This page of Wyenot News covers Police Issues from the Whole County of Herefordshire and is updated as soon as possible after police press releases are received in the Wyenot News Office.

Dates in the headers reflect the date the police press release was issued.

Police are investigating after a window at the front of Putson Baptist Church in Hereford was smashed, and graffiti sprayed on a side wall. The damage was caused some time between 4pm and 4.30pm on Monday, 26th November.

A small hole was made in the front window of the church, which faces onto Web Tree Avenue. Five separate pieces of graffiti were sprayed on the side of the building and a notice board No further damage was caused and no entry was gained to the church building.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area at the time. They are asked to contact the Hereford Public Service Desk on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 474-s-261107.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a tipper lorry was reported to have ‘tailgated’ a car as it made its way down Kings Acre Road in Hereford. The incident happened at around 5.25pm on Friday, 23rd November.

The lorry began driving very close to the rear bumper of a Peugeot 306 as it passed the bus stop outside the post office. The lorry then backed off and then moved up to the bumper again, continuously until it turned off at the junction with the A480 Credenhill road. The incident left the female driver of the Peugeot shaken.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw the incident take place - they are asked to contact Sgt Colin Smith at Kington Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 293-s-241107.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Bromyard, which left a man with serious injuries.

The collision happened at 8.20am on Wednesday, 21st November on the A465 outside Top Garage. Two vehicles were involved; a green Rover 25 car headed towards Hereford and a black Kawasaki motorbike which was travelling from the Stoke Lacy direction. Both vehicles were extensively damaged and the male rider of the motorcycle suffered serious chest injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Hereford County Hospital where he remains in a poorly condition. The car driver was uninjured.

The road was blocked by the collision and remained closed for around four hours while an investigation began and the scene was cleared.

Police are keen to speak anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or saw any of the vehicles involved travelling along the road beforehand. They are asked to contact PC Bob Conway at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 75-s-211107.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place outside Dusk nightclub in Hereford in the early hours of Saturday, 24th November.

A 17 year old man was assaulted by two other men at around 3am, following a verbal altercation. He was punched and kicked to the head and body, requiring hospital treatment for his injuries. A 21 year old man and a 20 year old man were arrested the same day on suspicion of affray. They have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

CCTV images show there were several people in the vicinity at the time, some of whom have been spoken to by police already. Police now want to trace anyone else who was in Commercial Road at the time and witnessed the assault. They are asked to contact PC Jeff Rouse at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 125-s-241107.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Hereford involving a green Toyota Emina people carrier and a blue Ford Escort. The collision happened at around 3pm on Friday, 16th November 16 on the A49, around 300 yards from Holmer Church. Ambulance crews attended but there were no injuries other than shock for the occupants of the vehicles. The road was partially blocked by the collision but traffic was able continue past in one carriageway until the vehicles were removed.

Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision - they are asked to contact PC Martin Carr at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, Quoting ref: 347-s-161107.

A 6ft section of wall was knocked down by what is thought to have been a reversing vehicle in Hereford. The wall, around the perimeter of a house in Hillary Drive, was damaged some time between midnight and 9.30am on Sunday, 25th November.

The offending vehicle would likely have mounted the pavement before striking the wall. It is likely to have suffered collision damage as a result - a section of bumper was recovered nearby.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hereford Public Service Desk on 08457 444888, quoting reference no 388-s-251107.

Police are appealing for information after an object was thrown at a moving bus in Hereford, causing a window to break. The incident happened at around 8pm on Friday, 23rd November in Whittern Way, close to Chilton Square. A large near side window on the number 74 First bus was damaged but fortunately none of the passengers were injured, although they were understandably left shaken.

A group of around 8 youths were seen running away from the area immediately afterwards, although no further descriptions are known. Similar incidents have happened in Clehonger with buses from the same company and police are keen to trace the individuals involved. 'This was a serious incident which could very easily have resulted in injury being caused to the passengers and it is also not hard to see how things could have turned out dramatically worse had the object smashed the windscreen,' said a Herefordshire Division spokesman.

Anyone who has information about those responsible - or witnessed the incident - is asked to contact the Hereford Public Service Desk on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 626-s-231107.

Police are appealing for information following the theft of metal from a construction site in Hereford. Copper wiring, aluminium window fittings and lead roofing materials worth in excess of £1,000 were taken from a construction site off Ledbury Road, close the Texaco service station.

