Hampshire Firearms Officers Deployed to Support Metropolitan Police Amidst Armed Duties Stand Down
Hampshire Constabulary has deployed its firearms officers to provide support to the Metropolitan Police (Met) following the recent decision by dozens of Met officers to stand down from armed duties. Amidst a backdrop of heightened concerns and the aftermath of a Met firearms officer being charged with the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba, who tragically […]
Criminal Investigation Initiated as Human Placenta Discovery in Southampton Raises Concerns
In a concerning turn of events, detectives in Southampton have launched a criminal investigation into the discovery of a human placenta, with fears rising for the welfare of the mother and baby associated with the find. The investigation commenced after the placenta was reported to the police on June 21, more than three months ago. […]
Man Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison for Possession of Indecent Images of Children
A 41-year-old man, Shaun Scotthorne of Runnymede Green, Middlesborough, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison following his conviction for possessing indecent images of children. The sentencing took place at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, September 18, and was accompanied by the issuance of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Additionally, Scotthorne will be […]
Divers Sanctioned for Falsely Exaggerating Qualifications, Jeopardising Offshore Safety
Two offshore commercial divers and the director of a diving company have faced sanctions for making false claims regarding their diving qualifications. This misconduct could have posed severe safety risks, not only to themselves but to other divers during offshore operations. An investigation led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) uncovered the deceptive […]
Have you seen Missing Robin Mclean?
Robin, aged 79, was last seen in the North Baddesley area at 3pm on Sunday, 23 July. He is described as: white, 5ft 8ins, with dark brown/greying hair. He was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt, black trousers and black trainers. We’re growing concerned for Robin’s welfare. If you think you’ve seen Robin since […]
A man has been jailed for sex offending in Andover.
Adam Buckenham, 47, of York Road in Ventnor, was convicted of eight counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial that began at Winchester Crown Court on 21 March. A jury heard how Buckenham raped and assaulted a girl on more than one occasion between the years of 2012 and 2018, […]
Portsmouth man sentenced for drug supply across the city
A Portsmouth man has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs in the city. Daniel Fisher, 48, of Elm Grove, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Wednesday (12 July) where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to […]
Detectives Appeal for Witnesses in Tommy Barton Murder Investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Tommy Barton in Ryde, which occurred in May, are now appealing for two potential witnesses to come forward and assist with their enquiries. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have released CCTV images showing two individuals who were in the vicinity of Park Road during the early hours of Sunday, […]
A teenager who caused serious injuries to a man in Emsworth has now been sentenced to three and a half years in prison
Alfie Breakspear, 18, of Radcliffe Road, Southampton, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday (6 July) after pleading guilty to Section 18 wounding with intent. Breakspear was arrested and charged after police were called shortly before 3am on Thursday 2 March 2023 to a report that a 20-year-old man had suffered a stab wound to […]
In the ongoing investigation into a series of burglaries in Gosport, Hampshire, the police have made an arrest
Since June 20th to July 3rd of this year, seven incidents have been reported, with properties in Tukes Avenue, Village Road, Brookers Lane, Molesworth Road, and The Anchorage being targeted. The stolen items include bank cards, Xbox controllers, an Apple watch, and a Nintendo Switch.A 23-year-old man from Gosport has been taken into custody on […]
Police and RSPCA Launch Investigation into Cruelty Incident Involving Ducks in Southampton
Hampshire Police and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) have launched a joint investigation following an incident of animal cruelty that took place in Riverside Park on Monday. Reports of anti-social behaviour involving a group of young individuals mistreating a duck were received by authorities around 12:30 p.m. According to […]
Can you help Police find wanted man Rhys Curtis, 22, who has links to Gosport and Southampton?
He is wanted on recall to prison for a breach of his license conditions relating to his conviction for aggravated burglary in 2021. We believe Curtis was seen in the Colchester area of Essex on 3 March 2023 and then the Southampton area on 14 March. Officers have carried out extensive enquiries to locate him […]
Can you help Police find wanted man Rhys Curtis, 22, who has links to Gosport and Southampton?
He is wanted on recall to prison for a breach of his license conditions relating to his conviction for aggravated burglary in 2021. We believe Curtis was seen in the Colchester area of Essex on 3 March 2023 and then the Southampton area on 14 March. Officers have carried out extensive enquiries to locate him […]
Two men have been arrested after fighting on the High Street in Sandown
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Sandown yesterday (28 April). Officers were called shortly after 11pm yesterday, Friday, 28 April, to reports of two men fighting on the High Street in Sandown. It was reported that a gun and a knife were seen during the incident. Officers attended and found […]
Do you know the two people featured in the images
Police want to identify and speak with them as part of an investigation into a robbery attempt in Newport. Shortly after midnight on Thursday 23 March, a man in his 50s left the Wheatsheaf Pub on Pyle Street and walked up towards St James Street when he encountered two men standing near the junction of […]
The A27 is closed westbound between the A2030 (Farlington) and the M27 J12 due to a collision
Hampshire Police are in attendance Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.
An off-duty Hampshire officer who stopped at a traffic accident and managed to detain an armed man single-handedly has been named a runner up for a Hampshire Police Federation Bravery Award
In 27 September last year, PC Jones was driving occurred on the A339 near Kingsclere on her way home from work when she came across a traffic accident, with a crashed vehicle in the road. She pulled over to assist, as there were no emergency services at the scene. A member of the public told […]
An off-duty Hampshire officer who stopped at a traffic accident and managed to detain an armed man single-handedly has been named a runne…
In 27 September last year, PC Jones was driving occurred on the A339 near Kingsclere on her way home from work when she came across a traffic accident, with a crashed vehicle in the road. She pulled over to assist, as there were no emergency services at the scene. A member of the public told […]
