Holsworthy Police

09/10/2025

JAILED | Three men were sentenced at Exeter Crown Court last week for their part in a kidnap and assault of a man in Holsworthy in June 2024.

Connor Stevens, 24, of Stanhope Close, Holsworthy, was convicted of Section 18 GBH, robbery and possession of an offensive weapon and was given six and a half years.

Ryan Hawke, aged 33 and of Castle Douglas, Scotland, was convicted of kidnap and received three-and-a-half years.

Kai Abbott, aged 26, of Morwenna Park Road, Bideford, was convicted of Affray and sentenced to 15 months in custody.

All three were sentenced on Thursday 2 October.

The court heard how in June of last year, Hawke, who was known to the victim, had arranged to give the victim a lift to pick up a vehicle from his ex-partner’s house.

Hawke picked him up at Launceston Cemetery and made several errands before stopping the car at Dunsland carpark, Devon, at around 9pm.

The victim remained in the passenger seat while Hawke exited the vehicle and took the keys, telling the victim he wasn’t going anywhere. The car was then approached by two masked men who told the victim to exit the car where one of the men, later identified as Stevens, struck the victim several times with a claw hammer.

Hawke then left the scene while both Stevens and Abbot continued attack the victim in a sustained assault.

After Stevens and Abbot left the scene, the victim hid in some nearby woods but soon collapsed only to be found the next day by a member of the public. Emergency services were called and the first responding police officer administered first aid.

The victim was taken to North Devon Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. A CT scan revealed fractures to his head and legs with bruising over his body.

An investigation was subsequently launched with all three men being located and arrested shortly after the incident.

Officers carried out extensive data analysis of their phones which revealed and identified that all three offenders had been in the area at the time of the attack and they were subsequently charged.

DC Sam Jones said: “The violence used in this pre-planned attack has no place on the streets of North Devon. The sentences imposed by the judge are intended to deter future offending by criminals within the community and reinforce the commitment to justice and community safety.”

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20/06/2025

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17/04/2025

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10/04/2025

It's a fond farewell to North and West Devon Commander Superintendent Toby Davies who is retiring from policing after 30 years dedicated service to the public. He says he is proud of what he and his colleagues have achieved. The hard-working officer, who has overseen police teams in the area for the last nine years, says he is leaving Devon & Cornwall Police with many happy memories and that joining the Force is the best decision he ever made. He explained: “Most of all I love the people I have come into contact with and, in my experience, you meet some of the nicest and most compassionate people through policing - who are just doing their very best to help others. Policing is not easy but despite some of the challenges, in North and West Devon it does feel different here.
“What makes this area special? There is a real ‘one team’ ethic and desire from everyone to do the best they can for our local area, that we are all part of. That’s not just from the police but from all our partner agencies and the community itself. We may be small but as an area we punch way above our weight. It is the people and support we get from our communities that ensures we always outperform as an area and will continue to do so. We have one of the lowest crime rates in the country and, of that crime, one of the best outcome detection rates in the South West region. I leave with many happy memories – policing is a tough job and I wish my colleagues the very best for the future.”
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18/03/2025

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10/03/2025

WANTED | Police are appealing for the publics’ help to locate a 23-year-old man who is wanted.

Connor Stevens, who is from the Holsworthy area, is wanted after breaching a court order.

He is described as a white male, of medium build. He is around 5ft 10ins tall with brown hair.

Stevens has links across the North Devon and North Cornwall areas.

Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts should not approach him but contact police on 999 quoting reference 50250059758.