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The occupants of this car had a very lucky escape today, thanks to the quick thinking & actions of a passing lorry driver, who having witnessed the crash, strapped the precariously balanced car to his truck until
@shropsfire
arrived and freed the trapped occupants
#SaferRoads
21510 - Report of a dog left in a hot car, dog has been saved and rushed to the vets, the average temperature for a dog should be 36 degrees, his was40.8!!! Completely unacceptable and so many risks that come with this! Owner reported for the offence.
#DogsDieInHotCars
Harlescott & Sundorne Safer Neighbourhood Team have been out on patrol today and have apprehended individuals riding motorbikes in an anti-social way on Little Harlescott Lane. These bikes have been seized from these individuals and will be destroyed.
#policingpromise
A call was made about a distressed female in The Quarry, she’s been detained under the Mental Health Act by PC 21510 HUGHES & response & taken to a place of safety to get the help she needs & deserves, helping people is all part of the job & working alongside the fantastic NHS👏🏻
@ShrewsburyCops
forced entry to a vehicle in Shrewsbury Town Centre to save this little lady. Vehicle was in full sun, no ventilation and no water. She was given water at the scene and rushed to to a local vet and is now doing well. Owner faces prosecution and a big repair bill.
Do you know where your children are? We are still seeing groups of children gathering around places in the town causing anti-social behaviour. 🛑 THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS 🛑
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
#KeepChildrenAtHome
#COVID19
285-I enjoy the odd
#FullEnglish
so today I had one at the Montford Bridge Picnic Site Cafe. One person seemed rather shocked that whilst on duty I would have the audacity to eat. We are allowed a break and we can eat in public if we wish to do so
#IAmNotARobot
#VisiblePolicing
Pontesbury Safer Neighbourhood Team with the help of
@RSPCA_official
rescued 7 cats from an address this evening. 4 of them were 2 day old kittens. Abandoned in an address with no access to food or water. Mum and babies now doing well.
20344/21170 - report of youths with a knife in the Quarry, 3 males located and detained following a foot chase with the help of
@K999Cops
/ Patrol Team - large knife then recovered in the bushes. 3 arrests made.
#safershrewsbury
Today, we are remembering our fallen colleague PC 425 Ricky Gray who was fatally shot whilst attending an incident in Shrewsbury on this day 11 years ago. His bravery and selflessness will never be forgotten.
Remembering PC 425 Ricky Gray who tragically lost his life serving the public 14 years ago today. A exemplary officer to those who had the honour to serve alongside him
After reports of a cow running loose SNT have safely MOOVED the animal into a field to be collected by the farmer! An UDDERLY fantastic job by the team! PC 21510 HUGHES
#MilkingIt
#DEJAMOO
PS 20344 -The driver of this vehicle crashed just as I came round the corner. Driver blew 81, legal limit is 35. Driver arrested and taken to custody
#SaferRoads
6 tickets issued today to people who were not wearing face coverings in shops/shopping centres in
#Shrewsbury
. Please wear a face covering
#COVID19
#SaveLives
A big thank you to
@K999Cops
in particular PD Juno for assisting officers on foot this evening with our night time economy patrols of Shrewsbury town centre. We will not tolerate disorder or ASB and are here to assist people with enjoying their evening
#opcrane
I have been talking to people whilst out on patrol and there seems to be some confusion. They are not guidelines or recommendations they are restriction that are enforceable by new legislation. Ignoring them means you risk getting a fine or being prosecuted
#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
Hello. Attending Lionel Richie at Shrewsbury on Wednesday? Please can you find it in your Tender Heart to park in designated car parking only. That should make it Easy for everyone. And we’re already on duty All Night Long.
@shrewsweb
If you believe you will catch Covid-19 from police officers then don’t shoplift and get yourself arrested. One in custody in the town centre.
