Officers were quick to make an arrest following what is believed to be an isolated flat fire.
In the early hours of Friday (27), reports came in that a property on Church Walk, Worksop, was alight.
Alongside Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue colleagues, the area was swiftly made safe, and police arrested a 23-year-old woman at the scene on suspicion of arson.
Inspector Robert Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand that this incident may cause concern for the Worksop community, but we want to reassure you all that this is being treated as an isolated incident and we’re not linking this to recent occurrences at this stage.
“Thankfully this fire was contained and no injuries were sustained, but there is always the potential for any fire to spiral out of control.
“With six previous arrests after a series of arson incidents in May, we will continue to clamp down on those involved in such incidents.”
A man arrested on suspicion of murder following a house explosion in Worksop has been released with no further action following a police investigation.
Emergency services were called to John Street at 7.39pm on April 12 after an explosion inside a house and a major incident was declared.
Officers recovered the body of a man from under debris following the blast.
Despite the best efforts of the responding emergency services, 53-year-old David Howard died at the scene.
Emergency workers at the scene in Worksop
As part of their inquiries, a 43-year-old man was arrested and questioned on suspicion of murder. He has since been released with no further action after the police investigation found no evidence of any third-party involvement in Mr Howard’s death.
The family of the victim have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Inspector Matt Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“We’ve treated this incident with the utmost seriousness, to ensure we have done everything we can to understand what happened.
“After detailed examination of the available information, we do not believe there is any evidence of criminal wrongdoing at this point.
“As a result, the arrested man has been released with no further action and we will now be preparing a report for the coroner.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family at this very difficult time.”
Police investigating a road traffic collision in Worksop are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A man was struck by a car at about 2.30am on Sunday (15) in Eastgate.
The victim, in his 30s, was treated in hospital for injuries sustained.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Officers investigating the incident are now appealing for anyone who saw what happened, and who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage, to get in touch with them immediately.
Detective Sergeant Joanne Eaton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We’re committed to getting to the bottom of what happened here, so we would like to hear from any witnesses who saw the incident or may have dash-cam or CCTV footage.
“We believe that Eastgate would have been busy at the time of this collision, so we urge any members of the public who have any information to call 101 quoting incident number 25000346302 and Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Police investigating a break-in at a Worksop brewery have arrested two suspects.
Thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen during the overnight burglary at the business in Newcastle Avenue.
Intruders forced open the doors and ransacked the premises during the break-in, which took place between 5pm on 29 May and 6.45am on 30 May.
The items taken included cash, alcohol and sweets.
Two men, aged 34 and 37, have now been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Sergeant Sarah Hagland, of the Bassetlaw neighbourhood policing team, said: “The business owner has gone into work to find his property has been broken into.
“We understand how upsetting and disappointing this must be.
“People don’t want to discover their place of work, or somewhere they enjoy visiting, has been damaged by intruders and items stolen.
“Neighbourhood officers have been working hard on the investigation and I’m pleased these suspects have been arrested.
“While it’s an important step, we still want to hear from anyone with any information which could assist.”
Anyone with information, or relevant CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage, should call police on 101, quoting incident number 80 of 30 May 2025.
A police pursuit near Worksop has resulted in the recovery of a stolen motorbike.
Roads Policing officers spotted three motorbikes being ridden at Elkesley on the evening of Thursday, May 22.
When approached, the riders made off at high speed up the A1 towards Worksop, later exiting at the A57 towards the twon, where they failed to stop for officers.
One rider was pursued, reaching dangerous speeds of up to 120mph, before colliding with the chevron sign board on the A57 Netherton Road roundabout. After a brief foot chase, officers detained him—later confirming he was just 14 years old.
Further enquiries have now revealed that the motorbike was stolen, and the investigation into the theft remains ongoing. The rider has since been interviewed and reported for the following offences:
Driving without due care and attention, driving without a licence, driving with no insurance and failing to stop for police.
A police spokesman said: “This reckless riding could have had devastating consequences, not just for the rider but for innocent road users. It is deeply concerning to see a young individual engaging in such dangerous behaviour, particularly on a stolen vehicle.
“We urge parents, guardians, and the wider community to recognise the potentially fatal consequences of actions like this. Riding without experience, at excessive speeds, and evading the police is a recipe for disaster.”
Police officers have made several arrests following a series of arson attacks across Worksop.
Officers worked with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue teams on an investigation into a spate of incidents over the last couple of weeks where public land and property have been targeted.
Yesterday evening (19) at 7.30pm, reports came in that an abandoned building – St Anne’s Veterinary Centre in Newcastle Avenue – was set alight.
Emergency services quickly worked to ensure the area was safe and the help of CCTV footage, four suspects were tracked down and arrested within a matter of hours after the incident took place.
A 13-year-old girl, 15-year-old girl and 44-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson with the intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.
A 10-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of arson with the intent to endanger life and has been released on police bail.
