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Doncaster woman charged over alleged nuisance 999 calls to police

A Doncaster woman has been charged in connection with making nuisance calls to South Yorkshire Police.

28 October 2026 at 08:48Doncaster

A Doncaster woman has been charged in connection with making nuisance calls to South Yorkshire Police.

It is reported that South Yorkshire Police received more than 150 calls via the 999 line from the same number between 18 August and 7 October.

Kelly-Marie Firth, of Cooper Street, Doncaster was arrested on 26 October and charged with persistently making use of public communication network to cause annoyance, inconvenience, or anxiety.

Firth has been bailed pending an appearance at Doncaster Magistrates' Court on Monday 23 November.

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Source: South Yorkshire Police

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