‘Crash for cash’ fraud puts motorists at risk and contributes to increased insurance premiums.
Across West Mercia Police, from June – July 2024, we’ve received 971 fraud reports in relation to Crash for Cash, resulting in a total loss of £3,938,624.1.
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Police are currently at the scene of a car fire on the A449 close to the Claines roundabout in Worcestershire.
There are no injuries reported.
Please seek alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.
Update: The road has now reopened.
Police are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A44 in Lower Broadheath.
The road is blocked at Crown East. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Thank you for your patience.
Police are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A44 in Lower Broadheath.
The road is blocked at Crown East. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Thank you for your patience.
A prolific shoplifter was sentenced to a total of 16 months on Monday as he was already subject to a suspended sentence.
Matthew Schramm, 43, of no fixed abode, was arrested by the new Evesham Town Centre Team and remanded to court.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/txiusPe6Mo
A Worcester drug dealer who was caught red handed with wraps of class A drugs has been handed a sentence of three years at court.
Brandon Scott, 26, of Baxters Walk, Malvern, was convicted on Monday (7 October) at Worcester Crown Court.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/EP1s6jbxQ6
Two people have been amongst the first to be arrested under new zombie knife legislation, after a warrant was carried out in Worcester this morning.
A 26 year-old-man and a 17-year-old-boy were both arrested at an address on Ennerdale Close
Read more: https://t.co/MBrzTFaRK4
WARRANT | Three people have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed in Worcester this morning (Thursday 3 October).
To read the full release, visit our website: https://t.co/TsFA3YZc6b
We are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself in Power Park, St Peters, Worcester.
At around 2.30pm on Friday 27 September a man emerged from the bushes and approached a woman whilst masturbating.
Read more: https://t.co/AGjttu1duo
A man who was sentenced to three years will face deportation to Syria.
Fars Mtawea, 46, was given a 36-month sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday after he was found guilty of making threats to kill in a domestic abuse case.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/5cswQtycPD
Malvern officers are putting the wheels in motion for more cycle patrols on their rural patch thanks to the donation of another E-bike.
Police Constables Paul Slaymaker and Dave Olczak now have two full suspension matching E-bikes.
Read more 🚲 https://t.co/CkX2FsxL2c
Charged: Thomas Barnett, aged 37, of Court Road, Malvern will appear at Worcester Crown Court on 14 October, charged with causing death by driving without due care and attention while being unfit through drink.
Read more: https://t.co/d8zulpddKH
Two teenagers were arrested yesterday in connection with a series of burglaries and vehicle crimes in Worcester.
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded and faces 7 charges at Youth Court tomorrow
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/riVVCuKKYB
A Worcester county lines drug dealer has been sentenced to four years at Worcester Crown Court.
Scott Lannie, 35, of Back Lane South, Worcester, was found guilty of two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/KeeT5TeNk8
Would you like to play an important role helping advise leaders and officers in South Worcestershire ?
We are looking to attract people to our South Worcestershire Independent Advisory Group (IAG) which inputs into our teams.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/aDdcBvKb2C
A man has today (Thursday) been charged with production of a class B drug – cannabis following a warrant that was executed in Droitwich yesterday.
Jetmir Xhepmetaj, 29, of no fixed abode, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court this morning.
One man has been arrested following a drugs warrant executed at two disused retail premises in Droitwich Spa this morning.
The 29-year-old was arrested at an address in Ombersley Street East on suspicion of production of cannabis.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/a36iUSehzk
An 18-year-old man with links to Worcester who was wanted in relation to drugs offences has now been found and arrested.
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.
A 15-year-old boy from Worcester has been charged with 13 offences in relation to burglary, theft and taking vehicles without the owner’s consent.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged and remanded yesterday.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2Ads5NunX5
A man in his 20s been arrested on suspicion of rape following our appeal after an incident that took place in Priory Park, Malvern on Sunday 4 August.
He was arrested yesterday, interviewed and bailed while investigations continue.
Thanks to all who shared our appeal.