The compound was entered some time between 6pm on Sunday, 18th November and 8am on Tuesday, 20th November, when the items were noticed missing. It is not known how entry was gained or to which part of the compound, but it is possible that several people or a vehicle may have been involved. Nothing was seen or heard on the site, however.

Police are investigating the burglary as part of Project Livewire, a force wide initiative to tackle metal thefts in the area. It was launched in July and has so far led to more than 40 arrests for offences across the West Mercia region. A significant increase in global demand for non-ferrous metals has been reflected in significant increases in price and scrap values. This has led to an increase in the number of thefts and criminals are targeting building sites, farms, churches, schools, HGVs and a variety of other sources to steal metal such as copper, aluminium and steel. Items such as pipes, road drain covers and even road signs are being taken.

Part of Project Livewire involves officers visiting scrap metal dealers to inspect their books and encourage their business to become licensed. Stop checks are also being carried out on vehicles transporting metal and police officers are checking drivers for the correct documentation.

In the West Mercia area there were 413 metal theft offences during 2006/07, almost 60 per cent up on the previous year. The value of materials stolen amounted to more than a million pounds. West Mercia Constabulary is urging businesses to think about protecting their property to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Offenders often visit premises to plan a theft beforehand and many thefts take place at weekends when premises may be empty.

Business owners or managers should:

• Ensure there are no weak spots around the perimeter of their property where criminals may gain easy access to the site or the building itself.
• Secure all gates, doors and other entrances when frequent access is not needed.
• Remove all opportunities for crime, such as bins that could be used to climb over a wall, hiding places or areas with poor light.
• Secure or remove anything that could potentially be used to break in or cause damage, such as ladders or scaffolding. • Improve visibility by cutting back vegetation, moving bins and other objects that obscure natural surveillance.
• Ensure premises are well lit at night to deter potential thieves.

The Home Office Crime Reduction website offers a range of advice for businesses to help prevent against a variety of crimes. Log onto www.crimereduction.gov.uk/yourbusiness for a comprehensive checklist and advice booklet.

Anyone with information about the Ledbury Road burglary should contact PC Simon Lloyd at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55511, quoting ref: 332-s-201107.

Between 7.45am and 4.30pm on Monday, 12th November 2007, an unregistered Yamaha Blaster 200cc Quad bike was stolen from a farm in Little Dewchurch.

If anybody has any information that can help, please contact the Public service Desk at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

Between 12pm Saturday, 10th November and 7am Monday, 12th November 2007 somebody broke into the building supplies premises of Travis Perkins, Bridge Street, Leominster and stole 2.5 tons of lead ( all in rolls made by LEADMILL) and approximately 1250 metres of copper pipe ( made by KME).

Please contact PC Paul O’Reilly of Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888 if you have any information that can help.

At about 5.30pm on Wednesday, 7th November a burglary occurred at Millbrook Way, when someone entered a house and stole a handbag.

The offender was seen by the occupant and is described as being about 5’08 tall, of slim build and wearing a black balaclava style hat. It is believed that the offender was using a vehicle which may well have been parked in the vicinity.

Police are appealing for any information that can help. If you can assist, PC Mark Herbert is contactable at Hereford Police Station. 08457 444888.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary which occurred at house on Barton Terrace, Hereford, which occurred between 8.30pm and 9.00pm on Friday, 2nd November 2007. Somebody entered the house and stole a purse and contents, which included a sum of cash.

If you have any information please contact PC Neil Finch at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

PC Dave Cartwright is dealing with two incidents; The first occurred at approximately 5.00pm on Sunday, 4th November 2007, when a man who was sitting on the grassed area near the duck pond in Cantilupe Street, was approached by two men one described as 6’3”” with black jacket and the other 5’10” wearing a grey and white horizontally striped top.

Following an aggressive conversation in which these men demanded money, the lone man was assaulted and the two men ran from the area.

The second incident occurred at approximately 6.00pm the following night, Monday 5th November 2007 in Mill Street. A white male in his late teens / early 20’s, medium build, wearing a woollen beaney hat with a dark coat and jeans approached a lady and stole her handbag. He was seen to run away from the area and the empty handbag was discarded near the duck pond minus £13 cash and a purse.

If you have any information regarding either incident, please contact PC Cartwright of Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888 .

