Police in Worksop have rescued an injured swan in a real life version of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s feathery antics in hit movie Hot Fuzz.
Officers were unflappable as they swooped in to save the wounded bird.
The rescue took place on Saturday.
Police officers from the Worksop North Neighbourhood Policing Team found themselves embroiled in a rather unique call to action: assisting the injured bird found on Royal Crescent.
After apprehending the slippery subject, officers ensured it received the care it needed, taking it to a local vet where it will be assessed before joining a wildlife charity for rehabilitation.
A police spokesman said: “It seems even in Worksop, no swan is safe from the law. Maybe next time we’ll need backup, perhaps Sergeant Angel and PC Butterman could lend a hand?”
A suspected burglar was arrested in Worksop within minutes of carrying out a break-in.
Police were called to a business property in Newcastle Avenue at 10.16pm on Wednesday (2) when an alarm was activated by an intruder.
A suspect was then spotted nearby and chased down on foot by officers in Brook Terrace.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of Class B drugs.
PC Andrew Brundish, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers arrived on the scene very quickly and did a great job in identifying and apprehending a suspect in a nearby street.
“Burglaries of this nature are a major inconvenience to local businesses and will always generated an immediate police response.”
The plans, which were put together following consultation with traders, and interested parties on where future investment should be made, were approved by councillors at a Cabinet meeting on March 11.
In Retford, the existing market stalls are getting a makeover by being shotblasted, repainted and extended to provide additional protection for traders and their goods, new white and green coverings are being introduced, while market stall boards will be upgraded.
At Worksop market, traders will also get new coverings for their stalls with clear back and side sheets, while work will continue to develop the indoor market project as an additional offering to the outdoor market.
Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills said: “We hope this investment in Retford and Worksop outdoor Markets will help create a strong sense of identity as well as safeguard their future.”
“We have worked with traders, and interested parties to gather feedback to make sure these improvements meet their needs and provide a better environment to do business.”
Approval was also given to the Markets Management Team to engage with traders in both towns if any layout changes are needed in the future.
The work is estimated to cost £157k with funding coming from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supported by other government monies.
A Worksop woman has been charged with a series of shop thefts in Worksop – as local officers continue a crackdown on retail crime.
Kirsty Emery, aged 37, was arrested by patrolling officers last week in connection with thefts carried out between 8 and 13 March.
Emery, of Monmouth Road, Worksop, has now been charged with four counts of theft and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 23 April.
Inspector Rob Harrison, district commander for Bassetlaw, said: “Retail crime is a problem not only for local businesses, but also for other members of the community who may be put off from shopping in the town centre as a result.
“That is utterly unacceptable to me and my officers, which is why we are working to reduce offending and to target those behind it.”
A Worksop man has been jailed after he was spotted dealing drugs by a CCTV operator in the town centre.
Fifty-one-year-old Peter Downs was caught on camera on Tuesday, March 18 as he sold the drug Mamba – a synthetic cannabinoid popular with the street community.
Police were alerted by the camera operator and arrived on Bridge Street a few minutes later.
Downs was arrested and found in possession of drugs and cash.
Peter Downs was caught on camera as he sold the drug Mamba (IMAGE: Notts Police)The moment Downs was arrested and found in possession of drugs and cash
Appearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, Downs, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply and was jailed for 18 weeks.
Inspector Rob Harrison, district commander for Bassetlaw, said: “This is a good example of the power of the local CCTV network and how we and our partners use it to tackle crime.
“Drug use and drug dealing are a blight on our community and we will always take very firm action when we come across it.
“On this occasion a patrolling officer was nearby and was able to catch this man in possession of drugs and cash.
“Downs is well known to us and we will keep locking him up – and others like him – for as long as he chooses to commit these kind of offences.
“I want our town centre to be a safe and welcoming place to visit, which is why the public can expect to see more of my officers patrolling on foot and brining people like Downs to book.”
Officers from the Worksop South Beat Team arrested a 55-year-old male on Monday (March 31) for being drunk and disorderly in Worksop Town Centre.
The individual will also face further processing for breaching the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) by consuming alcohol within the town centre.
The PSPO is currently in place until June 17, 2025.
The PSPO in Worksop Town Centre was implemented to tackle persistent issues such as anti-social behaviour, public drinking, and other activities that cause nuisance, harassment, alarm, or distress to residents and visitors.
Bassetlaw District Council is currently consulting residents and businesses on renewing the Public Space Protection Orders that cover Worksop and Retford Town Centres for another three years until June 17, 2028.
The consultation and a full list of the proposed prohibitions, draft orders and maps of the designated areas for the Worksop and Retford can be found online at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/pspo-survey.
The Consultation will run until April 28. Paper copies are available from Retford and Worksop Town Halls.
Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council said: “Public Space Protection Orders are a valuable tool in tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in Worksop and Retford. PSPOs make it easier to take action against street drinking, those under the influence of illegal substances and those causing nuisance, harm and distress.
“These are issues that are important to residents and visitors and we want to ensure that members of the public feel safe when visiting our town centres. The consultation will be open for six weeks and I encourage everybody to have their say.”
A robber who subjected a woman to a terrifying ordeal when he attacked her in an alleyway has been jailed.
Christopher Rogers targeted the victim as she walked alone at night through the streets of Worksop on February 8, 2025.
He followed the woman on the opposite side of the road before taking his opportunity to rob her as she entered an alleyway off Memorial Avenue around 11.30pm.
Rogers approached her from behind before grabbing hold of her handbag.
During the struggle that followed she was dragged along the floor and kicked before Rogers fled with items from the handbag which had spilled onto the floor.
The victim was able to call 999 and we arrived at the scene within minutes.
When arrested, Rogers was in bed and wearing the same white Aberdeen FC football shirt he had carried out the robbery in.During interviews with detectives Rogers denied committing the offence and said ‘it’s not my style’
Rogers was quickly identified as a suspect when our detectives trawled through CCTV from the surrounding area and were able to trace his movements.
When he was arrested, Rogers was in bed and wearing the same white Aberdeen FC football shirt he had carried out the robbery in.
A pair of trainers and jogging bottoms matching those he was seen wearing on CCTV footage of the incident were also found in his washing machine.
During interviews with detectives Rogers denied committing the offence and said ‘it’s not my style’.
However, the 40-year-old, of Bridge Street, Worksop, pleaded guilty to robbery when presented with the case against him at court.
He was jailed for three years and nine months at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (19 March).
Detective Constable James Lawrence, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a nasty attack in which a woman walking alone at night was targeted.
“Rogers followed the victim through Worksop and took an opportunity to attack her when she entered the darkness of the alleyway.
“She was understandably left extremely frightened by the ordeal Rogers subjected her to – simply so he could steal whatever was in her handbag.
“We are full of gratitude to the victim, who despite her ordeal was able to provide a thorough account of what had happened to support our investigation.
“Many hours of detective work followed, allowing us to build a watertight case against Rogers which, despite his initial denials, left him with no option but to plead guilty.
“I hope the victim is comforted by our investigation and the sentence handed down.”
