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Under new research, sponsored by NFU Mutual, it has been unveiled that the type of help volunteered by criminals in the countryside varied depending on the time of year. Where the more organised criminals are concerned, agricultural diesel and heating oil were named as key theft targets. The study looked into the tactics used by thieves now awaiting sentence for rural theft. These include taking advantage of the lack of CCTV camera coverage.
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A study has been established which explores creating one regional monitoring operation for CCTV. A regional CCTV project manager based with Conwy council, Julian Sandham, said the results of the feasibility study would be presented to the chief executives of six north Wales authorities at a meeting on June 22. He reiterated that “one regional operation doesn’t necessarily mean one building”. The study has been looking at one CCTV centre which would replace the existing six stand-alone operations.
A scrap metal dealer has urged the government to rethink its proposed ban on cash payments. The change in the law was announced to fight metal thefts. The Hull man, Steven Robertson said the change would do little to reduce thefts. He commented: “There are people out there who will pay cash for metals, and they will continue to do so.” He added: “Even though the law is against them, they’ll still do it.”
High Street store owners have called for better and more extensive CCTV coverage following a spate of vandalism. Damage has taken place at British Heart Foundation shop in Hawick, Scotland. Manager of the business Jackie Megahy said incidents like these occur every week, adding: “So often, somebody gets their windows done in. I phoned the police and they told me the CCTV didn’t work. I think everybody knows that it doesn’t work and I’m worried it will happen again.”
Police have been carrying out extra patrols in the area over the last few weeks in May after damage to a popular Roman tourist attraction. Metal post caps were removed, among other criminal acts, at the ancient Scarborough Castle. Management for the castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the sea and the town, confirmed it was often a target of anti-social behaviour. The attack is thought to have taken place sometime at the weekend last week.
Premier League player David Goodwillie has been found guilty of a street attack that was caught on CCTV. The Blackburn ace was given a 12-month probation order after admitting the assault. He was caught on surveillance cameras attacking John Friel following a late night argument. CCTV footage of the incident showed Goodwillie confronting Friel and punching him on the head and body. Goodwillie appeared in the dock less than 24 hours after the final whistle of his team’s defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.
Two men were seen near the scene of a fatal attack who police want to speak to. CCTV images of several people who may have witnessed the midlands incident have been released by officers. One image shows two men who turned around and walked away from the area where Ashley Finlay was assaulted. One of the males is wearing dark trousers and a dark hooded top while the other is wearing a dark jacket and dark trousers.
A surveillance camera recorded the suspect in the case of a Russian banker who was shot in broad daylight. German Gorbuntsov was shot several times with a pistol near his flat in London on 20 March 20. Det Chief Insp Russell Taylor said: “We are continuing to examine CCTV footage from the area and are keen to speak with anyone who may have information about the shooting.” The 45-year-old Mr Gorbuntsov remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Police are appealing for information after copper thieves stole scrap from a disused primary school. The break-in occurred between Friday, March 30 and Thursday, April 12 at the Libanus School, near Brecon, Wales. Thieves entered the premises through a window and took leftover metal piping plus two boilers. Officers added that the criminals even took the fuses from the fuse box and cut all the wires in order to remove the plastic and obtain the copper within.