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TWO men have escaped with relatively minor injuries despite a serious collision at a T junction in Warwickshire.

The collision happened at around 6.50am this morning, Thursday 20 October, at the junction of the A4091 and Bodymoor Heath Lane, close to the Belfry Golf Centre.

A white car was left with significant front end damage, while the silver vehicle ended up in a hedge.

The driver of the white car, a 23 year old man, managed to get out of the vehicle through the passenger side.

He was complaining of pain to his right hand and knee and an abrasion to his head.

He was given pain relief and taken to Good Hope Hospital.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 51 year old man, was complaining of pain in his right shoulder, chest and left leg.

AN Atherstone resident is counting the cost after her household rubbish was found dumped over her garden fence in a neighbouring street.

Miss Donna Chetwynd of Westwood Road, Atherstone pleaded guilty at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court and was fined a total of £499.54.

A member of the Borough Council’s Streetscape Team had been instructed to clear a car boot load of flytipped rubbish discovered in Taverner’s Lane, Atherstone.

Correspondence amongst the rubbish was traced back to Miss Chetwynd’s address. However, despite many exchanges of emails and letters, Miss Chetwynd never completed a written ‘Interview under Caution’ and the case was referred to the Council’s legal team to start prosecution proceedings.

She failed to attend court, was arrested and spent most of the day in custody until the case was heard.

Assistant Chief Executive and Solicitor to the Council said: “This is the latest in a number of prosecutions where residents have failed in their duty of care regarding their household waste.

“It sends out a clear message that if you let a friend or relative clear your waste and they later flytip it, you will pay the price in court and have a criminal record as well. Always check that any business offering to clear your rubbish is legally registered as a waste carrier with the Environment Agency.”

Mr Maxey added that it costs the Borough Council around £650,000 a year to clear flytipped rubbish and litter in North Warwickshire.

WARWICKSHIRE Police are investigating a collision on the M6 today, Thursday 29 September, in which a man died.

The collision happened in the southbound carriageway between junction 4 and Corley services at about 9.25am and involved a grey Vauxhall Corsa, a silver Ford Focus. an orange Scania lorry and a white Renault lorry.

The driver of one of the lorries died as a result of the collision.

Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or saw any of the vehicles, and the manner in which they were being driven, before it occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Warwickshire Police Operational Patrol Unit on 01788 541111 quoting incident 96 of 29 September.

Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance which attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two HGVs and two cars that had been in collision in lane one of the motorway.

“The driver of one of the HGVs, a man, had suffered extremely serious injuries in the collision.

“Unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The second lorry driver, also a man, was uninjured.

“One of the cars contained two men who were treated at the scene for minor injuries but they did not require hospital treatment.

“Neither did the driver of the second car, an elderly man, who was uninjured in the incident.”

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, a paramedic area support officer and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene. The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance also attended together with the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.

WARWICKSHIRE Police have confirmed that remains found close to a railway line in Bedworth are those of a new-born baby.

Skeletal remains were recovered on 21 September 2016, near Queen Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, following information received relating to a concealment of a birth.

Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators conducted a forensic analysis of the remains, which suggested they were of a new-born baby.

Claire Cook, aged 24, from Bedworth, pleaded guilty to concealing a birth and has been released on bail.

James Hamshaw, aged 23, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to concealing a birth and has been remanded in custody.

POLICE attended a property in Tannery Close, Atherstone just before 3pm yesterday, Wednesday 7 September, following a report that a man had a knife at the address.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and was taken into custody for questioning. He has been released on police bail until 4 October.

A knife was recovered from the scene. No-one was injured.

PC Chris Bell, from Atherstone Safer Neighbourhood Team, would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in Tannery Close yesterday afternoon or has any information which would help with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org quoting incident 240 of 7 September.

WARWICKSHIRE Police is appealing for witnesses or information after an assault took place at a boot sale in Furnace End, North Warwickshire.

At approximately 10am on Sunday, 21 August 2016, two women were at a boot sale on Nuneaton Road, Furnace End.

One of the women was pushed to the ground by another woman, and was then kicked by a man. The other woman that was with the victim was also assaulted during the incident.

It is believed that the suspects and the victims are known to each other.

