Triple Murder Suspect Charged in Hunt Family Killings
A 26-year-old man from Enfield has been charged with three counts of murder in connection with the deaths of racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters. In addition to the murder charges, Clifford faces accusations of false imprisonment and two counts of possession of offensive weapons. The incident unfolded when police were called to […]
Man Charged with Murder of BBC Commentator’s Wife and Daughters in Crossbow Attack
Kyle Clifford, 26, has been charged with the murder of Carol Hunt, wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, and their two daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, in a brutal crossbow attack that took place on July 9 in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardner of Hertfordshire Constabulary stated, “Our thoughts remain with […]
FORMER BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has been sentenced for possessing indecent images of children today
Huw Edwards, 63, has been sentenced to a six-month jail sentence suspended for two years at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. A South Wales Police investigation into another adult male, who has now been sentenced for similar offences, identified they were in communication via social […]
Met Officer Successfully Appeals Common Assault Conviction
A Metropolitan Police officer has had his criminal conviction for common assault quashed on appeal today (Friday, 13 September). PC Perry Lathwood, who serves in the Roads and Transport Policing Command, was originally convicted on 17 May following a trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The conviction stemmed from a June 2023 incident in Croydon, where […]
PCSO, 24, Accused of Stabbing Herself to Fake Compensation Claim Charged with Multiple Offences
A police community support officer (PCSO) is set to appear in court accused of deliberately stabbing herself in an alleged attempt to file a fraudulent compensation claim. Olivia Morphew, 24, claimed she was attacked and knifed while on duty in Esher, Surrey, in June 2022. However, after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police […]
Dartford councillor denies encouraging violent disorder at East London protest
A suspended Dartford Labour councillor has pleaded not guilty to encouraging violent disorder while addressing a crowd during an anti-racism demonstration in east London.
Ricky Jones, 57, allegedly committed the offence during a speech to a gathering, organised in response to the nationwide violent disorder, in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on August 7.
A video emerged after the protest in which he appeared to call for far-right protesters’ throats to be “cut” during the demonstration.
Jones was charged by police with encouraging violent disorder two days later.
The defendant, who appeared via video link in custody from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, spoke to confirm his identity and enter the plea during a brief hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday.
During a previous hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram said: “It is alleged that using a microphone you addressed a crowd at an anti-fascist protest and, talking about others you described as..
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Who Served with Wayne Couzens Charged Following IOPC Investigation
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple serious offenses following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Mark Tyrrell, 55, was charged on Tuesday, 13 August, via postal requisition with a range of criminal offences, including: Tyrrell, who was a police constable attached to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection […]
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Who Served with Wayne Couzens Charged Following IOPC Investigation
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with multiple serious offenses following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Mark Tyrrell, 55, was charged on Tuesday, 13 August, via postal requisition with a range of criminal offences, including: Tyrrell, who was a police constable attached to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection […]
Gordon Ramsey Chef who was attacked in the vicinity of Notting Hill Carnival has died from his injuries
Mussie Imnetu, who was 41 and visiting the UK from Dubai where he lived and worked, was found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway, W2 at 11.22pm on Monday, 26 August. Officers provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived. Mussie was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical […]
Woman Stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival Succumbs to Injuries
In a tragic turn of events, a woman who was stabbed during the Notting Hill Carnival has died from her injuries. Cher Maximen, 32, passed away on Saturday morning, August 31, nearly a week after the incident occurred. Shortly before 6pmon Sunday, 25 August, officers deployed in Golborne Road, W10 as part of the Carnival […]
Family ‘inconsolable’ after chef dies following attack near Notting Hill Carnival
A 41-year-old chef, Mussie Imnetu, who was visiting the UK from Dubai, has tragically died from injuries sustained during an attack near Notting Hill Carnival. Mussie, who had worked under renowned chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, was found unconscious with a severe head injury outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway on the evening […]
Bank Holiday Weekend in London Marred by Multiple Stabbings, Including 32-Year-Old Mother
A grim bank holiday weekend across London saw ten people stabbed, with incidents unfolding in Notting Hill, Hackney, and Tottenham between August 23 and 26. The Metropolitan Police provided details on the alarming series of violent events, which have left communities shocked and grieving. Notting Hill Carnival: Three Fighting for Their Lives After Stabbings Shakiel […]
Mother stabbed in front of three-year-old at Notting Hill Carnival named
Cher Maximen, a 32-year-old mother, has been named as the victim of a stabbing that occurred during the ‘family day’ of the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday, August 25. The incident, which took place while Ms Maximen was attending the event with her three-year-old daughter, family, and friends, has left her in a critical condition. […]
Man to Appear in Court Over Attack on Mussie Imnetu During Notting Hill Carnival
Omar Wilson, 31, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, is set to appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Friday, 30 August) in connection with the attack on Mussie Imnetu near the Notting Hill Carnival on Monday night. Wilson was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning on suspicion of attempted murder. On Thursday, Wilson was formally […]
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday
Rumarni Tuitt, 18 of Waltham Forest was charged on Wednesday with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 26 September. An 18-year-old man had been stabbed, sustaining a number of injuries including a serious […]
Three Brothers Charged After Mother Stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival
Three brothers have been charged in connection with the stabbing of a mother who was attending the Notting Hill Carnival with her young child. The incident, which occurred on the ‘family day’ of the carnival on Sunday, August 25, has left the community in shock. The stabbing took place on Golborne Road, near Westbourne Park, […]
Two people have been charged with terrorism offences following a proactive investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command
An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were charged on Thursday, 15 August as follows: Rex William Henry Clark of Ilford, East London was charged with preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006. Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “These are extremely serious charges, but […]
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Leicester Square Stabbing Incident
A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following the shocking stabbing of an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square, London, on August 12. Ioan Pintaru, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Westminster […]
