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Dad and two sons battered man to death with wrench to steal his Rolex watches
Courts
They fled to Devon to escape justice - but were located in the car they were using. One of them tried to swim away in the sea, but had to be rescued by officers before all three were taken into custody.
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Torquay thief steals biscuits in charity shop burglary
Torquay
A safe and cash were also taken from the Barnardo's store on Roundhill Road, Torquay
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Body found in caravan in search for wanted sex offender Richard Scatchard
Crime
The body of a man believed to be convicted sex offender Richard Scatchard has been found in a caravan in across the border in Somerset, police have said
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Trading Standards seize huge six-figure haul of illegal tobacco products
South Hams
More than 18,000 suspected illegal tobacco products worth around £166,000, were found in a rural part of the South Hams
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Torquay murder trial: Man shouted threats in front of shoppers
Torquay
Jack and Ben Milton are accused of stabbing Aaron Parrington to death outside their home
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More Devon break-ins and burglaries spark fresh police warning
North Devon
After a wave of break-ins were reported in Woolacombe and Morehoe, seven more incidents, believed to be linked, have been reported across Braunton
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Kathleen Towns banned from supermarkets and begging in Devon town
Bideford
Kathleen Towns, 38, of no fixed abode in Bideford, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of theft and public order related offences
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Police update after serious Exeter attack
Exeter
Three people sustained serious injuries in the incident on Saturday March 30
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Torquay jeweller offers up reward after gold necklace theft
Torquay
Two men are said to have distracted staff in a bid to steal a gold necklace worth around £5,500
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Speeding biker nabbed by unmarked motorcycling cop
Crime
Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team posted a small clip of cop's helmet-cam recording which highlighted the dangerous manoeuvres of a speeding biker
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Man suffers head injury in city centre assault
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police want to speak to this man who may be able to help them with their inquiries
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Jailed in March: Devon killer and pervert doctor among those put behind bars
Courts
A violent boyfriend on a mobility scooter and a revenge-seeking fire-starter were also jailed in March
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Drug dealer caught out by Scarface cinema room in his home
Crime
Paul Sutton, 40, arranged for cocaine and cannabis to be supplied and tried to buy firearms using the secret chat platform under the name NuttyRose
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Three teens 'seriously injured' after Exeter bottle assault
Devon and Cornwall Police
Queen Street in Exeter city centre was cordoned off last night (March 30)
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YouTube star jailed for attacking girlfriend with an axe
Crime
Paul Edmundson, who founded Men's Mental Health Warriors, pushed his girlfriend down the stairs and attacked her car with an axe as she sheltered inside it
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Urgent warning to Devon owners of modern cars
East Devon
Police have warned of a worrying trend
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Devon woman suspected of murder attempt after man is found stabbed
Plymouth
A man was found seriously injured with stab wounds to the chest
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Devon woman tried to run ex over and glassed him in pub
Crime
Natasha Brelsford chased Scott Brelsford who fled on foot - but she later caught up with him in a pub and smashed a wine glass into his face
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Man left seriously injured after late night attempted murder attack
Crime
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault in a Plymouth street last night (Monday, March 25)
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Devon rugby player punched an opponent after a scrum didn't go his way
Courts
Jack Richards apologised in person to victim Jamie Davidson outside of Bournemouth Crown Court after being ordered to pay him £4,000 in compensation.
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Torquay scalloper fined thousands for illegal fishing
Torquay
He was fined £16,046 and ordered to pay £1,000 a month from April 2 until it is repaid
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Devon residents warned after spate of overnight break-ins
North Devon
Police were called to a number of break-ins in the early hours of this morning (March 25)
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Police hunting Vauxhall driver after man seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash
Plymouth
A man in his 30s was left with life-changing injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Stoke, Plymouth, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Dog killer burglar has sentenced adjourned
Barnstaple
Alexandru Balea appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Monday
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