“The contribution of police officers during the pandemic has been ignored… police officers feel very undervalued and not appreciated.”
A pay rise for police officers to be “paused” next year the Chancellor has told the House of Commons today. I cannot justify an across the board pay increase for all public sector workers,” Rishi Sunak said. Doctors and nurses to still get a pay rise. Those in the public sector earning under £24,000 […]
Live updates as the trial of a man accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day five following a break since Thursday at Winchester Crown Court
(Please note: Graphic content some viewers may find disturbing may be included in the live updates through the trial, this is a very serious murder trial) Shane Lee Mays, 30 of Somborne Drive in Havant is accused of killing Louise after her body was discovered in the Havant Thicket woodland on the 21st […]
Live updates as the trial of a man accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day five following a break since…
(Please note: Graphic content some viewers may find disturbing may be included in the live updates through the trial, this is a very serious murder trial) Shane Lee Mays, 30 of Somborne Drive in Havant is accused of killing Louise after her body was discovered in the Havant Thicket woodland on the 21st […]
Four men have been jailed for a combined 25 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a firearm with…
Just after 1am on Sept 5, 2019, it was reported that gun shots were heard in the street. When officers arrived on scene, a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and abandoned in Hippo bags outside in the street. Today, November 24 2020, the four were sentenced at Southampton Crown Court […]
Four men have been jailed for a combined 25 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of a firearm with intent following an incident on River Walk in Southampton last year
Just after 1am on Sept 5, 2019, it was reported that gun shots were heard in the street. When officers arrived on scene, a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and abandoned in Hippo bags outside in the street. Today, November 24 2020, the four were sentenced at Southampton Crown Court […]
A grandfather-of-six who died in a crash on the M271 in Southampton has been named
David Stephen Joseph Sullivan, 64, from Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex, died at the scene of the collision, which involved his vehicle and three others.
An Isle of Wight man who sexually abused 9 children has been jailed for life
Jonathan Richard Maertens, 35, of Richmond Meade in Freshwater, recorded footage of himself sexually abusing female children aged between 4 and 17.
Officers have charged a man and made four arrests as part of an operation to disrupt the supply of drugs and firearms in Southampton
A total of six warrants were carried out at addresses in Imperial Avenue, Outer Circle, Richmond Gardens, Witts Hill, Victory Crescent and Shirley Road in Southampton on Tuesday, 17 November and Wednesday, 18 November. A quantity of suspected Class B drugs were seized along with a knife, four crossbows and nunchucks. Stanley Woods, aged […]
Arson probe after Bush fire in the New Forest
Firefighters from Hardley Station were called at 10.34pm on Wednesday to a bush fire in Hythe, the fire was extinguished using 1 hose reel and checked for hotspots using a thermal imaging camera. The cause of the fire was described as “Doubtful” and the Fire service passed over details for Hampshire Police to further investigate. […]
The Murder trial of Louise Smith continues
Live updates as the trial of a man accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day three at Winchester Crown Court. (Pease note: Graphic content some viewers may find disturbing may be included in the live updates through the trial, this is a very serious murder trial) Shane Lee Mays, 30 […]
The family of a woman who sadly died following a collision in Southampton on the morning of Friday 6 November have paid tribute to her
Hampshire Police were called to a report of a collision involving a Ford Focus and pedestrian in Bassett Green Road, Southampton, around 7.30am. Emergency services attended and Paula White, 92, of Bassett Green Court, Southampton, was taken to hospital. Sadly, she later passed away. Paying tribute to her today, her family said: “Paula White, […]
Murder trial of Havant Teenager Louise Smith Continues
Live updates as trial of a man accused of murdering 16 year old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day three at Winchester Crown Court. (Pease note: Graphic content some viewers may find disturbing may be included in the live updates through the trial, this is a very serious murder trial) Shane Lee Mays, […]
A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply firearms on the Isle of Wight
Three properties in Sandown on the Isle of Wight were also raided which also led to the arrest of 2 others on suspicion of money laundering. West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit, with the assistance of Hampshire Constabulary, carried out a raid at Fairway Holiday Park at just before 1pm on Tuesday. This resulted in […]
Dogs have been left in immense pain as a result of rat poison, slug pellets and broken glass being deliberately and maliciously left at a…
Police have issued a warning after recently receiving reports of grain laced with poison being left on paths which lead into the forest at Marks Corner. Further reports have been received of broken glass also being left, both of which cause immense pain and suffering to animals. The person or persons responsible could be charged […]
Dogs have been left in immense pain as a result of rat poison, slug pellets and broken glass being deliberately and maliciously left at an entrance to Parkhurst Forest
Police have issued a warning after recently receiving reports of grain laced with poison being left on paths which lead into the forest at Marks Corner. Further reports have been received of broken glass also being left, both of which cause immense pain and suffering to animals. The person or persons responsible could be charged […]
Police officers across the country have been given the approval from the Lord Chief Justice to carry Taser into court rooms and buildings
Priti Patel approved the new Taser 7 model on the 24th August this year to protect officers and the public. Used by trained police officers the equipped with a more effective Taser following the approval of a new model by the Home Secretary today (24 August). Hampshire Police Federation the driving force behind the […]
Man accused of murdering 16-year-old schoolgirl Louise Smith, has entered day two at Winchester Crown Court
Shane Lee Mays, 30 of Somborne Drive in Havant is accused of killing Louise after her body was discovered in the Havant Thicket woodland on the 21st May, following an extensive search of the area after she was last seen on the 8th of May this year. Mr Newton-Price for the prosecution is opening […]
The M271 in Hampshire is closed in both directions following serious collision involving an HGV
The M271 in Hampshire is closed in both directions between the M27 and the A35 at Redbridge due to a serious collision involving a lorry and several cars. Hampshire police are on scene working alongside Highways England Traffic Officers. Diversion route to follow.
