Crime

Craig Skelton pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court on March 14.

Community order for Clifton builder after dangerous extension work
A builder from Clifton whose work on an extension left the building dangerous and at risk of collapse

Nottingham Trent student Danielle has been on a year-long placement with Beds police.

Welwyn student shares victim's rights with UK police forces

Do you live in a village near Hitchin? Have your say on policing priorities now.

Time to have your say on rural Hitchin policing priorities

Two teen girls have reported being

Man, 60, arrested after teen girls receive unwanted attention on bus

The latest incident happened in Hitchin's Waitrose car park

Warning issued after spate of distraction thefts in supermarket car parks

Documentary Who killed Jill Dando? Documentary examines one of Britain's most high-profile cases

Police are investigating an alleged assault on a Sports Direct staff member

Stevenage Sports Direct staff member 'punched in the face' during assault

Taxi drivers in Letchworth passed Herts police's test

Taxis tested in drive to safeguard women and girls

Chief Inspector Steve Alison, centre, with Herts Police's new communications operator recruits at their graduation ceremony.

Twelve new recruits join Hertfordshire Constabulary's call handler team

Police are appealing for witnesses to an altercation on the A1(M) near Letchworth

Driver assaulted on A1(M) hard shoulder near Letchworth

Warrants were carried out for targeting gangs involved in drug dealing.

19 arrested in operations targeting county lines drugs gangs in Hertfordshire

The BTP believe this man may have information that could help their investigation.

CCTV images released after woman sexually assaulted at Letchworth station

CCTV appeal launched following burglary.

Knebworth Post Office burglary sparks CCTV appeal

David Lloyd welcomed stats recognising Hertfordshire as one of the safest places in England and Wales.

Hertfordshire ranked one of the top five safest places in England and Wales

David Carrick and James Ford (inset).

16 Herts police officers with sexual assault allegations after David Carrick case

McDonalds, in Stevenage Leisure Park.

Two teenagers arrested in connection with Stevenage McDonald's altercation

A defibrillator in Stevenage has been damaged by vandals

'Disgusting' vandalism of Stevenage public defibrillator

Ashley Banks has been sentenced to eight years in prison for strangulation and sexual assaults

'Dangerous' abuser jailed for eight years

Officers appeal for witnesses and information following a commercial burglary in Stevenage.

Dog kennels worth hundreds of pounds stolen in commercial burglary

Bereket Selomun, from Stevenage, was found dead in woodland in July last year.

Trial begins for three accused of murdering Stevenage man Bereket Selomun

Multiple people injured in violent Hitchin brawl involving weapons.

Multiple people injured in violent Hitchin brawl involving weapons

Herts police officers found two police-style batons when they stopped two men on a moped in Stevenage.

Two men with police-style batons arrested in Stevenage

David Carrick, Colin Phillips and Isidor Martinca were among those jailed.

7 Hertfordshire offenders behind bars in February

Isidor Martinca has been jailed for 15 months.

Fraudster jailed for stealing cards from Hertfordshire ATMs

Ashden Whelan was sentenced to 20 months behind bars for attempted theft, theft, driving while disqualified and going equipped for theft.

Car thief jailed after stealing Range Rover near Hitchin

A rural crime prevention event was held with officers from the Royston Safer Neighbourhood Team

Crime prevention event targets rural communities

Police patrols will tackle speeding in Norton Road, Letchworth, as a priority over the next six months.

New policing priorities for Letchworth and Baldock

A campaign has begun on drivers using phones behind the wheel in Hertfordshire

Campaign will see stricter rules for drivers using mobile phones

Two people have been arrested after a fight broke out at Hollywood Bowl on Stevenage Leisure Park.

Police make two arrests after Stevenage Hollywood Bowl fight

Police to hold press conference on Nicola Bulley case today (PA)

Watch: Latest updates on Nicola Bulley case to be revealed in police conference today

A look back at the past seven days in our area.

The Comet Week in Review - Stephen McPartland to go and more

The incident occurred on Friday, February 3.

Women 'distraught' after Hitchin indecent exposure incident

More than 250 illegal vapes were seized from the Popple Way store.

Stevenage man arrested as illegal vapes and alcohol seized from store

Police Sergeant 2325 Steve Evans has escaped the sack.

Final warning for officer who shared 'Peppa Pig porn' on WhatsApp

The murders of Anne Noblett and 'Baldock Woman' are just two cold cases yet to be solved.

5 mysterious unsolved murders that shocked Hertfordshire

The man who ran onto the pitch to confront a Bradford City player has been arrested and banned from the Lamex Stadium say Stevenage Football Club. Picture: GEORGE TEWKESBURY/PA

Pitch invader arrested and banned from Lamex say Stevenage Football Club

A look back at the past seven days in our area.

The Comet Week in Review - David Carrick jailed and more

Colin Phillips from Stevenage jailed for sexual offences against children.

Stevenage man jailed for 10 years for sexual offences against children

45-year-old man arrested in fraud and money laundering operation.

Stevenage: Arrest made in fraud and money laundering operation

Police officer issued final written warning over bestiality images shares.

Welwyn Garden City: Officer found for gross misconduct over bestiality video shared

Paul King has been convicted of a historic sex attack which took place in Stevenage in 1983

Sex offender jailed after assaulting boy in Stevenage 40 years ago

A number of reporters covering the M25 protests were arrested by police.

Officers 'behaved like China' over reporter arrests at M25 protest

The incident occurred in Church Lane, at the junction with Grove Road, at around 4.20pm on Saturday, February 4.

Teens arrested after assault leaves victim with 'GBH-level injuries'

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, from Stevenage, was at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to 49 offences including rape.

RECAP: Former Met Police officer and serial rapist David Carrick sentenced

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, from Stevenage, has been sentenced to serve at least 30 years in prison.

Rapist David Carrick: 'Monster' Met Police officer from Stevenage jailed for 30 years

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, from Stevenage, is at Southwark Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to 49 offences including rape.

Stevenage David Carrick: Rapist police officer in court for sentencing

A car cruising crash that saw 19 people injured in Stevenage in July 2019 led to a two-year injunction, which Stevenage Borough Council and Hertfordshire police have had extended to 2028.

Extension to Stevenage car cruising ban

Fraudsters posing as police officers scam vulnerable victims out of thousands of pounds.

Warning issued as fraudsters posing as police officers steal £100,000 from victims

A look back at the past seven days in our area.

The Comet Week in Review: Weapons seized in Stevenage raid and more

Suspended sentence for voyeur who upskirted in Baldock store

Suspended sentence for voyeur who upskirted in Baldock store

County lines drug dealer Reggie Barton was jailed for three years.

3 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in January

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Stevenage

Teenage girl 'touched inappropriately' in Stevenage

Four people have been arrested following a drugs raid in Stevenage.

Stevenage police raid leads to four arrests as weapons and Class A drugs seized

Chairs were thrown during an alleged altercation between a group of teenagers.

Woman injured while protecting child in Stevenage McDonald's