Talking of people up to no good, has anyone ever heard the expression ‘hugging mugging’? It was new to me as well, but apparently, a chap catches your eye, then approaches with a big grin and arms open wide, and claims to be a long lost friend. Then, making his apologies for mistaking you for someone else shoots off on a moped. Then you find that you have been relieved of your wallet/purse.
Tag Archive for crime
Burglar Arrested
by David Darby •
The Local Police in Motril detained a local resident, J.F.C., as he was attempting to break into a house, whilst the resident, who suffers from senile dementia, was asleep inside
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Violence at Santa Ana
by David Darby •
Two members of staff were assaulted in the Accident & Emergency department of the Santa Ana Hospital on the night of the
Reckless Driver Sentenced
by Louise Powell •
The reckless driver, who led police on a wild full speed chase along the N-340 last November, has been sentenced to six months in
Police Raid Night Clubs
by Louise Powell •
Police raided two local ‘clubs’ and arrested ten women of foreign nationality for not
La Herradura Tragedy
by David Darby •
An incident unfolded on Thursday 23rd April while Alicia, a 35-year-old local woman was working at her cleaning job in the offices of Centro Jate de La Herradura, (underneath the Municipal Market).
A truly tragic story
by David Darby •
A truly tragic story unfolded on Thursday 23rd April when Alicia, a 35-year-old local woman was working at her cleaning job in the offices of Centro Jate de La Herradura, (underneath the Municipal Market).
Unknown to Alicia her ex-partner, 55-year-old Cecilio, had secreted a bag with parcel tape and petrol near the door of the building earlier.
Body found
by Editor •
The body of a 30-year-old woman was found on the edge of the beach at Playa Poniente in Motril. The corpse was laying only five metres from the shore and was discovered by a council worker employed to clean the gardens of the promenade.