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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

North Wales - Police launch probe into historical child sex abuse in youth football

The force is among nine across the UK now investigating alleged abuse

North Wales Police have launched an investigation into historical child sex abuse in youth football.
The force say they have received "a number of reports" of non-recent sexual abuse within a football setting.
They have joined other forces across the United Kingdom, including Cheshire Police, to examine claims made by several former players about sexual abuse.
In total, eleven police forces are now looking into allegations, in what Football Association chairman Greg Clarke describes as the biggest crisis he has ever seen face the game.
Forces around the country are investigating claims from more than 20 former players.
Detective Chief Inspector of North Wales Police Andrew Williams said: “I can confirm that we are in receipt of a number of reports of non-recent sexual abuse within a football setting.
"We are currently working with the national centre, Operation Hydrant, to ensure our response is coordinated and efficient; the people who have courageously reported what happened to them are central in our considerations in this regard.
"I would encourage anyone who has been the victim of child sexual abuse, or anyone with any information in this respect, to report it to the police.
"They will be listened to, taken seriously and a thorough investigation will take place.”
Former Wales international Robbie Savage, from Wrexham, has demanded a sweeping investigation into the revelations.
Among those who have spoken publicly are Robbie’s former teammates Andy Woodward and Steve Walters.
North Wales Police  ✔@NWPolice
North Wales Police has become the latest force to confirm it is investigating alleged historical child abuse in youth football.
11:38 AM - 30 Nov 2016
Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with child sex offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
The 62-year-old is accused of eight offences of sexual assault against a boy under the age of 14.

On September 27, the CPS received a file of evidence from Cheshire Police relating to allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse involving Bennell.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-police-launch-probe-12251541
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Colwyn Bay,North Wales - Man attacked neighbour with machete

Peter Greene, 50, of Lawson Road in Colwyn Bay, was jailed for two years for causing wounds to his victim's head and hand

A man who said he was driven “around the bend” by the noise of slamming doors at a shared house launched a machete attack on a neighbour.
Peter Greene, 50, was jailed for two years for going to Darren Winstanley’s door and attacking him with the weapon.
The victim suffered two wounds to the head and a deep cut to the hand, which was said to be a defensive injury after he put his arm out to protect his neck.
Following a struggle, both men ended up falling downstairs at the house in Lawson Road in Colwyn Bay.
Mold Crown Court heard both men had been friends but earlier fell out.
Judge Niclas Parry said the consequences could have been fatal.


“All of this happened because you sought to resolve a dispute with the use of a weapon,” he said.
The judge said the case was aggravated by Greene’s poor record and a previous conviction involving the harassment of a former partner and threatening to slit her throat.
The court heard he had been out of trouble for 10 years.
A five-year restraining order was made under which the defendant is banned from going within 500 metres of Lawson Road and is not to approach the complainant and three other prosecution witnesses.


Prosecuting barrister Owen Edwards said the victim answered the door at his flat on August 6 and found the defendant, who appeared to be in a bad mood, acting oddly.
As he was closing the door, he realised Greene was armed with a machete.
“The defendant immediately swung the machete at Mr Winstanley,” said Mr Edwards.
The victim bundled the defendant out of the doorway and, as they grappled, the two of them fell to the bottom of the stairs.
The court heard Greene stopped in his tracks after the victim returned upstairs and shouted to him: “If you come up here, I will kill you.”
Mr Edwards said the victim did not seek immediate medical attention but got neighbours to help him stem the blood.


The following day, he went to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd but returned home after a four-hour wait.
The hand wound was stitched at Llandudno Hospital the day after.
The victim did not mention the wounds to his head and did not report the matter to the police until a second alleged incident between them, where both blamed each other.
Arrested and interviewed, Greene claimed the machete was being returned to him by the complainant but, in the process, was unsheathed and used against him.
Greene was due to go on trial today on a charge of wounding with intent but his guilty plea to a straight wounding charge was accepted by the prosecution.
Defending barrister William Staunton said his client was unable to cope in what he described as rat-infested and damp flats where there was the noise of doors slamming.
He made a “split second and extremely wrong” decision to use the machete.
The defendant did not accept the full prosecution case against him but had acted unlawfully and caused the injuries, although he had suggested some injuries could have occurred during the fall down the stairs, he said.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/colwyn-bay-man-driven-around-12252770
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Llandudno,North Wales - Live Robbery in Llandudno

Raiders have targeted a jewellers on Mostyn Street

Interview with owner

Here’s what Gregory Narey has said following the robbery. 
“Four members of staff were in the shop at the time and were very shaken up. Thankfully no-one was injured, but it was very scary and they were shook-up afterwards. They perpetrators made off with some expensive watches. We are insured, but our main concern is the smashed glass as well as the damage to the fittings and furnishings. The four men were fully kitted out in black from head to toe and couldn’t be identified at all. I’d like to thank the police for their help, but the most important thing, as I said, was that no-one was hurt.”
SARAH HODGSON

AM offers store her support following "horrifying" robbery

Aberconwy AM Janet Finch-Saunders has told of her shock and told how the robbery will come as a huge blow just before Christmas.
She said: “I was shocked to learn whilst I was present in the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, that the long established Gregory’s Jewellers has been subjected to such an horrific robbery today. Whilst I am relieved that Greg and his team have not been physically injured - the sickening impact of such a potentially dangerous attack cannot be understated. This is a long established family business with an amazing staff team, providing quality jewellery and gifts. This will come as a huge blow - in particular at this time before the busy Christmas period. I shall certainly do my best to support them in any way so that we can see this business ready and open again very quickly. Sending my most kind thoughts to the family and staff at this time. I hope that those responsible for the robbery will be caught and that legal proceedings will proceed. I wish North Wales Police all the best with their enquiries and would urge anyone who might have witnessed the robbery to contact them immediately.”
SARAH HODGSON

Video from the scene

Here’s a video from the scene earlier today.
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Enquiries are ongoing

An update here from the National Police Air Service in Barton, Manchester. The helicopter has been spotted hovering over Llandudno and Conwy county in the search for the grey BMW and its occupants. Enquiries are ongoing they say.


