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Wiltshire Police would like to identify the owner of the bike which is pictured in the attached photograph as part of the investigation into the murder at Victoria Road, Devizes on the 27th June 2008.
Anyone who recognises the bike or has any information on its owner is asked to please contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or information may be left anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
The man in this CCTV Image was seen in Salisbury Market Place in the early hours of Saturday 12th April 2008.
Police would like to identify him and eliminate him from the enquiry as he may have seen Mr Clarke and have information which will help with the investigation.
Police are requesting he make contact or anyone who recognises him to call Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where you may leave information anonymously.
On Saturday 12th April 2008 shortly before 9:00 am the body of local man, Mr Alan Clarke, was found in the river Avon near to Waitrose Supermarket.
Police need your help to identify his movements during the evening of Friday 11th April and the morning of Saturday 12th April. We would like to hear from anyone who has information that might help with the investigation.
During these times:
- Did you use the riverside footpath?
- Did you hear or see a disagreement between two or more people on the central car park riverside footpath?
- Did you know Alan Clarke and see him anywhere in the Salisbury area?
- Did you see Alan Clarke in a restaurant, cafe or public house duting Friday evening and if so, was he with anyone else?
- Did you see a silver coloured Ford Escort, registration number S582 RCR anywhere in the Salisbury area?
Also, If anyone finds or know the whereabouts of a gents black lace up shoe with a thick sole, please contact us.
Call Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
On Friday 7th March 2008 at approximately 1:20 am, Police were called to reports from a 19 year old local woman that a serious sexual assault had taken place in toilets at Level 2, Catherine Street, Salisbury.
As soon as the report was made staff at Level 2 were extremely professional and helped officers obtain details of potential witnesses who were in the club at the time.
A 21 year-old local man was arrested in connection with the assault and has subsequently been charged with the offence and remanded in custody.
Detective Inspector Matt Johnson, who is leading the investigation said:
“We would like to thank the staff at Level 2 for their assistance and would like to hear from anyone who was at the Club at the time of this incident and who saw or heard anything which could help us with this investigation.”
DI Johnson added:
“Wiltshire Police take these reports extremely seriously and we would urge anyone who has information to contact Salisbury Police on 0845 408 7000. If anyone would prefer to leave information about this incident anonymously they can call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police are appealing for witnesses to two sexual assaults which occurred in Salisbury on Friday the 7th September 2007, between 4pm and 5pm in the afternoon.
They would like to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV images above, or anyone who recognises him, in connection with these incidents.
The first assault happened in a private car park just off Brown Street where a woman was sexually assaulted whilst trying to get to her car. The suspect ran off after the woman put up a fight and shouted at him. He then made off in the direction of Brown Street towards The Friary.
The man police would like to interview is described as male, white, about 5’9 tall, stocky muscular build and around 35- 40 years old. He had bright blonde hair and was wearing a blue baseball cap and a white sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off.
The second assault occurred under the railway bridge on the Avon river path near to Nelson Road in Salisbury. A woman was attacked whilst walking underneath the bridge, by a man that had walked up behind her. The male was shouted at by the woman and he walked quickly away towards the City Centre along the river path before turning to the right and towards the James Hay building.
The suspect for the second assault is described as male, white 6ft tall of medium build and aged about 21 to 25 years old. This man had strawberry blonde hair and wore a baseball cap; he is described as having a pale and pasty face. He was clean and tidy and wore a grey T-shirt and jogging pants.
These two assaults are now being linked by Police. Both the victims have been extremely upset by these incidents and officers would like to hear from anyone who has any information which could help with their investigations, or anyone who can help identify the man in the CCTV pictures.
Police are asking anyone who can help to contact Salisbury Police on 0845 408 7000 or if preferred, to leave information anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers line on 0800555 111.
Officers investigating an allegation of sexual assault in Swindon are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
The assault occurred at approximately 1.30am on Sunday 13 July, 2008. The victim, a woman in her twenties, was walking home along Marlborough Road towards Lawn at 1.30am following a night out in Old Town. At the junction with Evelyn Street a man pulled her to an area near to the bridge and some public toilets and sexually assaulted her.
The offender is described as a white man, approximately 5’7” tall, of stocky build and with spiky hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.
