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Police Search For Man Wanted On Recall To Prison
York Police are continuing to search for 39-year-old Matthew Brereton, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Brereton is wanted for breaching the terms of his prison release licence after serving four years of a nine-year sentence for robbery.
Officers have been making enquiries throughout York in an effort to trace Brereton and are urging anyone who knows where he is to get in touch.
He is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall with a medium build, dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who can help to trace Brereton is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 - select option 1 - and pass information to the Force Control Room.
Search For 18-Year-Old In Drug Supply Investigation
Merseyside Police have renewed its appeal for help tracing 18-year-old Niall Barry in connection with an on-going investigation into drugs supply.
Detectives want to speak to Mr Barry as they believe he may be able to help them with their investigation into the supply of Class A drugs.
Barry is described as being 6ft tall of a medium build with fair hair and blue eyes.
He is known to frequent the Liverpool and Lancashire areas.
Officers would urge Barry or anyone who knows of his whereabouts contact Merseyside Police on 0800 230 0600, 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Investigation Launched Into Neasden Grass Fire
An investigation has been launched into a grass fire in Neasden, Brent, London.
Twenty five firefighter tackled the blaze, which affected around two hectares of grass – the size of around two football pitches.
Station Manager Jerome Kumedzina who is at the scene said: "There was quite a large area alight but crews worked hard to stop the fire from spreading further and used water backpacks and beaters to put out the fire."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
(MH)
York Police are continuing to search for 39-year-old Matthew Brereton, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Brereton is wanted for breaching the terms of his prison release licence after serving four years of a nine-year sentence for robbery.
Officers have been making enquiries throughout York in an effort to trace Brereton and are urging anyone who knows where he is to get in touch.
He is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall with a medium build, dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who can help to trace Brereton is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 - select option 1 - and pass information to the Force Control Room.
Search For 18-Year-Old In Drug Supply Investigation
Merseyside Police have renewed its appeal for help tracing 18-year-old Niall Barry in connection with an on-going investigation into drugs supply.
Detectives want to speak to Mr Barry as they believe he may be able to help them with their investigation into the supply of Class A drugs.
Barry is described as being 6ft tall of a medium build with fair hair and blue eyes.
He is known to frequent the Liverpool and Lancashire areas.
Officers would urge Barry or anyone who knows of his whereabouts contact Merseyside Police on 0800 230 0600, 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Investigation Launched Into Neasden Grass Fire
An investigation has been launched into a grass fire in Neasden, Brent, London.
Twenty five firefighter tackled the blaze, which affected around two hectares of grass – the size of around two football pitches.
Station Manager Jerome Kumedzina who is at the scene said: "There was quite a large area alight but crews worked hard to stop the fire from spreading further and used water backpacks and beaters to put out the fire."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
(MH)
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