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A man who poured petrol over customers at a pub he had been barred from has been jailed.

David Shaw walked into the Butter Cross, in Market Place, Bingham, with two cans of petrol on 15 June 2023.

He began throwing petrol on the floor of the venue and assaulted a couple aged in their 80s by dousing them in the fuel.

Shaw, who had been barred from the pub the previous day, then made threats to burn the premises down.

Our officers were called to the incident, which happened around 2.50pm, and arrested Shaw after tracking his van to another pub near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Shaw, aged 42, of Thornfield Way, Aslockton, was jailed for a total of two years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (24 July).

He had pleaded guilty to affray and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Detective Inspector James Oakton said: “This must have been a frightening experience for anyone who was in the pub when Shaw walked in armed with cans of petrol and making threats.

“It appears he had been barred from the venue the day before and chose to respond in this reckless and dangerous way.

“Officers on duty tracked him down quickly using automated number plate recognition technology and the team of detectives who worked on the investigation should be commended for building a case against Shaw which has achieved this outcome in court.

“I’m pleased the judge has seen fit to jail Shaw and hope he uses his time behind bars to reflect on his behaviour.”

A young driver has been jailed after critically injuring his close friend in a car crash.

Josh Murdon, 21, was speeding heavily when he lost control of a Volkswagen Golf GTI along Hucknall Road, near Linby, on 20 April last year.

Nottingham Crown Court heard he was also under the influence of drugs and crashed after striking a kerb.

The car flipped a number of times before coming to rest in a field (pictured).

Emergency services attended and both Murdon and his passenger were taken to hospital.

Murdon sustained only minor injuries, with tests showing he was over the legal drug-drive limit for cannabis at the time of the collision.

Meanwhile, his passenger – his second cousin as well as a close friend – was left in a coma with life-threatening injuries. The court heard he survived the crash with medics describing him as a “walking miracle”.

Murdon refused to comment when interviewed by our officers a few weeks after the crash, but the court heard he told paramedics on the way to hospital that he had been driving at around 70mph when he hit the kerb.

He also told them his phone had been ringing and that the collision happened as he looked down at the phone with the intention of declining the call.

The passenger spent several weeks in hospital before providing a statement in which he claimed Murdon repeatedly broke the speed limit during the car journey, including driving at over 100mph along the A611 Annesley Road bypass moments before the crash.

The passenger, aged 23 at the time, told our officers he had told Murdon to slow down but was ignored.

As a result of the crash, he sustained 20 broken bones – including his skull, back and ribs – that continue to cause him physical and mental pain every day.

Murdon, of Chapel Lane, Ravenshead, went on to plead guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was jailed for two years and two months on Tuesday (23 July). He was also disqualified from driving for four years and three months.

Following the sentencing, PC Haddon Smith said: “Murdon showed a complete lack of regard for the rules of the road and drove at excessive speed while under the influence of drugs, which were still in his system after he’d taken them the night before.

“As a result, he inflicted life-changing and lifelong injuries on his friend and relative. When questioned in two police interviews, Murdon did not have the courage to accept responsibility for his actions – something that upset his victim considerably.

“The police investigation into this incident has always been to seek the truth, achieve answers for the victim and to hold Murdon to account. I hope the conclusion of the subsequent court proceedings has brought some comfort and closure to the victim and his family.

“This has been a life-changing incident for the victim who bravely stood in front of the courtroom and read out his moving victim personal statement. The sentence passed down to Murdon reflects the seriousness of his actions – but while he’ll be able to return to some form of normality following his release from prison, his victim’s life has changed forever.

“Despite this, I hope he continues to defy the odds and overcome the medical diagnoses that have resulted from this crash. As the court heard, he is a walking miracle and I wish him the very best going forward.”

We have released an image of a man we wish to trace after a shop keeper was threatened with a knife.

The incident happened just after 9am on Sunday 30 June at Target Food Store in Alfreton Road.

A customer has entered the store, got into a verbal altercation with a member of staff before brandishing a knife. He then left the store.

No one was injured.

Our officers have carried out a number of lines of inquiry including an extensive CCTV trawl to locate the suspect.

No arrests have been made yet.

We have now released an image of a man that could us further our investigation. We are calling on the public’s help to identify him.