Speaking about this incident, Detective Inspector Helen Glasgow said:
“This is an extremely serious incident but one which is thankfully extremely rare in Swindon. Officers were at the scene yesterday and are continuing with their robust and thorough investigation.
“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault or shortly afterwards to get in touch with me. Other people may have been leaving the area at that time and may have seen these individuals before or after the incident. Even if you do not think what you saw is significant let us know as it might prove crucial to the investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to contact DI Helen Glasgow on 0845 408 7000 x 760-621 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
A seventeen year old girl was attacked in the Green Lane / Newman Road area of Devizes in the early hours of Sunday 29th June 2008.
A suspect has been arrested, interviewed and bailed in relation to this offence and enquiries are continuing.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen or heard anything in this location between the hours of midnight and 04:30 hours on this date. Police are also interested in information regarding a pair of pink and white pyjama bottoms with small 'snoopy' pictures all over them. These are believed to be crucial evidence in relation to this attack. Are you missing a pair or do you know of their whereabouts?
Anyone with information please contact DC 1853 CAROSI at Chippenham CID on 0845 4087000 or email melanie.carosi@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk. Case Reference 54080054525. Anonymous information may be left by ringing the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
Wiltshire Police received a report of a serious sexual assault on a 17 year old girl in the early hours of Sunday 29th June.
A 16 year old male has been arrested, interviewed and released on bail.
Detective Sergeant Pete Auburn said:
"I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area of Green lane and Newman Road, Devizes, between the hours of midnight and 4:30am.
It is very rare for an incident of this nature to occur in Devizes and I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111”
Police are becoming increasingly anxious for the welfare of a foal stolen earlier this week as the foal’s age means it still needs to be fed by its mother.
The foal was kept with his mother in a field in Monkton Deverill and was last seen at 2pm on Thursday 26 June, 2008. He was discovered missing at 4pm and the police were immediately contacted.
The foal is a 15-week-old colt miniature dark in colour and the size of a Labrador. A picture has been released to help locate the animal.
Investigating the theft, Police Constable Vicki Pegrum said:
“This foal was stolen and it may be that whoever took it did not realise that it was still dependent on its mother for food. If it is not returned it will die and so as time passes we are becoming increasingly worried.
“I would appeal to any person who has the foal or knows where he is to contact police immediately so that we can reunite the foal with its mother. This is also a distressing time for the owner who is extremely worried about the animal and keen to see him again.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or phone Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.
Officers have arrested seven people following warrants which were executed in Swindon and South Wales.
At 3.53pm on Monday 23 June, 2008 an anonymous telephone call was made to Wiltshire Police by someone concerned for the welfare of a woman known only as Lily at an address in Armstrong Street, Swindon. Within an hour officers had executed a warrant at the address and arrested two women aged 39 and 36-years-old on suspicion of being in the country illegally.
While officers were at the address they saw a man acting suspiciously in a car nearby. The vehicle was stopped and following a search of the vehicle the 41-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in running a brothel.
Two further warrants were also executed in County Road, Swindon and at an address in South Wales. Two woman aged 48 and 39-years-old were arrested together with a 35-year-old man for various offences including involvement in running a brothel at County Road. A 47-year-old woman was also arrested in South Wales. Those people who have been arrested are in custody at Gablecross Police Station.
The named woman Lily was not found and police do not have a detailed description of her. However, it is known that she works as a prostitute from an address in Armstrong Street and it maybe that someone knows where she is.
Detective Inspector Paul Jennings said:
“On Monday a man rang us because he was worried and concerned about Lily. We need to speak to this man again as he could have important information that will assist us identify and locate her. I personally ask him to get in touch with the police and can reassure him that we will treat any information he provides in strictest confidence.
“Our investigation suggests that vulnerable foreign women are being forced to work in brothels against their will although instances of this type have been incredibly rare in Wiltshire. There is intelligence that suggests that young foreign women are exploited and we will not tolerate this. On receipt of information which suggests that exploitation in this manner is happening we will take quick, decisive and positive action to intervene, arrest and convict the perpetrators.
“On this occasion our quick and robust actions show how seriously the police deal with these incidents. I appeal for anyone who has information concerning the running of brothels in Swindon and most importantly has information which helps police safely locate Lily to come forward.”
Anyone with information should contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or phone Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.
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