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Former teacher charged with non-recent sexual offences in Southampton
08:56 15/07/2026A former teacher at a school in Southampton has appeared in court, having been charged with non-recent sexual offences.
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Man arrested in connection with 1989 murder of Jeweller Ricky Haywood
09:42 14/07/2026Man arrested in connection with 1989 murder of Jeweller Ricky Haywood
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CCTV images released as part of Southampton robbery investigation
11:31 30/06/2026We would like to speak to this man in connection with a reported robbery on Portswood Road in Southampton
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary supports Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week to help tackle ASB
15:33 29/06/2026We are delighted to be supporting Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, the aim of which is to raise awareness of ASB, encourage communities to take a stand and to highlight the help that is available to those facing it.
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Southampton man, 34, jailed for six years for child sex offences
11:10 22/06/2026John Joseph Sullivan, of Wharncliffe Road, Southampton, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday (17 June)
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Retail
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We will continue to focus on Business Crime and ASB affecting retailers and visitors to our City Centre and other urban areas.
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Drugs
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We will continue to focus on Drugs Related Harm and ASB City Wide but with a focus on the harm and exploitation in St.Marys. This has in recent months escalated into serious violence.
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Youth
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We will focus on youth related Violence, tension and ASB city wide. In the West of Southampton our focus will be on reducing serious violence and ongoing tension.