Have you seen Frank Childs, who is missing from his home #Braintree?

The 87-year-old was last seen at about 3pm today, Tuesday 18 May. He is wearing black corduroy trousers, a red top, a dark green zip up jacket, and a brown cap. Anyone who sees Frank is asked to contact Essex Police by calling 101.
Appeal for Sightings of Missing 77-Year-Old Elmie Williams, Leeds

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 77-year-old woman who has been reported missing in Leeds. Elmie Williams Elmie Williams was last seen in the Hyde Park area of Leeds at around 3pm this afternoon (Tuesday, 18 May). She is described as a black woman, approximately 5ft 6ins tall, of very slim build, with […]
Officer jailed for GBH dismissed without notice

A Metropolitan Police officer jailed for grievous bodily harm has been dismissed without notice. PC Charlie Harrison, 39, attached to the Violent Crime Task Force, was convicted by majority verdict on Friday, 26 March at Southwark Crown Court and subsequently sentenced to two years and three months’ imprisonment. The conviction related to an incident that […]
Officer dismissed after drink-drive conviction

An officer has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing. PC Daniel Leighton, attached to the West Area Basic Command Unit, was subject to a public hearing on Tuesday, 18 May to answer an allegation that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘discreditable conduct’. […]
Haringey moped rider jailed after repeatedly exposing himself to women

A moped rider who repeatedly targeted and indecently exposed himself to lone women around the Haringey area has been jailed for 16 months. Jefferson Goncalves De Lima Da Silva, 29 (30.06.91) of Beresford Road, Haringey was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment, concurrent on all charges, at Wood Green Crown Court on Monday, 17 May for […]
Man arrested on suspicion of war crime offences in Sierra Leone

Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s War Crimes Team (part of the Counter Terrorism Command) have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of war crimes as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations relating to atrocities that occurred during the Civil War in Sierra Leone between 1994 and 2000. The man was arrested today, Tuesday 18 […]
Knives removed from the streets of Thanet have been turned into a commemorative shield as part of a Kent Police initiative to thank its o…

All of the weapons featured on the Jon Odell shield had been seized by Kent Police, through the knife amnesty bins situated around the district. The shield was made by Broadstairs-based sculptor Gordon Fox, of Fox Forge Art, who uses his blacksmith skills to shape iron, steel, and copper, as well as stone and wood […]
Knives removed from the streets of Thanet have been turned into a commemorative shield as part of a Kent Police initiative to thank its officers for keeping the district safe

All of the weapons featured on the Jon Odell shield had been seized by Kent Police, through the knife amnesty bins situated around the district. The shield was made by Broadstairs-based sculptor Gordon Fox, of Fox Forge Art, who uses his blacksmith skills to shape iron, steel, and copper, as well as stone and wood […]
Emergency servics are currently on scene at Havenstone Way, Swaythling, after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered

A 50 metre cordon has been put in place and homes within that area have been evacuated for the safety of residents. Westbrook Way, Eric Meadus Close, and Wessex Lane between Wide Lane and Farmery Close is closed and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Farmery Close itself is open. Nearby footpaths have been […]
Emergency servics are currently on scene at Havenstone Way, Swaythling, after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered

A 50 metre cordon has been put in place and homes within that area have been evacuated for the safety of residents. Westbrook Way, Eric Meadus Close, and Wessex Lane between Wide Lane and Farmery Close is closed and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Farmery Close itself is open. Nearby footpaths have been […]
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Broadstairs

Kent Police received a report that three teenagers were threatened and had items stolen during a robbery in a car park in Callis Court Road between 9.30pm and 10pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021. A 28-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Monday 17 May on suspicion of robbery and possessing Class A […]
Police officer charged with causing deaths of aunt and nephew

The CPS has authorised charging PC Edward Welch, an officer from the Metropolitan Police, with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and dangerous driving on 31 August 2016 in Penge, South London. The date and court venue for his first appearance will be fixed in due course. […]
A teenager from the Moss Side area of Manchester has been jailed for over six-and-a-half years for firearms and drug offences after discarding a loaded shotgun during a police chase in March last year

Nathaniel Morris was sentenced to six years and eight months on Friday 14 May at Manchester Crown Court after admitting possession of a firearm and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.
A teenager from the Moss Side area of Manchester has been jailed for over six-and-a-half years for firearms and drug offences after disca…

Nathaniel Morris was sentenced to six years and eight months on Friday 14 May at Manchester Crown Court after admitting possession of a firearm and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. Morris, of Chattock Street, is the latest conviction relating to GMP’s Xcalibre Task Force crackdown on firearms in South Manchester. […]
Three Further Arrests Over Fatal North London Shooting – (ID 24364)

Three Further Arrests Over Fatal North London Shooting
Three Further Arrests Over Fatal North London Shooting

Three Further Arrests Over Fatal North London Shooting
A burglar found in the basement of a property he was targeting has been jailed for two and a half years

A father and son who overcharged elderly victims by thousands of pounds for building work at their homes have been jailed

Kevin Sherwood, aged 61 and of Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, and Kevin Mark Sherwood, also known as Kevin Doe, aged 39 and of Craigmoor Avenue, Bournemouth, were sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 18 May 2021. They had both been found guilty following a trial at the same court of two charges of fraud […]