#WeAreDoingOurBest
#OnRouteToCustody
Central SNT would like to wish Chris Zacharek all the very best as he moves on to a new job outside of the
#Police
. Chris has been a PCSO in
#Shrewsbury
Town Centre for 15yrs where his dedication and commitment to the community of the town has been exceptional. PS 1228
20344- to the driver on his mobile phone, with no insurance &no tax, who failed 2 stop for police before crashing into an innocent persons car and running off: we have ur nice little Ford Fiesta, if you want it back, best give us a call or better still, pop into the nick
#fatal4
To the male who ran off from PCSOs 6835 & 6043 the property you left behind is currently at Monkmoor police station if you would like to collect it !
#quarrypatrol
#snttargetedpatrol
SHREWSBURY RURAL EAST
Long Mynd pony asking for directions to nearest stable!
Snow has turned to rain. Please be careful of standing water especially South Shropshire valleys.
#roadsafety
Town Centre Team received intelligence about a male dealing drugs, uncooperative male was restrained and arrested for being concerned in the supply of Class A Drugs, a few disgruntled customers possibly! Phones and a large quantity of cash seized. PC 21510 HUGHES
What are the chances of being directly behind a car being driven with no licence/insurance at the exact moment the control room share a report about the car? Stop checked and driver reported for Licence & Insurance offences.
#SaferRoads
#SaferShrewsbury
Remembering PC 425 Gray on the 12th anniversary of his death whilst protecting the residents of West Mercia, officers attended his grave & his plaque in The Dingle, Shrewsbury Quarry.
@SuptMoLansdale
@WMerciaPolice
We've been working in partnership with Merseyside Police today, lots of officers from both force's out in Shrewsbury and the Oswestry area targetting County Lines drug dealers and visiting those they exploit in order to protect them. Numerous arrests made throughout the day.
It is unacceptable that
@ShropCouncil
workers who are working hard to help with the floods and road closures are subjected to the dangers of drivers who are ignoring road closure signs. We have details of offending vehicles and we will be paying the owners a visit soon
Castle Foregate junction with Howard’s Bank & Cross Street in
#Shrewsbury
is now closed to vehicles. Please DO NOT ignore the
@ShropCouncil
workers enforcing the closure it is for YOUR safety. To the driver who just did, we have your registration and will be in touch.
Today we remember those lost their lives on 7/7. We honour the 52 innocent people who were killed and the 784 injured and pay tribute to the work of our emergency services and transport staff who worked together on that dreadful day
#Respect
#NotForgotten
Many thanks to K9 Deployment for their assistance this evening with
#OpCrane
in
#Shrewsbury
. With help from K9 Jura, numerous stop searches were conducted with positive results, taking Class A drugs off the streets.
#police
After continuous amounts of intelligence about drug dealing in Shrewsbury Town Centre, SNT have conducted a warrant. A large amount of Class A Drugs, cash and mobile phones have seized, 2 arrested for Possession With Intent to Supply Class A
#YouSaidWeDid
#SaferTowns
6166 So, this happened whilst on patrol today in Shrewsbury Town Centre. Brazenly taking a stroll through the Saturday shoppers
#Otter
#NoWords
#SafelyBackInTheWater
Another beautiful day. Morning patrols of Meole, Copthorne & Bayston Hill completed and happy to see people abiding by the restrictions. Feeling proud of my local community. PC 1219
ARREST - 20344/21745 have one in custody for
#DrinkDrive
after sighting a vehicle which was driving at speed through
#Shrewsbury
Vehicle stopped and driver arrested.
#Fatal5
SNT on foot patrol for Shrewsbury Towns first ever Pride Event. Excellent turn out. Even the weather hasn't dampened spirits, just feet!
#Pride2023
#OfficersOnTheBeat
Daily exercise - reports of people driving to locations like Haughmond Hill & parking up to exercise. The recommendation is to run, walk, cycle etc from your home. If you are fit enough to reach local scenery that’s fine but no unnecessary journeys please.
