Teenage Girl Seriously Injured in Portsmouth Crash, Emergency Services Respond
A 15-year-old girl was left with serious injuries following a collision in Portsmouth on Monday evening, prompting a significant emergency response. The incident occurred on Copnor Road, near the junctions with Amberley Road and Larkhall Road, shortly after 6:20 pm. Witnesses reported seeing a heavy emergency presence in the area, with multiple police vehicles and […]
Breaking News: Two New Forest Teens Charged with Rape and Kidnapping
Two 14-year-old boys from the New Forest have been charged with rape threats to kill, and kidnapping following a serious sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground on Friday, 17 January One of the boys, from Fordingbridge, faces multiple charges, including: -Rape – Threats to kill – Possession of a knife blade […]
Police Crack Down on Rural Crime Across Hampshire
Hampshire Police have ramped up efforts to combat rural crime across the county, targeting criminals taking advantage of the darker evenings throughout autumn and winter. Rural Crime on the Rise Offenders have been targeting fields, isolated communities, and rural estates to commit a series of crimes, including: Burglaries of rural properties, with power tools, […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Riley from Fareham
Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 12-year-old Riley, who has been missing since Wednesday, 8 January, after failing to return home from school. Search Efforts & Police Appeal Hampshire Police confirmed they have been conducting extensive enquiries to locate Riley but are now seeking public assistance. Riley’s Description Age: 12 Height: Approximately 5ft […]
Police Appeal for Information to Locate Missing Gosport Man
Hampshire Police are appealing for information to help locate 65-year-old Trevor Smithers, who has been reported missing from his home in Gosport. Incident Details Trevor was last seen leaving his home at approximately 3:20 pm today (2 January 2025) and has not been seen since. Concern is growing for his welfare. Description Trevor is described […]
Man charged with the rape of 13-year-old girl in Southampton
A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Southampton, police confirmed today (December 31). The incident was reported to have occurred overnight between Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27, at an address in the St Mary’s area of the city. The victim reportedly met the man […]
Tribute Paid to 15-Year-Old Boy Killed in Andover Collision
The family of 15-year-old Ryan Marshall, who tragically died following a collision in Andover, have paid tribute to him, describing him as a “lovely, caring boy” with a “cheeky smile and sense of humour.” The collision occurred at approximately 6pm on Saturday, December 21, when a silver Ford Fiesta struck Ryan, a pedestrian, on […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After 15-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Andover Collision
Tragic news has emerged as a 15-year-old boy involved in a serious collision in Andover on Saturday, December 21, has sadly succumbed to his injuries. The Incident The collision occurred around 6:00 PM on New Street, near ATS Tyres, when a silver Ford Fiesta struck the teenage pedestrian. Emergency services responded quickly, and the boy […]
Tragic Netley Teenager Stabbing Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Student
A devastating Netley teenager stabbing incident has shaken the local community as police confirm the identity of the young victim. Tawana Choruma, aged 19, was tragically pronounced dead following a violent incident on Station Road on Wednesday evening. Details of the Incident The fatal stabbing occurred around 6:26 PM on Wednesday, December 18, near the […]
Witness appeal following burglary in Farnborough
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a burglary in Farnborough. Officers were called to a report that an address on Ribble Place had been accessed by two unknown men at 8.47pm on Monday 7 October. An untidy search was carried out and cash and jewellery was stolen.The men were disturbed inside […]
Witness appeal following assault in Bishop’s Waltham
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of an assault in Bishop’s Waltham. Officers were called to a report that a man in his 40s had been assaulted outside the old Lloyds Bank on St George’s Square/Houchin Street between 12.30am and 1am on Sunday 29 September. The man suffered a concussion and injuries […]
Thieves steal £13,000 worth of cigarettes from Gosport supermarket
Police are investigating two burglaries which took place at shops in Locks Heath and Gosport. Police were called at 12.34am to the first incident which occurred at the Morrison’s Daily on Centre Way, Locks Heath. Entry was forced into the shop, however it is not believed at this time that anything was stolen.The second incident […]
Man jailed for more than two years and given 20 year sexual harm prevention order for committing child sex offences
A man who preyed on girls as young as ten years old has been sentenced to more than two years and given a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order by a judge at Southampton Crown Court after being previously found guilty of child sex offences by a jury. Paul Wright, aged 46, of Tyndalls, Hindhead in […]
Image released after woman’s phone is taken from shop in Fleet
Do you recognise this woman? Police investigating the report of a theft of a phone in Fleet would like to speak with her. Police received a report that an iPhone was taken from Morrisons on Elvetham Heath Way at around 7.45pm on Thursday 12 September. It was reported that a woman put her phone down […]
HGV Driver Arrested for Drink Driving After Collision with Ambulance in Southampton
A HGV driver has been arrested for drink driving after colliding with an ambulance in Southampton. The incident occurred this evening while the ambulance was attending to a road traffic collision (RTC) alongside Hampshire Police Roads Policing Unit (@HantsPolRoads). Details of the Incident The ambulance was on the scene of an earlier collision when […]
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder and Arson Following House Fire in Gosport
An 81-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire in Gosport led to the tragic death of a man in his 60s. Emergency Response Emergency services, including Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and the fire service, were called to a property on […]
Man Dies After Car Plunges into the Sea at Gurnard
A man in his 40s from Ryde has tragically died after his car plunged into the sea near Gurnard late on Saturday night (30 November). Emergency services were called to Shore Road, close to the local sailing club, just before 11:30 pm, following reports of a vehicle entering the water. Responders, including police, firefighters, paramedics, […]
Driver Issued Ticket for Illegal Window Tints in Hampshire
A driver was stopped by the Hampshire Roads Policing Unit after their car’s front door windows were found to have excessively dark tints, far exceeding the legal limit. Officers discovered that the windows allowed only 6% light transmission, significantly below the legal requirement of 70%. Visibility Concerns The unit highlighted the safety risks associated with […]
