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Police Appeal – Off-Licence Robbery

The manager of an off-licence robbed at gunpoint says she hopes the perpetrator goes to prison for a very long time. A 25-year-old member of staff was working alone in Grande Wine Store, Palmyra Road, Gosport, when the gunman walked in and demanded cash. Manager Carla Frankland praised the swift actions of the

Dog walkers urged to help tackle crime in Gosport

A new crime prevention scheme has been launched in Gosport asking dog owners to be on the lookout for crime while walking their pets. The project, known as Paws Watch, was started by the Gosport Neighbourhood Watch and has received support from Hampshire police. The theory behind the plan is that dog

Hit and run investigation launched

An investigation has been launched after a white van was in collision with a 14-year-old boy. The incident happened in Tukes Avenue, Gosport, at about 4.40pm on Friday. The boy was crossing Tukes Avenue with a group of teenagers, close the junction of Lapthorn Close, when he was struck by a

Man arrested in arson probe after children escape Gosport fire

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after two children escaped a house fire. The six-year-old girl and nine-year-old girl were not hurt after fleeing the house in Turner Avenue, Gosport. Crews tackled a small fire on the staircase after being called out at about 8.40pm on Friday. Firefighters searched the house

Police Appeal – Off-Licence Robbery

The manager of an off-licence robbed at gunpoint says she hopes the perpetrator goes to prison for a very long time. A 25-year-old member of staff was working alone in Grande Wine Store, Palmyra Road, Gosport, when the gunman walked in and demanded cash. Manager Carla Frankland praised the swift actions of the

Dog walkers urged to help tackle crime in Gosport

A new crime prevention scheme has been launched in Gosport asking dog owners to be on the lookout for crime while walking their pets. The project, known as Paws Watch, was started by the Gosport Neighbourhood Watch and has received support from Hampshire police. The theory behind the plan is that dog

Hit and run investigation launched

An investigation has been launched after a white van was in collision with a 14-year-old boy. The incident happened in Tukes Avenue, Gosport, at about 4.40pm on Friday. The boy was crossing Tukes Avenue with a group of teenagers, close the junction of Lapthorn Close, when he was struck by a

Success in Hunt for Area’s Most Wanted

A MAJOR campaign to bring criminals to justice has made a flying start. Crimestoppers arrived in Gosport and Havant with a van displaying the area’s most wanted on a large display screen. Already some of the appeals for people hunted by police have been stopped after information poured in. Simon Hayes, Hampshire’s police

Pictogram Campaign for Safety on Roads

The Hampshire Football Association has become the first sporting organization to pledge its support for Project Pictogram – Driving Safer Roads and will be promoting the initiative through its youth club networks. Project Pictogram is a community approach to road safety which encourages businesses and organisations to use a standard set

Success in Hunt for Area’s Most Wanted

A MAJOR campaign to bring criminals to justice has made a flying start. Crimestoppers arrived in Gosport and Havant with a van displaying the area’s most wanted on a large display screen. Already some of the appeals for people hunted by police have been stopped after information poured