Police make 61 arrests after rise in crime in NG7 area

More than 60 arrests have been made in Radford since a police operation was launched three weeks ago.

Operation Arriving was introduced following a rise in reported retail crime, vehicle crime and burglary in the NG7 postcode area.

Police said neighbourhood officers, supported by specialist teams, have carried out multiple warrants in recent weeks.

The operation has led to 61 arrests for offences including burglary, robbery, drug supply, shop theft and theft from motor vehicles.

The latest warrants took place at two properties in a residential complex in Radford on Friday 26 June. Police said controlled drugs were found at both addresses, leading to two arrests.

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The arrests also include people recalled to prison or wanted for failing to appear in court. A 59-year-old man was also arrested on 22 June in connection with an ongoing rape investigation.

Among those arrested in recent weeks were:

Peter Boyd, 39, of Radford, was arrested on Sunday 28 June and charged with two burglaries and three shop thefts.

The charges relate to reports of electrical items being stolen from separate properties in the Arboretum area on 27 May and 5 June. They also relate to thefts of goods including steak, alcohol and snacks from two Tesco stores and the Savoy Cinema between 23 May and 6 June.

Boyd was due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday 29 June.

Paul Shaw, 46, of Broxtowe Estate, was arrested on Saturday 27 June and charged with burglary with intent to steal, theft from a motor vehicle and possession of a Class A drug.

The burglary charge follows an incident in Aspley in which two occupants contacted police after reportedly hearing someone inside their home. Police said £850 worth of tools were also stolen from a vehicle in Radford on 7 June.

Shaw was also due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday 29 June.

Other arrests since the launch of Operation Arriving include:

Delroy Melady, 48, of no fixed address, was charged with criminal damage and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence following incidents on 29 April.

He was also charged with possession of a Class B drug following his arrest in Hyson Green on 12 June.

Donovan Watson, 45, of Forest Fields, was charged with burglary after a handbag, jewellery and a parcel were stolen from a residential property in Nottingham on 8 June.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 9 June and was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 July.

Bobby Lunt, 42, of no fixed address, was captured on CCTV stealing £163 worth of food products, including meat, fish, cheese and butter, from the Co-op in Hucknall.

He also stole £26 worth of gammon joints from a Tesco Express in Radford, as well as a silver Kia Rio that was parked in Dunkirk.

On 3 June, he assaulted a man who caught him attempting to break into a van in Radford.

Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 4 June, Lunt pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, theft of a motor vehicle, vehicle interference, common assault, and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.

He was jailed for 12 weeks.

Shaan Oppal, 40, of no fixed address, was arrested after police received a report of a man attempting to break into a car in Radford.

Police searched the area and arrested Oppal a short time later. He was later charged with vehicle interference and going equipped for the theft of a motor vehicle.

Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 9 June, he admitted both offences and was handed a Community Order, including a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.

Harry Morgan, 39, of Radford, was arrested after police placed an unlocked, unmarked vehicle fitted with CCTV in the Radford and Park area as part of an operation targeting thefts from cars.

Police said an iPhone left inside the vehicle was stolen on Friday 29 May. Officers reviewed CCTV footage and identified Morgan entering the vehicle and taking the phone.

Morgan was arrested on 3 June. He pleaded guilty to theft from a motor vehicle and was jailed for four weeks.

Inspector Liz Gaskin, who leads the City Central neighbourhood policing team, said:

“We know the impact crime has on residents and businesses, and officers are continuing to target reported offending in the Radford area.

“Law enforcement is one part of the response, but prevention also remains important. Officers have been distributing crime prevention postcards to residents, with advice on steps people can take to help keep their possessions safe.

“We continue to encourage residents and businesses to report incidents and provide information.

“Information supplied directly to police, or anonymously through Crimestoppers, is assessed and can help officers plan future activity.”

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