Crime

Confidence in Wiltshire Police higher than national average

NEW data reveals that 58% of people believe Wiltshire Police do an excellent or good job…

Joshua Blachford was jailed for three years and nine months Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary

Joshua Blachford jailed for rape of woman in Ringwood

“BEFORE I was raped, I was confident. Outgoing. Full of energy and ambition. That version of…

Wilton fires prompt message for parents to educate children

POLICE are urging parents to educate their children on the dangers of setting fires after two…

The number of police vehicles will be assessed as part of the plans. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Dog attacked flock of sheep at Stonehenge – with one put down after face “savaged”

A SHEEP had to be put down after a dog reportedly attacked a flock at Stonehenge….

The arrests were made by Wiltshire Police's Rural Crime Team. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Three sheep killed after vehicle drove into field

POLICE are appealing for information after three sheep were killed after a vehicle drove into a…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Amesbury Police

WATCH: Police appeal after cars seen doing doughnuts in Shrewton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a driver was caught doing doughnuts in the Shrewton Recreation…

Callum Foster told the victim he was sent to kill him Picture: Wiltshire Police

Man who took car onto Salisbury Plain for test drive threatened to kill owner

A CHIPPENHAM man who took a car on a test drive with the vehicle’s owner threatened…

A more visible police presence will be seen in Salisbury Picture: Salisbury Police

Salisbury to see increased police patrols to curb shop theft and violence

MORE police officers are set to hit Salisbury’s streets as part of efforts to keep the city centre safe. This…

Five men caught hiding in hedge by drone sentenced for night poaching near Amesbury

FIVE men have been fined hundreds of pounds each after they were caught night poaching near Amesbury. The men were…

The offences span several decades Picture: Wiltshire Police

“Abhorrent” serial Salisbury sex offender Michael Colin Bell, 72, jailed

A 72-YEAR-old sex offender has been jailed for more than six years for offences dating back as far as…