CCTV images have been released by officers investigating two commercial burglaries at businesses in Northfleet
During the incidents which happened between 11.15am and 11.30am on Wednesday 15 March 2023, a man is reported to have entered staff-only areas where he went on to steal a mobile phone from a shop in London Road and a second business in Perry Street. [block_2] As part of their enquiries, officers would like to […]
A man who killed his neighbour in Ilford and stole her bank card has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 20 years in jail
Jamie Cook, 31 of Asthall Gardens, Ilford, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Thursday, 23 March, after he pleaded guilty to murdering 67-year-old Hilary Round. [block_2] Cook also admitted two charges of fraud.
A CCTV image has been released by officers investigating a spate of purse thefts in Gravesend
Officers have received several reports between Tuesday 3 January and Wednesday 15 March 2023 of elderly shoppers having their purses stolen when in the town. [block_2] It is believed the victims have been seen withdrawing cash before the suspect then bumps into them or distracts them before stealing their purse.
A prolific burglar is starting a prison sentence following a Medway crime spree. Over a fortnight, Paul Freeman targeted victims, often o…
Just before midnight on 30 December 2022, Freeman gained access to a porch in City Way, Rochester but ran from the scene when he was disturbed by the resident. On 8 January 2023, a man left his backpack in the porch of a house in Great Lines, Gillingham whilst parking his car. Freeman was walking […]
A prolific burglar is starting a prison sentence following a Medway crime spree. Over a fortnight, Paul Freeman targeted victims, often overnight, in Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham
Just before midnight on 30 December 2022, Freeman gained access to a porch in City Way, Rochester but ran from the scene when he was disturbed by the resident. [block_2] On 8 January 2023, a man left his backpack in the porch of a house in Great Lines, Gillingham whilst parking his car. Freeman was […]
A small part of a first-floor bedroom in a three-storey semi-detached house was damaged by fire
After a glass doorknob sparked a fire at a house on Underhill Road in Dulwich on Tuesday, firefighters are urging Londoners to keep items like glass, crystal furnishings, and shaving mirrors out of direct sunlight (21 March). [block_2] A small part of a first-floor bedroom in a three-storey semi-detached house was damaged by fire. One […]
Kent Police is investigating reports of criminal damage in Deal
At around 9pm on Tuesday 21 March 2023, three cars reportedly had damage caused to their windows in Mill Road. [block_2] During the same night, a car parked in Robert Street and another parked in Somerset Road also had windows broken and a car in Gladstone Road was found with a damaged light.
Sellafield robotics: Using spot more for spotless nuclear clean-up
Spot the dog and its fellow robots are transforming the future of clean-up work at Sellafield [block_2] Spot the dog has become a regular feature at Sellafield and a great mascot for the range of robotic tools and innovations that are transforming the way we work.
Government bans unregulated accommodation for young people in care
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023 [block_2] Children in or leaving care aged 16 and 17 will be better protected through new regulations that ban unregulated accommodation.
During the execution of a warrant, police discovered a samurai sword and a suspected “zombie knife.”
Officers raided a house in the Newark area after receiving reports of possible criminal activity. [block_2] Several knives were discovered inside the property during the search warrant, which took place around 12.15 p.m. on Wednesday (22 March).
When someone says there’s a line inside Aldi this isn’t what you expect
Little booster for when you pay and need to pack your shopping rapidly said one viewer With another saying they were just preparing themselves for the next Supermarket Sweep or just earing up for the cashier These are just some of the comments after the CCTV was uploaded to social media and has been viewed […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Alex Ajanaku have arrested four men
Following a series of warrants carried out in east and north London on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March, two 22-year-old men and a 23-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. [block_2] All four have been released on […]
Approximately 80 firefighters are battling a massive fire that has erupted at a central London hotel – (ID 556124)
Half of the ground floor of the five-story building in Craven Road, Paddington, is on fire, according to the London Fire Brigade at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. The brigade was called to the scene at around 4.40pm. There are ten fire engines on the scene, including crews from Paddington, Kensington, North Kensington, Euston, and other […]
Approximately 80 firefighters are battling a massive fire that has erupted at a central London hotel
Half of the ground floor of the five-story building in Craven Road, Paddington, is on fire, according to the London Fire Brigade at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. [block_2] The brigade was called to the scene at around 4.40pm.
Approximately 80 firefighters are battling a massive fire that has erupted at a central London hotel
Half of the ground floor of the five-story building in Craven Road, Paddington, is on fire, according to the London Fire Brigade at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. [block_2] The brigade was called to the scene at around 4.40pm.
Police searching for a missing man from Walthamstow are appealing for visitors to Epping Forest to come forward with any sightings of him
Sydney Piper, aged 69, was last seen on Chingford Road, E17 at 12.10pm on the 23 February heading north in the direction of the Crooked Billet Roundabout. [block_2] His disappearance is out of character and officers have become increasingly concerned for his welfare. He is not believed to be in possession of any money and […]
A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jordan Briscoe in Tottenham
A 20-year-old man was arrested in in Keighley, Bradford yesterday (Wednesday, 22 March) on suspicion of murder and robbery . He has since been transported to a London police station where he remains. [block_2] Three people have previously been charged
A nuisance shoplifter has been banned from entering or loitering near certain shops for two years
The Beeston Neighbourhood Policing Team successfully applied for a criminal behaviour order against 28-year-old Lee Keeton – to prevent re-offending and to allow swift and robust action to be taken if he repeats his criminal behaviour. [block_2] The terms of the order mean Keeton, of Long Eaton, Derbyshire, is banned from entering defined areas in […]