Crime

An investigation is underway after reports that a man exposed himself near St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Fownhope yesterday.

Police probe launched after reports man 'exposed himself' near village primary school

Russell Brand found guilty of charges of rape and sexual assault

Luke Fenn, 36, of Pomona Place, has been banned from a series of shops around the city.

Luke Fenn, 36, of Pomona Place, has been banned from a series of shops around the city.

Persistent thief who caused 'harm and distress' banned from series of shops

31 people were arrested and 26 vehicles were seized by police during an operation in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire.

31 people were arrested and 26 vehicles were seized by police during an operation in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire.

Tens of people arrested and vehicles seized after immigration crime crackdown

Vandals dislodged the water fountain in Hereford County Hospital's baby loss memorial garden.

Vandals dislodged the water fountain in Hereford County Hospital's baby loss memorial garden.

Police investigation ongoing after vandals target baby memorial garden

Police stopped 41 vehicles in Leominster today while on the hunt for rogue traders.

Police stopped 41 vehicles in Leominster today while on the hunt for rogue traders.

Police stop 41 vehicles on busy street and hunt down four offenders

Luke Birch, 39, was convicted of three counts of making an indecent photograph/ pseudo-photograph of a child and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Luke Birch, 39, was convicted of three counts of making an indecent photograph/ pseudo-photograph of a child and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Paedophile caught with indecent images of children locked up

Concerns about the victims of modern slavery were raised in this letter

Concerns about the victims of modern slavery were raised in this letter

Reader's letter

Hereford public urged to report suspected modern slavery

Police officers in Bromyard found a van hidden in a hedge

Police officers in Bromyard found a van hidden in a hedge

Van hidden in hedge seized as police launch forensic investigation

BORDER FORCE OFFENCES: Police located the vehicle as it entered Leigh Sinton and then seized it and arrested the driver.

BORDER FORCE OFFENCES: Police located the vehicle as it entered Leigh Sinton and then seized it and arrested the driver.

Driver arrested over outstanding Border Force offences dating back to 2024

Vandals dislodged the water fountain in Hereford County Hospital's baby loss memorial garden.

Vandals dislodged the water fountain in Hereford County Hospital's baby loss memorial garden.

Investigation launched as "upsetting" vandals strike much-loved city memorial

Police have issued a warning to Herefordshire homeowners.

Police have issued a warning to Herefordshire homeowners.

Five burglaries spark police warning to Herefordshire homeowners as nights draw in

Amazon parcels outside Ledbury Police Station after a van was seized by police

Amazon parcels outside Ledbury Police Station after a van was seized by police

Police seize Amazon parcel delivery van for 'putting people at risk'

Director, Matt Bushkes, at the centre's old site in the Foley Trading Esate.

Director, Matt Bushkes, at the centre's old site in the Foley Trading Esate.

Thieving yobs target new Hereford centre before it even opens

These are seven of the criminals that have been jailed in October 2026.

These are seven of the criminals that have been jailed in October 2026.

Locked up: seven of the Herefordshire criminals jailed in October

A driver has been arrested and a car has been seized after a police sting in Ledbury.

A driver has been arrested and a car has been seized after a police sting in Ledbury.

Driver arrested and car seized after police sting

Scott Rolfe has been banned from driving for 12 months following a serious crash on the A40.

Scott Rolfe has been banned from driving for 12 months following a serious crash on the A40.

BMW driver banned after causing serious injuries in crash

Paul Elliot, 46, and Finley Munro, 21, died after a three-vehicle crash on the A49 in Dinmore on October 13.

Paul Elliot, 46, and Finley Munro, 21, died after a three-vehicle crash on the A49 in Dinmore on October 13.

Police renew plea for witnesses after tributes paid to two men killed in crash

Former police officer Oliver Dines, who was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Worcester Crown Court in 2025.

Former police officer Oliver Dines, who was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Worcester Crown Court in 2025.