Four suspects were tracked down and arrested by police last night
These developments come after a 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, May 16 on suspicion of six counts of arson, and another boy, 12, was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of arson.
Grassland and trees on Kilton Forest Golf Course, Blyth Road, were set ablaze on separate occasions across May 7, May 9, May 12 and May 13, alongside playground equipment at Prospect Park, Northwood on the evening of May 12.
The two suspects remain on police bail as the investigation into the series of attacks continues.
Inspector Robert Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These incidents were reckless and thankfully no one was injured, but there is always the potential for fire to spiral out of control.
“Understandably they have caused a degree of local concern, and we hope this quick action shows how dedicated we are to keeping Worksop safe.
“Whilst our investigation is ongoing, additional officers have been carrying out extra patrols in the affected area, we’ve been trawling through CCTV footage and have been working closely with our partners.
“We take incidents like this extremely seriously and will continue to dedicate whatever resources are necessary to bring those responsible to justice.”
Bassetlaw’s neighbourhood policing team’s Inspector Robert Harrison has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the district during and April and what the priorities will over the next three months.
Inspector Harrison said: “This is the first of a series of regular updates to inform residents about what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and the impact we are having across our communities.
“I’ll also be highlighting some great work by your local officers and informing you about significant local trends and anything else I think you need to be aware of.
PICTURED: Inspector Robert Harrison
Current priorities in Bassetlaw
The inspector said: “I’d like to remind you about our key local policing priorities, which are agreed quarterly after consultation with the public and local partners.”
antisocial behaviour and crime in Worksop town centre
Rural crime in East Bassetlaw
Actions on our priorities
ASB and crime in Worksop town centre
Inspector Harrison said: “Over the past few months, I have received numerous complaints about antisocial behaviour and crime in the town centre.
“We’re talking here about things like shop thefts, public drinking and drug use, and the inevitable antisocial behaviour that comes with it.
“We know that many of these offences are being committed by a relatively small group of people living with some very complex needs like substance addiction and mental ill-health.
“Whilst we sympathise with people who are struggling and will continue to work with partners to ensure they are getting the help they need, we absolutely will not tolerate the kind of behaviour we have been seeing in the town centre.”
“I want Worksop to be a pleasant place to live in, work in, and visit, and will not allow a small number of people to damage the town in the way they have been,” he said.
“That’s why we’ve increased the number of local foot patrols over recent weeks and have been very assertive in the way we deal with these individuals.
“To this end we have made multiple arrests, returned prolific offenders to prison, and brought several suspects to court.”
Inspector Harrison said residents and retailers can expect to see an enhanced police presence going over the summer and want them to make contact if they see issues or behaviours of concern.
“I would ask them to contact us without delay,” he said.
“We are also working to secure criminal behaviour orders (CBOs) against some of our most prolific offenders. These orders allow us to prevent people from entering certain areas of the town and from doing certain things – such as entering shops in possession of bags. Any breaches are themselves a criminal offence and will quickly land offenders in prison and off he streets.
“These orders have been used to good effect elsewhere and we expect to see similarly positive results in Worksop.”
Drug supply
Drug dealing and drug related offending are major drivers for the anti-social behaviour issues I have updated on,” the inspector said.
“Many of the anti-social behaviour offenders are both using and selling illegal drugs on our streets. Most of those people are not major players in the drug market, but they are a public nuisance, and they are damaging our town.
“We have been disrupting that behaviour in exactly the same way we’ve been tackling anti social behaviour – with boots on the ground and a concerted effort to get up close and personal with offenders.
“Our council colleagues are also proving a great help with their comprehensive CCTV coverage, which is being shared in real time with officers on the ground. This approach recently led to the jailing of a prolific local offender who was caught in the act of dealing drugs.
“Local intelligence also led us to execute a warrant in Knanton Road on April 23, which uncovered a significant cannabis grow and has led to criminal charges for two suspects. A further warrant was executed at an address on Lincoln Street on April 24 where two suspects were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
“For obvious reasons I will not share the details here, but Bassetlaw Today readers can also expect to see a few more doors going in over the next few weeks as we execute more court warrants.”
Rural crime in East Bassetlaw
In his update, The Inspector said: “A huge part of Nottinghamshire’s rural community call Bassetlaw their home, and we have continuously welcomed an open dialogue with our farmers and residents so we can understand what issues they are facing, and what we can do as their local police team to crack down on rural crime.
“Some key problems we are working hard to target include off-road bikes and quads, theft and poaching. We want to reassure you all that we take rural crime extremely seriously, and we are working with other teams across the force – including our road bike team, drone team and roads policing – to run targeted cross border operations. We’ve also helped secure farmer’s sites recently.”
“I also want to take this time to highlight our rural crime and wildlife officers that you will find working hard in each of our neighbourhood policing teams. We are continuing to invest in training for them and we encourage anyone with any concerns or questions to get in touch.”