Between 10:00pm on Monday, 5th November and 5.00am on Tuesday, 6th November 2007, a person or persons unknown stole a red Kawasaki 633cc Quad Bike from a farm building at Hope-under-Dinmore. The machine had a distinctive ‘bread tray’ bolted to its front rack.

If anybody has any information regarding this incident, please contact PC Ashley North at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal road traffic collision on the A4103 at Fromes Hill on Tuesday, 13th November.

The male driver of a Rover 75 car died at the scene following the incident on the Hereford to Worcester road at 7.20pm. He is not being named at this time.

Police believe the vehicle may have been attempting to overtake a lights good vehicle (LGV). It is believed the driver of the Rover lost control and collided with a tree. The driver of the LGV is not known. The LGV did not stop at the scene. The road was closed until midnight. The coroner has been informed and an inquest will be opened in due course.

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact the road policing unit at Hereford on 08457 444888.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal road traffic collision on the A49 in Hereford earlier today. Two cars, a blue Renault Megane and a blue Peugeot 206, were involved in the collision at 12.55am, close to the turn for Wellington village.

A male rear seat passenger in the Renault was pronounced dead at hospital. His details are not being released at this stage. Both male drivers were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remain in custody, helping police with enquiries.

Sgt Tony Jones said, 'The vehicles were travelling in the same direction towards Hereford and officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the vehicles prior to the incident. Call the road policing unit on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111 if you can help.

At approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday 6th November a collision occurred on Trumpet Crossroads. Police believe the wing mirrors of two vehicles struck.

Police have traced one of the vehicles, a red Peugeot 405 saloon which had been travelling towards Hereford from the Ledbury direction. However they would like to trace the other vehicle which is believed to have been waiting to turn from the A438 right onto the A417.

PC Phil Harvey is dealing with the driver of the Peugeot for another matter and he would like to trace the unknown vehicle in order to establish if it sustained damage from the impact. If you have any information that can assist please contact PC Harvey on 08457 444888.

Between 11:30am on Tuesday, 6th November and 10:15 on Thursday, 8th November a burglary occurred in Bridgeford Close, Hereford, during which a Toshiba flat screen TV and remote were stolen.

Please forward any information to PC Neil Finch at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary which occurred between 1 and 2pm on Friday, 26th October at a property in The Crescent, Roman Road, Hereford. Stolen from the property were jewellery items including some watches.

Police would like to trace two males that were seen in the area at the time who are both described as being 18 to 19 years, wearing blue jeans. One of them had a jacket with red on it and was wearing a baseball cap and the other was carrying a can of beer.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Neil Finch at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

At approximately 8.00pm on Sunday, 11th November a fire was discovered at the Hereford College of Technology in Foley Lane, Hereford. As a result the emergency services attended.

The fire was found to be confined to the motor skills centre which contained welding gas and as result, consideration was given to evacuating nearby dwellings. Fortunately the Fire Service persevered with controlling the fire and evacuation was not necessary.

The fire caused a significant amount of damage which is estimated at this time to be in excess of £200,000. Police are now dealing with the incident which is believed to be suspicious and a deliberate act of arson.

DC Gareth Mussell, one of the team investigating the incident said, 'Someone deliberately caused the fire and as a result has caused considerable disruption to the running of the college. I ask that anyone with any information to assist the enquiry contact me at Hereford Police Station on 08457 44888. Alternatively, use the crimestopper line which can be used anonymously 0800 555111.

Rocks and stones were thrown at a single decker bus in the village of Clehonger on the evening of Monday, 5th November. Vehicle windows were smashed in Birchill road at around 7.40pm and in The Bines at approximately 11.15hrs.

Any person with information is requested to contact the Public service Desk at Hereford. 08457 444888.

Police would be interested to know the identity of a youth seen at the Birchill Road incident. He was carrying rocks and is described as age 13 to 16 years, having dark hair. He was wearing a light coloured baseball cap, blue Reebok sweatshirt and tracksuit bottoms.

Overnight Sunday, 28th and Monday, 29th October a magnetic Hereford Hackney Carriage roof sign was stolen from a Peugeot 406 taxi outside Radcliffe Court (facing onto Whittern Way) Hereford.

At approximately 3pm on Friday, 2nd November, another roof sign was stolen from a Peugeot 406 taxi in Offa Street in Hereford City.

