West Mercia Police Archives - The Droitwich Standard

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URGENT - Appeal to find 11-year-old boy missing from Droitwich

NEWS 30^th Jun, 2022

Police release CCTV after 84-year-old woman has her purse snatched in Droitwich Morrisons

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2022

Droitwich man who plagued Westlands Estate with his anti-social behaviour given banning order

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2022

Wanted man could be in Droitwich, Bromsgrove or Evesham

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2022

Former Droitwich-based police officer jailed for sending offensive messages

NEWS

19^th May, 2022

60 fare dodgers caught in just two hours at Droitwich Railway Station as police carry out clampdown

NEWS 5^th May, 2022

Police release picture of man they want to speak to after shoplifting incident at Droitwich's Boots

NEWS 4^th May, 2022

UPDATE - Police thanks as missing Droitwich man is found

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2022

Vandals destroy tree young Archie planted in Droitwich's Spring Meadow

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2022

Police appeal after burglary at farm between Hanbury and Stoke Prior

NEWS

8^th Apr, 2022

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

NEWS 30^th Mar, 2022

Appeal to find classic Ford Escort stolen from Droitwich

NEWS 21^st Mar, 2022

Police investigating double fatal crash on the A449 in Ombersley appeal for two drivers to come forward

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2022

West Mercia Police's 'Close Pass' scheme to protect horse riders on Worcestershire's roads

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2022

Two men have died in Ombersley crash

NEWS

23^rd Feb, 2021

Emotional tributes paid to nine-year-old Alfie who died in Droitwich

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2022

Pair charged with murder over death of nine-year-old Droitwich boy Alfie

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2021

'He had a smile that would melt butter' - Family pay tribute to nine-year-old Droitwich boy Alfie

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2022

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Droitwich this morning

NEWS

9^th Feb, 2022

Motorcylist who died in Droitwich crash has been named as serving firefighter Matthew Lee

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2022

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died in hospital after Droitwich crash

NEWS 6^th Feb, 2022

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died after Droitwich crash

NEWS 28^th Jan, 2022

Droitwich shoppers warned of 'new' distraction theft technique being used at cash machines

NEWS 26^th Jan, 2022

Car seized in Wychbold after driver was found to have expired provisional licence

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2022

Burglars broke into Ombersley property and stole large amount of meat and a quad bike

NEWS 25^th Jan, 2022

Thieves broke into Droitwich garage and stole mountain bike

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2022

Police appeal after red Mazda 6 is stolen from Droitwich

NEWS 23^rd Jan, 2022

Police release pictures of pair they want to speak to after incident at Droitwich B&M Bargains

NEWS 20^th Jan, 2022

Police release picture of man after Droitwich meat theft

NEWS 18^th Jan, 2022

Police appeal after attempted burglary at Bradley Green building site

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2022

Man rescued from Droitwich canal last night

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2022

West Mercia Police knife crime campaign hailed a success as 294 weapons are surrendered

NEWS 31^st Dec, 2021

Suspected drink-driver arrested after he was 'swerving erratically' on the M5 near Droitwich

NEWS 24^th Dec, 2021

Drug-driver caught in Droitwich as part of West Mercia Police's Christmas campaign

NEWS 22^nd Dec, 2021

Toy campaign led by Droitwich Lido Park Tennis group to ensure all town children get a present on Christmas Day

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2021

Quick-thinking Droitwich pair praised for helping save the life of man who fell in town canal

NEWS 14^th Dec, 2021

Police re-appeal after hit and run in Droitwich town centre involving 77-year-old woman

NEWS 10^th Dec, 2021

Elderly woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Dec, 2021

Police release picture of woman they want to speak to about incident at Droitwich Morrisons

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2021

Two injured after car and van crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after crash

NEWS 22^nd Nov, 2021

Police appeal after Thursday's Droitwich crash which saw three taken to hospital

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2021

UPDATE - Three taken to hospital after two car crash on A38 in Droitwich, near the Chateau Impney

NEWS 18^th Nov, 2021

Eagle-eyed police officers recover stolen Audi after spotting it in Droitwich

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2021

Police recover stolen caravan after pursuit from Droitwich to Stourport

NEWS 13^th Nov, 2021

Fears for local woodland, stream and river after large fuel theft and spillage in Hampton Lovett

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2021

West Mercia Police plea after increase in accidental 999 calls

NEWS 6^th Nov, 2021

Home Office figures show West Mercia Police has recruited an extra 220 officers in the past two years

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2021

Pictures released of people police want to speak to about anti-social behaviour in Droitwich

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2021

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

NEWS 30^th Oct, 2021

Three 16-year-olds charged over Droitwich car-key burglary

NEWS 27^th Oct, 2021

Commissioner welcomes West Mercia Police continued focus on county lines drug supply

