After allegedly stabbing a 14-year-old in Chadwell Heath, a teen accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy was already on bail
Ali Baygören, 17, was stabbed outside his Tottenham home in June 2022, prompting over 2,500 people to march through London in protest of knife crime. A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified, is on trial at the Old Bailey for murdering Ali and stabbing a 14-year-old boy in August 2021. The defendant was 14 when […]
A man, who deliberately drove his car into a group of people and injured two men, has been sentenced to seven years in jail at the Old Bailey
Bristan William, aged 20, of Park Avenue, Barking, was handed the sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent when a fight broke out between two groups of males; he also admitted to one count of dangerous driving. He will be disqualified from driving for five years after he is […]
A man, who deliberately drove his car into a group of people and injured two men, has been sentenced to seven years in jail at the Old Ba…
Bristan William, aged 20, of Park Avenue, Barking, was handed the sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent when a fight broke out between two groups of males; he also admitted to one count of dangerous driving. He will be disqualified from driving for five years after he is […]
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Chingford has been named by police
While awaiting formal identification, detectives investigating the murder of a teenager on Monday 10 April are satisfied with the information collected so far, and are therefore able to identify the victim as 17-year-old Chima Osuji. Police were called at 21.21hrs to reports of a stabbing at the location. Officers were on the scene within three […]
Police investigating the theft of a large number of cosmetic products have released images of three men they would like to speak to
Skincare products worth more than £3,500 were taken from Boots, in St Peter’s Retail Park, Mansfield, at around 7.30pm on Wednesday 22 March. Officers would like to trace the three men pictured in these CCTV images. PC Rebecca Rich-Williams, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a well-planned and professional theft that is similar in nature […]
Two suspects have appeared in court after being charged by police investigating the theft of a car
Officers from the force’s Road Crime Team spotted a car which was known to them in Welbeck Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, at around 7.50pm on Monday (10 April). The vehicle was travelling with another car which had earlier been reported stolen. The second car failed to stop for officers and a police pursuit ensued before the car […]
Enquiries remain ongoing to trace two teenagers missing from South London
Angel Holly and Shanai Bonaparte-Chambers, both aged 14, were last seen in Fir Tree Gardens in Croydon at approximately 15:20hrs on Wednesday, 12 April, with Shanai’s two-year-old sister.In the early hours of Thursday, 13 April, the two-year-old girl was returned to an address in Croydon; she is safe and well. Work continues to locate the […]
A teenage boy has been charged with drug offences after officers spotted a suspected stolen car in Dartford
Police were on a routine patrol on Tuesday 11 April 2023, when a car came to their attention at around 2.15pm on Thames Road, Dartford. The constables suspected it was displaying false number plates and requested the driver to stop. The vehicle did not stop and was pursued into Rudland Road, Bexleyheath, where it came […]
Police in Wiltshire are appealing to the public for help in finding a 16-year-old girl missing from Bratton, Wiltshire
Amarylis Harris-Pearce, also known as Amber, was last sighted at Westbury railway station yesterday (12/04) boarding the 3.03pm train to Portsmouth but was thought to be travelling towards Andover. She is described as being white, around 5ft 7ins tall, of a slim build, with brown-blonde shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a white crop top under […]
UK Government to celebrate Tartan Week in New York City
Scotland Office Minister John Lamont’s US trip promotes culture, investment and trade The UK Government will be represented at New York’s Tartan Week, when Scotland Minister John Lamont attends the Tartan Day Parade this weekend on Saturday 15 April. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, Tartan Week is an annual celebration of Scottish heritage in […]
PM meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 13 April 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte this morning. The Prime Minister spoke to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte this morning. Discussing the latest situation in Ukraine, the Prime Minister thanked the Dutch leader for the Netherlands’ ongoing support to the country, both militarily and in pursuit of justice for alleged […]
Five people have been arrested and a large amount of cannabis seized following work by police in Folkestone
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance at an address in Pavilion Road following a call at 11.50pm on Wednesday 12 April 2023. During a search of the property, around 150 cannabis plants were discovered along with growing equipment, and have been seized while enquiries by Folkestone CID continue. Five men, who are aged between […]
Nearly £2 million in cash and assets was recovered by financial investigators from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate in the la…
Specialist police staff from the Proceeds of Crime Team use legislation under the Proceeds of Crime Act to strip suspected drug dealers, fraudsters and other organised criminals of money and possessions believed to have been illegally obtained. During 2022/23 a total of £1,799,664 was recovered through the granting of 110 separate court orders applied for […]
Nearly £2 million in cash and assets was recovered by financial investigators from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate in the last financial year
Specialist police staff from the Proceeds of Crime Team use legislation under the Proceeds of Crime Act to strip suspected drug dealers, fraudsters and other organised criminals of money and possessions believed to have been illegally obtained. During 2022/23 a total of £1,799,664 was recovered through the granting of 110 separate court orders applied for […]
A body was discovered in the sea off the coast of Brighton after a search for a missing person
Volunteers from the RNLI and Sussex Police were called to the scene near Brighton Palace Pier shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday. The search for the missing person lasted several hours, with teams from Newhaven, Littlehampton, and Shoreham assisting in the search. The search was called off shortly before 10 p.m., nearly six hours after emergency […]
A prolific criminal has been jailed after targeting properties in Swanley
Over two months, John Schock committed multiple overnight burglaries and thefts, until a local officer identified him from CCTV footage at some of the crime scenes. On 20 October 2022, Schock forced open the front door of a house in Court Crescent, Swanley and stole cash and other items. At around the same time and […]
Police given more time to focus on solving crimes and protecting public
National Police Chiefs’ Council estimates changes to recording processes will save 443,000 hours of police time a year. Police will have more time to prioritise victims of crime and bring criminals to justice under new rules announced today to cut unnecessary red tape when recording crime. Victims reporting multiple offences will have more support from […]
Father and son who operated illegal waste business in court
A father and son who ran a waste business at their then-home in Sticker, Cornwall appeared in court on Tuesday. Michael Joseph Richards, 59, now living at Menorca Lane, Bugle and his son, also called Michael, aged 31 now of Ocean Rise, Scredda pleaded guilty at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court. Richards Junior, who admitted three offences, […]
