Newark Police: Rural Villages

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

We tracked down a stolen motorcycle and arrested four suspects after responding rapidly to a knifepoint robbery.

We were called to Old Mill Crescent, Newark, around 8.20pm on Thursday (22nd October) following reports a man had been robbed nearby.

The victim had arranged to sell the off-road motorbike online and travelled to the meeting point in Newark.

A group of teenagers arrived at the scene and one of them went on to brandish a knife and threaten the man.

The victim promptly called us and our officers located him in Queen's Road.

Following further information from the control room and local inquiries, an area search was conducted.

An officer spotted a bike matching the description given after checking through gardens nearby.

Three teenagers emerged from an address and were detained by officers with a fourth suspect found inside the house.

Four boys, aged 15, 15, 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Detective Constable Tristan Millar said: "Some excellent joined up police work allowed the officers who attended to recover a stolen bike and arrest four suspects.

"Being threatened at knifepoint can have a lasting impact on anyone so the victim will be offered support.

"We'd urge people buying and selling items online to make sure they take every possible precaution to avoid becoming a victim of crime."

23/10/2026

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Every year, anglers put themselves at risk without realising it. Carbon monoxide (CO) is invisible, odourless and can become deadly in enclosed spaces such as bivvies and tents.

If you're using heaters, stoves, BBQs or lanterns on the bank:
Always ensure good ventilation
Use appliances in open air
Carry a CO alarm Know the symptoms of CO poisoning

A few simple precautions could save your life.

Beasley

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Hare coursing, poaching and fi****ms were all on the agenda during a hands-on training day for officers responding to offences in rural areas.

During a day of learning on the Thoresby Estate on 14 October, Crime Scene Investigators used real deer and hare carcasses to instruct officers on how to recover and retain forensic evidence.

Representatives from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) were also on hand to instruct officers on fi****ms legislation, and the differences between legal deer stalking and illegal poaching.

The animal carcasses, responsibly and legally sourced from the estate, were arranged in the wild and in the boot of a vehicle to simulate attacks by dogs.

Participants were then instructed on how to identify and process dog saliva, which can then be traced either to a particular breed or animal.

Just 24 hours after the training had been completed, an officer in Worksop was able to put some of this learning into practice when a dead muntjac deer was found during a search warrant.

Inspector Rob Harrison, district commander for Bassetlaw, said: "People who illegally hunt and kill our wildlife not only cause great suffering to the animals they kill; they can also cause great harm and distress to people living and working in our countryside.

"These are serious criminals who frankly can leave behind a trail of destruction as they go about hunting and killing animals purely for enjoyment.

"In addition to the mutilated and seriously injured animals they leave behind, they also cause a great deal of damage as they drive across fields, break through fences and intimidate people living in isolated areas.

"That is not acceptable and will always be investigated by the police. It is also very different to the practices of legal and licensed stalkers who are employed to control wildlife populations and are appropriately trained and equipped to do so."

21/10/2026

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We're keen to hear from people who live, work or spend time in our rural communities about their experiences, concerns and confidence in how rural and wildlife crime is policed.

Whether you've reported a crime, been affected by one, or simply want to share your views, your feedback will help us understand what's important to you and how we can better support and protect rural communities.

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Your views matter and will help shape our approach to preventing and responding to rural and wildlife crime across Nottinghamshire.

21/10/2026

A new policing team is being launched to crack down on crime and better support people living and working in rural communities.

The Neighbourhood Rural Crime Team will work with officers across the county to tackle recurring and emerging issues, improve outcomes for victims and help prevent crime.

The team, based at Ollerton Police Station, is an extension of the existing neighbourhood policing offer and will bring together four officers with a dedicated focus on rural crime.

The four officers will receive enhanced training to investigate crimes including:

• the theft of farm machinery

• wildlife offences such as poaching

• criminal damage caused by off-road vehicles

• and fuel theft.

With shift patterns covering day and night, the team will focus on engagement, intelligence gathering, the investigation of offences, arrests, seizures and proactive operations based on emerging crime trends.

We have been working for several years to improve our response in rural areas and now have one of the most extensive rural neighbourhood policing networks in the country.

As well as investing heavily in new vehicles and equipment such as 4x4s, quad bikes and night-vision goggles, we have given additional training to officers already working in rural areas.

In addition to those more than 40 officers with enhanced training, our Neighbourhood Rural Crime Team will provide an additional dedicated focus on issues that are unique or particularly damaging to rural communities.

This includes:

• The theft of high-value farm machinery and equipment such as tractor GPS systems

• Livestock theft

•Fuel and metal theft

•Hare coursing and poaching

•Other wildlife crime

•Fly-tipping

•The nuisance use of off-road vehicles

Team member PC Hollie Marsh said: "I am extremely passionate about joining this team and making a difference.

"We know that people living and working in isolated areas can feel particularly vulnerable and unsafe. I want to show heightened patrols, more police presence and immediate action when responding to incidents.

"...offences such as high value equipment theft and criminal damage caused by illegal off-road vehicles can be devastating to farmers and land owners.

"Those who are experiencing in-direct wildlife crime have also been greatly affected.

"I am hoping this new team can be pioneering in safeguarding and stopping those who are using animals to commit crime such as hunting and poaching.

"It is a pleasure to be a part of this team and to be tackling the issues which mean the most to the agricultural communities and villages."

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20/10/2026

Our policing team and council have combined to close two problem properties in the town.

The addresses in Barrows Gate and Yorke Drive have been linked to various issues for some time now.

Reports of persistent nuisance and antisocial behaviour have been plaguing residents for several months.

Taking the Barrows Gate address first up, this private property has been accessed by multiple people without permission.

That has subsequently led to it becoming an open house for drug use, criminal activity and antisocial behaviour.

Working in partnership with Newark and Sherwood District Council, we have now secured a closure order to prevent further misuse.

That three-month order was secured at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday (9 October) and bans anyone from going inside it for that period.

A closure order of the same length was also secured that same day for a separate council-owned property based in Yorke Drive, Newark.

In this case, the tenant allowed the address to be used by various individuals who then caused nuisance and significant concern to other residents.

Anyone who defies either closure order by entering the properties in Yorke Drive or Barrows Gate faces the prospect of imprisonment and/or a big fine.

Inspector Charlotte Ellam, our District Commander said: "These two properties have been causing constant issues for residents for some time now, so it's pleasing to see these orders now secured.

"Having listened to the concerns of our communities, we understand the negative impact persistent antisocial and nuisance behaviour can have on others.

"That’s why we will always look to support any opportunities to work with our partners, like the council, to take action against anyone deemed to be acting in this manner."

19/10/2026

Violet who was reported missing has now been located.

Many thanks to all those who shared our media appeal.