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August 17, 2015, 10:44 pm

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A REPORT by public spending watchdogs has shown that Humberside's Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove is proving value for money.The survey by the Taxpayers' Alliance revealed that since Mr Grove took over in November 2012 from the former Humberside Police Authority savings have been made.Mr Grove said:" Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have been perceived by the overwhelming majority of the public to be an additional expense, which this report proves is definitely not the...

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August 17, 2015, 10:45 pm

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POLICE are appealing for information after a break-in saw thousands of pounds of golf equipment stolen. Humberside Police said the incident took place at the Ashby Decoy Golf Club on Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, between 1.48am and 2.15am on Saturday (August 15). A statement from the force said: "Among the items stolen were a set of eight Ping I series irons and a set of eight Ping G Max irons – both of which have been recently released and are still relatively rare." Humberside...

£181,000 in benefit fraud claims uncovered by council

August 17, 2015, 10:58 pm

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FRAUD-busters from North Lincolnshire Council are on track to beat last year's collection rate of £710,266.Between April and May this year the council investigators uncovered £181,575 worth of fraud and successfully prosecuted in two cases.Five other prosecutions are also in the pipeline.Last year more than a third of the allegations about tax and benefit fraud came from tip-offs on the 24-hour anti-fraud hotline.In 2014-15 the council also took 30 cases to court, many of them in...

Stolen goods: Scunthorpe man in court

August 18, 2015, 10:34 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: ANDREW MARK MASSEY, 33, of Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to dishonestly undertaking or assisting in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £15, costs of £85 and a criminal courts charge of...

Assault by beating: Scunthorpe woman sentenced

August 18, 2015, 10:36 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: VICTORIA LOUISE MONTADON, 30, of Franklin Crescent, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. She was given a 12-month conditional discharge, fined £85, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £15 and a criminal courts charge of £150. MORE COURT NEWS.......

Scunthorpe drink-driver banned

August 18, 2015, 10:50 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: OVAISE AHMED, 28, of Webster Avenue, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £150, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £400. MORE COURT NEWS.... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow us on Facebook and...

Scunthorpe man sentenced for drugs

August 19, 2015, 10:36 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: RYAN JAMES TAYLOR, 20, of Moors Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £15, costs of £85 and a criminal courts charge of £180. MORE COURT NEWS.... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/courts-news Follow...

3-year ban for drink-driver

August 19, 2015, 10:44 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: HEATHER FRY, 34, of West Street, North Kelsey, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. She was given a 12-month community order with alcohol treatment and rehabilitation activity requirements and a 100-hour unpaid work requirement. She was also disqualified from driving for three years, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60,...

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August 20, 2015, 9:06 am

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POLICE have launched an appeal for information after receiving three reports of indecent exposure in Scunthorpe. Officers have urged walkers using the Ridge Walk footpath to be on their guard and say police patrols in the area have been increased. Police say the incidents happened between July 30 and August 8 and officers are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about the identity of the man or men responsible to come forward. A Humberside Police statement said: "The...

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August 20, 2015, 10:52 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: MICHAEL CAWSTON, 30, of Bruce Close, Broughton, pleaded guilty to two offences of being the owner of a dog which injured somebody while dangerously out of control. He was committed to prison for 16 weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to comply with a 150-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also disqualified from...

Man admits kicking former partner

August 23, 2015, 10:53 pm

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A MAN escaped immediate custody after admitting assaulting his former partner.Daniel Malik Own, 20, of King Edward Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to assault by beating, following an incident at his ex-partner's home on June 27.He was sentenced at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court.Prosecutor Martin Howarth said Own and the woman had been out drinking on the day in question, before returning to her home.An argument ensued over messages on a phone, which resulted in Own grabbing the woman...

JAILED: Man with knife who threatened to stab his uncle

August 23, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A FURIOUS nephew brandished a 12-inch knife and made threats to his uncle during a "terrifying" confrontation after demanding to know where his ex-girlfriend was, a court heard.Christopher Beach, 34, of Deyne Avenue, Scunthorpe, admitted affray, possessing a knife and criminal damage on March 4.Rachael Harrison, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that Beach went to the home of his uncle on Henderson Avenue, Scunthorpe.He accused his uncle of hiding his ex-girlfriend and was...

Scunthorpe thief sentenced

August 24, 2015, 10:28 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: RIKKI MOWFORTH, 36, of Modder Street, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to theft and committing a further offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence order. He was given a six-month community order with a seven-day curfew requirement and a rehabilitation activity requirement. He was also fined £60, told to pay...

46-month ban for Scunthorpe drink-driver

August 24, 2015, 10:42 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: PAWEL WOJCIECHOWSK, 24, of Scotter Road, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to drink-driving, using a vehicle without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was given a 12-month community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement and a 200-hour unpaid work requirement. He was also disqualified from...

Armed robber flees with cash from Scunthorpe store

August 24, 2015, 10:46 pm

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POLICE are hunting an armed robber who struck in Scunthorpe. Humberside Police said the incident happened at the Mini Market on Manor Road on Sunday. A statement issued by the force said: "Officers are hunting a man suspected of being behind an armed robbery at a convenience store on Scunthorpe's Manor Road at around 10.30am on Sunday, August 23."A man is said to have gone into the store and threatened the female shop assistant with a screwdriver, before taking cash from the...

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August 24, 2015, 10:52 pm

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A MAN pestered his former partner with unwanted telephone calls, text messages and e-mails because he was struggling to come to terms with their relationship ending, a court in Scunthorpe heard.Richard Simon Morfitt, 35, of Lodge Lane, Flixborough, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence and committing a further offence while subject to a conditional discharge.Prosecuting at North Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court, Martin Howarth said the harassment offence happened between May 1...

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August 24, 2015, 10:54 pm

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OFFICIALS at a golf club have been left picking up the pieces after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds worth of equipment.Humberside Police are appealing for information after the break-in at the Ashby Decoy Golf Club where £5,000 worth of equipment was stolen and £2,000 worth of damage was caused.Humberside Police said the incident took place at the club on Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, between 1.48am and 2.15am on Saturday, August 15.John Crellin, golf club manager,...

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August 24, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A BUSINESS owner has spoken of his distress after ram-raiders escaped with nine of his motorbikes, smashing through a metal gate and crashing into a security guard's van as they fled.The rare bikes, which were used for a project aimed at helping teenagers ride safely, were stored in a warehouse in Kieradan Park in Messingham.Police say four men broke into it between 2.15am and 3.45am last Wednesday.The bikes belong to Peter Sembiante, the director of Actfast North Lincolnshire CIC, who runs...

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August 25, 2015, 3:34 am

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POLICE have appealed for information after a woman was mugged in Scunthorpe. Officers say the incident happened in the early hours of yesterday (Monday, August 24), in the Ridge Walk area of the town. A Humberside Police statement said: "The victim, a 55-year-old woman, had gone onto the path at Browning Close and was opposite the bridge when the robbery happened at around 12.20am on August 24."She said a man had crept up behind her and engaged her in conversation after she told him...

Scunthorpe woman sentenced for harassment

August 25, 2015, 10:40 pm

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The following offender was dealt with at the Court Centre in Laneham Street, Scunthorpe, with North Lincolnshire magistrates hearing the matter and passing sentence: MELISSA FENN, 21, of Queensway, Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to harassment. She was given a 12-month community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement and a 40-hour unpaid work requirement. She was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60, costs of £85 and a criminal courts charge of...