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David White is missing. Picture: Suffolk Police Archant David White, who was reported missing,has now been located safe and well in Lowestoft The 77-year-old man had been reported missing in Lowestoft.In an appeal posted on Facebook, officers said: “He is not local, just visiting for the day with family when he was separated from them around the South Pier area shortly after lunchtime.“He is from Norfolk and therefore may be trying to use public transport to make his way towards Norwich.“He is fully mobile and is thought to be carrying nothing.”He was found at about 6.30pm. … [Read more...] about Missing Lowestoft man found

Video PUBLISHED: 18:54 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 18:56 16 October 2018 Andrew Fitchett Great Yarmouth Police arrest a man in Regent Road, Great Yarmouth. Archant Four police officers were forced to sit on a man to get him under control during a dramatic arrest in Great Yarmouth. The officers wrestled with the man outside Poundstretcher in Regent Road at around 5.30pm.The officers resorted to sitting on the man to keep him under control, as he struggled and screamed out to be freed.The man’s head was covered in blood. It is unclear how he sustained the injuries.The incident drew a large crowd of onlookers before the man was finally taken away in a riot van at around 5.40pm.Great Yarmouth Police arrest a man in Regent Road, Great Yarmouth.Superintentdent Roger Wiltshire, of Great Yarmouth Police, said officers were notified after the man had been caught shoplifting at Poundstretcher.“Police officers were notified that security officers … [Read more...] about WATCH: Four Norfolk police officers sit on man during dramatic arrest

Video PUBLISHED: 18:00 16 October 2018 Sophie Smith French Bulldogs seized from illegal smugglers at the UK border, held in quarantine and cared for by Dogs Trust. PHOTO: Beth Walsh Photography. Pictures copyrighted to Beth Walsh photography An animal charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK as Brexit approaches. This follows an undercover investigation, exposing the magnitude and ease of trade routes into the UK for European smugglers. Dogs Trust, which has a base at Snetterton in Norfolk, has released its fourth report into the illegal trade in order to highlight the significant opportunity the government has to redraw the UK’s pet travel rules, currently regulated by EU legislation, and end the trade.The charity says it has uncovered a network of corrupt breeders, dealers, and vets, who openly admit to breaking the law to deceitfully export puppies. The report also … [Read more...] about Dog charity report reveals shocking puppy smuggling conditions

PUBLISHED: 17:15 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 17:16 16 October 2018 Reece Hanson Police were called to a car that had crashed off the road at Weybread. Picture: Nick Butcher ©archant2016 A 77-year-old man has been reported missing in Lowestoft. Police are searching for the man, called David, who is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall and of medium build.He is clean shaven with short brown hair and was last seen wearing a long brown coat and navy trousers.Officers say he has a hearing aid but no other distinguishing features.In an appeal posted on Facebook, officers said: “He is not local, just visiting for the day with family when he was separated from them around the South Pier area shortly after lunchtime.“He is from Norfolk and therefore may be trying to use public transport to make his way towards Norwich.“He is fully mobile and is thought to be carrying nothing.”Police in the town have urged anyone with information about his … [Read more...] about Police searching for missing 77-year-old in Lowestoft after being separated from family

PUBLISHED: 16:59 16 October 2018 Mark Boggis The devastation caused following a crash on Montgomery Avenue. Picture: Mick Howes Archant Police are continuing to search for a driver who fled from the scene of a crash. The devastation caused following a crash on Montgomery Avenue. Picture: Mick HowesHouseholders described how their homes shook when a VW Beetle Sport careered off the road and hit three walls and a vehicle on Montgomery Avenue in Lowestoft.The crash, which happened about 10.20pm last Tuesday, October 9, significantly damaged the walls of three houses, while the VW Beetle Sport also hit a lamppost and slightly damaged one car on its way down the road before it spun out of control and ploughed into a red Toyota Verso parked on a driveway.With the motorist yet to be located by police, officers are still hunting the man who fled from the scene of the crash.A police spokesman said: “The driver of the vehicle is still outstanding and inquiries … [Read more...] about Police still hunting driver who fled from scene one week after crash