It’s believed there may have been witnesses who recorded the incident on their mobile phones. If you witnessed the assault or have any information, please call DC Zoe Hamilton at Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 184 of 22 August 2016.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

THERE was a dramatic start to the week in Polesworth when the local community came together to help save the life of a Tamworth man.

The dramatic day began at Polesworth Garage on Monday morning, 1 August, at 9am when a customer pulled on to the forecourt and stumbled into the shop complaining of feeling unwell.

The gentleman was given a seat and a glass of water by Kim, the cashier and the Polesworth Garage First Aid Officer Amanda Busby, was called. The man, very pale, shaking and complaining of chest pains then worryingly passed out.

After manoeuvring him into a more manageable position, with the assistance of another member of staff Sarah Maker, the gentleman began to come round, and continued to complain of chest pains. Despite protests from the poorly man, an ambulance was then called.

In the meantime, Steve Sadler, Sales Manager of the Nissan dealership, contacted the nearby Fire Station, for use of their defibrillator. Warwickshire Fire Service came to the scene instantly, and stabilised the man with oxygen.

When the ambulance service first responser arrived, the gentleman was assessed and an ambulance was called as his heart rate double what it should have been. The ambulance arrived and after various checks were carried out, it was suggested the man go with them to hospital for further investigation.

The man, believed to be from Stonydelph refused to go to hospital. Kindly, Amanda and Sarah from Polesworth Garage offered to go to hospital with him but he continued to refuse.

As the man was in no fit state to drive, Amanda and Sarah took the gentleman home, with another member of staff, Darrell Turner following in the gentlemen’s car. On arrival at his home, the man collapsed again, this time with severe chest pain, and 999 was called.

At 11.30am, some two and a half hours from when he first entered Polesworth Garage, the ambulance came, and now understanding the severity of the situation, the man willingly went to hospital.

A spokesperson for Polesworth Garage told Tamworth Informed: “We understand that the gentleman left hospital later that afternoon, we hope discharged as fit and well.”

The frightening start of the week could have had far more fatal consequences had it not been for the speedy response of the staff at Polesworth Garage, and the calmness, patience and understanding of Amanda Busby in particular.

Tamworth Informed wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.

Warwickshire Police are keen to reassure the public and local residents that action is being taken against those who attend the Bassetts Pole bike meet and cause disruption.

This is an event that, although not supported by Warwickshire Police, we have long been aware of and have dedicated resources to monitoring. We appreciate and understand that the majority of those attending the meet are law abiding people who meet up to share their passion with other like-minded people.

This year we are acting in a more robust way due to the attendance of other un-roadworthy vehicles, namely off-road scramblers. In recent weeks a small number of individuals have attended the location on illegal bikes, scramblers and quads. They have then gone on to perform dangerous stunts to impress onlookers.

Bystanders have lined the A446 to watch the stunts, often putting themselves in danger from passing vehicles. Warwickshire Police would remind attendees that this is not an official event nor have police been consulted in the organisation of the event.

We cannot guarantee the safety of this event and would urge members of the public not to attend. In May 2004, 42 year old mother of two, Sandra Brown, from Erdington died when 29-year-old Robert Penlington ploughed into a crowd whilst performing stunts. Penlington was subsequently sent to prison for seven years and banned from driving for 10 years.

Illegal Activity

In response to the illegal activity in Bassetts Pole our operation will employ various tactics to identify offenders and protect people from harm. Officers will be deployed in the area to gather information and utilise preventative powers such as seizing vehicles. We are keen to remind members of the public that the A446 is a clearway and any vehicles parked on the A446 can expect to be prosecuted.

Last week, on Tuesday 5 July, officers from Warwickshire Police, West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police attended Bassetts Pole. The majority of the participants were law abiding but officers had reason to stop a total of seven bikes and quads which were being driven illegally on the carriageway. One motorcyclist was arrested for failing to stop and a dispersal notice was issued.


Inspector Dave Willliams said: “Although this is not an official meet, I appreciate that the majority of bikers are attending to compare their vehicles safely. Our operation will be targeted toward those who are attending with the intent of using their vehicles in an anti-social way and causing danger to other road users.

“Similarly, members of the public have the right to assemble as they wish and this is a right we fully support. However, where there is intelligence to suggest that there may be criminal activity taking place we have a duty to act. We are not stopping those conducting their activity legally, but for the safety of those involved and other road users we will take action against those committing offences.

