All news on the topic: Staffordshire Police

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Dad, 28, dead in motorbike crash leaves behind heartbroken partner and young son
David 'DJ' Timmons, 28, died at the scene after his motorbike hit a parked van in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent - and has been described by loved ones as a 'beautiful soul'
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Police called to pub Mother's Day meal as row over £25.54 refund breaks out
In chaotic scenes, a family of 20 had a run-in with cops at the Gables pub in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, after refusing to leave following a dispute with staff over the cost of their meal
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Cops arrest 71-year-old as man in his seventies found dead in UK market town
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner in his seventies had serious injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Staffordshire Police have now launched an appeal for information.
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First picture of 'fearless' boy, 17, after body tragically recovered from lake
The body of Sonny Leese Clark, 17, was pulled from Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire, 19 hours after a rescue mission was launched for him and now his family have paid a moving tribute
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Police confirm body of teenage boy, 17, recovered from lake
Police have confirmed the body of a missing teenager, who has not been named, was recovered from Rudyard Lake, in Staffordshire. The boy's remains were found at around 5pm this afternoon.
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Tragedy as 'angel' schoolgirl, 14, dies suddenly after medical emergency called
Charley Pointon, 14, was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital after a medical emergency but died soon after arrival, leaving her family and school friends greatly saddened
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CCTV captures £92,000 erupting from Co-op ATM as bomb explodes in robber's face
Wesley Shepherd, 40, and Benjamin Thompson, 36, have been jailed after a number of robberies around Greater Manchester, with CCTV showing the moment an explosive device went off early
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Killer placed in solitary confinement after 'hit ordered' as he bids for freedom
Jason Moore spent last week in solitary confinement for his own protection after a bounty was allegedly put on his head - the former professional gambler's family say it's not the first time
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Owner of Britain's 'wonkiest' pub The Crooked House steps down as company boss
Carly Taylor's old firm ATE Farms Limited bought the iconic Crooked House pub near Dudley, West Midlands, two weeks before a fire engulfed the property in August last year
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Woman dashed to hospital with serious burns after house fire as man is arrested
Staffordshire Police says its officers are treating a fire, which happened today in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, as deliberate and have arrested a man on suspicion of arson
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Tributes paid to mum and daughter murdered in Cheadle as man is arrested
Staffordshire police confirmed they had arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of two counts of murder after 91-year-old woman who was found dead alongside her daughter at their home
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Neighbours speak out as two women found dead in house on New Year's Eve
A 68-year-old man from Cheadle, Staffordshire, has been arrested on two counts of murder after two women were found dead. Neighbours say a woman lived their with her husband and her mum
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Cops pull over one of UK's worst drivers who has 96 POINTS on licence aged 23
Staffordshire Police pulled over the 23-year-old on Boxing Day in Stoke-on-Trent to find he had a huge 96 points on his licence after the vehicle was flagged for being uninsured
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Heartbroken family's tribute to NHS worker killed in crash 6 days after retiring
Former NHS worker Helen Kilch was in the passenger seat when the Kia she was travelling in collided with a black BMW on December 21 in Staffordshire. She was pronounced dead at the scene
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'Explosion' near Alton Towers destroys cabins and injures one - updates
A huge emergency response rushed to the scene at Bradley in the Moors, which is around four miles from Alton Towers theme park, after receiving reports of two buildings being blown apart
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Police pull over one of Britain's worst motorists with 96 points on his licence
Stunned officers stopped the 23-year-old driver in the Bucknall area of Stoke-on-Trent on Boxing Day after the car flagged up as being uninsured. The driver was already banned from driving
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Robber and drug dealer flee UK prison as public warned do not approach them
Robber Benjamin Pownall who has weapons convictions and drug dealer Jack Humphries are both wanted by Derbyshire Police after they fled HMP Sudbury on Wednesday and headed to Stoke
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Mum's horror as son, 10, shoved out of way during brazen defrosting car theft
A mum of one in Stoke on Trent left her son clutching the car keys next to the vehicle, while she went to grab a scraper, then came out of the house to find her son shaken up and the vehicle gone
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Two rushed to hospital after being charged at by cows as police issue warning
Police have told people to watch out for 'aggressive' cows and avoid walking through fields with livestock when possible after a shock cattle attack left two dog walkers in hospital
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Man put drunk girlfriend in boiling bath and did nothing as her skin peeled off
WARNING DISTURBING: Mark Clowes has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Clare Bell, who suffered third-degree burns and died after being placed in a dangerously hot bath while she was intoxicated
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New digital speed traps go up as police force upgrades 20 fixed cameras
Staffordshire Police has upgraded 20 of the county's 254 fixed cameras - by replacing them with radar devices. The force has not revealed which cameras are included in that first phase.
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'XL bully' that mauled cocker spaniel to death seized as police make arrest
Luna died after being viciously set upon in Tamworth Castle Grounds by another dog as her owner, mum-of-two Claire Goodwin, was also injured while trying to protect her
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Patient 'held knife to GP receptionist's throat' after receiving letter
Police were called to reports of a knifeman at Barlaston Health Centre in Stoke on Trent after a patient reportedly walked into the GP and threatened a staff member with a knife
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Owner says puppy was fatally mauled by what she said was an XL bully
Cocker spaniel Luna was savagely attacked in front of witnesses by an XL Bully during a family walk, leaving her owner, Claire Goodwin "beyond devastated"
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Cocker spaniel dies and owner injured after horrific dog attack at beauty spot
The shocking incident happened at around 3pm on November 5 in Tamworth Castle Grounds as police released an image of a man they want to speak to in relation to the attack