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Domestic abuser who assaulted two police officers is jailed for more than three years — Domestic abuser who assaulted two police officers is jailed for more than three years

Alan Abbott, 49, attacked his ex-partner at a house in the Arbury area of Cambridge.

Hoaxer claimed he’d planted bomb in pub – and it would detonate in seven minutes

Hoaxer claimed he’d planted bomb in pub – and it would detonate in seven minutes

Hoaxer claimed he’d planted bomb in pub – and it would detonate in seven minutes

Hear the audio of his 999 call.

Council prosecutes and seizes audio equipment from noisy neighbour

Council prosecutes and seizes audio equipment from noisy neighbour

Council prosecutes and seizes audio equipment from noisy neighbour

The council determined that Ben Thornton of Howard Road, Cambridge, was causing a statutory noise nuisance by playing loud music.

Drug-driver spotted when his Mercedes lost power on A14 caught again in Cambridge a fortnight later

Drug-driver spotted when his Mercedes lost power on A14 caught again in Cambridge a fortnight later

Drug-driver spotted when his Mercedes lost power on A14 caught again in Cambridge a fortnight later

He was driving while using his mobile phone – and while on cocaine.

Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull

$Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull$

Cyclist hit pedestrian after running red light leaving victim with fractured skull

The pedestrian, a 56-year-old man, was knocked to the ground and hit his head.

Ram-raiders smash front of listed Nationwide building using construction vehicle

Ram-raiders smash front of listed Nationwide building using construction vehicle

Ram-raiders smash front of listed Nationwide building using construction vehicle

Debris that has been a feature of the shop front for a century is scattered across pavement.

Swavesey man banned from owning a dog for 10 years after six-year-old bitten by Irish wolfhound

Swavesey man banned from owning a dog for 10 years after six-year-old bitten by Irish wolfhound

Swavesey man banned from owning a dog for 10 years after six-year-old bitten by Irish wolfhound

The girl suffered a deep wound to the shoulder and other wounds and needed hospital treatment.

‘Challenging victim-blaming language’ among ways police are trying to improve rape investigation outcomes

‘Challenging victim-blaming language’ among ways police are trying to improve rape investigation outcomes

‘Challenging victim-blaming language’ among ways police are trying to improve rape investigation outcomes

The force says that it aims to bring this ethos to ‘all communications’.

Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

Police trial invisible DNA spray to tackle moped thefts and anti-social driving in Cambridge

Officers will be able to spray riders who ride dangerously along pavements and footpaths

‘Master jewel thief’ caught by Cambridgeshire police with half a million pounds of loot is jailed for 12-and-a-half years

‘Master jewel thief’ caught by Cambridgeshire police with half a million pounds of loot is jailed for 12-and-a-half years

‘Master jewel thief’ caught by Cambridgeshire police with half a million pounds of loot is jailed for 12-and-a-half years

He was undone when DNA was found on a ladder used in a Guilden Morden burglary.

Police issue CCTV appeal following burglary in Cambridge

Police issue CCTV appeal following burglary in Cambridge

Police issue CCTV appeal following burglary in Cambridge

A wallet and iPhone were among the items stolen.

Appeal after moped-riding youths chase cyclist on electric bike in attempted robbery

Appeal after moped-riding youths chase cyclist on electric bike in attempted robbery

Appeal after moped-riding youths chase cyclist on electric bike in attempted robbery

Officers have launched an appeal following the attempted robbery in Cambridge.

Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

Cambridge refuge points offer place of safety to people who feel ‘vulnerable or in potential danger’ at night

The refuge points will provide additional security to anyone people in the city centre.

Shop thief jailed after spree targeting stores across Cambridge

Shop thief jailed after spree targeting stores across Cambridge

Shop thief jailed after spree targeting stores across Cambridge

He stole items including gloves, coats, a child’s bicycle, chocolate and perfume.

Machetes, knuckledusters and curved swords handed to police during amnesty

Machetes, knuckledusters and curved swords handed to police during amnesty

Machetes, knuckledusters and curved swords handed to police during amnesty

Amnesty bins were placed in police stations in Cambridge and Peterborough.

Winners of Cambridgeshire Constabulary 2023 Awards revealed – honouring those who have gone above and beyond

Winners of Cambridgeshire Constabulary 2023 Awards revealed – honouring those who have gone above and beyond

Winners of Cambridgeshire Constabulary 2023 Awards revealed – honouring those who have gone above and beyond

Officers, staff, specials and volunteers helping to keep the county safe were rewarded.

Jail for 20-year-old who dealt crack cocaine and heroin in Cherry Hinton Hall Park

Jail for 20-year-old who dealt crack cocaine and heroin in Cherry Hinton Hall Park

Jail for 20-year-old who dealt crack cocaine and heroin in Cherry Hinton Hall Park

He was spotted by neighbourhood support team officers on patrol.

Drug dealer jailed after death of University of Cambridge student at Trinity College

Drug dealer jailed after death of University of Cambridge student at Trinity College

Drug dealer jailed after death of University of Cambridge student at Trinity College

He was tracked down after a 20-year-old was found dead in a friend’s room.

Family of Sian Hammond pay tribute to her as ‘friendliest person’ as husband is remanded in custody charged with murder

Family of Sian Hammond pay tribute to her as ‘friendliest person’ as husband is remanded in custody charged with murder

Family of Sian Hammond pay tribute to her as ‘friendliest person’ as husband is remanded in custody charged with murder

46-year-old mortgage broker was found dead at her home in Histon.

Woman seen with knife near school in Cambridge has been jailed

Woman seen with knife near school in Cambridge has been jailed

Woman seen with knife near school in Cambridge has been jailed

She was seen brandishing a knife in the street as young children made their way to school.

Histon man charged with murder following death of a woman, 46

Histon man charged with murder following death of a woman, 46

Histon man charged with murder following death of a woman, 46

He is due to appear before magistrates.

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