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PCC welcomes sentencing of woman found guilty of harassing her
A woman has been sentenced to an 18-month community order and restraining order for harassing Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
PCC welcomes sentencing increase after Fordingbridge rapes
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal to increase the sentences of two 15-year-old boys convicted of rape.
PCC responds to IOPC update regarding the murder of Henry Nowak
The Independent Office for Police Conduct have expanded its independent investigation following recent discussions with Henry Nowak’s family, who have made formal complaints about the force.
PCC reaffirms her commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has reaffirmed her commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of national ASB Awareness Week.
Improving police support to domestic abuse victims
An initiative to improve police support to victims of domestic abuse is now being trialled across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Rural crime concerns
Salmon poaching, hare coursing and intimidation are amongst the big issues farmers and landowners say they are facing across Hampshire and Isle of Wight this summer.
PCC reacts to Court of Appeal referral for Henry Nowak’s murderer
The jail sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton, has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the solicitor general under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
PCC statement on social media ban for under-16s
Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has reacted to Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to bring in a social media ban for under-16s.
World Cup warning over domestic abuse spikes
The risk of alcohol-related domestic abuse rises by 47% after an England win during the World Cup according to research [2], as a new campaign in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight asks: “When is kick-off at your place?”
PCC statement on Southampton protest
PCC Donna Jones said: “As Police Commissioner my role is to hold the Police to account. I will ensure fairness for everyone, regardless of religion or skin colour. I have commissioned an independent review into the events surrounding the murder of Henry Nowak and the wider police response.
PCC to commission independent review into police response to murder of Henry Nowak
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has asked His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to conduct an urgent inspection into the matters arising from the murder of Henry Nowak on 3 December 2025 in Southampton.
Police and Crime Commissioner reacts to death of Henry Nowak
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones says the manner in which Henry Nowak lost his life is a national tragedy.
Educational tool to help keep thousands of children safe thanks to PCC investment
Tens of thousands of school children across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are to benefit from a major new police education programme aimed at keeping them safe.
Woman found guilty of harassing PCC
A woman’s been found guilty of the continued harassment of Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
PCC welcomes Attorney General decision regarding Hampshire rape case
Attorney General Lord Hermer said there is “an epidemic of violence against women and girls in this country”, as he confirmed the sentences against all three boys in the Fordingbridge rape case will be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
PCC announces major investment in crackdown on speeding motorists
A new fleet of mobile camera vans will be rolled out to catch speeding motorists across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Work has started to demolish the old Bitterne Police Station on Bursledon Road
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has awarded the work to Hampshire based construction company HP Contracts to safely strip the building down to ground level.
PCC proud to see Hampshire host world’s first ‘laughing gas’ breathalyser trial
A cutting-edge nitrous oxide breathalyser, believed to be the first of its kind in the world, is being trialled by police in Hampshire and the Thames Valley in a ground-breaking trial.
Refurbished Aldershot Police Station front counter reflects town’s proud military heritage
Aldershot Police Station’s newly refurbished front counter has opened to the public.
Major funding to target knife crime in Hampshire hotspots
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced over £611,000 will be spent on tackling knife crime in Portsmouth and Southampton.