Simon Dennis has been appointed the police commissioner’s chief officer. Mr Dennis says he is prepared to tackle senior officers but a former head of the North Yorkshire Police Federation says he’ll take the force “back to the dark days”.
Crime
Withering attack on North Yorkshire Police Commissioner’s appointment
A former head of the North Yorkshire Police Federation has launched a withering attack on the appointment of the police commissioner’s chief officer, saying it would take the force “back to the dark days”. Mike Stubbs, who was chair of North Yorkshire Police...
Bilton residents frightened to leave homes due to anti-social behaviour
There have been reports of vandalism, anti-social behaviour and physical assaults in Bilton over the past few months. Resident Andrew Hart told the Stray Ferret that lockdown and a “lack of police presence” are to blame for the rise in crime.
Harrogate murder suspect appears in court
Daniel Ainsley, 23, who is accused of murdering Mark Wolsey, 48, on Mayfield Grove last month, did not enter a plea. His trial will take place at Leeds Crown Court on October 18.
Girl assaulted by teenagers in Bilton
The girl was approached by a group of six or seven youths on the iron bridge behind Woodfield Primary School at 5.50pm on Sunday.
Harrogate district motorists caught during Easter roads blitz
A woman near Harrogate and a man in Ripon were caught almost three times over the drink-drive limit by police during the four-day weekend. Elsewhere, a motorbike passenger in Pateley Bridge had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
No coronavirus fines despite huge party on the Stray
North Yorkshire Police told a press briefing today it did not issue any fines at last week’s gatherings on the Stray, even though many people did not follow the rule of six.
Nine county lines drug arrests in Harrogate in four days
In one incident, two men were arrested after being found with 26 bags of suspected MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and cocaine in a pizza box.
Police appeal after CCTV camera damaged in Ripon
North Yorkshire Police today issued a rather grainy CCTV image of a person wearing a mask, who they hope to speak to about the incident.
Doncaster man jailed after spate of ATM thefts including Starbeck
A man from Doncaster has been jailed for 11 years today after targeting nine cash machines in a spate of crimes across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. One of these was the Co-op in Starbeck.
Picnic bench near Pinewoods goes up in flames
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended the incident last night and believes the fire was set deliberately.
Killinghall man jailed after driving at pursuing police car
Gary Bowes of Killinghall admitted the charge of dangerous driving. The court heard how he drove at high speeds in residential areas of Harrogate and Knaresborough and twice drove at the police car that was chasing him.
‘Real scare’ for Ripon driver as timber smashes into car
The timber reportedly fell off a van. North Yorkshire Police is now looking for the driver of the van, who failed to stop after the crash and continued to drive towards Ripon city centre.