Any person with information relating to these thefts is requested to contact the Public Service desk at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where a motorcycle, fitted with a sidecar collided with and damaged a red Vauxhall Corsa, which was parked and unattended in Wordsworth Road on Friday, 2nd November.

The collision occurred at approximately 5.40pm after which the motorcycle was seen to leave the area and travel along the A438 towards Brecon. A partial registration number DEY was noted.

Any information should be given to PC Tessa Whaley on 08457 444888.

Whilst sitting on a wall outside Garrick House multi storey car park on Friday, 2nd November, a 16 year old female was approached by a woman and three other girls aged approximately 16 years of age. The victim was verbally abused, had her hair pulled and was slapped.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:15pm and police would appreciate any information that will assist them in their enquiry.

If you can help, please contact PC Ian Danks of Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

A 19 year old male was injured as he walked along the A4103 near Withington at approximately 4pm on Saturday, 3rd November. The man was struck by the front near side of a white van similar to a Mercedes Sprinter. As a result he sustained a broken right wrist.

Police are appealing to anybody who witnessed the incident or who knows the identity of the driver of the vehicle to contact PC Jon Lynes of Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

A vehicle had its wing mirror broken off on Friday, 2nd November 2007. The incident happened in Churchill Avenue, Leominster at approximately 7pm. A group of youths were in the area at this time and it is believed that they were involved. If anybody knows the identity of the youths or has any information which can help, then please contact PC Tony Shaw at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888.

An Ifor Williams Trailer was stolen from Blackmarston Road, Hereford sometime between 10:00pm on Wednesday, 31st October and 5.50am on Thursday, 1st November 2007. Anybody with any Information should contact The Public Service desk at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

Persons unknown have entered a detached garage in Belgravia Gardens Hereford and stolen an ‘Animal ‘ Rucksack which contained specialist guitar playing equipment (pedals, microphones and cables etc.) valued at £850.00. Any information should be given to PC Fiona Morgan of Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

A green Nissan Navara pick up was stolen from The Homend, Ledbury sometime between 12.10 and 12.36pm on Monday, 29th October. The vehicle, registration number VU56 YCD was last seen being driven off towards Bromyard. It is valued at £14,000 and is still missing. Anybody with any information is asked to contact the Crime Desk at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888.

A man was assaulted in Hereford on Saturday, 27th October, in Hereford. The incident occurred between 1130pm and midnight in the area of Aldi and the side of Bulmers yard in Hereford.

Somebody assisted the injured man after the assault and the police would like to speak with them as they may have witnessed the assault itself.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Cartwright of Hereford Police Station, on 08457 444888.

During the weekend of Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th October 2007, the premises of FRYDAY’s Fish and Chip sustained damage in that several windows were smashed in two separate incidents. Any one with information please contact PC Rea at Ledbury Police Station on 08457 444888.

Police are investigating a number of incidents in which members of the public have been injured by eggs thrown from passing vehicles.

A number of victims have come forward to police during October to report incidents in Eign Road, Roman Road and Tupsley areas of the city. These have involved eggs being thrown at female pedestrians, a female cyclist and also a group of runners. Several of the victims were left with cuts or bruises as a result of being struck.

The offenders appear to take care in targeting their victims, taking them by surprise and driving away before the victims have chance to realise what has happened. Several of the incidents have involved a white Transit van, while others have involved a small red car, possibly a Citroen Saxo or Peugeot 106.

On several occasions male voices have been heard cheering from the vehicle when an egg hits its target. Officers are trying to trace those responsible and have described the perpetrators as ‘mindless’. Police are treating the incidents as assault.

Anyone with information as to who may be responsible should contact PC Emma Rudgard-James at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 22ea/78884t/07.

Police are appealing for information following the theft of scaffolding fittings from a compound in Woofferton, near to Ludlow.

Some time during the weekend of 20th and 21st October the compound in Station Road was broken into and around 7,000 of the metal fittings, belonging to a scaffolding company, were removed. Given the number of fittings, it is likely a vehicle would have been used.

Police want to hear of any suspicious activity seen at the compound over that weekend period. Anyone with information should contact PC Darren Ball at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 126-s-221007.

Police are investigating damage caused to a vehicle parked in the car park in Market Hall Street, Kington, on Thursday, 25th October.

