SHOPLIFTER JAILED

A 40-year-old man has been jailed for 14 months following a three month shoplifting spree. Leeroy Simpson, of Croft Avenue in Long Eaton, pleaded guilty to breaching a criminal behaviour order and ten shop thefts at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday 9th June. The shoplifter’s haul included 16 bottles of self-tan, beef steaks and boxes of washing powder, in a series of thefts he committed between 16th February and 1st May.

Simpson stole from the Co-op on Bracebridge Drive four times, once on 18th April, twice on 19th April and once on 1st May. His other targets were Sainsbury’s in Watnall Road in Hucknall on 16th February, Go Outdoors on Mansfield Road in Daybrook on 25th February, Superdrug in Main Street in Bulwell on 19th March, Heron in Bracebridge Drive in Broxtowe on 23rd April, McColls in Broxtowe Lane in Broxtowe on 24th April and Wollaton Vale Service Station in Wollaton Vale, Wollaton, on 1st May. PC Keith Parkes of Nottinghamshire Police said: 

“Simpson has repeatedly helped himself to goods from shops at the expense of the business owners. We know what an impact shoplifting can have on businesses in our community, which is why I’m pleased we have been able to put Simpson before the courts to answer for his actions. I'm happy with the outcome today and hope it shows that crime does not pay.”

APPEAL FOLLOWING SERIOUS ASSAULT

The incident took place at 5.20pm on Thursday evening June 4th  on the canal path off Bennett Street. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to the Queens Medical Centre by ambulance with serious injuries after allegedly being punched. The teenager, who is from Sawley, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. A 15-year-old boy from Long Eaton was arrested on Friday night June 5th on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody. Currently the bridge at the junction of Willoughby Avenue and Bennett Street is closed, along with a section of the canal path. Members of the public will be unable to use the path and should use an alternative route. Detective Inspector Tony Owen, who is leading the investigation, said: 

“Residents in the area are likely to see an increased police presence over the coming days as enquiries continue. Incidents such as this are thankfully rare but that does not make the shock for community any less. If you are concerned about this incident, or other issues in your area, then please speak to an officer you see out on patrol or contact us through the various means listed below. I would also ask that anyone with any information come forward and help officers with the investigation into the incident.”

Officers are keen to speak to anyone in the area that may have CCTV or dashcam footage that captured the moments after the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using the below methods, including reference 961-040620 in any correspondence.
Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us

Phone – call us on 101. You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org

ARREST MADE AFTER ALLEGATIONS OF CHARITY FRAUD

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after a number of allegations of fraud. Over the past days the force has received a number of reports of fraud in relation to a charity raffle.

The woman, who is from Sawley, remains in police custody as enquiries continue into the alleged offences. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact us via the below channels, including reference 20*287354 in any correspondence:

·         Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
·         Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
·         Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

POLICE APPEAL AFTER CANAL BANK ASSAULT

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Long Eaton. The incident took place at 5.20pm on Thursday evening June 4th on the canal path off Bennett Street and the victim of the incident was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. Residents will see an increased police presence as enquiries continue and a number of roads are closed in the area. We would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, or has any information about the incident, to contact Derbyshire police on 101 with reference 961-040620.

LONG EATON PENSIONER LEAVES HOSPITAL

Credit: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  A Long Eaton pensioner has been discharged from hospital after spending 46 days in intensive care with coronavirus. Yvonne Thompson, 70, was taken to hospital on April 5th after self-isolating with Covid-19 symptoms. Her condition deteriorated and she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit.  When her respiratory function got worse she was placed on a ventilator. Once her condition improved she was moved to a ward to continue her recovery. Yvonne spent a total of 56 days in hospital.