Jailed former Hereford police officer to face misconduct hearing

Graham Taylor, 81, has been fined after causing £13,000 of arson damage.

Graham Taylor, 81, has been fined after causing £13,000 of arson damage.

Pensioner, 81, guilty of arson after £13,000 damage

HARROWING: Belinda Gormley, pictured in her 30s, says the attempted abduction by Fred West took place in Tolladine Road in Worcester in the 1970s

HARROWING: Belinda Gormley, pictured in her 30s, says the attempted abduction by Fred West took place in Tolladine Road in Worcester in the 1970s

'Get in this van': girl's chilling account of Fred West abduction attempt

David Goodridge appeared at Worcester Crown Court via video link from HMP Hewell in Worcestershire

David Goodridge appeared at Worcester Crown Court via video link from HMP Hewell in Worcestershire

Worcester Crown Court

Hereford man expecting prison sentence for child sex offences

Lizzie, an XL bully chased children after being let loose by Luke Williams on Brampton Road. (NB: this is a reference photo)

Lizzie, an XL bully chased children after being let loose by Luke Williams on Brampton Road. (NB: this is a reference photo)

XL Bully to be destroyed after chasing children in playing fields

Owners have issued a warning to local businesses after diners left a city centre restaurant without paying.

Owners have issued a warning to local businesses after diners left a city centre restaurant without paying.

Police search after 'dine and dash' leaves restaurant out of pocket

Kacper Caban must meet his bail conditions or he will be sent to prison.

Kacper Caban must meet his bail conditions or he will be sent to prison.

Man's 'wilful and persistent' probation breaches lead to suspended jail term

Two London men charged over suspected Iran-linked terror plot near RAF Fairford, including alleged foreign intelligence assistance.

Two London men charged over suspected Iran-linked terror plot near RAF Fairford, including alleged foreign intelligence assistance.

Two men charged over terror plot at RAF base in September

AUTHOR: Jennifer Ashcroft wants to lay flowers at the grave of Carol Ann Cooper, one of the West's victims who is buried in Astwood Cemetery

AUTHOR: Jennifer Ashcroft wants to lay flowers at the grave of Carol Ann Cooper, one of the West's victims who is buried in Astwood Cemetery

Rose West survivor seeks to honour victim after evil abduction attempt

Former PC Aled Jones faced a misconduct hearing after allegations of his behaviour while on a night out in Hereford.

Former PC Aled Jones faced a misconduct hearing after allegations of his behaviour while on a night out in Hereford.

West Mercia Police

Police officer was told to ‘stop being weird’ in bar in gross misconduct incident

A driver has been arrested in Leigh Sinton

A driver has been arrested in Leigh Sinton

Police track down fleeing car and arrest driver after making discovery

North Herefordshire's Green Party MP Ellie Chowns, centre, with West Mercia Police officers at the station in Bromyard

North Herefordshire's Green Party MP Ellie Chowns, centre, with West Mercia Police officers at the station in Bromyard

Drivers caught breaking the law as police have someone different watching

A white pick-up pulled over by West Mercia Police in New Road, Bromyard

A white pick-up pulled over by West Mercia Police in New Road, Bromyard

Driver arrested and vehicle seized in police roadside stops

Fraudster Phillip Davies conned a Herefordshire farmer out of more than £880,000

Fraudster Phillip Davies conned a Herefordshire farmer out of more than £880,000

Farmer's retirement ruined after fraudster conned him out of £880k

The Food Warehouse, off Holmer Road in Hereford

The Food Warehouse, off Holmer Road in Hereford

Hereford Magistrates Court

Thief in court for stealing Pringles, Coca-Cola, biscuits, steaks and coffee

Fraudster Phillip Davies conned a Herefordshire farmer out of more than £880,000

Fraudster Phillip Davies conned a Herefordshire farmer out of more than £880,000

Worcester Crown Court

Despicable conman jailed for 'remorselessly milking farmers' out of £880,000

HORRIFIC: Fred and Rose West - a woman says she believes Rose West tricked her into a car in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester in 1981

HORRIFIC: Fred and Rose West - a woman says she believes Rose West tricked her into a car in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester in 1981

'I was nearly abducted by serial killer Rose West in Worcester'

Man identified after search launched after woman racially abused in KFC

Local police have been working to tackle anti-social behaviour on Kernal Road.

