Three people were injured in the incident, Hampshire Fire and Rescue reported, but none suffered serious injuries

Images show the devastating remains of a property after emergency services were called to a property fire in which an explosion is said to have happened in Whale Island Way Portsmouth. Crews were called this afternoon, following reports of a gas explosion and after smoke was seen bellowing from the property. Firefighters from Southsea, Cosham, […]
Enforcement action taken after private party held at Southampton hotel

Hampshire Constabulary has reported for summons in relation to a £1,000 fixed penalty notice, the licensee of the Bitterne Park Hotel on Cobden Avenue in Southampton, for breaches of Health Protection Regulations.
A man who arranged the rape of an eight-year-old girl has been jailed for eight years

Lance Baynes, a 48-year-old man formerly of Cedar Close in Walsall, was arrested at Sutton Scotney Services on 21 August after travelling 120 miles with the intent of abusing a child. The court heard how he had arranged to meet another man to carry out the offending, unaware that this was part of a […]
Two men have been charged and appeared in court as part of the ongoing Hampshire Constabulary led investigation into the maritime securit…

The maritime security incident that took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday 25 October. The two men, Matthew John Okorie, 25 and Sunday Sylvester, 22, have been charged with an offence relating to conduct endangering ships under S.58 Merchant Shipping Act 1995. They appeared before […]
Two men have been charged and appeared in court as part of the ongoing Hampshire Constabulary led investigation into the maritime security incident

The maritime security incident that took place on board the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight on Sunday 25 October. The two men, Matthew John Okorie, 25 and Sunday Sylvester, 22, have been charged with an offence relating to conduct endangering ships under S.58 Merchant Shipping Act 1995. They appeared before […]
The independent panel considering the case against six Hampshire Constabulary police officers has found that the conduct of retired Detec…

The independent panel considering the case against six Hampshire Constabulary police officers has found that the conduct of retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox, former PC Craig Bannerman, Trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield amounted to Gross Misconduct. An internal investigation was launched in […]
The independent panel considering the case against six Hampshire Constabulary police officers has found that the conduct of retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox, former PC Craig Bannerman, Trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield amounted to Gross Misconduct

The independent panel considering the case against six Hampshire Constabulary police officers has found that the conduct of retired Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, Detective Sergeant Oliver Lage, Detective Sergeant Gregory Willcox, former PC Craig Bannerman, Trainee Detective Constable Andrew Ferguson and PC James Oldfield amounted to Gross Misconduct.
Nine people who admitted being part of a County Lines Class A drugs conspiracy in Basingstoke, have been sentenced to a total of 46 years…

Nine people who admitted being part of a County Lines Class A drugs conspiracy in Basingstoke, have been sentenced to a total of 46 years and seven months in prison.The eight men and one woman were part of a cartel of four drug networks known as the Monster, Bestie, Nemo and Smallz lines that operated […]
Nine people who admitted being part of a County Lines Class A drugs conspiracy in Basingstoke, have been sentenced to a total of 46 years and seven months in prison

Nine people who admitted being part of a County Lines Class A drugs conspiracy in Basingstoke, have been sentenced to a total of 46 years and seven months in prison.The eight men and one woman were part of a cartel of four drug networks known as the Monster, Bestie, Nemo and Smallz lines that operated […]
A former Olympic runner was involved in a collision on the M27 on Thursday and has spoken of the incident

<a class=”wpil_keyword_link” href=”www.Hampshire999.co.uk” title=”Hampshire”>Hampshire police specials said; “Olympian Iwan Thomas MBE cleared by SCAS999 and m27(e) now flowing again. It was a pleasure to meet you Iwanrunner and your dog (in the car window) wishing you the best” Iwan Thomas said on Instagram; “Sorry I’ve been quiet for a few days, people asking me […]
Shane Mays jailed for life with minimum of 25 years following the murder of Louise Smith

A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years for the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith from Leigh Park. Louise, who had been described as ‘smiley and generous’ by those close to her, was reported missing to police on Friday 8 May this year, before her body was discovered in an area of […]
Hampshire Constabulary has issued a £1,000 fixed penalty notice to the owner of a Southampton restaurant for a breach of the current Health Protection Regulations during the recent national restrictions.

At around 5:45pm on Friday 27 November, a licensing officer observed the door ajar at Ceno on Highfield Lane. Inside approximately 15 people were drinking at the bar. During the recent national restrictions to address Covid-19, licensed premises were unable to open to the public. The officer dispersed the group and engaged with the […]
Hampshire Constabulary has issued a £1,000 fixed penalty notice to the owner of a Southampton restaurant for a breach of the current Heal…

At around 5:45pm on Friday 27 November, a licensing officer observed the door ajar at Ceno on Highfield Lane. Inside approximately 15 people were drinking at the bar. During the recent national restrictions to address Covid-19, licensed premises were unable to open to the public. The officer dispersed the group and engaged with the […]
A man has been convicted of the murder of ‘smiley and generous’ teenager Louise Smith from Leigh Park

Louise, aged 16 years, was reported missing to police on Friday 8 May this year, before her body was discovered in an area of woodland at Havant Thicket 13 days later.
A woman who went missing in Southampton sparking a major search has now been safely located.

Teams from Hampshire police were called in to look for Andrea with the assistance of Hampshire Search and Rescue and other voluntary organisations which took place overnight. She was last seen on the 5th Dec after leaving her home to walk at nearby woods. Previously Police issued an appeal to public to help them […]
Can you help Police locate Connor Parker aged 22-years-old, from Havant?

Connor Parker is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his license following a sentence for conspiracy to steal in 2019. Officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries to find him and are now appealing to the public to help locate him. Mr Parker is from Hampshire and has […]
Armed officers have been visiting properties in the Southampton and Eastleigh area in search for wanted 31 Year Old Carl Seymour.

Both marked and unmarked vehicles and officers have been witnessed attending properties of those who may know or have links to Seymour. Police have said the 31-year-old is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary that happened in the Fair Oak area on 12 November. Seymour is from Southampton and officers believe he will […]
Hampshire police are still investigating reports of a suspicious man in a car approaching children in the Southampton and Eastleigh areas

We reported the incidents on the 18th November and police have now released an update. The incidents have been reported between November 17 and November 25 and each time the child has described that a man in a car has approached them as they have been walking, and asked them if they wanted a […]