John Street explosion
“As you will all be aware, Worksop was the scene was a major incident last month when a house exploded in John Street, damaging several neighbouring properties and claiming the life of man who was later recovered from the wreckage.
PICTURED: The house on John Street after the explosion (PHOTO: Notts Police)
“As investigations into what happened continue, I would thank all the members of the neighbourhood policing team who worked so hard in the aftermath of this incident to identify witnesses and maintain the scene. That was very labour-intensive work and had a considerable impact on many of the other things we have wanted to do over the last few weeks.”
Work to revamp an outdoor gym will begin this week at The Canch in Worksop.
Bassetlaw District Council said it wants to create a more accessible, community friendly outdoor gym at the green space.
Work is getting underway this week to remove most of the existing exercise equipment in the Adizone area and replace it with eight brand new pieces, including a PowerSmart hand bike, seated shoulder press, a recumbent bike, new surfacing and the creation of a new floor painted workout area.
Costing £50k, it has been designed by the Great Outdoor Gym Company and work will begin on installation this week with an area fenced off for safety purposes.
The equipment being replaced has been at The Canch since 2010A computer-aided design of the new-look outdoor gym
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “This is an exciting project to revamp part of one of our much-loved parks and make it more accessible for the whole community.
“We hope it provides an additional opportunity for people of all ages to be able to socialise and enjoy time exercising together.”
The equipment being replaced has been at The Canch since 2010 and as well as coming to the end of its service life, replacement parts are no longer available for some of the pieces.
The new equipment has been made in accordance with Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) guidelines, which recognises products designed with accessibility in mind, and includes an app people can download to log and track their own workouts.
The investment forms part of the councils Vision 2040 Healthy District ambition which includes a commitment to maintaining high quality local exercise options.
Meanwhile essential repairs are continuing at the splash park with work starting this week.
Police are appealing for help after a man was seen trying car doors in a residential street in Worksop.
Officers launched an investigation after it was reported a man was walking along Albert Street trying car door handles.
It was reported the man tried to open a number of cars in the street at around 3.55am on 12 April and that similar attempts had been made in the same area earlier that month.
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He was spotted on a Ring Doorbell cam trying car doors in Albert Street
They have been carrying out local inquiries and are now in a position to release doorbell camera footage of a man they want to speak to.
PC Chris Clayton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Reports of this nature can be concerning for people living in the area and I’d like to reassure residents we are working hard to trace the offender.
“We’re now in a position to ask for the public’s help in identifying a man who we are keen to trace in connection with this investigation.
“If you know who this man is, please get in touch.
“Likewise, if you have any other relevant information or footage which could help with our investigation, please contact us.”
Anyone who can assist should call police on 101, quoting incident number 25000223945, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A charity has helped a Worksop woman save more than £150 on her utility bills
Charity energy experts the Green Doctor, helped local resident Carol save money on her utility bills and also share valuable knowledge to make the most of her energy use, so she can save even more.
Carol has lived in her home for 17 years. When her landlord Bassetlaw District Council offered her a free visit from the Green Doctor, an energy-efficiency service from charity Groundwork Five Counties, she wasn’t sure what she would need help with, but made the appointment anyway.
Carol said: “Green Doctor Mike came to my home, he was very helpful. Together we reviewed my utility bills, and he noticed I could save over £150 a year by switching to a different tariff.
“He also explained how having a smart meter would help me keep track of how much I’m spending, helping me to save even more money. Of course that sounded like a good idea, I’d never even considered that as an option.
Green Doctor Mike came to Carol’s home to help her save money on utility bills
“Mike also pointed out that the bills were still in my late husband’s name and said this could cause problems as I’m not the registered account holder. Together we rang my supplier to change the name, put me on the cheaper tariff, and arrange for a smart meter to be installed. They came within days and set it all up without any fuss.
“Keeping an eye on how much everything costs on the smart meter display has helped me become more mindful not to leave appliances on when they’re not in use. Mike also gave me energy tips, like using the eco-setting on the washing machine, which is 40% more energy efficient.
“He also checked if I was having any issues with damp or mould. He has a damp-reading gadget that can detect it even if you can’t see it, but luckily my home was clear. I’ve had an issue with this before and the Council sorted it, so I was very glad to have it confirmed that it’s really gone.
“Having someone so knowledgeable and happy to help has made a huge difference. I’m saving money, have learned a lot about energy efficiency, and I feel more confident I’m doing the right thing looking after my home. Bassetlaw District Council is doing a great thing offering this free service to tenants. I highly recommend getting a Green Doctor visit.”
The charity’s Green Doctor service is a fully funded service available to households around the East Midlands. Individuals can sign up for this service to get free money and energy advice in their own home.
Groundwork Five Counties is working with Bassetlaw District Council through its Damp & Disrepair service, helping social housing landlords look after their tenants and homes. A free trial is available to landlords in the East Midlands, visit the website for more information: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/damp-disrepair
