For West Mercia there was an overall drop in crimes of 11 per cent - one of the largest falls in the country - with a total of 82,184 offences across the 12 months. Only Merseyside Police recorded ...

WARNINGS have been issued after scammers were pretending to be police officers. West Mercia Police have told residents in South Worcestershire to be on their guard after scammers contacted two people.

A gross misconduct hearing heard this week how West Mercia Police officer of 17 years, Thomas Lauder, breached the professional standards behaviour of the Police Conduct Regulations Act ...

Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Jones, said: “Thomas Lauder carried out numerous data breaches over a 10-year period whilst working for West Mercia Police, accessing information the general public ...

PC Ahmad Shoaib engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old boy in his car in a public place while off-duty, West Mercia Police said A former student police officer engaged in sexual activity ...

Fiona Wise, the barrister for West Mercia Police, told the hearing that not being aware of the force's policy was "not a defence". She said Det Con Lauder conceded he had made six breaches and two ...

If this vehicle returns, it may be towed or clamped at your expense." However, the West Mercia Police PCSO said the vehicle was not causing an obstruction, there were also no parking restrictions ...

The 38-year-old was in the early stages of his training with West Mercia when West Midlands Police arrested him for the crime. An accelerated misconduct hearing yesterday (Wednesday ...

The panel found Ahmad Shoaib, 38, would have been dismissed from West Mercia Police if he had not already resigned. Mr Shoaib was off-duty on 29 April 2023 when he met with the teenager in his car ...

The 14-year-old, who has a slim build and brown hair, failed to arrive at school. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Ewan is described as white, of slim build with light brown hair.

Richard Leighfield, 53, is sentenced to 30 months in prison for a string of crimes. West Mercia Police say the crash happened at Upper Hill in Bush Bank on Tuesday evening. Authorities have ...

West Mercia Police could cut 150 staff jobs despite a potential council tax rise. The area's Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion wants to increase its council tax precept ...