Crime

The attempted break-in happened at 12pm on Saturday, October 5.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Family terrified after five masked men armed with knife attempt raid on home near Ely

Footage shows two masked men using a van to rip out the front window of Waterside Antiques in Ely on September 22.

Footage shows two masked men using a van to rip out the front window of Waterside Antiques in Ely on September 22.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'I thought it's the end of us': Antiques shop owner 'crushed' after £100k gold raid

Masked burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from Ely Waterside Antiques on September 22.

Masked burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery from Ely Waterside Antiques on September 22.

Cumbria Constabulary

Masked burglars steal jewellery worth thousands from Ely antiques centre

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said the cause of the fire was

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said the cause of the fire was

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Car fire in Littleport believed to be arson

The officer has been under investigation since 2021.

The officer has been under investigation since 2021.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Senior Cambridgeshire police officer in gross misconduct probe is not suspended

A man was attacked during a racially aggravated assault in Churchgate Street, Soham, on September 1.

A man was attacked during a racially aggravated assault in Churchgate Street, Soham, on September 1.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

UPDATE: Man attacked during racial assault in Soham

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage to two cars that were for sale in Cheveley and Ely.

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage to two cars that were for sale in Cheveley and Ely.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Liquid poured into engine of car for sale while owner distracted in Ely

Pip Gardner from The Kite Trust (R) is pictured with Harriet from East Cambs CSP and representatives of East Cambs Police

Pip Gardner from The Kite Trust (R) is pictured with Harriet from East Cambs CSP and representatives of East Cambs Police

Kite Trust in Ely becomes hate crime reporting centre

Two of the three vehicles that were involved in the crash

Two of the three vehicles that were involved in the crash

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drug driving arrest after three-vehicle crash in Mepal

The front of Rima's Shop in Main Street, Littleport, has been boarded up following the burglary

The front of Rima's Shop in Main Street, Littleport, has been boarded up following the burglary

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Four arrests after midnight burglary in Littleport

A woman from Soham has been given a driving ban after she failed to stop at a junction.

A woman from Soham has been given a driving ban after she failed to stop at a junction.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Soham coach driver hit with driving ban after failing to notice a junction

A vehicle illegally parked in a disabled bay in Ely High Street

A vehicle illegally parked in a disabled bay in Ely High Street

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

15 tickets in a day for parking in disabled bays, loading bays and double yellows

Officers were called to a home in Merlin Drive, Ely, on Wednesday (August 21)

Officers were called to a home in Merlin Drive, Ely, on Wednesday (August 21)

Brick thrown through child's bedroom window at 3am in Ely

The cause of a fire involving straw bales in North Street, Burwell, on August 20 has been confirmed.

The cause of a fire involving straw bales in North Street, Burwell, on August 20 has been confirmed.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of straw bale fire confirmed

The envelope read

The envelope read

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Envelope containing sausage being investigated as racially aggravated offence

Ditjon Hoxha, from London, has been jailed for crimes in Ely.

Ditjon Hoxha, from London, has been jailed for crimes in Ely.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Drug dealer with fake name hid cocaine in lay-by bin on A142 in Ely

Across Cambridgeshire, more than 7,400 crimes against women and girls were recorded between 2019-23.

Across Cambridgeshire, more than 7,400 crimes against women and girls were recorded between 2019-23.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Scale of violence against women and girls in East Cambridgeshire revealed

Arsonists are believed to have caused a shed fire in Church Road, Wicken, on July 31.

Arsonists are believed to have caused a shed fire in Church Road, Wicken, on July 31.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Shed blaze believed to be arson attack

The 'Snot' graffiti has been appearing across Ely.

The 'Snot' graffiti has been appearing across Ely.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Mysterious "Snot" graffiti tag in Ely leads to police enquiries

Travellers in caravans settled at Witchford recreation ground on July 26.

Travellers in caravans settled at Witchford recreation ground on July 26.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

£3.7k raised in two days after travellers vandalise Witchford recreation ground

The traveller site was at the Ely Leisure Village, near the rugby pitch.

The traveller site was at the Ely Leisure Village, near the rugby pitch.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Investigation into travellers camp on rugby pitch at Ely Leisure Village

Police have renewed an appeal for information after a family was struck in a hit-and-run a fortnight ago.

Police have renewed an appeal for information after a family was struck in a hit-and-run a fortnight ago.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Appeal renewed fortnight after family struck in hit-and-run collision

A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Wilburton.

A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Wilburton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after Wilburton crash

Two people and a dog were seriously injured in a hit and run in Brinkley Road, Burrough Green, near Six Mile Bottom, on July 9.

Two people and a dog were seriously injured in a hit and run in Brinkley Road, Burrough Green, near Six Mile Bottom, on July 9.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Pedestrians and dog seriously injured in hit and run

Cambridgeshire Police are looking for information.

Cambridgeshire Police are looking for information.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Mindless vandalism': 10 vehicles targeted in Soham criminal damage spree

The 4x4 crashed into the home in Pound Lane, Isleham, on Friday night.

The 4x4 crashed into the home in Pound Lane, Isleham, on Friday night.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

4x4 crashes into East Cambs home

A man was arrested after police found cash and drugs inside a vehicle that was parked up on the A142 near Ely.

A man was arrested after police found cash and drugs inside a vehicle that was parked up on the A142 near Ely.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cash and drugs found inside vehicle parked on A142 near Ely

This car was seized following multiple reports of anti-social driving in Isleham and Soham.

This car was seized following multiple reports of anti-social driving in Isleham and Soham.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Car seized after anti-social driving in East Cambs

A Littleport woman nearly lost £5,000 to fraudsters earlier this week, but thankfully quick-thinking staff at her bank intervened and called police.

