Wanted man found hiding behind bin as 'mini crime wave ends'

Plus: Key milestone on plans for car park and new pitches at park

Good morning, readers, and welcome to your Monday briefing from Ashfield News. In today’s newsletter, police discover three people on the run in Ashfield, a key milestone on plans for a popular park and the latest after a fatal house explosion in Nottinghamshire.

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Wanted man found hiding behind bin

A wanted man was caught trying to dodge police by hiding behind a dustbin in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Officers from the Kirkby Beat Team tracked him down on the Coxmoor Estate after he tried to give a false name and talk his way out of trouble.

But after a few checks his identity was discovered and he was sent straight back to HMP Nottingham.

He was one of three fugitives wanted on recall to prison who were rounded up in a matter of days by police.

A second man refused to answer a door when requested by police, but officers were able to get inside.

A third was discovered fast asleep in a shed.

Posting on social media, a spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police’s Kirkby Beat Team said: “The mini crime wave they had committed whilst on the run was put to a short sharp end.”

Locals helped provide vital information leading to the arrests — and officers say nearby shops are “likely to be breathing a sigh of relief” with the trio now back behind bars.

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Plans for new car park and pitches set for approval

A major upgrade to sports facilities on a popular Ashfield park is set to be given the green light.

The proposal for