“However, I am keen to stress this is not an official gathering and Warwickshire Police have not been consulted regarding its organisation. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the safety of those who choose to attend. We are advising people not to attend as this is a potentially dangerous event.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information about who attends the location and ride illegally to contact the police. You don’t have to leave your name but information to identify those riding illegally and assist in prosecution will hopefully kerb the number of those committing offences and ultimately prevent any further deaths or serious injuries at Bassetts Pole.

Please get in touch either via 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Eight people have appeared at Warwick Crown Court in relation to a courier fraud scam.

In the scam, victims across Warwickshire and Staffordshire were conned out of more than £31,000.

  • Shabaz Khan-Pathan, aged 47 of Foden Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation during the first day of the trial (Monday 13th June).
  • Rashid Sadiq, aged 44 of Albert Road, Aston, Birmingham pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation during the first day of the trial.
  • Suleman Hussain, aged 20 of Bevington Road, Aston, Birmingham stood trial and was convicted on Monday (27th June) of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
  • Mark Campbell, aged 38 of Manor Road, Atherstone pleaded guilty on the first day of the trial to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
  • Miles Akeel Campbell aged 24 of Colman Avenue, Wolverhampton stood trial and was convicted on Monday (27th June) of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
  • Samiur Rashid, aged 26 of May Tree Grove, Birmingham pleaded guilty prior to trial to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
  • Alim Ahmed, aged 18 of Witton road, Birmingham, pleaded guilty prior to trial to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
  • A 16 year old boy from Aston pleaded guilty on the first day of the trial to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.

All eight are due to be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on Friday 15th July.

The Offences

The charges cover a total of 81 offences, of which 64 were committed in Warwickshire and 17 were committed in Staffordshire between 27th October 2014 and 6th January 2015.

A number of victims’s received phone calls from a person who typically claimed to be from the police, and stated that the victim’s bank cards had been used fraudulently. They then asked them to contact their bank, but remained on the line on order to obtain bank details, before sending a courier to collect their bank card.

Fortunately on the majority of occasions the victims realised this was a scam and out of the 81 offences reported only 13 had money was stolen from their accounts.

A total of £9399.27 was stolen from victims in Warwickshire and £3781.27 was stolen from victims in Staffordshire. Attempts were made to steal a further £12,707.77, however the attempts to withdraw where unsuccessful due to cards being declined or reaching their daily limit.

‘Devastating impact’

The scams had a huge impact on some of the victims, many of whom were elderly or vulnerable.

Temp Detective Sergeant Rhys Bower said: “This is a result of a lengthy investigation by Warwickshire Police in partnership with West Mercia Police and Staffordshire Police, in which a substantial number of victims, many of whom are elderly and vulnerable were affected.

I have seen first hand the devastating impact that this scam has had on victims, whose trust has been abused.

We would like to thank everyone who provided information or was involved in the investigation in any way.”

Alexa Trusselle, Staffordshire Police Investigative Officer, said: “We welcome these convictions and hope it stands as a warning to other potential fraudsters.

“These unscrupulous individuals targeted those who were vulnerable and/or elderly and travelled extensively to do so.

“This has been a lengthy investigation, carried out in partnership with Warwickshire Police, that has now achieved justice for our victims.”

Anjuli Shergill, Senior Crown Prosecutor from West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The defendants deliberately targeted elderly people by pretending to be police officers and bank officials in order to steal from them. They were successful on 13 occasions, but there were many more attempted offences and their actions left a number of victims deeply distressed and upset.

“We would like to remind the public to be cautious when receiving cold calls. All banks provide guidance to customers as to the manner in which they would contact you in an emergency. If you are in doubt as to the identity of a caller then it is important to conduct checks with the authorities before giving out personal or financial information. No bank or police officer would ever ask for your PIN number to a bank or credit card.

“The CPS will now take steps to recover the amount stolen.”

Advice

Warwickshire Police are continuing to remind people to protect themselves and their loved ones from these types of scams. We offer the following advice:

  • Please remember police officers, and banks will never ask for account details or PINs over the phone. They also would not come around to your house to collect your cards or property.
  • We would encourage anyone with elderly relatives or friends to talk to them about this scam, and make sure that they are aware.If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately and call 101 using another phone. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress call 999.
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