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Murder and manslaughter convictions after Easterton fatal stabbing
15:26 21/05/2026One person has been found guilty of murder, and a second of manslaughter following the death of a man in Easterton.
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Horse riders join Wiltshire Police to crack down on dangerous ‘close pass’ driving
13:39 18/05/2026Horse riders teamed up with Wiltshire Police as part of Operation Close Pass, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing collisions caused by drivers failing to give enough space to vulnerable road users.
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120 drivers arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December
12:00 13/01/2026A total of 120 people were arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December, a 35% increase on December 2024.
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Project Vigilant – the proactive policing tactic tackling violence against women and girls in Wiltshire
10:20 11/12/2025Wiltshire Police continues to carry out regular Project Vigilant deployments, which consist of intelligence-led patrols of hotspot locations to identify potential sexual predators and prevent sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the county.
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Wiltshire Police continue efforts to address business crime across the county during a week of increased activity
16:00 18/11/2025Local policing teams across Wiltshire carried out over 100 additional public engagements during Safer Business Action (SaBA) week, which took place from last Monday, 10 November, to Sunday 16 November.
Crimes and priorities
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Prevention and detection of burglaries from a home setting and rural breaks
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The team is increasing visibility in rural areas and sharing crime prevention advice at local events and through community messaging to help residents protect their property.
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Disruption and detection of rural crimes and hare coursing
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We’re working in partnership with our Rural Crime Team and local farmers to gather intelligence, conduct targeted patrols, and prevent organised rural offending.
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Disruption to drug supply and associated addresses
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Pewsey continues to prioritise the disruption of drug supply networks and the identification of addresses linked to drug-related activity. This includes targeting individuals involved in the distribution of controlled substances, safeguarding vulnerable residents, and working with partners to address properties being used for criminal exploitation, such as “cuckooing.” Through proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and community engagement, the aim is to reduce harm, prevent exploitation, and improve safety and confidence within the local community.