crime
Police step up late night patrols
Police are increasing their patrols after a spate of burglaries around College Road. They’re advising residents to think about security, and what to do if they are targetted.
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Assault on Unthank Road
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on Unthank Road around 2am on Friday 7 May. A 38 year old man was walking along Unthank Road, opposite the Colman hospital, when a vehicle pulled up beside him to ask him for directions. As the victim went to speak to the passenger, a man got out of the back of the vehicle and assaulted him. He was left with facial injuries. Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Patrols stepped up to cut crime
Operation ‘Summer Bush’ launches tomorrow, as police crack down on crime in the Golden Triangle. Increased foot and cycle patrols saw criminal damage to cars halved during a similar project last summer. Read More…
Man left unconscious on Earlham Road
Police are hunting two men who assaulted a couple as they walked along Earlham Road. Read More…
Burglars target local school
Twenty laptops have been stolen from a local school. A mobile classroom at Town Close Preparatory School on Ipswich Road was forced open and the laptops taken sometime over last weekend. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or anyone who may be offered these type of Acer Travelmate laptops for sale. Earlier this year laptops were stolen from reception classrooms at Recreation Road Infants School.
Drugs den shut down
Police have pledged use powers to close down drug dens, following the successful raid on a property near Bignold Primary. The owner has been served with an eviction order.
Superintendent Nick Dean said: “This robust approach to what had become a significant problem for residents and the public living in this area … has meant that we can begin to restore normality… I hope this serves as a warning to others who choose to deal drugs in the city. We will use this approach again.” Read More…
Stolen VW beetle found via Facebook
A 1970s Volkswagen Beetle stolen from a driveway off the Avenues has been recovered, thanks to the power of Facebook. A group was set up online, hoping for information to trace the car. Read More…
Opposition to street light switch off
A survey of 200 homes near the university has revealed strong opposition to plans to switch off street lights between midnight and five am. The vast majority – 95% - oppose the plans, concerned at the possible cost of higher insurance bills, increased crime or the increased fear of crime. The research, conducted by local Labour councillors found many people, for pleasure or work, were out in the early hours. The Green Party have called for the controversial measure to be postponed, in light of the news that Norwich is to become a unitary authority.
Car crime halved in Unthank Road area
A covert police operation has reduced criminal damage to cars by half in the space of a year. Code-named Operation Bush, officers focused on the Unthank and Earlham Road area. Residents have praised police for dealing with a problem that was costing them thousands.
Laptops stolen from local school
Thieves have broken into Recreation Road Infant School, stealing four laptops from the reception classrooms, which back onto the playing fields. Two windows were forced open, sometime between ten pm and two am last night. Read More…