#HelptheNHS
Two men have been arrested after three warrants were carried out in Shrewsbury this morning (10 July). The warrants were carried out in connection with money laundering.
Visit for further information on this warrant.
ARREST: Following a recent disorder in Harlescott, PC Puplett made an arrest which resulted in the seizure of this illegal bladed article
#saferstreets
#OpSceptre
Reports of
#disorder
in Porthill. 2 males detained and searched by 20344 & 21511 who were on scene within seconds. Turned out 1 was
#wanted
for other offences 👮♂️ search of the area carried out by
#responseteam
🚓 to ascertain if any other crimes had been committed
#oneincustody
6166 on foot patrol in the town centre. A little saddened to see a lot of people out. Please, if you can stay at home, only come out for absolute essentials
#ItsImportant
#COVID19Pandemic
A female has assaulted a member of security staff at the hospital and subsequently been placed under arrest on Suspicion of Common Assault, nobody goes to work to get assaulted and positive action will always be taken. PC 21510 HUGHES
#SaferShrewsbury
6166 delivered lovely flowers & given money to an elderly female (doesn’t wish to be identified) who was a victim of a distraction theft. She was absolutely delighted thank you
@CSuptKevPurcell
for authorising this from the PCFund
@InspShrewsbury
@WestMerciaPCC
#OneHappyLady
@ShrewsburyCops
would like to remind people that mobility scooters, and fast roads such as the A5 Shrewsbury to Wellington, are not a great combination
#saferroads
285-Following local concerns about trespass and loss of livestock due to illegal hunting I’ve found this useful website. Hounds Off have an array of information including suggested wording for warning off letters and ‘No Hunting’ notices.
#HoundsOff
#HuntingAct2004
Pc Nicholson just arrested a male for being drunk and disorderly this afternoon in Shrewsbury Town Centre. While searching him officers found a large Trout in his trouser pocket! Not the usual property which gets booked into custody!
#somethingsmellsfishyhere
#positiveaction
PC 21510 HUGHES and PCSO 6835 have been patrolling the town centre. We have been again advising individuals about social distancing, we are seeing a lot of people out and it needs to be remembered that the restrictions have not been lifted yet!
#TownTeam
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
Today the Safer Neighbourhood Team found a missing 9 year old child in minutes of the report, arrested a male for drugs offences, seized more drugs before they arrived at their destination, attended a burglary in progress- aswell as the normal reassurance patrols
#SaferShrewsbury
20344 - Castlefields team have twice had to close down the same hand car wash after it was found to be operating. This is NOT key work! If we have to return, the operator will be prosecuted
#StayHomeSaveLifes
#Covid19UK
@InspShrewsbury
Pc 3584 and 21511 have been patrolling Shrewsbury Town Centre. It was nice to see that the vast majority of people are complying with the COVID19 guidelines. Even The Quarry which looked very pretty today was very quiet
#StayHomeSaveLives
@ShrewsburyTC
@ShropCouncil
Great work by our local officers disrupting County Lines drug dealers; two separate arrests in Shrewsbury over the last 24 hours for drug supply offences.
Fantastic work by our detectives yesterday - male arrested in Shrewsbury for the human trafficking of children. Actions also completed by the officers to protect the children at risk.
The town centre is a very strange place to be at the moment. SNT still on patrol as usual, and advising people on the instructions from the government where needed. Generally being well observed, thank you.
Last night PD Bella & handler responded to a report of an aggressive male threatening & trying to attack people in the street in
@TelfordCops
. Upon arrival the male turned on PD Bella, attacking her & attempted to assault her handler. Subsequently detained by Bella
#FinnsLaw
PCSO 6166 Roberts would like to remind all dog owners not to leave their pets in vehicles during this hot weather even for a few minutes. Action will be taken by police who find any animal in distress
@RSPCA_official
#DontDoIt
#HotCarsKillDogs
#KeepThemAtHome