Thousands in Cash and Drugs Seized in Peacehaven Raid
Jason Moore, 38, of Edith Avenue North in Peacehaven, has been remanded in custody after being accused of supplying Class A and B drugs in the town. His arrest took place on September 19, following an investigation by Eastbourne CID, with support from the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU). TEU officers made the arrest at Moore’s […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Attempted Assault in Southwick
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted assault involving a weapon in Southwick on the evening of September 24. The incident took place between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm on The Twitten. It was reported that a man drove towards three men before approaching them with a hammer. The three men then assaulted the […]
Product Recall: SIBA NH Fuse-Links Present Potential Safety Risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall notice for SIBA NH Fuse-Links of size NH000, citing a potential safety risk. The recall was announced on 3 October 2024 and involves multiple batch codes purchased between April and July 2024. Product Information Product Type: Electrical Fuse Link Brand: SIBA Affected […]
Fire Incident Prompts Warning in Gateshead
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is currently responding to a major incident on Moss Side in Wrekenton, Gateshead. Authorities are advising all residents in the surrounding area to keep their windows and doors closed due to high levels of smoke. The exact nature and extent of the incident have not […]
26 Years On: The Mysterious Disappearance of Andrew Capon
This week marks 26 years since Andrew John Capon vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family still searching for answers. On October 2, 1998, Capon, then 37, disappeared during a night out with work friends in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire. Capon, a father of three from Grantham, was staying at Waterside Leisure Park with three […]
Next Issues Recall for Laura Ashley Christmas Garlands and Wreaths Due to Mould Contamination
Next, a leading UK retailer has announced a recall for select Laura Ashley Christmas garlands and wreaths over concerns of potential mould contamination. The affected items include pre-lit garlands with bows, berries, and pine cones available in 180cm and 250cm versions, as well as a pre-lit frosted wreath with a bow. The products, manufactured […]
Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested at Margate House
Two individuals have been arrested and suspected class A drugs seized following police action in Margate. On the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024, officers visited a property on Addington Street as part of their duties. During the visit, they observed a man acting suspiciously. Upon detaining the suspect, officers conducted a search and recovered […]
Maidstone Man Jailed for Non-Fatal Strangulation
A Maidstone man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of non-fatal strangulation and common assault. Ashley Southgate, 57, subjected his victim, a woman he knew, to repeated violence and emotional abuse, leading to her isolation from family and friends. The violent incidents occurred on February 17, 2024, at a […]
Man Jailed Following Violent Sexual Assault in Croydon
A Croydon man has been sentenced to 14 years and four months in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against the same woman. Heilab Assefa, 29, of London Road, Croydon, was also handed an additional eight years on license at Croydon Crown Court on October 1 for grievous bodily harm and offences of […]
Suspected Drug Dealers Charged in Sheerness
County lines investigators have charged two men in connection with suspected class A drug dealing in Swale. In August 2024, officers identified a mobile phone reportedly being used to supply cocaine in the Sheerness area. This led to three search warrants being executed on the Isle of Sheppey on Wednesday, 2 October 2024. During the […]
Police Officer Feared Chris Kaba Would Kill, Court Told
A police marksman who shot Chris Kaba dead said he believed that “one or many” officers could be killed as the suspect attempted to escape “at any cost,” a court has heard. Martyn Blake, who denies murder, shot the 24-year-old in the head through the windscreen of his car during a police stop in […]
FCA Launches Criminal Prosecution Against Brothers for Insider Trading
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated criminal proceedings against brothers Matthew and Nikolas West on charges of insider dealing. The case, involving alleged offences between 2016 and 2020, was first heard at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 3, 2024. The West brothers face joint charges of conspiracy to deal in four stocks while […]
Burglar Admits Breaking into Sittingbourne Pharmacy
A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a pharmacy in Sittingbourne, resulting in the theft of prescription medication and a commercial vehicle. The burglary took place overnight between Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2024. During the incident, a quantity of prescription medication was stolen, along with a vehicle belonging to the pharmacy. Officers […]
Woman Found Guilty of Manslaughter After Death of Four Boys in Sutton House Fire
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter after four young boys tragically died in a house fire in Sutton. The victims, two sets of twins named Bryson and Kyson, aged four, and Leyton and Logan, aged three, were left alone in their home on Collingwood Road on the evening of December 16, 2021, when a […]
Appeal for Victims of Two Sexual Assaults in Islington to Speak to Police
Police are appealing for information following a series of sexual assaults in Islington and the City of London. On Thursday, 2 May, police were informed of two sexual assaults that occurred between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. One assault took place in Bunhill Fields and the other on Bunhill Row, EC1, which falls within the […]
A man has been charged with the murder of Dontae McLaren in Lambeth
A man has been charged with the murder of Dontae McLaren following a knife fight in Lambeth. Dynzell Patrick, 26, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, 3 October) where he was remanded in custody. He is set to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 7 October. Patrick was arrested by officers on […]
Former PhD Student Sentenced to Prison in Landmark FGM Conspiracy Case
A former PhD student has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after becoming the first person convicted of conspiracy to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) in England and Wales. Emad Kaky, 47, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit FGM and forced marriage after a two-week trial. Kaky had arranged for a young girl […]
Mother Found Guilty of Manslaughter After Four Sons Die in Sutton House Fire
A mother has been convicted of manslaughter after her four young sons died in a house fire while she was out shopping at Sainsbury’s, leaving the children alone at home. Deveca Rose, 29, had locked her two sets of twins inside their house on Collingwood Road, Sutton, when the fatal fire broke out on the […]
