A number of hotspots used by people for public outdoor sex - commonly known as dogging - in the Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire area have been revealed, acting as a warning to anyone who might find themselves needing to pull over for innocent reasons.Sleepy village back-roads, cycle paths and woodlands are just some of the locations flagged up by people in the know as places to meet up for a late-night rendezvous.Members of website Swinging Heaven - which has hundreds of users from across...
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Revealed: North Lincolnshire's sex hotspots - but how many have...
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Frightened homeowner coughed loudly to scare off night-time...
A BURGLAR who raided a woman's house in Scunthorpe in the middle of the night was caught by a police officer who recognised him from CCTV footage.
The officer recognised the offender within "five to ten seconds" of watching the footage as he had regularly dealt with the burglar previously, a court heard.
Luke Dixon, 24, denied burglary and attempted burglary on August 12 but was convicted by a jury after a trial.
Judge Paul Watson QC told
Grimsby Crown Court that a woman woke...
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Victim who reported alleged robbery on social media comes forward
THE victim of an alleged robbery in Scunthorpe has come forward.
Police made an appeal to trace the victim after a woman made an allegation on social media.
The force said there was a suggestion that a man with a knife attempted to rob a woman on Wells Street last Thursday evening.Hotels and B&Bs in North Lincolnshire to face quality checks
An offence has now been reported to police.
A spokesman for Humberside Police said today: "We have now located the victim following the appeal...
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Criminals jailed in January 2017 - sentences total more than 18...
CRIMINALS who were jailed last month for crimes committed in North Lincolnshire were sentenced to a total of more than 18 years behind bars.
During January, the offenders were locked up for crimes including child cruelty, burglary, sexual activity with a child and driving while disqualified.
Twelve people were featured in the Scunthorpe Telegraph during the month after being handed prison sentences ranging from 16 weeks to three years and adding up to a total of 18 years and seven...
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Tracker removed from van stolen in Scunthorpe
MORE details have been released following a police appeal for a stolen van in Scunthorpe.
The white transit van, with a registration of YT63 RSZ, was stolen on February 1 in Scunthorpe.
The van had a tracker in it. Using the tracker, it was traced to Mill Lane, Brigg, but the tracker was then removed and the van and tools are still missing, say Humberside Police.
If you spot the van, contact Humberside Police on 101 with log number 80 of February 2.MORE: Man tried to rob girl, 16, in...
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Can you help police trace over £60k worth of off-road...
POLICE are looking to trace more than £60,000 worth of off-road vehicles and air rifles stolen from a property in North Lincolnshire.
Humberside Police said thieves broke into outbuildings in the Croxton area of Ulceby between 5pm yesterday (Monday, February 6) and 8am today (Tuesday, February 7).
A spokesman for the force said: "Among the items stolen were a Rage Comet off-road vehicle, ten other quads and off-road bikes, two gas powered Coyote rifles and one BSA Ultra .22 air...
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Man tried to rob girl, 16, in Scunthorpe's Central Park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man tried to rob a 16-year-old girl in Scunthorpe's Central Park.
Officers are investigating after the incident where the girl walked along a path on the northern side of the park between 8.10am and 9am on Monday, February 6.
A Humberside Police spokesman said: "She was approached by a man wearing all black clothing, including jogging bottoms, a hooded top with the hood up, a beanie hat, a scarf over his face and sunglasses. He also wore black...
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Arson attack at North Lincolnshire pre-school
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an arson at a pre-school in North Lincolnshire.
Humberside Police said the incident happened at the Epworth Thurlow Pre-School on Station Road, Epworth, between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday, February 2.
A spokesman for the force said: "The fire was extinguished, resulting in limited damage."It is believed that the fire was started deliberately and we are investigating the circumstances."
Anyone with any information is asked to...
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North Lincolnshire pre-school temporarily moves home after arson...
A NORTH Lincolnshire pre-school has temporarily moved home following an arson attack.
Humberside Police said the incident happened at the Epworth Thurlow Pre-School on Station Road, Epworth, between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday, February 2.
Pre-school sessions this week have been moved to the Imperial Hall in Epworth, according to the Facebook page.
A spokeswoman for the force today (Wednesday, February 8) said: "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances and would appeal for...
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Football fan banned from matches for 3 years for repeatedly...
A FOOTBALL fan who repeatedly punched a Scunthorpe supporter in the face has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
Barnsley fan Jared Ambler, aged 43, of Clough Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to assault at Barnsley Magistrates' Court on Monday, February 6.British Transport Police said the court heard how on Good Friday last year, March 25 2016, Ambler was returning from a home game against Scunthorpe with friends on the 5.27pm Northern Rail service from Barnsley...
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Police hunt for two men believed to be intended targets of...
POLICE are keen to locate two men who they believe were the "intended targets" of an arson attack in Scunthorpe.
Humberside Police are continuing to investigate an arson at a house on Frodingham Road, which was reported at 10.25pm on Wednesday, February 8.
The fire was extinguished by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and a woman who was rescued from the property remains in hospital receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
As reported, neighbours had to smash a...
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Cannabis factory boss has money confiscated by court
A CANNABIS factory boss who allowed plants to be grown with a street value of £58,000 will have £1,315 confiscated from him.
If the money is not paid within a month, he will face a month in prison, a court heard.
Mariglen Kaja, 37, was given a nine-month suspended prison sentence and 120 hours' unpaid work at Grimsby Crown Court in March last year.
He admitted allowing his premises to be used for the production of cannabis on January 23, 2015.
The court heard that police were alerted...
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Crime figures: The top 3 wards for crime in North Lincolnshire -...
A TOTAL of 1,096 offences were committed in North Lincolnshire throughout December, according to new figures.
However, the total number of crimes dropped compared to November.
The figures obtained from
police.co.uk show in November, a total of 1,160 offences were committed.
This compares with 1,360 in October and 1,286 in September.
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Here are the top three wards for crime committed in North Lincolnshire in December:
Town -...
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Man pleads guilty to assaulting constable
THE following cases involving people from North Lincolnshire were dealt with at Grimsby Magistrates' Court:
DARREN PENTECOST , 41, of Southfield Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.
CONALL WRIGHT , 20, of Bottesford Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty and assault by beating. He was given a 12-month...
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Seven men arrested as part of investigation into arson attack in...
SEVEN men have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack in Scunthorpe.
A planned operation was carried out by police on Fox Street, Scunthorpe, this afternoon in connection with the incident in Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, last week.
SEVEN men - aged between 18 to 32 years old - have been arrested and are assisting police with their enquiries.
A spokesman for Humberside Police said the operation was part of ongoing enquiries into an arson at 10.25pm on Wednesday, February 8,...
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Most wanted: Can you help catch these nine criminals sought by...
CAN you help police catch these nine wanted people in the first of a new series as the Scunthorpe Telegraph teams up with Humberside Police to launch Most Wanted.
Detective Chief Inspector Nicki Miller said: "This is the first of a regular feature that I am looking to run in partnership with the Scunthorpe Telegraph to catch people wanted in Scunthorpe.
More news: Two teenagers arrested in connection with break-in at North Lincolnshire business
"We have recently run similar features in Hull...
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Man accused 'of sneaking into caravan and lifted sleeping woman's...
A Scunthorpe man is accused of sneaking into a caravan and lifting the duvet from a sleeping woman to watch her naked body.
Neil Terry, of Buckingham Street, is alleged to have used his mobile phone either as a light so that he could see the woman or to film her as she slept.
The 46-year-old was charged with observing a person doing a private act for sexual gratification in a caravan in Whitley Bay, in North Tyneside.
The incident was alleged to have happened on July 31 last year.
Terry...
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Police issue fresh appeal to find man who robbed elderly woman...
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for information after an elderly woman was robbed as she made her way home from shopping in Scunthorpe.
The incident happened on Ravendale Street South on Saturday, December 10, and officers released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with it.
Humberside Police said the woman had returned home after Christmas shopping in the Doncaster Road area.
MORE: Ex-wife escapes jail by 'skin of her teeth'
A spokeswoman for the force said:...
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Man fined after 'heated confrontation got out of hand' in North...
POLICE arrested a troublemaker after a heated confrontation got out of hand, a court heard.
Callum Holt, 21, of Blyth Court, Barton-upon-Humber, admitted using threatening behaviour.
He denied affray and having a smashed glass bottle as an offensive weapon in Barton on November 29 and those charges were dropped by the prosecution.
Holt was fined £200 at Grimsby Crown Court.
Judge Mark Bury said that the incident was probably "six of one and half-a-dozen of the...
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Cars damaged on Scunthorpe street
EIGHT cars were damaged on Frodingham Road in Scunthorpe in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, February 21).
A spokeswoman for the force said: "We were called at around 12.45am today following reports the windscreens of the vehicles had been smashed."We are keen to speak to three men seen in the area at the time. They are described as black and had their faces covered and hoods up."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number...
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