Severe Delays on M25 Clockwise in Kent Due to Lorry Fire
Motorists are facing severe delays of up to three hours on the M25 clockwise in Kent, between Junction 5 (Sevenoaks/M26) and Junction 6 (South Mimms), following a lorry fire in the early hours of the morning. At around 1.30am this morning, a lorry carrying a load of metal sheeting caught fire on the M25. Kent […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued Across England and Wales Amidst Dangerous Weather Conditions
Large parts of England and Wales are currently facing severe weather conditions, including gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning strikes, as thunderstorm warnings take effect across the region. A second, more severe weather warning has been issued for Saturday, which will last for 23 hours, beginning at 1 am. This warning will cover a […]
Dog Walkers Warned of “Flesh-Eating” Disease Threatening Pets
Dog owners are being urged to take extra precautions on muddy walks following a resurgence of a deadly disease known as Alabama Rot, or CRVG, which has been affecting pets across the UK. The disease, which can cause severe tissue damage and organ failure, was linked to several cases last year, sparking concern among veterinarians […]
Person Taken to Hospital After Crash in Woolwich
A person has been hospitalised following a road traffic collision in Woolwich. The incident occurred on Burrage Road, near Crescent Road, just after 2:50pm on Thursday, September 19. [block_2] Emergency services, including officers from the Metropolitan Police and crews from the London Ambulance Service, were called to the scene where they discovered one individual injured. […]
Person Dies After Being Hit by Train at Thornton Heath Station
A person has tragically died after being struck by a train at Thornton Heath station on Brigstock Road. The incident occurred just before 8:20 pm yesterday (September 20). Train services between Streatham and Selhurst were temporarily halted while the situation was dealt with, but the lines have since reopened. [block_2] Help is available to those […]
Appeal for Witnesses After 71-Year-Old Man Attacked Near Horsham
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 71-year-old man from Horsham, who was walking his dog in the fields off Forest Road. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on 8 September.
The victim sustained facial injuries after being attacked by an unknown man. The suspect is described as approximately 5’9″, around 60 years old, with grey hair and a full beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing, a blue denim hat, and a belt with three pouches for tools. The suspect was accompanied by four Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Police have launched an investigation and are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or the moments leading up to it to come forward. Authorities are keen to speak to anyone with information that could help identify the suspect.
If you have any details, please contact Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 1004 of 08/09.
Drug Dealers Jailed After Police Foil £35 Million Cocaine Plot
Three men have been sentenced to a combined total of 71 years in prison after police thwarted their plan to distribute £35 million worth of cocaine across London and the UK. The group, part of an organised crime network, was brought to justice following a meticulous investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Using GPS tracking, police […]
Three Men Charged in Connection with Robbery at Farnborough Tesco Express
Three men have been charged following a robbery at a Tesco Express store in Farnborough on Wednesday, 18 September. The incident occurred at approximately 1:54 PM on Chapel Lane when a container full of cigarettes was stolen, and a staff member sustained a minor injury to her arm during the theft. [block_2] The suspects fled […]
Man Hospitalised After Stabbing Outside Middlesbrough Supermarket
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a stabbing incident outside a Sainsbury’s supermarket in Middlesbrough on Thursday evening, September 19. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Saltersgill Avenue, where Cleveland Police responded to calls reporting the stabbing. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses dashcam footage […]
Police Appeal for Information to Locate Missing Basingstoke Woman Tina Lilleker
Police in Basingstoke are urgently appealing for information to help locate 64-year-old Tina Lilleker, who has been missing since the early hours of Thursday morning, September 19. Tina was last seen at approximately 1:30 AM on Sarum Hill, and despite extensive searches, there have been no further sightings. Concerns for her welfare are growing, prompting […]
Two Men Charged Following Serious Assault in Gosport
Two men have been charged following a serious assault in Gosport earlier this week. The incident occurred on Monday, 16 September, at approximately 5:20 PM, when police received reports that a man in his 20s had been stabbed in the abdomen and struck over the head with a bottle in an alleyway near Thornbrake Road. […]
Home Secretary Announces New Measures to Combat Domestic Abuse
In a significant move to strengthen the fight against violence towards women and girls, the Home Secretary has unveiled new plans aimed at enhancing the police response to domestic abuse cases. The announcement, made on Friday, September 20, marks the first step in the government’s ambitious goal to halve violence against women and girls within […]
Community Praise for Heroic Response to Portsmouth Road Motorcycle Incident
A heartfelt message of thanks has been extended to the medical staff, emergency services, and local heroes who came together to aid a motorcyclist involved in a serious accident on Portsmouth Road today. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a powerful display of unity, with doctors, care home workers, and surgery staff from nearby medical facilities […]
Dog Owners Warned of Fatal Toxic Algae Threat Near Lakes and Rivers
Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on leads near lakes and rivers due to the presence of potentially fatal toxic algae. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and experts at Kennel Store have issued warnings regarding blue-green algae, a group of bacteria known as cyanobacteria, which can be extremely harmful to dogs. Symptoms […]
Murder Investigation Launched in Doncaster’s Hyde Park
A murder investigation is now underway in Doncaster following the tragic death of a 42-year-old man in the Hyde Park area during the early hours of Thursday, September 19. Emergency services were alerted at around 5.31am , with a member of the public informing police of an injured man in an alleyway between Apley Road […]
John Lewis Hints at Christmas Advert with Nostalgic Campaign Featuring ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ Pledge
John Lewis has offered an early glimpse of its highly anticipated Christmas campaign, with a new advert that revives its iconic “Never Knowingly Undersold” price promise. This is part of a three-part campaign set to capture attention during the retail ‘golden quarter’, building anticipation for the store’s famous Christmas advert. The first advert in the […]
Metropolitan Police Officers Handing in Tasers and Firearms, Warns Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley
London’s Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has issued a stark warning that police officers voluntarily handing in their Tasers and firearms could make the capital “less safe.” Speaking at an event organised by the Police Foundation on Wednesday night, Sir Mark revealed that a third of officers had given up their Taser accreditation, and […]
South East Territorial Support Group Holds Annual Sports Competition in Honour of Fallen Officers
The South East Territorial Support Group (TSG) held its annual sports competition today, with all five units participating in a variety of events, including football, tug of war, volleyball, bench ball, and a timed circuit challenge. The event, which has been a tradition since 1987, serves as a tribute to PC David George, a TSG […]
