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Sheffield locals react to increased sentencing for animal abusers

by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Crime, News, Watch

Animal lovers in Sheffield have expressed their delight as a Bill for tougher sentences for cruelty was passed in Parliament yesterday. The new law, set for royal assent today, means those convicted of abuse offences could face up to five years in prison – an increase...

South Yorkshire Police take part in nationwide anti-knife operation

by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Community, Crime, News

Operation Sceptre is an anti-knife crime campaign carried out by UK police forces, focused upon taking knives off the streets and reducing the devastating impact caused by weaponised attacks. South Yorkshire Police have taken an active role in the operation by...

WATCH: Third Arrest Made for Murder of Sheffield Solicitor

by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Crime, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Watch

An 18-year-old Sheffield man has been arrested for the murder of Khurm Javed. On Tuesday, South Yorkshire Police made a third arrest in their investigation into the murder of 30-year-old lawyer, Khurm Javed. Javed was shot at 9:40pm 10 April, following an altercation...

“My initial reaction was shock and then the fear set in”. – Locals react to recent South Yorkshire gun violence.

by joa19rh | Apr 22, 2021 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Following the fatal shooting of Khuram Javed, locals have come forward to express their fears of gun violence in the South Yorkshire region. The crime which happened on April 10 has left many fearful about the level of gun crime in the city. Linda Ozola, 22, a media...

Women’s support group organise protest march to curb Sheffield’s gang violence

by joa18wh | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Crime, News

The community group MumsUnited Sheffield have announced plans to protest through the city on May 22 due to the rising levels of gang violence. Based in Sharrow, the group is calling on all residents to shine a light on youth crime by taking part in the march. Sahira...

Police issue fresh plea for information on suspected murder of Barnsley dad

by joa18jl | Mar 25, 2021 | Crime, News

South Yorkshire Police has issued a fresh plea for information as the murder investigation into a Barnsley father continues. Richard Dyson, 58, was reported missing by his daughter on 25 November 2019. A missing person investigation was launched before detectives’...
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