PC Joseph Wiley, who is investigating the incident, said: “Luckily no one was hurt during this incident. However, this doesn’t take away how seriously we are treating this.

“Using a knife to threaten a member of staff is completely unacceptable and we are determined to catch the person responsible.

“The suspect not only pulled out a knife but stabbed it into the counter to provoke fear.

“No one should have to go to work and witness this type of appalling behaviour.

“We have now released an image of a man that could help us with our inquiries.

“Do you know the man in the image? Are you the man in the image? Please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 0309 of the 30th June 2024 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

MISSING | Alfie

Have you seen missing Alfie? We are concerned for his safety and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him.

Alfie was reported missing from the Kirkby-In-Ashfield area having last been seen Monday 22nd of July 2024 at around 5:15pm. Alfie has links to the Colwny Bay area of Wales.

Alfie is described as 5ft 10in tall and of slim build, he has dark hair which is longer on top and cut short on the sides. Alfie was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, grey joggers, with blue and black trainers.

If you have seen Alfie or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 641 of 22nd July 2024.

Thank you.

A prolific shop thief has been returned to jail after stealing food, laundry detergent and two bikes.

Alex Swain plundered the items from shops in and around Kirkby-in-Ashfield in May and June this year.

Swain, aged 24, who has multiple previous criminal convictions, stole seven bottles of wash liquid from a convenience store on 25 May, before helping himself to food and sweets from another store on 4 and 7 June.

He also stole two bicycles on 11 and 12 June, before smashing a car window the following day before stealing cash from inside.

Swain, of Chesterfield Road North, Pleasley, was identified by several officers from CCTV footage.

He later pleaded guilty to six counts of theft and one of criminal damage.

Appearing at Mansfield Magistrates Court on Wednesday (17 July) he was jailed for 24 weeks and ordered to pay compensation.

Inspector Chris Boylin said: “These were brazen offences committed by a man who appeared to think he would take what he wanted when he wanted it.

“In doing so he hurt local businesses and caused considerable upset and inconvenience to his other victims.

“I am pleased he has now been jailed and sincerely hope this proves to be his final spell in custody.”

Officers investigating after racist threats were made to a Nottingham tram passenger want to speak to this man.

The victim was leaving the tram at the Forest Road stop when he was verbally abused by another man.

He was then confronted by the offender who made further threats and behaved aggressively towards him before walking off towards Radford Road around 10.50am on 16 May 2024.

The victim then reported the incident to a police officer who was in the area.

Our officers have been analysing CCTV of the incident and we are now in a position to release this image of a man we would like to speak to.

Police Constable Daniel Carter said: “We believe the man pictured could have important information about exactly what happened.

"We understand the image is not the clearest but we believe there will still be people who recognise him.

“If you know him, please contact us. We understand there were a number of other witnesses to the incident and I would also urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

“Please also get in touch if you were on the tram or at the tram stop and recorded what happened on your mobile phone.”

Anyone with any information should call us on 101, quoting incident number 339 of 16 May 2024, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Can you help our colleagues at Lincolnshire Police with their investigation?

If you recognise the man please call 101 or use our Live Chat option on our website. Just quote incident number 91 of 21 July 2024.

A burglar was swiftly caught after police acted on their instincts and found him under a pile of clothes at a block of flats.

Officers were called Crow Hill Rise, Mansfield, in the early hours after three neighbouring properties were broken into in the early hours of 26 January 2023.

Nottingham Crown Court heard the cul-de-sac is a five-minute walk from a block of flats in Stone Cross Court, where a number of prolific offenders were known to live.

The officers decided to visit the flats and it paid dividends, with items stolen during the burglary spree – including mountain bikes, and an £8,000 laptop – all found in the building.

A pair of designer sunglasses stolen from a Porche outside one of the targeted houses was also recovered.

Three suspects were arrested, including convicted burglar McKenzie Randle who officers found hiding under a large pile of clothes inside one of the flats.

Randle, aged 27, of Pickard Street, Mansfield, went on to admit three counts of burglary and theft from a motor vehicle following the late-night crime spree.

The court heard he was also involved in a previous incident on 19 July 2021, in which a man was attacked on a footpath in Mansfield, before having his phone and wallet taken. The victim’s bank card was then used at a number of locations.

