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West Mercia Police @WMerciaPolice

Official account for West Mercia Police. Please do not use to report a crime, report online at westmercia.police.uk. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Joined March 2010
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Remembering PC David Hopkins who was killed in an accident while escorting the Prutor national cycle race at Malvern, on this day in 1998. He was 41 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC David Hopkins and the words: Died 28 May 1998, aged 41

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC David Hopkins and the words: Died 28 May 1998, aged 41

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Remembering PC Anthony Barsby who died from injuries received when his motorcycle was in a collision with a lorry, on this day in 1969. He was 30 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Anthony Barsby and the words: Died 15 May 1969, aged 30

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Anthony Barsby and the words: Died 15 May 1969, aged 30

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Remembering PC Ashley Burchell who collapsed and died while training his dog, on this day in 1985. He was 38 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Ashley Burchell and the words: Died 11 May 1985, aged 38

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Ashley Burchell and the words: Died 11 May 1985, aged 38

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Remembering PC Richard Gray who was shot and fatally injured whilst on duty, on this day in 2007. He was 43 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Richard Gray and the words: Died 6 May 2007, aged 43

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Richard Gray and the words: Died 6 May 2007, aged 43

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Remembering PC John Anthony Bonelle who was killed in an accident while on advanced motorcycle training in South Wales, on this day in 1998. He was 34 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC John Anthony Bonelle and the words: Died 6 May 1998, aged 34

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC John Anthony Bonelle and the words: Died 6 May 1998, aged 34

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West Mercia Police retweeted
National Police Dog Trials UK@PoliceDogTrials
Apr 17
National Police Dog Trials – booking now open! As you may have already heard, the National Police Dog Trials is being hosted by @WestYorksPolice this year. Everyone is welcome to join us for a family fun day on the final stage of the competition at Nostell on Saturday 16 May.
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Thanks for the support, Jamie :)
Jamie@NeoJrs1983
Apr 17
Seen on @BBCBreakfast well done @WMerciaPolice As a male #runner I have had things thrown at me out of vans, people beep horns to startle me and people shout. Can't begin imagine how scary this is for a female runner when sexual harassment is added. #run kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/n…
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Remembering PC Paul Symonds who was killed when the traffic patrol car, in which he was observer, crashed near Worcester, on this day in 1991. He was 32 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Paul Symonds and the words: Died 17 April 1991, aged 32

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Paul Symonds and the words: Died 17 April 1991, aged 32

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Remembering PC Andy Boardman who collapsed and died whilst on shift with Shropshire Safer Neighbourhood Team, on this day in 2023. He was 43 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Andy Boardman and the words: Died 11 April, aged 43

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name PC Andy Boardman and the words: Died 11 April, aged 43

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West Mercia Police retweeted
Dean Bowkett
@deanpb_author
Mar 3
Not a great start to Tuesday. Woken up by our CCTV alarm at 00:43 this morning as these two scrotes tried to break in. Our movement chased them off. Both were in black, but one was wearing a North Face jacket. Credit to @WMerciaPolice who were here within 15 minutes.
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Remembering Sergeant Ian David Jones who collapsed and died from heart failure in the Dog Section office at Police Headquarters, on this day in 2011. He was 53 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name Sergeant Ian David Jones and the words: Died 2 March 2011, aged 53

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name Sergeant Ian David Jones and the words: Died 2 March 2011, aged 53

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West Mercia Police retweeted
National Highways: West Midlands@HighwaysWMIDS
28 Nov 2025
Replying to @WMerciaPolice
REMINDER Lane 2 of (2) remains CLOSED both ways on #M54 btwn J2 #Wolverhampton J3 #Albrighton for emergency central reservation barrier repairs following a collision. These lane closures will stay in place for several days Delays of approx. 10 mins on approach, both ways.
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✨ Dog of the Month ✨ PD Zara is a 4-year-old GS General Purpose Dog - trained to track offenders, search for missing people, search and clear buildings and detain criminals, amongst a range of other things! She loves a game of tug of war and her fave toy is her Kong 🐕‍🦺 💙
A female German Shepherd dog sits, looking at the camera, in the shadow of a pine tree. There are pine needles underneath her and some greenery in the background. A police officer can be seen, mostly out of shot, holding her lead. There is a cartoon rosette on the dog's collar that reads 'Dog of the Month'.

ALT A female German Shepherd dog sits, looking at the camera, in the shadow of a pine tree. There are pine needles underneath her and some greenery in the background. A police officer can be seen, mostly out of shot, holding her lead. There is a cartoon rosette on the dog's collar that reads 'Dog of the Month'.

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West Mercia Police retweeted
Police Mutual@PoliceMutual
14 Oct 2025
Springing into action - Springador PD Indy from @WMerciaPolice has recently completed her training as a Drowned Victim Detection Dog, a highly specialised skill and a rarity in the UK. Go well, PD Indy! orlo.uk/VL5Kv
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✨ Dog of the Month ✨ Meet our latest nominee, PD Mash! Mash recently took an explosive search course in Staffordshire and passed with 100% 🥳 PD Mash is West Mercia's ONLY explosives search dog and was deployed almost immediately on mutual aid for the Vice President's visit.
A black cocker spaniel stands on a log in a field with grey, dramatic skies overheard. The dog has his front right paw lifted slightly and his bottom right teeth are poking out. A cartoon 'Dog of the Month' rosette has been overlayed to appear as if it's attached to his collar.

ALT A black cocker spaniel stands on a log in a field with grey, dramatic skies overheard. The dog has his front right paw lifted slightly and his bottom right teeth are poking out. A cartoon 'Dog of the Month' rosette has been overlayed to appear as if it's attached to his collar.

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Springador, PD Indy, has recently completed her training as a Drowned Victim Detection Dog which is a highly specialised skill and a rarity in the UK 💙 🐶
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✨ Dog of the month ✨ RPD Zoe is now retired but can often be found at HQ with her dad who works closely with many active dogs in the section. She is an OK9 wellbeing dog, supporting officers dealing with trauma and stress, attending debriefs and wellbeing events 🐶 😍 💙
An elderly female brown and white cocker spaniel sits on grass looking at the camera. She has a black lead and collar and a cartoon rosette with 'Dog of the Month' is attached to her collar

ALT An elderly female brown and white cocker spaniel sits on grass looking at the camera. She has a black lead and collar and a cartoon rosette with 'Dog of the Month' is attached to her collar

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Remembering DC Anthony Wright who died from injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car on this day in 2011. He was 47 💙
White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name DC Anthony Wright and the words: Died 9 August 2011, aged 47

ALT White West Mercia Police crest on a dark background with the name DC Anthony Wright and the words: Died 9 August 2011, aged 47

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✨Dog of the Month ✨ PD Fende received two nominations to receive the prestigious(!) Dog of the Month award - one for this job where she tracked down an individual wanted for attempted theft and another in tracking down a vulnerable male. Well done, PD Fende!
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West Mercia Police retweeted
TJ@tjd117
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The hardest part of having an amazing partner is saying goodbye. We've recently laid RPD Timor to rest & being heartbroken would be an understatement. We’d like to thank @RailDogsFund @WMerciaPolice kennel staff who have supported Timor through his working & retired life. RIP Lad
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