On returning to the vehicle, a Vauxhall Midi, at around 2pm, the driver discovered collision damage at the rear, apparently from another vehicle. The damage was substantial and would have occurred between 1pm and 2pm. There were no details left and no other people around by this time, but a blank piece of paper was left on the windscreen.

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed the damage being caused. They should contact PC Lawrence Smith at Kington Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 388-s-251007.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage at vacant retail premises in Cantilupe Street, Hereford.

The offence occurred at approximately 2.30am on Thursday, 25th October. It appears that the offender has removed a number of bricks from a wall in East Street in order to smash three large windows to the premises, which are situated underneath the former Pegasus Club. A substantial amount of damage was caused as a result.

If anyone witnessed the offence or has any information as to who may be responsible, they are asked to contact PC David Bentley at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 58-s-251007.

Information is sought following the burglary of a house between 11.30am and 4.07pm on Thursday, 25th October in Brimfield, near Ludlow.

Access was gained by forcing a ground floor wooden framed window. Once inside, a tidy search was made and a Dell laptop computer, together with its power lead, was taken.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Brimfield area that day or who has been offered a Dell laptop for sale in unusual circumstances.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact PC Stephen Adams at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 457-s-251007.

Police are appealing for information following an incident in which a handbag was stolen from a woman in Leominster. Between 3pm and 3.40pm on Tuesday, 23rd October the female victim was walking along an alleyway near to the old Police Station in Ryelands Road when she had her bag snatched by an unknown offender.

The bag contained a number of items, including an amount of cash which the victim was in the process of taking to a bank. The offender was wearing jeans and a black ‘hoody’ top with the hood up at the time of the theft and ran towards Ryelands Road.

If anyone witnessed the theft or has any information about the identity of the offender, they are asked to contact PC Ben Pearson at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 84-s-241007.

Police are appealing for information following a collision in which a parked car was damaged in Ciderpress Drive, Hereford.

A lorry is thought to have struck the driver’s side of a Ford Mondeo car at around 6.20am on Friday, 12th October. The lorry was headed towards Ross Road at the time. The car suffered damage to the drivers side and was pushed up onto the kerb by the impact.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has further details of the lorry is asked to contact PC Sophie Morgan at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 124-s-121007.

Police are investigating an assault which took place at Shobdon Airfield at around 11.45am on Friday, 12th October.

Two men had a verbal and then physical altercation while they were attending the Brightwells farm machinery auction. They were separated by another unknown man and it is believed other members of the public attending the sale would have seen the incident.

Witnesses are asked to contact PC Lawrence Smith at Kington Police Station on 08457 44488, quoting the reference: 253-s-121007.

Police are seeking information about an incident in which a VW Caddy van was driven around an orchard before being set alight. The incident happened between 7pm on Tuesday, 9th October and 7am the next day, when the burnt out vehicle was discovered by the landowner.

The van had been parked in an orchard, off the Hampton Dene Road close to Hampton Bishop and police believe the fire may have been visible from the road as the van was abandoned next to a pile of tree cuttings which also caught light.

Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact PC Jennifer Richards at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 146-s-101007.

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the theft of a handbag, which was taken from the handles of a pushchair on the Great Western Way in Hereford.

The female victim was walking with her young son along the footpath in Hunderton at around 8.20am on Monday, 15th October. She turned her attention away from the pushchair momentarily, during which time a passer-by is thought to have removed the bag.

The distinctive white leader shoulder bag with a Playboy logo on it contained cash and bank cards. Numerous people were using the footpath at this time and police want to hear from anyone who saw the bag being taken or witnessed someone carrying a similar bag.

They should contact the Hereford Public Service Desk on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 98-s-151007.

Police advise people to remain security conscious at all times and to keep valuables from view or about your person. This includes keeping a secure hold of handbags - an opportunist thief will need no second invitation.

Police are trying to trace two men in a red Nissan Bluebird car who stole the registration plates off a parked vehicle before stealing petrol from a service station.

The car pulled into the yard of FH Dale in Mill Street, Leominster, at around 7.30pm on Monday, 15th October. The driver was seen placing the stolen plates, which were taken earlier from a Ford Escort in The Meadows, Leominster, over the original plates, with the passenger keeping a lookout.

Both men were of Asian appearance and aged in their 30s. The driver said to be around 5ft 6ins to 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and with short dark hair, wearing a jumper. The passenger was very tall, thought to be about 6ft 3ins or 6ft 4ins and thin, with short black hair. He wore a dark jacket and striped jumper.

