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Isle of Wight Appeal To Find Missing Woman

Oct 14th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Citizen Media, Government, Isle of Wight, News, People

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a missing woman. Officers are extremely concerned for the welfare of Ann Faber from Shanklin. She was reported missing at approximately 10.20am on Monday, October 13th after police received information that she was in a vulnerable condition in the Shanklin area…



Two Men Bailed After Alleged Assault

Oct 14th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Government, Isle of Wight, News

Police investigating an alleged assault on a man in Newport, on Thursday, October 9th have bailed two men. A 37-year-old man from Ventnor, and a 21-year-old man from Newport, both arrested by police on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent have been bailed until December 22nd pending further enquiries…



Witnesses Sought To Pub Brawl

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Government, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Detectives on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to an attack in Newport on Thursday, that left a man with serious injuries. Police investigating the alleged assault have already arrested a 37-year-old man from Ventnor and 21-year-old man from Newport,on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.



Chemical Barrels Found In Children’s Park

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Community, Environment, Government, Isle of Wight, News

Island Police are appealing for witnesses after the discovery of empty chemical barrels at a children’s adventure park on the Isle of Wight. More than 20 barrels believed to have previously contained ‘sodium hypochlorite’, was found at ‘Little Canada’…



Road Traffic Collision Near Calbourne

Oct 9th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Government, Isle of Wight, News

Isle of Wight Police are investigating a head-on collision near the Blacksmith Arms pub on the B3401 Newport Road near Calbourne. At approximately 4.40pm on Wednesday, October 8th, a white Daihatsu Hijet van, and a silver Ford Fusion car…



Alleged Assault On Boy in Ryde

Oct 9th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Community, Government, Isle of Wight, News

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating an allegation of assault on a 10-year-old boy outside Premier Stores, St John’s Road, Ryde. The victim was cycling on the road up St John’s Road between 3.00pm and 3.30pm on Saturday, October 4th when an unknown youth stepped into his path, causing the cyclist to brake and go on to the pavement…



Spate Of Vehicle Crimes In Rookley

Oct 9th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Community, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

Officers from the Priority Crime Unit (PCU) on the Isle of Wight are investigating reports of thefts from a number of cars parked in the Rookley area. Police are reminding motorists to lock their parked vehicles, and remove any visible valuables from inside whilst left unattended…



Alleged Indecent Assault in Cowes

Oct 8th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Government, Isle of Wight, News

Detectives are investigating an allegation of indecent assault in Cowes. A woman was walking alone along Gordon Road in the town towards St. Mary’s Road on Sunday, October 5th shortly after 9.20pm when she was approached by a man walking in the opposite direction…