Local police have been working to tackle anti-social behaviour on Kernal Road.

Police act after concerns over Hereford homeless camp

Kieran Kimber stole alcohol from Asda in Hereford on three occasions

Kieran Kimber stole alcohol from Asda in Hereford on three occasions

31-year-old convicted after stealing crates of beer and cider from Asda

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested following the crash on Station Approach in Hereford.

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested following the crash on Station Approach in Hereford.

Man and two teenagers arrested after crash on key city road

Police wish to speak to the man in the photograph as they believe he may have information which could assist with enquiries.

Police wish to speak to the man in the photograph as they believe he may have information which could assist with enquiries.

Hunt after woman racially abused in city KFC

Drug dealer Keith Hill, 52 of Westhope, has been jailed

Drug dealer Keith Hill, 52 of Westhope, has been jailed

Hereford Crown Court

Army veteran jailed again after police make surprising discovery in cereal box

Marcela Curt stole from Morrisons in Hereford

Marcela Curt stole from Morrisons in Hereford

Supermarket sweep-style thefts land city shoplifter in court

King Charles III

King Charles III

King Charles III

King Charles applauded as eight criminals stripped of royal honours

A police investigation has launched to find the person responsible for armed officers being called to the city (pic is from a similar incident)

A police investigation has launched to find the person responsible for armed officers being called to the city (pic is from a similar incident)

Hunt launched for "threatening" caller who sent armed police to city centre

FRAUD: Scout leader Robert Sidley admitted to a £191,000 fraud

FRAUD: Scout leader Robert Sidley admitted to a £191,000 fraud

Scout leader sentenced after defrauding group of £191,000

West Mercia police has named two men charged over a cannabis factory discovery in Maylord Street, Hereford

West Mercia police has named two men charged over a cannabis factory discovery in Maylord Street, Hereford

West Mercia Police

City centre cannabis factory suspects named and charged

Lukasz Kujawa stole beer from Waitrose in Old Market, Hereford

Lukasz Kujawa stole beer from Waitrose in Old Market, Hereford

Hunt after woman in her 60s targeted in attempted robbery outside Waitrose

Vincent Storey-Day was convicted of being drunk and disorderly outside Leominster's Morrisons

Vincent Storey-Day was convicted of being drunk and disorderly outside Leominster's Morrisons

Man convicted after behaviour in supermarket car park

Police have issued a warning over fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night

Police have issued a warning over fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night

Police warning to anyone with fireworks amid threat of £5,000 fines

Police have found a cannabis farm in Maylord Street, in the centre of the picture, in Hereford

Police have found a cannabis farm in Maylord Street, in the centre of the picture, in Hereford

Fleeing men arrested as police find cannabis farm in busy shopping street

Armed police were called to Hereford High Town on Monday October 19. High Town went into lockdown for a similar event in 2023 (pictured).

Armed police were called to Hereford High Town on Monday October 19. High Town went into lockdown for a similar event in 2023 (pictured).

Update issued after armed police called to firearm threat

Dominic Grant's driving offence was serious enough to see him sent to prison.

Dominic Grant's driving offence was serious enough to see him sent to prison.

Man behind bars after showing "flagrant disregard" for law

Hereford Magistrates Court heard Christopher Berrow was drunk and disorderly in Emperor Way, Hereford

Hereford Magistrates Court heard Christopher Berrow was drunk and disorderly in Emperor Way, Hereford

Hereford man in court after committing crime in residential street

The B4220 and B4214 junction near Bosbury, north of Ledbury

The B4220 and B4214 junction near Bosbury, north of Ledbury

Citroen driver ordered to pay nearly £1,200 for breaking the law