Reports of drug deals in a Maidstone underpass led to two arrests and the seizure of 84 bags of cocaine
On 11 June and 19 June 2024, it is alleged a man was seen dealing drugs to a local known user in an underpass near Medway Street. Less than a week later, officers saw a suspect matching the description near Pudding Lane and arrested him on suspicion of drug-related offences. Both men pleaded guilty to […]
Kent Police Appeal for Information on Missing Teenage Boy from Medway
In addition to his connections in Medway, Maxwell is known to have ties to Essex. How You Can Help Anyone who sees Maxwell or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Kent Police immediately. Please call 999 and quote reference 24-1807 to provide any information that could assist in locating him.
Major Incident Declared in Jersey After House Explosion in St Helier
A major incident has been declared in Jersey following a devastating house explosion in the capital city of St Helier. Emergency services were called to a property on Mont Pinel late last night, where they discovered the aftermath of a powerful blast. The family who lived in the affected property was taken to the hospital […]
14-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Dog in St Leonards
Police are appealing for information following reports of an out-of-control dog in St Leonards. On Wednesday, 29 May, a 14-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Gensing Gardens, off Charles Road, at approximately 9:45am. The girl sustained a minor injury to her arm. The owner is described as a man in his 20s or […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Elderly Man in Bromley
A tweet from Bromley MPS posted on the social media platform X reads: “Christopher, 87 years old, is missing from the Bromley area since 1700hrs on June 26. Police are concerned for Christopher and are appealing for help in locating him. Any information please call 999 and quote CAD 9664/26jun24. How You Can Help If […]
“Laughing” Brothers Accused of Murdering Drugs Runner Over Unpaid Debt
The Attack Prosecutor Nicholas Haggan KC described how the West brothers, sharing the same mother, had planned the robbery when Mr. Kent refused to defer payment for the drugs. Armed with knives, they arranged a meeting with Mr. Kent behind shops on Nobes Avenue. Tommy West allegedly stabbed Mr Kent while he was still in […]
Detectives Investigate Homophobic Attacks on Pride Flags in North East London
Detectives from the North East Area’s Public Protection Unit are appealing for information after several Pride flags were vandalised in two homophobic attacks in Forest Gate, Newham. The incidents, which occurred near Forest Gate Railway Station, have raised considerable concern and upset within the local area and among the LGBTQ+ community. Linked Hate Crimes Detective […]
South Yorkshire Police Seeking Help to Identify Voyeurism Suspect
On May 23, South Yorkshire Police received disturbing reports of an unknown man committing acts of voyeurism on Crookesmoor Road. The incidents occurred between May 1 and May 22, during which the suspect allegedly peered through the bedroom window of a 21-year-old woman and took unauthorised photos of her property. Description of the Suspect: • […]
Newham Resident Sentenced for Terrorism Notification Order Breaches
Muhammad Abid, a 33-year-old resident of Newham, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for breaching the terms of his Terrorism Notification Order. The sentencing took place at the Old Bailey following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. Abid’s breaches involved failing to notify officers about a bank […]
Failures Across Multiple Agencies Contributed to Zara Aleena’s Murder, Inquest Finds
Zara Aleena, a 35-year-old law graduate, was tragically killed as she walked home from a night out in east London. Her murderer, Jordan McSweeney, had been freed from prison just nine days before the fatal attack on June 26, 2022, in Ilford. 1. Failure to Act According to Policies and Procedures: The jury found that […]
Drug Dealer Jailed for Targeting Whitby Children
Arron Jay Gantes, 22, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for peddling illegal drugs to children as young as 14 in Whitby. Gantes, from Northgate, Guisborough, was involved in a County Lines operation where he offered drugs, including cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy (MDMA), via mass advertising on mobile phones. Gantes’ […]
Senior Conservative Accused of Betting Against Himself in Upcoming General Election
In another twist ahead of the general election, senior Conservative MP Sir Philip Davies has been accused of placing an £8,000 bet that he would lose his seat in Shipley, West Yorkshire. This revelation comes as Sir Philip, who currently holds a 6,242-vote majority, faces increasing scrutiny. The Sun reported that Sir Philip, who is […]
Husband and Wife Sentenced for Illegal Waste Sites in Yorkshire
Stuart Bedford, 62, formerly of Harrogate, and his wife, Vicky Bedford, 51, have been sentenced by Bradford Crown Court for operating illegal waste sites in Yorkshire. The successful prosecution was led by the Environment Agency. Stuart Bedford received a 12-month prison sentence for running waste operations in Bradford and Doncaster without the necessary environmental permit. […]
Hit-and-Run Involving Stolen Motorcycle: Newcastle Police Seizes Suspected Vehicle
A stolen motorcycle suspected to have been involved in a hit-and-run that left a three-year-old boy injured has been seized by police. The incident occurred on Kingsway in the Fenham area of Newcastle shortly before 8.15pm on June 20. According to reports, the boy was crossing the road when he was struck by the motorbike, […]
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Collision at Beachy Head
Police are investigating a serious collision in Eastbourne that has left a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries. Emergency services were called to Beachy Head Road shortly after 11am on Saturday 22nd of June 2024, following reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a car. The car, a purple Fiat 500, was travelling eastbound when it […]
Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a fatal collision near Gravesend
At around 1pm on Tuesday 25 June 2024, a black Kawasaki motorcycle was being ridden along Luddesdown Road towards Luddesdown, when it left the carriageway on the offside and travelled down an embankment. Patrols and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was confirmed deceased.
Large Tractor-Trailer Crashes into Home, Causing Major Property Damage in Carteret
The crash occurred earlier today, and numerous emergency crews and authorities are currently on the scene. The collision caused extensive damage to the property, leaving the rear of the home severely impacted by the large vehicle. Possible Cause Officials have indicated that the driver of the tractor-trailer may have experienced a medical episode before the […]
Jail for benefits fraudsters who claimed more than £700,000
A couple who fraudulently claimed more than £700,000 in benefits have been sentenced to four years in prison. Wojciech Kowalski and Wiktoria Packowska created false bank accounts, identity documents and utility bills to make over 80 false claims across a three-year period. Inside officers removed a kitchen kickboard and found a carrier bag containing a […]