Use our map to see all the crime recorded in and around the town. News. The victim's family have visited the scene but do not wish to speak. Police were called at 11am on Monday to reports that a man was being assaulted at a property in Coppice Road, in Rugeley. Alpacas bring smiles for care home residents. The 25-year-old male was stabbed on the bus just before 10.30 pm last night. The 183-metre power station chimney was the latest part to be demolished as. Pear Tree pub, who are situated close to the crime scene, have released a statement on the attack. He was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for treatment but his injuries are not thought to be life changing or life threatening, Staffordshire Police said. Bosses have applied for the roads around the power station to be closed for the work to . Our reporter at the scene, Sam Truelove, has spotted at least two extra police vans parked on Brighton Road in the past two minutes, possibly due to officers changing shifts. Tyler Flach stabbed Morris in the chest and took the young man's life. The intruder then got into the car and drove it away. It reads: "Lord give the family of this young man the strength to get through this horrible time.". Rugeley and Brereton Births, Marriages and Deaths - Facebook Latest news and videos. Lots of witnesses testified, the prosecution had dozens of witnesses, and so the jury did not see it that way," Flach's attorney Ed Sapone said. They have been taken to South London police stations where they remain in custody. Police and paramedics, including an air ambulance team, rushed to the scene but despite their best efforts the casualty was pronounced dead at 9.50pm. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. At the moment you are all to blame.". Latest News in Rugeley in Staffordshire, England, UK - InYourArea WS15 2BG RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Rugeley Please rate this website National News Northern Rail blocks people from using 'screenshot and share' ticket cheat 9 hours ago Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. cookies to improve your experience and customise advertising. Chris Philp MP has tweeted his response to the attack. But violence does happen everywhere and all we can do is try and support each other and hope for the best for the victims.. An offender entered the address and found the keys to a dark grey Ford Mondeo. Flach was 18 at the time and insisted he never meant to kill anyone. saying, 'you are coming to the bank' and then flew into a rage and stabbed him several times in the left arm . Incidents included major trauma, pregnancy and maternity problems, strokes and electric shocks . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Stabbing news and videos. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Rugeley from the BBC All Rights Reserved. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital by London . Back in September 2019, Morris was walking with friends after school near a strip mall in Oceanside when prosecutors say Flach and a group of people attacked them. Alternatively, for guaranteed anonymity, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Fire crews from Cannock, Rugeley and Stafford were called to Gorseburn Way, Rugeley, just after 10.45pm on Tuesday where they found the blaze at the single-storey home. There is never stabbings in Purley. "As I see it, you were trying to impress people on your side of stupidity," the judge started. Rugeley's power station closed in 2016 and work is taking place in stages to clear the 139 hectare (343.48 acre) site. They woke me up and arrested him. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. What the heck happened?". They remain in the alleyway as shown below. A small cordon has been erected by the pub on Brighton Road. It was disabled less than 24 hours after she promoted a bag strap on her account. This one reads: "We can't believe this. Brighton Road was closed from around 9.30pm last night, as police locked down the town centre. Officers from Staffordshire police searched the area and carried out door-to-door inquiries however they did not locate the suspect. One says: "So sorry. Here further class A Drugs were found, along with around 11,000 in cash. Read about our approach to external linking. Police have launched an investigation after a woman in her 80s was found seriously injured in Rugeley. . Did you see what happened? Police rushed to the scene on . Robert Park, 41, of Coppice Road, in Rugeley, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. Rugeley Power Ltd has said it is hoping that they will be pulled to the ground on Sunday, June 6, 2021, which will be the final demolition activity. Police searched the driver after pulling over the vehicle in Sandy Lane, Rugeley, at about 5.15pm on Thursday, January 5. OCEANSIDE, Long Island (WABC) -- A Long Island man was sentenced to 25 years to life behind bars in the killing of a teenager during a fight outside of a strip mall back in 2019. Rugeley finds its roots in the Domesday Book, growing through its iron making, coal mine and now-demolished power plant and being linked with the expanding canal network during the Industrial Revolution. I find it hard to believe it is locally related. All Rights Reserved. When they arrived, they found a 26-year-old man who had been shot and stabbed. You targeted my brother and you murder him. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. "Khaseen Morris was intelligent, friendly and had a smile that could light up a room," District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. But the application returned to the planning committee because of a procedural error. The victim, aged 55 years old, received three stab wounds and was taken. "Him, @sajidjavid and @metpoliceuk need to sit together and pull their fingers out. Medics treated a 18-year-old man for stab wound after a shocking knife attack outside a school in Rugeley. Below shows more flowers left. It is now earmarked for housing, along with land from former squash courts and Taylors Lane Car Park. Police have since arrested a 47-year-old man, from Rugely, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A cocaine. Please try different keywords. I didnt know why at first but then I read the news.. This is adeveloping story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. Section. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. 2023 BBC. One remarked: "When I was growing up Purley was one of the nice bits of Croydon. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 Cannock Chase Council bought the site from Staffordshire County Council in September 2021. Londoners on social media are aghast that something like could in happen in "Purley of all places". 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It only re-opened recently this morning, meaning the cordon was up for about ten hours over night. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, has lived in the area for 12 years and said: This is not normal. A landmark Staffordshire chimney that was 600ft (183m) tall has been demolished. The latest data for the Rugeley area, for November last year, has been pulled into our interactive map below which you can use to see what has happened in and around the town - and whether police have solved the crimes yet. Experts carried out the controlled explosion at Rugeley Power Station, which closed in 2016, as part of ongoing . Now, you got what you deserve," Keyanna Morris said outside the courtroom during the trial. The defendant, angry that Morris had walked a girl home, organized a group and went to a local strip mall with the intention of attacking Morris. Officers descended shortly after 9.10pm on Thursday (July 11) after receiving reports of a knifing in Brighton Road. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Follow Staffordshire Live on Twitter or on Facebook. Outline plans for 58 new homes on the site were passed by the district council's planning committee in April 2021. Police were called at 11am to reports that a man was being assaulted at a property on Coppice Road. In total, 20stories have been published about Rugeleywhich Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Theyve also confirmed a number of arrests. Large parts of what is normally one of the safest parts of Croydon were placed on lockdown following the horrific violence. Katie Sammons from Rugeley was locked out of her account in October last year. The 20-year-old victim suffered a potential broken jaw, swelling to the head and heavy blood loss . She said: I think its an uncommon incident in a place like Purley. On Friday morning (July 12), crime scenes remained in place and shocked locals took to social media to share their horror at the news. Detectives are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted in Sandy Lane, Rugeley, at around 2pm on May 14. Police have also confirmed that two other males have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, has lived in the area for 12 years and said: "This is not normal. Westwood School at Blithbury, near Rugeley, closed more than 20 years ago and permission was granted last year to demolish buildings on the site. He has since been discharged from hospital. 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