NPAS Barton 
✔@NPAS_Barton
1540hrs provide @NWPolice with ops support and vehicle follow after incident   - Enqs ongoing 
5:06 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Reports of police surrounding a grey BMW

Reports on social media that police have surrounded a grey BMW near Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn. We’ll bring you more on this when we can. 
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Witnesses urged to come forward

Just a reminder that police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or anything leading up to it or shortly after.
Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call St Asaph CID on 101 quoting reference U180656. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or contact the control room direct on 101.
SARAH HODGSON

White BMW surrounded by police not involved

Witnesses have reported seeing a white BMW surrounded by police earlier. However, the driver and occupants were not involved with the incident and the police have now let them carry on with their journey.
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Heavy police presence on industrial estate

We’re told that there is still heavy police presence on the industrial estate in Llandudno Junction.
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Shopowner tells how men were dressed "head to toe in black"

Shop owner Gregory Neary has spoken to the Daily Post about the terrifying incident.
He tells us that the staff are all okay but very shaken up. There were four men who targeted the shop and they were dressed head to toe in black and had their faces covered. The robbers stole some expensive watches, however he tells us that his main worry at the moment aside from the wellbeing of his staff are the damage that has been caused to the fixtures and fittings in the shop.
SARAH HODGSON

Alleyway near Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn closed

Reports coming in that an alleyway near Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn has now been closed by police.
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Shutters put down on the shop

As mentioned earlier, the police have left the scene and the tape has been removed. The store has now been closed and the shutters have come down.
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Inside the store

Here’s a photo from inside the store showing the broken glass.
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Watches taken by robbers, says owner

Our reporters on the scene have spoken to the owner of the store. He says that the robbers - four men - stole a number of expensive watches and items. He says that the girls working at the time are understandably very shocked and shaken by the terrifying ordeal.
SARAH HODGSON

Robbers heard shouting "go, go, go"

One witness has told that the robbers were heard to shout “go, go, go” at one stage.
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Officers working hard to track down suspects

Police are unable to release any more information about the incident and offenders right now as officers are working hard to investigate the robbery.
Unconfirmed reports suggest three masked men armed with machetes burst into the store. Police are hunting a grey BMW that the offenders used to make their getaway.
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Police tape removed

Officers have also taken down the police tape around the store.




Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
The police tape has just been taken down 
4:12 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Police leaving the scene

Police vehicles seem to be leaving the scene.




Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
Police now leaving the scene 
4:13 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Store targeted is Gregory's jewellers

Told that the store targeted is Gregory’s jewellers - all staff are ok but very shocked by the incident.
SARAH HODGSON

Business owners shocked by robbery

Lots of shock that the robbery has taken place during broad daylight.


Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
Lots of shock from nearby businesses and reports police helicopter was above the area 
4:01 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Llandudno Junction industrial estate closed by police

Getting reports of armed police taping off the industrial estate in Llandudno Junction.
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Smashed glass on floor

Our man on the scene Tom Davidson says that there is smashed glass on the floor.
Fortunately nobody has been hurt.
SARAH HODGSON

Video from the scene

Here’s a video of the scene now.




Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
Jewellery robbery was reported at 2.23pm 
3:55 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Armed police spotted

Witnesses are reporting that armed police have been seen heading through Llandudno Junction and several police cars have gone flying through Deganwy.
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Crime Scene Investigators on scene

There is a heavy police presence in the town centre and crime scene investigators have arrived.




Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
Crime scene investigators parked nearby 
3:49 PM - 30 Nov 2016
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Jewellers taped off by police

Here’s a photo from the scene.




Tom Davidson 
✔@DPTomDavidson
Investigations already underway at Llandudno jewellers which was robbed by masked men
3:49 PM - 30 Nov 2016
SARAH HODGSON

Robbers may have been armed

Reports locally are suggesting that three men entered the jewellers armed with machetes but this has not been confirmed yet by police.
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Police thank witnesses who have already come forward

The robbery was witnesses by several shoppers.
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Police appealing for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses following the robbery.
They say it happened at 2.23pm today at a jewellers shop on Mostyn Street.
Detective Inspector Iwan Roberts said: “We believe the offenders may have left the area in a grey BMW. A number of witnesses have come forward and we are appealing to anyone else who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the vicinity at the time of the incident, to contact police.”
No-one was injured, but the shop assistants were left shocked by the incident.
Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call St Asaph CID on 101 quoting reference U180656. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or contact the control room direct via the new web live chat, here, or by phone 101.
SARAH HODGSON

Robbers believed to have got away in a grey BMW

Police say that the offenders could have left the area in a grey BMW.

Live: Robbery in Llandudno

A jewellers has been robbed in Llandudno.
Police are on the scene at Mostyn Street following the raid which happened at 2.23pm today.
Nobody is believed to have been injured.
We’ll bring you all the latest on this breaking story as we can.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-robbery-in-llandudno-12253513
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