The vehicle was then driven away from FH Dales to the Total Garage on the A49, where it was filled up with fuel before the occupants drove away without paying. The vehicle was last seen heading towards Hereford.

Police want to hear from anyone who may have information about the vehicle or its occupants. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Ben Pearson at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 641-s-151007.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Pentiloe Close, Mordiford which happened between 9.40am and 1.20pm on Monday, 8th October. Forced entry was made to the house and a search was made.

Property, including a television, was moved, but nothing was stolen and the offender left empty handed.

Anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact PC Mark Herbert at the Hereford Volume Crime Investigation Unit on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 269-s-081007.

Police are trying to trace witnesses to a road traffic collision involving two lorries on the A137 at St Owens Cross on Monday, 1st October. Two articulated vehicles headed in opposite directions collided, causing damage to both and causing minor injuries to the driver of one.

One of the lorries then drove away without stopping, headed towards the A449. The other pulled into a lay-by and reported the incident to police. The whole incident happened at around 2.25pm and police are trying to trace witnesses and also the vehicle which failed to stop.

It was a red tractor unit pulling a solid trailer which was blue in colour with a yellow top. The cab of the lorry may have had air horns or some other kind of metalwork on its roof. Following this lorry was another lorry and a bus. Enquiries are ongoing with the bus company to trace further witnesses.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact PC Christine Smith at Ross-on-Wye Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 369-s-011007.

Police are investigating a burglary at a disused children’s home in Hope-under-Dinmore during which an oil fired boiler and carpet were stolen. Forced entry was made to the Old Rectory building some time between midnight on Friday, 5th October and 6.30pm the next day.

Carpet from a lounge room was taken, while a Worcester combi-boiler was removed and stolen.

Police want to speak to anyone who has been offered an oil fired boiler for sale in unusual or suspicious circumstances in the past few days. They are asked to contact Sgt Richard Poyner at Leominster Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 711-s-061007.

Police are trying to trace driver of a blue Mitsubishi 4x4 which was involved in a collision with a bollard in Bridge Street, Hereford. The collision happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, 3rd October.

The vehicle struck the bollard, close to the Left Bank and the female driver briefly stopped to inspect the damage before continuing on up Gwynne Street. A large hole was left where the bollard once stood.

The driver, or anybody who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact PC Steve Broom at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 416-s-031007.

Police are appealing for witnesses to theft of cash from a Travel X cash machine at a filling station in Hereford. The theft occurred at the BP service station on Edgar Street between 2.15am and 2.40am on Wednesday, 3rd October.

The machine was damaged in the attack, put out of service and an amount of cash was taken. The road is still relatively busy even in the early hours and police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at that time, who may have seen suspicious individuals or activity close to the cash machine.

They are asked to contact PC David Cartwright at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 79-s-031007.

Police are investigating the theft of a Suzuki GSXR750 motorcycle from the roadside on Monday, 1st October.

The black bike, which has orange wheels, was left secured in a lay-by on the A438 close to the Bishopstone turning after it had suffered a puncture. The owner left the bike at around 8.30pm to make arrangements to have it recovered but when he returned at 9.50pm, discovered it had been stolen.

Anyone who has seen the bike (registration C281MUJ) in the days since is asked to contact PC Mark Jones at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 739-s-011007.

Police are appealing to witnesses to the theft of a sign from a roadside at Withington, some time between 9.30am on Friday, 5th October and 5.30pm the next day.

The metal sign advertising Withington Stores was chained and padlocked to a telegraph pole alongside the main Hereford to Worcester road, a short distance on the on the opposite side of the road from the HTC car dealership. At some point the padlock was cut off and the sign, worth £137 was removed. This would have been in full view of anyone on the road at the time.

Anyone who has information about the theft is asked to contact the Hereford Public Service Desk on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 674-s-061007.

Police are trying to trace a man who called an ambulance following an assault in Ross Road, Hereford on Tuesday, 2nd October. A man had been assaulted and knocked to the floor by another man, some time between 11.15pm and 11.45pm. The assailant then left the area.

The victim, who suffered facial injuries, was aware of another man who came to assist shortly after the assault, calling an ambulance.

Police are keen to speak to this ‘Good Samaritan’ as he may have been a witness to the assault itself. He is urged to make contact with PC Wayne White at Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888, quoting ref: 664-s-031007.