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The knife recovered from a stop-search in Wiltshorpe Road, Long Eaton (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after spotting a young male on a bike who was loitering and acting suspiciously on Wilsthorpe Road. On Monday 13th July, offices went to speak to the male who then tried to make off, but after a brief tussle, he was detained for a stop-search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. During the search, officers found scales, a burner phone, cannabis and a knife. The […]

16 July 2026 34 2

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Derbyshire Constabulary recognised as a Tier Two force

Derbyshire Constabulary has been recognised as a Tier Two force, as part of a new Policing Performance system, introduced today (Thursday 16th July) by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The system replaces the ‘scan’ and ‘engage’ monitoring process, with forces assigned a level, according to severity and impact of performance concerns. It aims to strengthen the process for assessing force performance and facilitate improvements through earlier support and intervention where performance is declining or […]

16 July 2026 13

Borough Wide

Appeal issued after e-scooter is stolen during robbery in Ilkeston

Ilkeston Police officers have issued an appeal for information after a robbery in the area, in which a 15-year-old boy had an e-scooter stolen. The incident happened on Saturday 11th July at Potters Lock, just off Monks Close, where the 15-year-old and his friend were fishing in the canal. At around 2:30pm, they were approached by a man who is described as white, around 30 years old, and of average build. The man had long hair and was wearing a […]

14 July 2026 57

Borough Wide

Police and Borough Council partnership sees traffic operation in Long Eaton

A joint operation between local Police officers and the borough council has seen a traffic operation carried out in Long Eaton. The initiative saw Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team, Roads Policing and Licensing Team officials set up checks in Wilsthorpe Road. Over a two hour period, 13 tickets were issued for drivers/passengers not wearing their seatbelts, 5 tickets for drivers using their mobile phone and 2 for number plate offences. A total of 21 vehicles and 2 taxis were stopped. […]

13 July 2026 28

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Constabulary’s plan to tackle problem behaviour

Officials at Derbyshire Constabulary have outlined a plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire, setting out how the force will work to reduce problem behaviour and protect victims. Anti‑social behaviour (ASB) covers a range of issues - from noise nuisance and vandalism to intimidation, fly‑tipping and drug‑related behaviour - and can have a lasting impact on people and communities. The plan, which is now available on the Derbyshire Constabulary website, highlights key parts of the approach, which includes: Targeted patrols […]

5 July 2026 10

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Borough Wide

Appeal for information following robbery in Long Eaton

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information following a robbery in the town. The incident happened shortly after a man aged in his 60s and a woman in her 70s, who is a wheelchair user, left The Oxford pub in Market Place on Wednesday 17th June shortly after 11:30pm. They walked along Market Place and turned onto Beaconsfield Street before arriving onto Stanley Street at 11.45pm when they were approached by a man who threatened them before stealing […]

26 June 2026 60 2

News

PoliceAI – a new national centre to develop and scale artificial intelligence in policing

Police Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities, after the government launched PoliceAI, a new national centre dedicated to the responsible development, piloting and scaling of artificial intelligence in policing. The centre, backed by £75 million over three years, will work across all forces to identify, test and scale AI tools. Early trials show the scale of what is possible: 800 hours of footage in a kidnapping case reviewed in 3 […]

15 June 2026 19

Borough Wide

Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire

A joint police and fire investigation into a derelict building fire on Heanor Road in Ilkeston has concluded the most probable cause to be deliberate. Investigators believe the fire most likely started when a naked flame came into contact with combustible materials. Derbyshire firefighters were mobilised to the incident shortly before 5:00am on Wednesday 10th June, following a 999 call to the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service control room. Crews attended from Ilkeston, Ascot Drive, Long Eaton and Chapel-en-le-Frith, with […]

11 June 2026 55

Borough Wide

Appeal for information launched following two linked robberies in Ilkeston

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for information following two robberies in Ilkeston that are believed are linked. The first incident happened when the victim was approached by a man as he walked past a block of flats in Chalons Way at about 10:05pm on Sunday 31st May. The suspect has pushed the victim towards a wall and demanded he hand over some money whilst jabbing him to the arm and ribs with a screwdriver. The victim, a 21-year-old man, sustained […]

9 June 2026 36

Derbyshire Police

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Derbyshire Constabulary recognised as a Tier Two force

Appeal issued after e-scooter is stolen during robbery in Ilkeston

Police and Borough Council partnership sees traffic operation in Long Eaton

Appeal for information following robbery in Long Eaton

PoliceAI – a new national centre to develop and scale artificial intelligence in policing

Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire

Appeal for information launched following two linked robberies in Ilkeston

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