Read about our approach to external linking. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, Council tax set to rise across Northamptonshire. Tweeting local news and information from Wellingborough Town Neighbourhood Police Team @northantspolice Report a crime via 101 or in an emergency call 999. 1:06. Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a big crime story from Northamptonshire. READ MORE: Drivers in Kettering warned of roadworks for next eight weekends. The first prisoner arrived on 4 February 2022. Break-ins, CCTV, anonymous leads, theft, arson - let's use the power of social media! Appeals More than 45,000 forfeited monies donated to Northamptonshire charities 02 Mar 2023 Heres an outrageous story of nature destruction & collusion between authorities & private developer pic.twitter.com/UJl2mEuPmv. Police say he had answered the door to three men wearing black who claimed to be from the Border Agency. Faces of 23 thugs, perverts and crooks from Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden jailed during February 2023 Campaigners against the felling said the avenue of trees could be dated back to the 1600s. This page is for sharing information about local crime. Alexandru Dumitrescu, 35, his brother Mihail, 27, Romulus Bircea, 49, and Rolls Virag, 41, went on a prolific crime spree in Northamptonshire and other counties across the UK between October and November last year. "If we don't do that this crime will overpower us and take control of our streets.". Get the latest and breaking news from Northamptonshire by signing up for our newsletter here. Around 200 prisoners are already there. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Wellingborough, Englandnorthants.police.ukJoined March 2015 2,352Following 3,179Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Wellingborough Town Neighbourhood Policing Team's Tweets Why was a giant sewage pipe built on an estate? "I'm prepared to put my money where my mouth is. Add data for Wellingborough Consider looking into aggregate data for Average in United Kingdom Currency: Sticky Currency Switch to metric measurement units This city had 0 entries in the past 12 months by 0 different contributors. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, who led the investigation, said: This has been an incredibly challenging investigation and our thoughts remain with Mr Leszczynskis loved ones. He loved his sister and was always caring and supportive of her. Stay informed. Martin Truett was assaulted in his home in Highfield Road, Wellingborough, on Friday, November 25, between 8.45pm and 10pm. During that time he had more than 50 text message exchanges with his partner, along with a call lasting nearly 10 minutes. It added hundreds of new trees would be planted in the development. Here, up to 200 offenders with substance misuse issues will take part in a 16-week programme to help them get off drugs and into permanent recovery. Read about our approach to external linking. We are sorry, but the email address you entered does not appear to be valid. The body had been concealed in a ditch near a lane leading from Carlton Road to The Causeway and was found by a farmer, who contacted police shortly after 4.30pm on 1 July. It was one of the biggest news stories of our time - and it's still not over. Picture special - 34 photos of plays, musicals and shows from the Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and . There was bruising all over the body which was consistent with being repeatedly punched and kicked. 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Protester removed from tree in Wellingborough by Northants Police Duration: 03:05 33 mins ago Protester removed from tree in Wellingborough by Northants Police More From Dailymotion up next:. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In a tribute to Mr Leszczynski in the aftermath of the attack, his family described him as "cheerful and affectionate". Wellingborough anti-knife crime campaign group funds bleed boxes 17 November 2021 Knife crime The Off the Streets campaign group spoke at Dylan's former school earlier this year A campaign. The prison will hold around 1700 offenders when at full capacity in December and will boost local employment with over 600 new jobs for the community. Relevance is automatically assessed so. During the raids, the ruthless gang would often steal sentimental and valuable jewellery, cash and electronics from mainly detached houses. Lukasz Stachura, 41, told pals he had killed Kamil Leszczynski when they hadn't heard from the 33-year-old. Rayon Pennycook, 16, was stabbed to death on Constable Road in the town on 25 May. Police have launched a murder investigation and appealed for witnesses. The gang, from Gordon Road, Wellingborough, would smash rear windows to get inside and place furniture in front of doors in case the victims returned home, police said. Two arrested after large quantity of drugs found in car in Kettering. Judge Tayton commended the three detectives in the investigation, calling it "a painstaking investigation which was carried out to the highest standards". Loud bang heard in areas across the UK. However, an investigation by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit traced Stachuras movements on the day the victim was last seen, with CCTV footage showing him driving around Wellingborough in his red Vauxhall Astra. The barrister, external said there was a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), external on the trees which meant they should not be felled. N.B. The new Category C prison in Northamptonshire is the first jail to have been designed with education, training and jobs for prisoners on release as its main purposes factors proven to cut crime