Shrewsbury Police

21/10/2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Shrewsbury earlier this month.

At exactly 1.24am on Sunday 4 October, a person was seen damaging cars on Copthorne Road, close to Woodfield Infant School. The suspect was dressed in a large red padded/puffer jacket with black trousers.

Officers believe several cars are likely to have passed around this time, and are urging anyone with dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.

Please contact PC Shawn Lee via email [email protected] or by calling 07971395070.

20/10/2026

A man has had his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Shrewsbury town centre extended after it was discovered he had breached it.

David Severn, of no fixed abode, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 October, where an additional two years were added to his CBO.

The 46-year-old was given a three-year CBO in September 2023 due to anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Severn's CBO will now run until September 2028, and means he must not:

- Refuse to leave premises or an area when asked to do so by a person who has authority, or behave in an aggressive manner towards such a person causing harassment, alarm or distress
- Be verbally abusive or use foul language or behaviour directed towards any officer of the local authority or any member of the public
- Be in possession of an open vessel containing alcohol in a public place in the town of Shrewsbury other than licensed premises.

PC Anna Rouse, from Shrewsbury’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “CBOs are put in place to protect communities from persistent anti-social behaviour, and we will take action against anyone who breaches them.

“Severn's behaviour has caused distress to people in Shrewsbury town centre, and the extension demonstrates that repeated breaches will not be tolerated.

“We will continue to work with our partners to ensure the town centre remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses and visitors.”

16/10/2026

Can you help our colleagues at Gwent Police find Percy Smith?

He has links to Telford, Shrewsbury and Oswestry.

‼️ Officers carrying out an investigation into a fi****ms offence would like to speak to Percy Smith.

👮 We would like to speak to the 23-year-old from Brynmawr, who may be able to assist with our investigation.

Smith has links to Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Merthyr Tydfil. 📍

📱 Anyone with information on Smith's whereabouts can contact us via our website or call us on 101 quoting log reference 2600286039.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.

15/10/2026

Appeal following assault on child at hospital in bordering county

Officers are appealing to identify a key witness to an assault at Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire on Saturday 3 October.

It was reported that a member of public informed staff at the hospital they had witnessed a woman dragging a young boy harshly across the car park and then striking him across the head.

A 36-year-old woman from Shropshire has since been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Enquiries into the incident form part of wider safeguarding concerns being investigated by officers in Shropshire. They are appealing to identify the member of public who spoke to hospital staff and anyone else who may have witnessed the incident.

Detective Sergeant Jane Harding from the Public Protection Unit at Shrewsbury said: “Whilst this incident occurred in Cheshire, the woman who was arrested lives in Shropshire and there are wider safeguarding concerns; therefore, we are investigating the matter.

“We are keen to speak to an individual who witnessed the assault take place and may have information to assist us with our enquiries.

“If it was you who spoke to hospital staff on 3 October, or if you witnessed an assault take place, please email [email protected]."

15/10/2026

Cyclists are politely requested to adhere to signage and dismount when traversing Greyfiars Bridge, Coleham.

The bridge is narrow and carries a high footfall during the day, particularly during the start and end of school. There is a lot of young children with parents who use the bridge to access Coleham Primary School, and it's just a short walk to cross the bridge. Inconsiderate cycling can cause distress to any pedestrian. Safety for all users is a priority!

You will see from the photograph that the bridge will be closed on Friday 23rd October 2026 so pedestrians should opt for an alternative route on this date.

15/10/2026

The man officers wanted to speak with to help with enquiries following a robbery in Shrewsbury has been identified.

Thank you to all that shared our appeal.

14/10/2026

Do you know this man?

Officers would like to identify him as they believe he may be able to help with enquiries into a robbery in Shrewsbury.

At around 1.50am on Sunday 4 October, two men became involved in a disagreement with a taxi driver on Victoria Avenue. One of the men then assaulted the driver, hitting him on the head before taking his mobile phone, throwing it into the river and leaving the area.

It is believed the man pictured was in the area at the time and may be able to assist officers with their enquiries.

If you know who this man is, or have any information that could help identify him, please email [email protected] quoting incident number 22/96848/26.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

13/10/2026

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon (Monday 12 October).

The collision happened around 4.15pm on the roundabout at Monkmoor Road, towards Woodcote Way, and involved a red Vauxhall Corsa and an e-scooter.

An 11-year-old boy, who was riding the e-scooter, was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

No arrests have been made.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact [email protected] quoting reference 302i of 12 October.

12/10/2026

We had a successful morning recently at Screwfix, Newport where we met lots of tradespeople and issued them with Smartwater property marking kits to protect their tools. They were well received and it gave us an opportunity to speak with our community, giving crime prevention advice about the best ways to protect their property.

We are in the process of arranging further events at Screwfix locations in Shrewsbury, Telford, Whitchurch, Ludlow and Oswestry, so keep any eye out for up and coming events through our social media sites

12/10/2026

🎃 Halloween, Fireworks & Nuisance Week Engagements 🎆

As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, your local neighbourhood policing team will be out and about in Shrewsbury in preparation for Nuisance Week, speaking with residents, young people and local businesses about keeping our communities safe and enjoyable for everyone.

📍 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury
🗓️ Thursday 15th, 22nd & 29th October 2026
🕚 11:30am - 12:30pm

Come and have a chat with us about:

✅ Anti-social behaviour and how to report it
✅ Fireworks safety and the laws surrounding their use
✅ Halloween safety and respecting our local communities
✅ Any concerns you may have in your area

We'll also have FREE "Sorry, No Trick or Treat Here" posters available for residents who would like one ahead of Halloween.

Throughout the week, officers will be visiting local retailers to encourage responsible sales of items such as eggs and flour, helping to reduce nuisance behaviour, criminal damage and harassment that can sometimes occur around Halloween.

Halloween and Bonfire Night should be fun for everyone. By working together, we can help ensure that residents, businesses and visitors can enjoy the season safely and respectfully.

👮‍♀️ Pop by, say hello, pick up a poster and meet your local policing team. We look forward to seeing you there!

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