A train driver who was using WhatsApp less than thirty seconds before he crashed his train at nearly three times the speed limit has been sentenced, following a British Transport Police investigation
The judge at Liverpool Crown Court sentenced Philip Hollis to a 12 month prison sentence, suspended for two years. Hollis, 56, of Spellow Lane, Liverpool, pleaded guilty to endangering the safety of passengers at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 8 On Saturday 13 March 2021, Hollis was driving a Merseyrail Service from Liverpool Central to Kirkby, […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information after an object was thrown at a moving train’s window, causing glass to s…
At just before 7pmT on Tuesday 1 March, the train was travelling by Old Mill Road, Cambuslang, when an object was thrown at the side window of the driver’s cab. The window smashed, and glass covered the driver as a result. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information after an object was thrown at a moving train’s window, causing glass to smash over its drive
At just before 7pmT on Tuesday 1 March, the train was travelling by Old Mill Road, Cambuslang, when an object was thrown at the side window of the driver’s cab. The window smashed, and glass covered the driver as a result. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information after an object was thrown at a moving train’s window, causing glass to smash over its drive
At just before 7pmT on Tuesday 1 March, the train was travelling by Old Mill Road, Cambuslang, when an object was thrown at the side window of the driver’s cab. The window smashed, and glass covered the driver as a result. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the […]
County lines gang sentenced after trafficking a child to run drugs in Sussex
A group of “exploitative” drug suppliers controlling the ‘Blue’ county line have been sentenced following a joint investigation led by British Transport Police (BTP). Two members of the gang were found to be exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old boy to peddle heroin and crack cocaine as part of their drug supply business. The four men were […]
British Transport Police is warning drivers and pedestrians of the consequences of misusing level crossings after several incidents have been recorded at Kintbury level crossing, Berkshire
Despite the imminent danger, the crossing has recently seen drivers and pedestrians ignoring warning signals, crossing as the barriers are lowering, and even climbing over the barriers once they are down. This week saw three incidents in just two days – 28 February and 1 March – where drivers attempted to rush over the crossing […]
British Transport Police is warning drivers and pedestrians of the consequences of misusing level crossings after several incidents have …
Despite the imminent danger, the crossing has recently seen drivers and pedestrians ignoring warning signals, crossing as the barriers are lowering, and even climbing over the barriers once they are down. This week saw three incidents in just two days – 28 February and 1 March – where drivers attempted to rush over the crossing […]
A man has been jailed for a string of incidents where he masturbated in front of women and teenage girls on the railway network, following an extensive British Transport Police investigation
James Gathercole, 36, of Beckenham Road, Beckenham, was found guilty of ten indecent exposure offences between December 2020 and November 2021 on trains around South-East London. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years at Inner London Crown Court It followed a dedicated […]
A man has been jailed for a string of incidents where he masturbated in front of women and teenage girls on the railway network, followin…
James Gathercole, 36, of Beckenham Road, Beckenham, was found guilty of ten indecent exposure offences between December 2020 and November 2021 on trains around South-East London. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years at Inner London Crown Court It followed a dedicated […]
Officers investigating an incident in which a man masturbated on-board a train between Lewes and East Croydon are today releasing this image in connection
At 1pm on Monday 7 February, a woman boarded the service and a man looked at her and said, “hey baby”. She ignored him and moved to another part of the train. [block_2] Later in the journey, she noticed the man had moved closer to her before he exposed himself inappropriately and started masturbating.
Officers investigating an incident in which a man masturbated on-board a train between Lewes and East Croydon are today releasing this image in connection
At 1pm on Monday 7 February, a woman boarded the service and a man looked at her and said, “hey baby”. She ignored him and moved to another part of the train. [block_2] Later in the journey, she noticed the man had moved closer to her before he exposed himself inappropriately and started masturbating.
Officers investigating an incident in which a man masturbated on-board a train between Lewes and East Croydon are today releasing this im…
At 1pm on Monday 7 February, a woman boarded the service and a man looked at her and said, “hey baby”. She ignored him and moved to another part of the train. Later in the journey, she noticed the man had moved closer to her before he exposed himself inappropriately and started masturbating. Officers believe […]
Officers investigating an unprovoked attack at Burton-on-Trent station that left the victim with a fractured jaw are today releasing imag…
At just after 4pm on Sunday 30 January, the victim was travelling home from Derby having watched a football fixture in the city and got off a service at Burton-on-Trent. A man got off the same service and assaulted the victim in an unprovoked attack. As a result of the incident, the victim suffered […]
Officers investigating an unprovoked attack at Burton-on-Trent station that left the victim with a fractured jaw are today releasing images of a suspect.
At just after 4pm on Sunday 30 January, the victim was travelling home from Derby having watched a football fixture in the city and got off a service at Burton-on-Trent. A man got off the same service and assaulted the victim in an unprovoked attack. As a result of the incident, the victim suffered […]
Reducing antisocial behaviour and violent crime in Tonbridge and Snodland
[block_2] Enhanced patrols have been targeting crime hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland during action aimed at reducing violence and antisocial behaviour among young people.
Reducing antisocial behaviour and violent crime in Tonbridge and Snodland
[block_2] Enhanced patrols have been targeting crime hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland during action aimed at reducing violence and antisocial behaviour among young people.
Reducing antisocial behaviour and violent crime in Tonbridge and Snodland – (ID 520991)
Enhanced patrols have been targeting crime hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland during action aimed at reducing violence and antisocial behaviour among young people. Buses, train stations, and locations highlighted by residents as areas of concern, have seen a greater police presence as part of an operation to also provide greater reassurance to children […]
Plain clothes officers have arrested a man and seized almost 30 wraps of heroin after they observed suspicious behaviour at Tonbridge train station
[block_2] At around 12.35pm on Tuesday 15 February 2022, two constables from the Tonbridge Community Policing Team were on foot patrol when they noticed a person enter one of the platforms on a bicycle. The bike had no saddle, leading them to suspect it may have been stolen.
