Shropshire Police

Twitter account of the Shropshire policing area. Please do not report crime here. Report online or dial 999 in an emergency.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

@LigmaBallbag69 Thank you - can you please report this online via our website if you are able to: https://t.co/GYumlBU6SA

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

SENTENCED | A Shropshire man has been sentenced after he hacked into social media accounts and copied private images and videos.

To read the full release, visit our website: https://t.co/MheyNb1kqT

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

South Shropshire’s Safer Neighbourhood Team has increased their patrols on the roads over the festive period as part of Op Presence, in their effort to tackle drink driving in the area.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

You can help keep people safe when out at the Oswestry Christmas Live and the Christmas Parade. 🎄

Stay alert to people filming security exits/entrances, CCTV, or anything that doesn’t feel right.

Tell a member of staff or police, or report online at https://t.co/5Cwve1OWYj

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Wishing you the best of luck if you are taking part in the 5k Family Santa Run this morning in Oswestry. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, let the police know on 101 or report online at https://t.co/1QEnpf4BFm . In an emergency call 📞 999.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Going to the Oswestry lights switch on today? It only takes a couple of minutes to report anything that doesn’t feel right. Simply tell staff, security or police or report to https://t.co/x9njz95V1s . In an emergency call 📞 999. You won’t be wasting our time.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the A41 near Sandford.

The road is currently blocked. Please seek alternative routes.

Thank you for your patience.

[West Mercia Police @WMerciaPolice]

‘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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[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Young people are being targeted by fraudsters abroad to use UK bank accounts to transfer criminal funds overseas. ⬇️

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

💰Young people are being targeted by fraudsters abroad to use UK bank accounts to transfer criminal funds overseas.

🛑This is a crime with serious consequences.

Learn more 👇https://t.co/uSN0q415iS

#DontBeUsed

[Bright Star @BrightStarBA]

We want you to know that it is OK to feel upset. Let's just channel that feeling towards a healthier direction 💪

Someone who knows all too well about #earlyintervention is PSCO Sam Newbrook from @WMerciapolice who had this to say about the work we do here at Brightstar.

#PRUs

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Bridgnorth & Broseley SNT's have arrested 2 males for possession with intent to supply suspected class A Drugs, carrying offensive weapons & traffic offences. Their home addresses were also searched where a quantity of suspected class A drugs were located.

[West Mercia Police @WMerciaPolice]

SENTENCED | Convicted burglar handed more jail time

Liam Taffinder, 43, was handed an additional custodial sentence at court yesterday (Wednesday 25 September).

Read more here: https://t.co/FbsOzFTN8T

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Broseley and Much Wenlock Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Broseley Library today between 10:00AM and 12:00pm to speak with members of the public about any policing concerns they may have. Come along and say hello to us.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

PC 22414 ROONEY has been out engaging with members of the public in SHREWSBURY TOWN CENTRE and signing them up to Neighbourhood Matters to help the local Safer Neighbourhood Team understand the communities concerns and issues.

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Oswestry man handed Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)

Yesterday (Wednesday 11 September), Christopher Morris, 31, of Weston Close, Morda was issued with a CBO by Telford Magistrates' Court following police application.

Read more here: https://t.co/E6tDBvTa1s

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

APPEAL | Have you seen a man matching this description in Shrewsbury?

Officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a woman in Shrewsbury on Wednesday 21 August.

More here: https://t.co/gpjc1yIdAH

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A483 near to Oswestry

The collision occurred at around 8.50am this morning (23 August), and involved a grey Audi S3 saloon and a blue Volvo HGV.

Read more: https://t.co/kUodvwQn4c

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious collision on the A483. The road is closed between Mile End and Welshpool and is expected to be closed for a number of hours. The Maesbury Road Junction is also closed. Please seek alternative routes.

[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

This part of the road is suspected to be closed for approximately two hours (from around 11.20am), while the road is being cleared. Please seek alternative routes where possible.

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[Shropshire Police @ShropPolice]

ROAD CLOSURE A49 | Due to a single -vehicle collision, the A49 between Prees Green and the junction to the B5065, is currently closed.

There are no serious injuries reported and no arrests have been made.

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