Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, June 2019

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26 JUNE 2019
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Lynton Police June 2019 Newsletter
Silent 999 calls Silent 999 calls are not automatically transferred
to the Police as they may have been dialled accidentally. However
there is a procedure which the Police request the emergency
operator to follow for silent 999 calls. PLEASE NOTE – we do not
recommend anyone calls 999 silently. DIALING 999. You will be
asked “Emergency which service?” If you do not respond you will be
asked “Do you need Fire, Police or Ambulance?” If you still do not respond the operator will
say: “What number have you dialled please? I cannot release your line until you say that you
do not need an emergency service” and then: “If you are unable to speak but need an
emergency service please tap the handset, cough or make a noise” the operator will wait 45
seconds. If the operator does not get a response to any of the above questions the call is put
through to a Police automated message, PRESS 55 when prompted. There is more information
at www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Dogs die in hot cars Never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle even on a mildly warm day.
Dogs can die when left unattended even when a vehicle is in the shade, a window is open and
there is water available. The British weather can switch suddenly so even on cloudy days
leaving a dog in any vehicle can prove fatal. Every year the Kennel Club hears reports of dogs
being cooked alive after being left in vehicles in hot weather, a situation which can so easily be
avoided. For those travelling with their dogs during the summer months the Kennel Club has
advice on their website www.thekennelclub.org.uk
Pass horses wide and slow Advice for motorists: Slow down and be ready to stop: Look out for
riders' signals : Watch out for sudden movements : Don't sound your horn or rev your engine :
Advice for horse riders: Always display fluorescent/reflective clothing on horse and rider :
Don’t ride in failing light, fog or darkness : If riding a horse that is not used to roads ask a rider
who is experienced to accompany you : Never take a mounted group of more than eight horses
on the road : If riding two abreast move into single file as soon as it is safe : Don't ride more
than two abreast : Always cross major crossings in a group : Leave details of your intended
route and ETR with a responsible person. Think! Horse Sense. Pass horses wide and slow
Number of Crimes reported in April 2019 Lynton & Lynmouth - 1 x Assault a person thereby
occasioning them actual bodily harm, 1 x Theft from a shop : Countisbury & Brendon - 1 x
Criminal damage to property under £5000-Vehicle : Parracombe & Martinhoe – None :
Challacombe – None : Kentisbury & Trentishoe - 1 x Theft from Motor Vehicle : Arlington - 1 x
Without consent of the owner/Occupier of land take/kill/ Injure a deer.
June 2019 Police Surgeries Due to last minute emergencies it is possible an officer may not
be able to attend.
Tuesday 04/06/19 Lynton Library 3-4pm
Monday 10/06/19 Black Venus Inn 2-2.30pm
Tuesday 11/06/19 Lynton Library 3-4pm
Grace 30366 Mark 15303
@dc.police.uk @dc.police.uk
Tuesday 18/06/19 Lynton Library Cancelled
Tuesday 25/06/19 Lynton Library Cancelled
**NEW* Thursday 27/06/19 Staghunters Inn 5.30-6pm**
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or in the “Have your say” box inside Lynton Post Office.
Contact Us: 999 Emergency, 101 Non Emergency
Police Enquiry Office at Barnstaple 0900h to 1700h Monday to Friday
(closed 1315-1400 lunch) Closed bank holidays
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