A Devon seaside town’s pier, cafes and nearby properties have been evacuated after a suspected explosive device was found on the beach. A 656ft (200m) cordon has been put in place in Teignmouth after the discovery of the “suspected ordnance”, said Devon and Cornwall Police. “Please steer clear of the area while emergency services are...
A young man was attacked by four adults with weapons in part of a “wider, large-scale disorder” at seaside town beach, police have said. Officers were called to Back Beach in Teignmouth at about 20:45 BST on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults were present. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was trying...
Police are stepping up their activity in Teignbridge following reports of suspected deer poachers in rural areas. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers would carry out additional proactive patrols. Police said farmers and the public had reported seeing individuals with hunting guns and dogs in areas where deer are known to be located. PC George...
A man has sustained life-changing injuries in an assault in Teignmouth, police say. Officers said they responded to reports that a group of people were involved in an altercation in Dawlish Street at about 02:05 GMT on Saturday. The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital by an ambulance with facial and...
An investigation is under way after a large cargo ship ran aground in a Devon harbour. Teignmouth harbour master Rob Parsons said he received a call just before 06:00 BST informing him the vessel had become stuck. He said the priority was to get the ship alongside the quay so its cargo could be taken...
A golf club in Devon said it had been left devastated after the loss of trophies during a break-in. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at about 10:30 BST on Wednesday after a report of a burglary at Teignmouth Golf Club. The golf club said officers arrived within 10 minutes of the alarms being triggered...
Trophies have been stolen during a burglary a golf club in Devon, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at about 10:30 GMT on Wednesday 2 April to Teignmouth Golf Club. Intruders forced their way into the club and a number of trophies were stolen, the force said. Anybody with any...