Exeter Police

20/06/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/aSmdb

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

18/06/2026

LATEST NEWS | A 40-year-old man has appeared in court after knocking down a cyclist while driving in Exeter.

Jonathan Brothers, of Fairfield Road, Exeter, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance on February 24 this year.

Dashcam footage was played to the court in which a Peugeot panel van is seen to collide with a cyclist on Cowick Street, Exeter.

As both the bike and van proceeded through green traffic lights, Brothers turned right and struck the cyclist at a low speed, causing minor injuries.

Brothers gave the cyclist his details and was later invited to a voluntary police interview. He said he could not see the cyclist as his vision was impaired by the low-lying sun.

The defendant has no previous convictions but was banned from driving for six months last November due to points totting up on his licence.

Brothers said he had been in the process of moving house and was unaware of the disqualification. He accepted that because of the driving ban he would not have been covered by insurance.

Lindsey Baker, prosecuting, said the cyclist had requested £72 compensation for his bike to be repaired.

The case was adjourned to August 27 for a probation report. Brothers was released on unconditional bail.

[Story written as part of the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Criminal Justice Court Reporting scheme]

15/06/2026

The Exeter Police Team, working with Exeter City Council have applied for another partial closure order, which was granted by the Court. This means that only named people will be allowed to enter the property, with anyone breaching the Order subject to arrest and prosecution.

The property was being used by local drinkers with frequent reports of fights, arguing and disorder and a vulnerable tenant who had little ability to control his visitors. Support services are helping the tenant, and we hope the closure order will help restore calm to the area and peace to the residents.

13/06/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/QXNVi

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

06/06/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/OXXrR

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

05/06/2026

Exeter Police Cadets will be at The Exeter Respect festival at Belmont Park, Exeter. We will be there on Saturday and Sunday between 1100hrs and 1800hrs where there will be stickers and fingerprinting offered, please pop over to say hello.

05/06/2026

On the morning of the 30/05/2026 Exeter neighbourhood police with Exeter Police cadets, councillor and residents carried out a litter pick in the area of Whipton shops, Exeter. In the afternoon we were carrying out bike marking in the Heavitree recreation ground near to the hub, thanks to everyone that attended. We will be advertising more Bike marking events in the coming months and will be advertised here.

28/05/2026

On Saturday 30th May Exeter Neighbourhood Team will be at Heavitree Park, Exeter in the area of the Hub between 1330hrs and 1530hrs where we will be offering BikeRegister Marking for free. We will need a frame number and an email contact for an account to be created, a QR code will then be attached to the bike making it easier for agencies to return bikes back to their rightful owners. Hope to see you there.

26/05/2026

Courtroom Clean-Out… and no, it’s not a new TV series!

We’ve been doing a bit of a tidy-up at Exeter Crown Court and let’s just say, some of you have been very enthusiastic about bringing “extras” along for the day.
Among the items handed in / seized were:
• 8 knives
• Various prohibited drugs
• A selection of drug paraphernalia

We appreciate wanting to be prepared for every eventuality, but we can assure you that you won’t be needing any of these items in the court house and, actually, attempting to bring them into a court building could land you in a lot of trouble.

If you’re unsure what is and isn’t allowed, please don’t guess. Government guidelines are available to read, here: https://orlo.uk/entering-court_Mq1uL

Let’s keep everyone safe and save the surprises for birthdays, not security checks 👍

19/05/2026

With the really good weather that spring has brought us and with Summer around the corner, this is the perfect time to go out and enjoy a ride on a motor bike. Whether you are beginner or a experienced rider, safety is the upmost importance. Unfortunately, there has been an increase of Thefts and criminal damage towards Motor bikes, more specifically Mopeds/scooters. We at Devon and Cornwall police, strongly recommend that you increase the prevention of your motor bike from being stolen. It is worth spending the extra bit on improving or adding extra security.

You should consider the following ideas:

* Locking you vehicle to a immovable object - Lamp posts, secure fencing, or something that is bolted to the ground, to prevent the lifting of a light vehicle.
* Improving the chain and locks - to make it more difficult.
* Adding extra locking device's - Disc lock.
* A cover that covers the whole bike - so it doesn't catch any unwanted attention.
* Parking under lighting or well lighten up area.
* Adding CCTV - increasing the prevention, capturing any suspicious activity.
* GPS tag.

We hope the information above is useful and addresses to some degree the concerns that you have raised. If you have experienced this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://orlo.uk/YOqkG, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at https://orlo.uk/qOyWA .

Remember to Lock it up or rise loosing it.