Bewdley Police

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PC Price attended Bewdley Primary School today following complaints he had received in regards to parking. Pc Price gave words of advice and educated people who had parked illegally and in an inconsiderate manner.

Yesterday we attended Bewdley High School to hand out leaflets regarding drugs and raise awareness of the damages drugs can do to the body. We also shared what younger people should do if they are worried about their friends. Visit orlo.uk/IF0jn for advice or to report

PC Price and PC Roberts will be at the Wyre Forest Visitors centre on the A456 on Thursday 22nd August 2024, from 10:00 until 12:00. Please bring along your bikes ,we will provide a Smartwater kit and register you on the database.

Bewdley Safer Neighbourhood Team, have been conducting speed enforcement on The A456 following the new speed limits being put in place, A total of 32 vehicles were checked and speeds ranged between 29mph and 52 mph so no tickets required on this occasion.

A Bewdley man has today (Friday 28 June) been convicted of rape after appearing at Worcester Crown Court. Audey Loveridge, 46, of Woodman Caravan Park, Bewdley was convicted of one count of rape, and has been remanded. Loveridge is due to be sentenced on August 30.

A man has been charged with GBH with intent and assaulting an emergency worker following an incident in Bewdley on June 22. Ahmed Ibrahim, 21, of no fixed abode, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today and was remanded to Worcester Crown Court on July 23.

Our community is being reminded to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’. 💻 Anyone who thinks they may have been contacted by a bogus police officer should call 101 or report it via orlo.uk/vFvDP

#OpSceptre | As Op Sceptre concludes, a reminder about Steer Clear. This is an award-winning early intervention programme which works with young people at risk of being exposed to knife crime help them find alternative pathways. orlo.uk/NDjKd #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre | PC Price and colleagues carried out a multi-agency operation this week with @WorcsTS The officers visited stores in Wyre Forest to check on their understanding and awareness around knife crime and the selling of knives. #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre | Dispose of any unwanted knives in our surrender bin at Kidderminster Police Station. The bin is located just inside the reception and absolutely no questions will be asked. It will remain in place over the coming weekend.

#OpSceptre Did you know that last year in England and Wales, it was reported that a knife or blade was used in a crime every 16 minutes, with over 2,300 victims of knife crime aged 18 or under? #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre - “I carry a knife for protection” - Carrying a knife puts you in more danger, it does not protect you. In fact, did you know, you are more likely to be hurt or injured if you carry a knife, people are often wounded by their own knife, putting them at greater risk.

(SOUND ON 📷 ) TW: Mentions of murder, knife crime, death of a loved one. On March 5, 2022 Ian Kirwan said goodbye to his wife Lyndsey as he left their home in Redditch to buy a light switch. Ian never returned home. Watch full film ➡️westmercia.police.uk/news/west-merc… #STOPKNIFECRIME

#OpSceptre | This week is Operation Sceptre - a national programme where there is an intensification of focus on early intervention, education and enforcement of knife crime. This is in addition to the amazing work that is carried out all year-round regarding knife crime.

#OpSceptre | Next week (13-19 May) is Operation Sceptre. During the week you can dispose of any unwanted knives in our surrender bins at: 🔪 Wed 15th May Kidderminster (Weavers Wharf) 1:30pm – 3pm 🔪 Thu 16th May Stourport (Bridge St Car Park) 1:30pm – 3pm #STOPKNIFECRIME

FIREARMS LICENSING | From tomorrow (1 May 2024) all new firearms and shotgun licensing applications will need to be submitted online. Printed applications will no longer be accepted. You can read more, including FAQs on the new process, here - orlo.uk/KdGJa

Last week over 350 year six children came along to our annual Tag Rugby Tournament @WolverleyFC . PC Sharpe said “Tag rugby is huge fun teaches children about teamwork and socialising and also an opportunity for the police to interact with young people”.

COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES | This week, counterfeit £50 Royal Bank of Scotland notes have been used in our area. The offenders have made small value purchases at stores, paying with the forged notes and then receiving legitimate change in return. Please be vigilant.

‘Walk and Talk’ | An important new initiative is being launched across North Worcestershire as part of our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). Take a look 👀