Following a police investigation, Randle admitted his involvement and pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft and fraud.

He appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 19 July, with a judge hearing he had 39 previous convictions to his name – including burglary, shop thefts and drug offences.

For these latest crimes, he was jailed for three years and eight months.

Detective Constable David Smith, who led the burglary investigation, said: “Despite his relatively young age, Randle has an extensive offending history demonstrating his clear disregard for abiding by the law.

“He committed these latest burglaries without any regard whatsoever for the financial and significant emotional impact on the victims and I am pleased he is back behind bars.

“I’d like to thank the response officers who immediately attended the scene and began investigating what had happened.

“Within a very short space of time they had secured the area, located an address of interest, and detained three suspects.

“I hope this sentence reassures people the force takes all reports of this nature extremely seriously and is committed to bringing offenders to justice.”

A violent robber kicked and punched his ex-partner and stole her phone before ordering her to strip naked and leave the address.

Aaron Dyer viciously attacked the terrified victim inside an address in Tennyson Street, Radford, leaving her with lumps to her head and scratches to her wrist.

The 42-year-old then humiliated her by telling her to remove her clothing and get out of the flat, filming her on his phone as she left.

She managed to run to a nearby address to borrow some clothes before she was later found by the police following the incident which happened on 30 December 2023.

Following inquiries, our officers arrested Dyer nearby about 20 minutes later.

Dyer, of Grindon Crescent, Bulwell, was subsequently charged and was found guilty of robbery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm following a trial held at Nottingham Crown Court last month.

He was locked up for four-and-a-half-years when he appeared before the same court for sentencing on Monday (22 July 2024).

Detective Constable Ruth Towle said: “This was an evidence-led prosecution which enabled us to bring Dyer to justice for his violent offending.

“We realise some vulnerable victims of domestic abuse may be concerned about taking part in the legal process to get justice.

“We understand those concerns and work hard with our partners to overcome them in any way we can.

"We explain how we treat reports seriously, how we will do all we can to protect victims, and how we can keep people safe using tools such as court orders to prevent further contact between victim and offender.

“When that kind of reassurance proves insufficient, we will always explore an evidence-led prosecution in order to safeguard victims and bring offenders to justice.

“As the outcome in this particular case highlights, we can and will pursue offenders even in cases where victims do not want to go through the court process.

"We will leave no stone unturned in our investigation and we will do everything in our power to protect victims from further harm.”

A man who smashed into his former partner’s home and violently assaulted her has been jailed.

Lynden Brown, aged 42, was already banned by a restraining order from approaching his victim when he turned up at her home in Clifton, Nottingham, on 23 December last year.

With the woman out of the house, Brown gained entry and waited for her inside.

When she returned, he violently assaulted her before going outside and smashing up her car.

Brown, who had threatened the previous evening to turn up at his victim’s home, fled the scene but retuned a short time later and barged his way back inside after repeatedly charging at her door.

With much of the incident recorded on doorbell camera, Brown, of Fleming Gardens, Clifton, later pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and three counts of criminal damage.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (17 July) he was jailed for three years. His restraining order was also extended.

Detective Constable Ioana Parr, a specialist domestic abuse officer working at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a horrible and frightening experience for the victim who was terrorised and assaulted in her own home by Brown.

“This kind of violence against women is absolutely appalling and we will always work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice and safeguard victims.

“I am pleased Brown has now been brought to justice and is now not able to harm his victim.”

We are asking for the public's help to trace a man who is wanted in connection with burglary and stalking offences.

Paul Bellamy, aged 57, is a suspect for a break-in which took place in Clifton on 9 August 2023.

Jewellery and cash were taken from the home during the raid.

Bellamy, who has links to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, is also wanted in connection with stalking offences against the same victim.

Police Constable Daniel Carter said: “We are working hard to track down this man as soon as possible and are appealing for the public to help us.

“If you have seen Bellamy or have any information on his whereabouts please call us immediately.

"Information on his whereabouts can also be given anonymously and in confidence via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a man who was stabbed to death on Christmas Day.

Reece Connor, aged 29, was fatally wounded on a pavement near Nottingham’s Crown Island after a brief altercation with Kershan Dockeray-Barnett, then aged just 17.