NEWS 25^th Oct, 2021

REVEALED - The artists who will be transforming Droitwich's underpasses

NEWS 15^th Oct, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2021

UPDATE - Three of four lanes now open on M5 between Droitwich and Worcester after lorry fire

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2021

Appeal to find Worcester man wanted on recall to prison

NEWS 24^th Sep, 2021

'It's an honour' - new West Mercia Police Chief Constable gets to know force's officers, staff and volunteers

NEWS 1^st Sep, 2021

Woman in her 80s dies after being hit by a car in Hanbury

NEWS 28^th Aug, 2021

Hooded thieves escape with cash after breaking into cars in Droitwich

NEWS 27^th Aug, 2021

Police probe after air rifle is shot at driver's car window in Droitwich

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2021

Haul of antiques stolen in burglary on Hanbury home

NEWS 19^th Aug, 2021

Police reiterate warning to drivers after even more attempted thefts from vehicles in Droitwich

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2021

Appeal to find owner of lost Pandora bracelet found in Droitwich

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2021

Mobile police station to be in Droitwich and Wychbold tomorrow to hear residents' concerns

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2021

Droitwich Police release picture of man after anti-social behaviour in Chawson

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

Droitwich Police out targeting 'speeding hotspots' in response to residents' concerns

NEWS 17^th Jul, 2021

Police appeal after car is vandalised in Droitwich

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2021

Burglars stole electrical items, bikes and tools during Droitwich burglary

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2021

UPDATE - Dog hit by car in Droitwich is located and taken to vets

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2021

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

NEWS 9^th Jul, 2021

Plea for people's ideas as project is launched to transform Droitwich underpasses into works of art

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2021

Cyclist injured in crash in Oddingley between a bike and a Porsche

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

UPDATE - One person airlifted to hospital after serious crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2021

Police hunting vandal who ripped number plate from car in Droitwich

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Thieves escape with safe during Droitwich burglary

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2021

Bike stolen from campervan while it was parked in Droitwich

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2021

Bridge left unsafe in Droitwich after teenage vandals rip wood from it

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

BMW stolen in car-key burglary in Droitwich

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2021

Police launch probe after cyclist is found dead by the roadside in Hanbury

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2021

West Mercia Police clamping down on illegal use of e-scooters across the force area

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2021

Police warning to drivers after an increase in high value vehicle thefts in Droitwich

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2021

Stolen car recovered on the M5 near Worcester

NEWS 4^th Jun, 2021

Police appeal after car is vandalised in Droitwich

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

Boy has his bag snatched from him in park in Fernhill Heath

NEWS 28^th May, 2021

Drivers warned after group of masked men seen trying to break into car in Droitwich in the early hours

NEWS 23^rd May, 2021

Joy and relief as missing Droitwich woman Amanda Hull is found safe and well

NEWS 24^th May, 2021

Missing Ombersley woman Amanda Hull is found safe and well

NEWS 18^th May, 2021

Knife amnesty - Operation Sceptre takes almost 150 weapons off the streets of Worcestershire

NEWS 17^th May, 2021

Vandals damage cricket pavilion at Droitwich park

NEWS 15^th May, 2021

Lucky escape for driver after car overturns in crash with lorry on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

New organised competition to enable 17 to 21-year-old drivers to race safely set to launch at Shelsley Walsh

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

Dispersal orders put in place to stop illegal street racing in Droitwich and Worcester are 'working well' say police

NEWS 12^th May, 2021

Droitwich drivers warned to slow down after police carry out speed enforcement in town this morning

NEWS 3^rd May, 2021

Urgent appeal to find missing David who could be in Droitwich, Ombersley or Worcester

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2021

Residents warned to 'check their bank notes' after spate of fake £20s being used in South Worcestershire

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2021

Police release picture of witness sought in Worcester murder case

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2021

Police put another dispersal order in place to stop cars racing around Droitwich this weekend

NEWS 23^rd Apr, 2021

Woman in her 70s sexually assaulted in Droitwich

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2021

Warning to Droitwich drivers after man was spotted 'looking through car windows' in the early hours of the morning

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2021

Police step up patrols and put orders in place to stop illegal street car racing in Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2021

West Mercia Police100 posts

URGENT - Appeal to find 11-year-old boy missing from Droitwich

Police release CCTV after 84-year-old woman has her purse snatched in Droitwich Morrisons

Droitwich man who plagued Westlands Estate with his anti-social behaviour given banning order

Wanted man could be in Droitwich, Bromsgrove or Evesham

Former Droitwich-based police officer jailed for sending offensive messages

60 fare dodgers caught in just two hours at Droitwich Railway Station as police carry out clampdown

Police release picture of man they want to speak to after shoplifting incident at Droitwich's Boots