A Littleport woman nearly lost £5,000 to fraudsters earlier this week, but thankfully quick-thinking staff at her bank intervened and called police.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman nearly loses £5,000 to fraudsters posing as police

The antiques dealer is 'devastated' at the loss of her stock.

The antiques dealer is 'devastated' at the loss of her stock.

'A battle we're continuously losing' - 'Devastated' Ely antique dealer on theft

Gaps in the cabinet and empty boxes can be seen.

Gaps in the cabinet and empty boxes can be seen.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

£2.4k worth of jewellery stolen from Ely antiques centre

Jerry Masjanis has had his taxi licence revoked.

Jerry Masjanis has had his taxi licence revoked.

Taxi driver nearly ran woman and dog over while driving 'garlic stinking' car

The driver of this vehicle was almost the five times the legal alcohol limit when he crashed into a wall in Woolpack Yard, Ely.

The driver of this vehicle was almost the five times the legal alcohol limit when he crashed into a wall in Woolpack Yard, Ely.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver almost five times the limit crashes into wall in Ely

Police were called to the incident near Littleport on June 14.

Police were called to the incident near Littleport on June 14.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Driver of vehicle that went into a dyke arrested for drink driving

Cambridgeshire Police officers in Pauline's Swamp.

Cambridgeshire Police officers in Pauline's Swamp.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police crack down on anti-social behaviour in Burwell and Pauline's Swamp

Officers attended the scene and found that there had been an altercation between a group of friends.

Officers attended the scene and found that there had been an altercation between a group of friends.

Fight breaks out after Wimblington fun day

Callum Mcintosh drove through two garden fences.

Callum Mcintosh drove through two garden fences.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Watch drunk driver plough through lamppost and two garden fences

Elizabeth Taylor crashed her car into four others on the A10.

Elizabeth Taylor crashed her car into four others on the A10.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Ely woman crashed her car into four other vehicles while drunk

The drugs found in Littleport.

The drugs found in Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Class A drugs and £800 in cash discovered in car at Littleport

Martyn Cubitt, of Burwell, defrauded East Cambridgeshire District Council of over £5600 in council tax support.

Martyn Cubitt, of Burwell, defrauded East Cambridgeshire District Council of over £5600 in council tax support.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Burwell fraudster illegally claimed £5600 of council tax support

Arsonists set fire to car tyres and rubbish on Pools Road near Witchford on June 7.

Arsonists set fire to car tyres and rubbish on Pools Road near Witchford on June 7.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Arson investigation launched after car tyres and rubbish set alight near Witchford

Drug dealer Reece Reddington has been jailed after escaping custody while in hospital.

Drug dealer Reece Reddington has been jailed after escaping custody while in hospital.

Drug dealer escaped from police while in hospital

The knife was found by someone out on a walk.

The knife was found by someone out on a walk.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Large knife discovered by member of the public in Ely

Arsonists are believed to have set fire to a caravan on the A142 at Witcham Toll on June 1.

Arsonists are believed to have set fire to a caravan on the A142 at Witcham Toll on June 1.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cause of caravan fire on A1421 at Witcham Toll confirmed

The property will be partially closed for three months.

The property will be partially closed for three months.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Ely home "closed" by police after anti-social behaviour and drug dealing

Crimestoppers is offering a reward.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Crimestoppers offers £5,000 reward for information about theft of Ely Museum treasure

Police have issued security advice after homes in Ely and Haddenham were burgled during the Easter holidays.

Police have issued security advice after homes in Ely and Haddenham were burgled during the Easter holidays.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Ely and Haddenham homes targeted by burglars in half term

A man was stabbed outside Cambridge railway station, in Station Square, near to Sainsbury’s and Pret a Manger, on May 16.

A man was stabbed outside Cambridge railway station, in Station Square, near to Sainsbury’s and Pret a Manger, on May 16.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man stabbed outside Cambridge railway station

Cambridgeshire Constabulary have placed it there to allow people to hand in knives and other items without being prosecuted..

Cambridgeshire Constabulary have placed it there to allow people to hand in knives and other items without being prosecuted..

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Knife amnesty bin in Soham today

James Ingram likened the theft of the museum’s gold bracelet to having “a piece of my history taken away”.

James Ingram likened the theft of the museum’s gold bracelet to having “a piece of my history taken away”.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Detectorist who found Bronze Age gold stolen from Ely Museum left “heartbroken”

The operation follows intelligence from concerned members of the public to the Police and Trading Standards.

The operation follows intelligence from concerned members of the public to the Police and Trading Standards.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Thousands of illegal vapes and illicit tobacco products seized in Ely

This knife amnesty bin will be outside Co-Op in Soham High Street today (May 14) between 10am and 12pm.

This knife amnesty bin will be outside Co-Op in Soham High Street today (May 14) between 10am and 12pm.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Knife amnesty bin in Soham today

Arsonists are believed to have set fire to tyres and wood pallets on the A10 near Chettisham on May 11.

Arsonists are believed to have set fire to tyres and wood pallets on the A10 near Chettisham on May 11.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Tyres and wood pallets set alight in A10 arson attack

Detective Inspector Kiri Mazur from Cambridgeshire Constabulary was at Ely Museum this morning (May 10) updating press about the status of her investigation into the theft of two gold items. The display case from which they were stolen is also pictured.

Detective Inspector Kiri Mazur from Cambridgeshire Constabulary was at Ely Museum this morning (May 10) updating press about the status of her investigation into the theft of two gold items. The display case from which they were stolen is also pictured.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Exclusive interview with detective investigating Ely Museum gold theft