Staffordshire Police

‘Violent bully’ who subjected partner to ‘horrific’ abuse convicted of murder

Dale Cole, 39, inflicted serious internal injuries on Lisa Holland, 39, at the home they shared in Burton-on-Trent in October 2022.

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Rogue roofer who killed woman on golf course during police pursuit is jailed

John McDonald, 52, admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of 62-year-old Suzanne Cherry who was ploughed into by a van on April 11 last year.

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Father admits manslaughter of three-month-old son

Gareth Stark, from Stafford, will be sentenced at a later date after admitting his guilt over the ‘truly tragic’ death.

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Met Police convicted and fined £1,000 for failing to identify speeding van driver

The Met has received a £1,000 fine for not replying to letters from Staffordshire Police

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Former doctor charged with dozens of sexual assaults against patients, including children

The former doctor will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026

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XL bully owner whose dogs fatally mauled man admits two offences

Ian Price, 52, died in hospital after being attacked by two XL bully dogs in Stonnall, Staffordshire, in September 2023.

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Woman held over deaths of two young children detained under mental health laws

Meraj Ul Zahra, aged two, and Abdul Momin Alfaateh, aged three, were pronounced dead at a house in Stafford on Sunday morning.

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Two children who died in Stafford murder investigation named

The youngsters were pronounced dead at a house in Stafford on Sunday morning.

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Police dog team pelted with fireworks by rioters recalls ‘intense’ and ‘scary’ experience

One dog squad was pelted with bricks and fireworks as they tried to maintain order

The Independent UK 4 min read

Police dog team pelted with bricks and fireworks by rioters receives award

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation will recognise the work of officers and their animals at the Kennel Club in London on Wednesday.

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