UPDATE - Police thanks as missing Droitwich man is found

Vandals destroy tree young Archie planted in Droitwich's Spring Meadow

Police appeal after burglary at farm between Hanbury and Stoke Prior

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

Appeal to find classic Ford Escort stolen from Droitwich

Police investigating double fatal crash on the A449 in Ombersley appeal for two drivers to come forward

West Mercia Police's 'Close Pass' scheme to protect horse riders on Worcestershire's roads

Two men have died in Ombersley crash

Emotional tributes paid to nine-year-old Alfie who died in Droitwich

Pair charged with murder over death of nine-year-old Droitwich boy Alfie

'He had a smile that would melt butter' - Family pay tribute to nine-year-old Droitwich boy Alfie

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Droitwich this morning

Motorcylist who died in Droitwich crash has been named as serving firefighter Matthew Lee

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died in hospital after Droitwich crash

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died after Droitwich crash

Droitwich shoppers warned of 'new' distraction theft technique being used at cash machines

Car seized in Wychbold after driver was found to have expired provisional licence

Burglars broke into Ombersley property and stole large amount of meat and a quad bike

Thieves broke into Droitwich garage and stole mountain bike

Police appeal after red Mazda 6 is stolen from Droitwich

Police release pictures of pair they want to speak to after incident at Droitwich B&M Bargains

Police release picture of man after Droitwich meat theft

Police appeal after attempted burglary at Bradley Green building site

Man rescued from Droitwich canal last night

West Mercia Police knife crime campaign hailed a success as 294 weapons are surrendered

Suspected drink-driver arrested after he was 'swerving erratically' on the M5 near Droitwich

Drug-driver caught in Droitwich as part of West Mercia Police's Christmas campaign

Toy campaign led by Droitwich Lido Park Tennis group to ensure all town children get a present on Christmas Day

Quick-thinking Droitwich pair praised for helping save the life of man who fell in town canal

Police re-appeal after hit and run in Droitwich town centre involving 77-year-old woman

Elderly woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Droitwich

Police release picture of woman they want to speak to about incident at Droitwich Morrisons

Two injured after car and van crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich after crash

Police appeal after Thursday's Droitwich crash which saw three taken to hospital

UPDATE - Three taken to hospital after two car crash on A38 in Droitwich, near the Chateau Impney

Eagle-eyed police officers recover stolen Audi after spotting it in Droitwich

Police recover stolen caravan after pursuit from Droitwich to Stourport

Fears for local woodland, stream and river after large fuel theft and spillage in Hampton Lovett

West Mercia Police plea after increase in accidental 999 calls

Home Office figures show West Mercia Police has recruited an extra 220 officers in the past two years

Pictures released of people police want to speak to about anti-social behaviour in Droitwich

Drivers warned about new speed cameras on A449 between Ombersley and Hartlebury

Three 16-year-olds charged over Droitwich car-key burglary

Commissioner welcomes West Mercia Police continued focus on county lines drug supply

REVEALED - The artists who will be transforming Droitwich's underpasses

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.......

UPDATE - Three of four lanes now open on M5 between Droitwich and Worcester after lorry fire

Appeal to find Worcester man wanted on recall to prison

'It's an honour' - new West Mercia Police Chief Constable gets to know force's officers, staff and volunteers

Woman in her 80s dies after being hit by a car in Hanbury

Hooded thieves escape with cash after breaking into cars in Droitwich

Police probe after air rifle is shot at driver's car window in Droitwich

Haul of antiques stolen in burglary on Hanbury home

Police reiterate warning to drivers after even more attempted thefts from vehicles in Droitwich

Appeal to find owner of lost Pandora bracelet found in Droitwich

Mobile police station to be in Droitwich and Wychbold tomorrow to hear residents' concerns

Droitwich Police release picture of man after anti-social behaviour in Chawson

Droitwich Police out targeting 'speeding hotspots' in response to residents' concerns

Police appeal after car is vandalised in Droitwich

Burglars stole electrical items, bikes and tools during Droitwich burglary

UPDATE - Dog hit by car in Droitwich is located and taken to vets

Average speed cameras to be installed on main A449 between Hartlebury and Ombersley

Plea for people's ideas as project is launched to transform Droitwich underpasses into works of art

Cyclist injured in crash in Oddingley between a bike and a Porsche

UPDATE - One person airlifted to hospital after serious crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

Police hunting vandal who ripped number plate from car in Droitwich

Thieves escape with safe during Droitwich burglary

Bike stolen from campervan while it was parked in Droitwich

Bridge left unsafe in Droitwich after teenage vandals rip wood from it

BMW stolen in car-key burglary in Droitwich

Police launch probe after cyclist is found dead by the roadside in Hanbury

West Mercia Police clamping down on illegal use of e-scooters across the force area