The teenager had admitted to delivering a single stab wound to the chest, but claimed have been acting in self-defence using the victim’s own knife.

During a three-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, the jury heard how he confronted the victim after an altercation in a nearby underpass at about 7.35pm on 25 December 2023.

Exact details of this initial incident remain unknown – but it was undoubtedly the trigger for the fatal violence that followed.

Distant CCTV footage showed both this initial meeting and Dockeray-Barnett running towards Reece as he walked along Wollaton Road.

Within just six minutes of leaving the underpass, Reece was left dying on the pavement.

A team of detectives quickly assembled on Christmas Day and worked through the night to identify suspects and gather other crucial evidence.

Using CCTV recordings, doorbell camera footage and mobile phone data, they were able to track the movements of Reece and his killer in the moments before, during and after the incident.

With detectives closing in, Dockeray-Barnett, now 18, handed himself in but declined to answer any of the questions put to him by officers in interview.

He later claimed to have acted in self-defence using a knife dropped by the victim – before throwing it away in a location he’d forgotten.

Despite extensive searches the blade was never recovered.

Prosecutors argued that Dockeray-Barnett had gone looking for Reece with the intention of causing him serious harm.

The jury agreed and delivered their majority verdict yesterday (Monday).

A second man, 24-year-old Keaton Morgan Adlam, was cleared of murder on Friday. He was also found not guilty of an alternative charge of manslaughter.

Dockeray-Barnett, of Marchwood Close, was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Friday 6 September.

Detective Inspector Clare Gibson said: “Christmas Day will never be the same again for any of Reece’s family and friends. This senseless act of violence has resulted in the death of a much-loved father, partner, son and friend.

“Following the attack on Reece, Dockeray-Barnett made no attempt to administer first aid or to call for an ambulance, and was concerned only with getting away from the scene and disposing of vital evidence.

“I am pleased the jury has reached this verdict and hope that this outcome assists Reece’s family in coming to terms with their terrible loss.”

Kimberley who was reported missing has now been located.

Many thanks to all those who shared our media appeal.

Thousands of families across Nottinghamshire learnt more about the work of our police teams in a series of community fun days that have been hailed as a “great success”.

The first of its kind event, known as the Mini Police fun days, are all about building trust and confidence in our communities.

It’s estimated that around 3,000 children and their families attended the three days across June and July which took place in Carr Bank Park, Mansfield on Saturday 22 June, Robin Hood Chase Park on Saturday 13 July and Melbourne Park in Nottingham on Wednesday 17 July.

The free interactive fun days are designed to celebrate the achievements of our Mini Police programme and allowed the public to learn about some of the different aspects of Nottinghamshire Police.

Our Mini Police programme is designed for Year 5 pupils to learn about anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, understanding the law as well as promoting values of kindness, respect, and inclusivity.

The fun days featured displays, information stands from the volunteer police cadets, hate crime, the fraud protect team and the crime prevention team.

There were also inputs from our roads policing unit, cyber security, hate crime, honour-based abuse, and youth outreach teams as well as Nottingham Forest Community Trust, Trent Bridge Community Trust, and a performance from House of Pain Wrestling.

Families enjoyed dribbling a football whilst wearing beer goggles, taking on the bleep test, testing their reaction times on the Batak machine and learning how to dust fingerprints with the crime scene investigation team.

Children could also try on different items of police uniform like hats and jackets.

The public also enjoyed a live demonstration from the dog section where they were able to witness a police dog sniffing out a mobile phone, with the dog handler displaying how the dogs team take down suspects.

Other departments which also attended the four events included the underwater search team and the drone team who had static displays where people could chat to officers and take a closer look at the specialist equipment used.

The Prevention Hub is a collaboration between multiple force departments responsible for developing and delivering strategies to prevent crime and disorder throughout the city and county.

Citizens in Policing and Engagement Sergeant Kerry Hall said: “Engaging with people from different communities across Nottinghamshire is a real priority to us.

“It’s the first year we have run these Mini Police Fun days and they have been a great to see, it's amazing to see them so well attended by children and families alike.

“These kinds of events have been a perfect way for us to engage with the communities we serve in a fun and positive way and help to increase trust and confidence in the police.”