and reduce reoffending. During one terrifying incident - the ruthless gang attacked two women who disturbed them, Subscribe today to get the latest Northants headlines straight to your inbox with our free email updates. He then drove around Wellingborough, Kettering and other areas of Northamptonshire throughout the rest of the night. "The plans have been approved by North Northamptonshire Council and the work set to start on Monday is being carried out in consultation with a team of ecologists and arboriculturalists to ensure it is done in the right way," he said. The opening of HMP Five Wells is a major milestone in the governments commitment to create 20,000 modern, innovative places by the mid-2020s. You have accepted additional cookies. Northamptonshire Police are issuing a further appeal on the three month anniversary of his murder, Subscribe today to get the latest Northants headlines straight to your inbox with our free email updates. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus. Hit-and-run accident cut short a new life for a Cherry Hill teenager Political operative sought to pay hit men $15K in NJ . A violent burglary gang from Wellingborough who committed 41 break-ins in just six weeks have been jailed. Dylan Holliday, 16, died in August in Brooke Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Martin Truett was assaulted in his home in Highfield Road, Wellingborough, on Friday, November 25, between 8.45pm and 10pm. His car later broke down on the A6 near Desborough at around 10.30am the following morning. By clicking 'Create Account and Subscribe' you agree to us creating an account for you and subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. Subscribe to our email alert of the day's top stories from the UK and around the world. A Wellingborough man was killed after answering his front door to three in black who claimed they were from the Border Agency. Earlier this month another anti-knife crime group, the East Midlands Knife Amnesty, installed bleed control kits in Corby, Northamptonshire. The victim, 63, was taken to hospital where he died 17 days later on the morning of Monday, December 12. Smart in its approach to getting offenders into jobs working in direct partnership with local employers to offer 500 on-the-job training places through release on temporary license, leading to ready-made jobs for ex-offenders once back in the community. Designed throughout with cutting-edge technology, HMP Five Wells is also Britains first smart prison utilising the latest designs and innovations to protect the public and rehabilitate offenders: The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab said: HMP Five Wells is a flagship example of this Governments plan to create secure and modern prisons that cut crime and protect the public. Wellingborough: Protesters halt tree-felling plans 20 February Protesters blocked contractors from gaining access to the site to prevent the tree removals Work to remove more than 50 ancient. The Woodland Trust said a lime tree could be considered ancient at about 300 years old. Martin Truett was assaulted in his home in Highfield Road, Wellingborough, on Friday, November 25, between 8.45pm and 10pm. 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Of the four final builds, one will be run by Her Majestys Prison and Probation Service and three by private operators. READ MORE: Elderly woman knocked down in Aldi car park taken to hospital with serious injuries. Paul Powlesland from Garden Court Chambers in London said he took action because police were "threatening to arrest people for aggravated trespass for standing next to the trees". The most common crimes in Wellingborough are violence and sexual offences, with 3,001 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 57. The lime trees were scheduled to be removed as part of the Stanton Cross development. The 1,700 place prison, recently named HMP Fosse Way by the local community, will be operated by Serco following a recent tendering competition. Two men charged after cannabis factory raided by police in Winstanley Road, Wellingborough Northampton Chronicle & Echo 11:10 Cannabis Northampton Northants ilke Homes and Man GPM start work on 146 modular homes at Wellingborough's Glenvale Park Northamptonshire Telegraph 11:00 Affordable Housing Kettering Northants A reconstruction of Stachuras vehicles movements also helped piece together his attempts to flee the scene. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Don't miss out! A murder investigation was launched and, three months on, detectives are making a new appeal for anyone with information to come forward. With 24 workshops and a large number of classrooms, prisoners will take part in formal learning, courses, qualifications and on-the-job training in areas including coding, car maintenance, fork-lift-truck maintenance, plumbing and engineering. "During the course of the investigation, officers managed to return a vast quantity of items back to their owners, some of which had high sentimental values, including items such as wedding rings, engagement rings and eternity rings. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. "I wouldn't have climbed the tree if I thought it was a crime.". "We do understand the level of local concern and have continued to liaise closely with engineers and the ecology team to work through the plans and minimise the impacts of the work taking place.". Over 25 ex-offenders and prisoners on temporary release were also employed in the construction of the jail, learning skills such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering and roofing. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. 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