Suffolk Free Press - Crime and Courts Feed

Woman injured in Newton crash

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:40:34 GMT

A woman in her 50s suffered chest pains following a three-car crash in Newton this morning.

Town crime figures fall by 20 per cent

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:57 GMT

The number of recorded crimes in Sudbury fell by 23 per cent in the last year.

Police investigate rubbish fire

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:02 GMT

Police are investigating a rubbish fire in Acton, which is believed to have been started on purpose.

School burglar admits guilt

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:33 GMT

A man has admitted stealing computer equipment from the Stour Valley Community School in Clare.

CCTV image released in hunt for burglar

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:52 GMT

Police have released a CCTV image of a man in connection with a burglary in Hitcham.

Probe into police chase death continues

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:37:24 GMT

An investigation into the death of a 19-year-old former Sudbury Upper School pupil is making progress, according to police.

Police appeal after burglary

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:51 GMT

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Higham.

Great Cornard couple to stand trial

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:59 GMT

A couple from Great Cornard will stand trial next month.

Cavendish man given unpaid work for growing cannabis

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:41 GMT

A Cavendish man was sentenced to 80 hours of unpaid work after admitting growing cannabis on Tuesday.

Hadleigh man faces indecency charges

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:19 GMT

A Hadleigh man charged with five charges of gross indecency dating from 2002 appeared in court on Tuesday.

Pub staff complete training in bid to cut town crime

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:28:50 GMT

An initiative to educate pub and nightclub staff about the responsible sale of alcohol will allow Sudbury to become a safer place, according to police.

Rugby club could be set for new home

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:13:45 GMT

A “mad-keen rugby fan” is in talks about developing a new home for Hadleigh Rugby Club to accommodate its growing numbers.

Silk company to stand trial

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:57:56 GMT

A Sudbury silk weaving company will stand trial next month accused of a number of health and safety breaches.

Coach jailed for punching parent at youth match

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:04:12 GMT

A Great Cornard youth football coach who assaulted an opposition player’s father and left him needing 10 stitches in his face was jailed on Tuesday.

Help tackle issues at police meeting

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:01:29 GMT

Residents are being invited to raise any concerns about crime during a police meeting next week.

Nightclub licence appeal pushed back

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:17 GMT

An appeal by David Pratt, owner of Easterns Station Lounge in Sudbury, against a two-month suspension of the club’s licence in December has been adjourned for a third time.

Man, 22, to be sentenced

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:37 GMT

A Bildeston man will be sentenced for assault later this month.

Fight at town pub sees police called

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:42:51 GMT

Police were called to a fight at the Silkworm pub in Sudbury.

Arsonist starts shed fire

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:40:14 GMT

Police are hunting an arsonist who set fire to a shed fire in Hadleigh.

Youth football coach charged with assault of parent

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:07:13 GMT

A football coach accused of punching an opposition player’s parent will appear in court later this month.