FIREARMS LICENSING | From tomorrow (1 May 2024) all new firearms and shotgun licensing applications will need to be submitted online. Printed applications will no longer be accepted.

You can read more, including FAQs on the new process, here - orlo.uk/KdGJa

1413 | Road closure A443 between Great Witley and Holt Heath
Please be aware that there is a road closure in place on the A443 between the junction with Well Lane and the other side of Little Witley, just before Great Witley - Please find an alternative route

Following our appeal earlier today, a 38-year-old man with links to Worcester, Malvern and Kidderminster who was wanted on recall to prison has been arrested.

Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.

MISSING | Geoffrey Hardy 73, has been missing from Shrewsbury since 7.30pm last night (29 April)

If you know where Geoffrey is right now, please call 999. If you have any other info which might help find him then please call 01743 264807

Read more ⬇️
orlo.uk/jr83F

APPEAL | Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Pershore Lane in Worcester at around 10.25pm yesterday (29 April).

Sadly, a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Follow the link for more info ⬇️
orlo.uk/QZKhq

Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from your bank? It could be courier fraud.

Never hand over your card and PIN number, especially if someone offers to collect it.

If the crime is ongoing, dial 999. You can also make a fraud report at orlo.uk/0MPZD

Do you work in education? Today the NCA has issued an alert to education settings across the UK on financially motivated sexual extortion. For more information, visit thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/…

West Mercia Police The #A40 in #Herefordshire remains closed westbound between #B4164 ( #Whitchurch ) and #A466 ( #Monmouth ).

For more information and for the diversion route please follow the link: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

Don't be fooled by PD Fury's placid pose. She easily convinced several theft suspects not to run after committing crimes in Herefordshire over the weekend.

Police are taking steps to reassure communities across Worcestershire plans are already in motion to tackle 'car cruising' meets.

Officers from our OPU have a robust plan to stop any dangerous driving, speeding or anti-social behaviour (ASB).

More ➡️ orlo.uk/YEWZY

West Mercia Police thank you for allowing these 2 amazing PCSO’s to come and talk to our beavers and cubs. They were informative and lots of fun. PCSO Sue and Richard

Heading out for exercise or a walk? Come across a location which is poorly lit or where you feel unsafe? 🏃

Let us know! You can anonymously report the location to us via the StreetSafe tool. 📍

Visit orlo.uk/1vGoW to make a report. 📱

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward, a month after a firearm was discharged in Redditch.

Read more: orlo.uk/JZRqZ

Keep yourself protected against fraudulent QR codes by following our top tips.

📱 Only scan codes you’re sure of.
📱Use the QR-code scanner that comes with your phone.

Read more by visiting National Cyber Security Centre: orlo.uk/3oDwR

A Telford man has been given a hospital order today (Friday 26 April) for killing his mum and for the attempted murder of a 57-year-old man in an attack in Telford in July last year.

Read more: orlo.uk/KePX3

A Telford man has been given a life sentence for non-recent child sexual abuse against four girls.

Read more: orlo.uk/VddJT

£10,000 cash seized and man arrested in drugs warrants

Three warrants linked to drug dealing were executed in Redditch this morning (Friday 26 April) following community concerns over drugs supply in the town.

Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/GnSIm

Three warrants linked to drug dealing were executed in Redditch this morning following community concerns over drugs supply.

Officers targeted three addresses in the town making one arrest and recovering £10k cash.

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/RZ8Nq