Crime News

A Bretton man who broke court bail conditions within hours of them being set has been remanded in custody.

Christopher Ward, 59, has been given a suspended sentence and a seven year restraining order after he picked up a sword and held it to his ex-partner's chin while threatening to kill her.

Christopher Betts, 26, will be held in custody until sentencing for harassment of a former partner.

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was robbed last week on Star Road, Peterborough.

Patryk Bobin told a court that he was pleased that being arrested prevented him buying more alcohol in low mood.

A Peterborough man who was caught driving with drugs in his system three times in four months has been ordered to do 250 hours’ unpaid work.

As part of a crackdown on county lines dealers,  13 people - including four in Peterborough - have been arrested, and drugs worth more than £200,000 seized by the police. 

Cambridgeshire police warn members of the public not to misuse '999' emergency number after receiving over 80 hours of hoax and silent calls in the past week. 

A homeless Peterborough man has picked up a £269 court bill for possession of cannabis.

Trading Standards served a car wash owner on Ivatt Way, Peterborough with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after he broke Government regulations by operating during the national lockdown.