Police remind the public that anyone found harbouring the wanted man to deliberately obstruct attempts to locate him may be committing an offence and be liable for arrest
New drivers – those who have passed within last two years - face having their licence revoked if caught just once iusing their mobile phone whilst driving
The detective constable said, “The level of violence perpetrated by Hetherington was appalling, and I hope his conviction sends a strong message to our communities that violence is simply unacceptable, and there are serious consequences for those that harm others in this way”
The investigating officer said, “The level of depravity that Pelling reached to torment these poor children for his own sick gratification is utterly despicable"
Inspector McDonald said, "These incidents have the very real potential to put the safety of members of the public at risk, and I want the person or people responsible for these fires to realise the serious danger they are creating for themselves and local residents"
South Wight Neighbourhoods Policing Team launches 2023 Policing Priorities Survey for Sandown, Shanklin, Lake and Ventnor areas, seeking community input to improve local policing and reduce Anti-Social Behaviour