FSA and UKHSA warn of listeria risk with Baronet soft cheeses
The public is warned not to eat recalled Baronet semi-soft cheeses because they are contaminated with listeria, in some cheeses at exceptionally high levels. [block_2] The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are warning the public not to eat Baronet semi-soft cheeses that have been recalled because they are contaminated with […]
A man has been jailed for 7 years following a stabbing in Barrow
Darren Knowles, 50, of Anson Street in Barrow-in-Furness, was sentenced today (24 March) at Preston Crown Court for the following offences; wounding with intent, attempted wounding with intent, breach of a non-molestation order and possession of a bladed article in a public place. [block_2] Cumbria Police received a report that a man had been stabbed […]
Detectives investigating the murder of Jordan Briscoe have charged a fourth man as part of their investigation
Jabir Sitar, 20 of Clacton Road, E17 was charged on Friday, 24 March with murder and robbery. He will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 25 March. Three people have previously been charged. They are: [block_2] Jahoe Allen, 32 of no fixed address was charged with murder and robbery on Thursday, 16 […]
Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing outside South East London Care home in broad daylight – (ID 546381)
Police were called at approximately 11:00am on Tuesday, 21 March, to reports of a man stabbed in Elmdene Road, Woolwich SE18. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, believed aged in his 30s, suffering an injury to his arm. He has been taken to the hospital for treatment – his condition is […]
Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing outside South East London Care home in broad daylight
Police were called at approximately 11:00am on Tuesday, 21 March, to reports of a man stabbed in Elmdene Road, Woolwich SE18. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, believed aged in his 30s, suffering an injury to his arm. [block_2] He has been taken to the hospital for treatment – his condition […]
Police are appealing for the victim of an assault to come forward
The man was struck on the back with a blunt object after intervening to stop an assault in Berridge Road, Forest Fields. [block_2] The assault happened at around 8.25pm on 13 January this year
Two men have been convicted of robbing boxer Amir Khan of his watch at gunpoint in Leyton
Dante Campbell, 20 of Denmark Road, N8 and Ahmed Bana, 25 (18.04.97) of Hale Gardens, N17 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of an imitation firearm. [block_2] They will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on a date to be set.
Two men have been convicted of robbing boxer Amir Khan of his watch at gunpoint in Leyton – (ID 556382)
Dante Campbell, 20 of Denmark Road, N8 and Ahmed Bana, 25 (18.04.97) of Hale Gardens, N17 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of an imitation firearm. They will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on a date to be set. Detective Constable Stuart Ponder, from the Met’s Flying Squad, led the investigation. He […]
Two men have been convicted of robbing boxer Amir Khan of his watch at gunpoint in Leyton
Dante Campbell, 20 of Denmark Road, N8 and Ahmed Bana, 25 (18.04.97) of Hale Gardens, N17 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of an imitation firearm. [block_2] They will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on a date to be set.
Police in Redbridge are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man
Balasankar Narayanan absconded while on escorted leave with staff from a facility in Ilford on Monday, 20 March. [block_2] The 35-year-old has links across London, notably Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands.
A serving Met officer will face a misconduct hearing after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child
Police Constable Farhan Ghadiali, attached to the Central West Command, was found guilty of sexual assault on Friday, 24 March after a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. [block_2] This follows an investigation by Essex Police.
Officers recognised for public protection work at MPS awards ceremony
[block_2] Commander Kevin Southworth, Met lead for public protection, was joined by Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe in recognising the outstanding work of officers and staff from across the Met in tackling high harm offenders and abusers and supporting victim survivors at a ceremony at New Scotland Yard Thursday, 23 March.
Courts and tribunals opening times over Easter 2023
The courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 7 to Monday 10 April 2023. They will reopen on Tuesday 11 April 2023. [block_2] Some magistrates’ courts will be open on Saturday 8 and Monday 10 April 2023, but for remand hearings only. We’ve listed these courts below.
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater L…
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles has launched a new network to support UK companies in greater Los Angeles. The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles has launched a new network to support UK companies in greater Los Angeles. [block_2] The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more […]
Harlow’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Paul Austin, says reducing violence in the district remains his top priority
Ch Insp Austin, who joined Essex Police in 2006, said more officers had been committed to hotspots where trouble has occurred. [block_2] “We know from our analysis that violence occurs predominantly within our town centre area and we’re putting more police officers in those locations to make Harlow residents feel safer.
A speeding motorist who collided with several cars and failed to stop for officers has been jailed
James Harty of The Street, High Roding, Dunmow, was jailed for 18 weeks when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 March after he pleaded guilty to failing to stop after a collision at an earlier hearing. [block_2] At around 8pm on 8 July last year, officers from our Operational Support Group were […]
A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Bravery Award
Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi. [block_2] A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood.