to prison after breaching his license conditions.
Anyone who has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with Warwickshire Police on 101.
WANTED: James Liddle
At this time, 120pm, the road remains closed and a vehicle can be seen on its side, close to the junction with Tamworth Road.
Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue and West Midlands Ambulance Service have all been in attendance at the location.
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A group of youths were seen kicking wing mirrors off vehicles in Hillman and Jenson. Later two cars were also found damages, a coping stones had been taken off the top of a wall and thrown onto the bonnets of the cars in Jowett.
The youths were seen at about 1:30 am on Sunday 30 August.
Did you see or hear anything that might help the police solve these crimes? Call 101 and quote 252 of the 30 August.
The message is clear – anyone looking at these images should expect a knock on their door from police, who are now able to set up a forensics lab at the property and act swiftly to prosecute the offender.
Assistant Chief Constable Jon Drake from Staffordshire Police said: “The operation has seen safeguarding action being taken to protect 23 children who were at risk of being harmed and abused. It has also resulted a number of arrests and charges.
“I want those accessing such images to really think about their actions. Often they think there isn’t a victim because they might not have any direct contact with the children in the images, but those children are victims of abuse and were abused to make those images.
“We will continue to tackle this issue and take enforcement action to protect children until we know children are safe.”
This new approach brings together police officers and highly skilled digital forensics staff, to proactively seek out those using the internet to view and exchange these images in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Each week the team use the latest digital investigative techniques to identify where in the county illegal images are being viewed. This intelligence is then used to apply to a magistrate for a search warrant, allowing the police and digital forensic experts to raid the home to seize evidence and arrest those involved.
ACC Jon Drake added: “I cannot give away too much detail about how we identify the homes we need to target but I am both shocked and saddened by the number of people involved in this criminal behaviour.
“We have done something innovative with Operation Safenet - using the latest mobile based technology we set up a digital forensics laboratory in the home of the suspect and examine the computers, mobiles, tablets and data storage devices within minutes of arresting the suspect.
“The forensics staff work with the police officers in the address to immediately secure evidence for a prosecution so a quick decision can be made regarding charging and putting the suspect before the courts.
“This triage approach to the evidence gathering means we can immediately take action to prevent further offences and importantly take action to protect any children at risk. Ultimately that is the aim of Operation Safenet.”
Operation Safenet has a team of 10 officers who have come together to proactively deal with, manage and reduce the threat, risk and harm posed by online child abuse and they are supported by experts in digital forensics.
Working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) the team use an internationally recognised system to gather intelligence and are already achieving a far faster charging decision, often resulting in the suspect appearing at court within four weeks of their arrest.
The police are hoping the very real risk of being arrested will deter some offenders from committing further offences.
A new dedicated website (www.operationsafenet.co.uk) has been launched to highlight updates on the work being done by Operation Safenet. The site will feature updates on the number of children safeguarded, the number of suspects arrested and advice and information for those concerned about their own or someone else’s behaviour.
John David Blakeman, currently of no fixed abode, was arrested at 11.35pm Thursday (27th August) by armed officers on Long Road, Atherstone.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Leamington Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Saturday 29th August).
The report was made to police at 9.30pm out of concern for the man’s welfare and no other members of the public were put at risk. No shots were fired but distraction devices were used to allow officers to detain the man. An imitation firearm was recovered.
WANTED: Ross Chatterton
Ross Jordan Chatterton, aged 19, was released from prison on licence on Friday 21 August after being convicted of burglary and theft.
Since being released he has breached his bail conditions by failing to return to his address.
Chatterton has links to Nuneaton and Coventry.
Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 immediately.
The victim, an 18-year-old man, sustained a significant injury to his ear during the incident which occurred between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Friday 14 August.
A number of people were involved in the fight and at least three people are thought to have been injured.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.
Anyone who was involved or who witnessed the altercation, is asked to call DC 1586 Moorman on 101 quoting incident 5 of Saturday 15 August.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111 or their website.
The ‘Kash Dash’ app, which was designed by the Office of Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, features Staffordshire’s police dogs catching a fleeing crook whilst also provides educational messages about online safety and bullying.
The game now has had over 6,700 downloads as well as prompting over 11,600 clicks on websites giving safety advice such as The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), Safer Internet Centre and the Facebook Safety Centre.
The game, which was launched in August, can be downloaded for free on Android and Apple via http://bit.ly/kashdash or by searching ‘KASH DASH’ on the online stores.
Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis, said: “I am pleased that Kash Dash has been so popular with young people across Staffordshire. We wanted to find a way to better connect with youngsters and this fun game takes vital safety messages straight to them using technology which is familiar.
Chief Constable Jane Sawyers said: “Online safety is increasingly a major concern for parents and educating children in this area is a priority for the force. Police dogs are always popular with pupils when they visit schools as part of our work in local communities, so combining them with online safety messages is a winning combination.”
The collision occurred at 7.51am and involved a car and a motorbike. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to Walsgrave Hospital. The driver of the car left the scene without stopping. The car was described as navy blue and is possibly a Vauxhall Astra Hatchback
Road closures were in place at the scene of the collision until around 11.30am.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have seen either vehicle before or following the collision, to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 70 of 19th August 2015.
The incident occurred in Fillongley, near Coventry, between 7.40am and 4.10pm on Tuesday 11th August.
Offenders forced entry to the house, where they then stole a number of high value items. These include a black electronic safe containing a large amount of high value jewellery, a pink Sony laptop, an 18 carat gold ladies’ Rolex watch, a solid silver envelope opener, and a distinctive Omega watch with a brown leather strap. The watch has an engraving on the back, thought to say “J L Jarvis, after 40 years service.” Two pillowcases were also
CCTV footage has been obtained, which shows a white Ford Transit van pulling up in front of the victim’s house at 2.55pm. Police would like to speak to four men who got out of the van, wearing dark camouflage clothes with their faces covered.
Police would also like to speak to the driver of a delivery van which is thought to have driven past the house whilst the burglary took place, in case they have any dash cam footage or may have seen anything.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around the area during this time, or anyone who may have been offered any of these items for sale. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 284 of the 11th August 2015.
Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111 or their website.
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