Suspicious Backpack Causes Evacuation at Black Sheep Coffee in London
Emergency services responded to a report of an abandoned backpack emitting smoke at Black Sheep Coffee Bishopsgate, London, this evening (November 15, 2024.) The incident, initially reported as a potential unexploded ordnance device, prompted immediate evacuation of the coffee shop and surrounding areas as a precaution. Police and the fire services swiftly arrived at the […]
M20 Closed Coastbound Police deploy search dogs
Motorists are facing severe disruptions on the M20 in Kent this evening after a serious police incident forced the closure of the eastbound carriageway. Eastbound Closure The eastbound stretch between Junction 8 (A20 Ashford Road, Leeds Castle/Maidstone Services) and Junction 9 (A20 Fougeres Way, Ashford) remains fully closed while emergency services attend to the scene. […]
Man Assaulted with Bat and Doused with Liquid in South-East London
Police are investigating a violent assault that occurred in Carston Close, Lewisham, on Friday evening. At approximately 5:33 pm, officers were called to reports of an alleged substance attack at a residential address. Upon arrival, they discovered a man who had sustained minor injuries after being assaulted with a bat. The victim also reported […]
Fire Crews Battle Refuse Lorry Blaze in Walthamstow
Firefighters were called to Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, on Friday afternoon after a refuse lorry caught fire, causing significant disruption in the area. Crews from the London Fire Brigade arrived shortly after 4:15 pm to find the lorry ablaze. The team quickly emptied the burning rubbish onto the carriageway to extinguish the flames. The fire is […]
Essex Police Respond to False Reporting on Investigation into Alleged Incitement of Racial Hatred
Essex Police have issued a statement to clarify their role in an ongoing investigation involving an alleged offence of inciting racial hatred, linked to a social media post. Officers visited an address in Essex and invited a woman to attend a voluntary interview. The force emphasized that their actions were in response to a […]
Mike Tyson Opens Up About Medical Emergency That Delayed Fight with Jake Paul
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed the harrowing details of a medical emergency that forced him to postpone his highly anticipated fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul earlier this year. Tyson, 58, was hospitalized with a severe stomach ulcer in July, leading to the cancellation of the original fight date. The bout is now set to […]
Dartford Nightclub Bouncer Accused of Rape Named by Police
A bouncer at Heaven nightclub in London has been named after being charged with the rape of a woman earlier this month. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, of Dunlop Close, Dartford, also known as Olu Julius or Olusolu Alabi, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 14. Adewole has been remanded in custody and is scheduled […]
Police to Escort Abnormal Load Through Essex, Kent, and Surrey
An electricity transformer requiring a police escort due to its extraordinary size and weight will travel through Essex, Kent, and Surrey tomorrow evening (Saturday, November 16). The load, which measures 5.5 meters in width and weighs a total of approximately 437 tonnes when combined with its transport, will commence its journey from Tilbury Dock in […]
Cause of Death for John Cannan Revealed at Inquest
John Cannan, the convicted murderer and rapist suspected in the unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, died of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, an inquest has revealed. The 70-year-old passed away on November 6 at HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire, where he was serving a life sentence for the 1987 murder of Shirley Banks. Prime […]
Tributes Paid to Herts Fire and Rescue’s Long-Serving Investigation Dog Reqs
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has paid tribute to Reqs, one of Britain’s longest-serving fire investigation dogs, who passed away on Thursday. Reqs, who retired in July 2023 after 11 years of service, is remembered as a dedicated and hard-working member of the Fire Investigation Team. The Deputy Chief Fire Officer praised Reqs’ invaluable […]
Police Launch Rape Investigation at Edenbridge Cemetery
A rape investigation is underway after a woman reported being attacked at Edenbridge Cemetery, off Church Street, on Saturday, November 9. The victim was visiting the cemetery between 9 pm and 9:30 pm when a man allegedly physically and sexually assaulted her. Police say the suspect is described as tall, of slim build, and wearing […]
Man Jailed for 14 Years After Stabbing Partner in the Eye
A man who stabbed his partner in the eye during a violent and frenzied attack has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Peter Krok, 21, carried out the unprovoked assault on Neil Swain at a property in Normanton in December last year. The court heard that Krok launched the attack without warning, slashing and […]
Remains Identified as Missing South Gloucestershire Man
Human remains discovered in a field in Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire, earlier this month have been identified as those of David Wilson, a 63-year-old man from Downend who was reported missing in late September. David had not been seen since May 2024, and despite two public appeals for information regarding his whereabouts, no confirmed […]
Emergency Services Respond to Escaped Detainee in Lake at Grahame Park
Emergency services were called to the Grahame Park Regeneration area in Colindale, North London, after a man escaped police custody and entered a 40-square-metre lake on Friday, November 15, 2024. The Metropolitan Police quickly established a containment area around the lake following the man’s escape at approximately 4:00 pm. Officers engaged in dialogue with the […]
CCTV Appeal Following Reports of Indecent Behaviour in Dartford and Swanley
Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man sought in connection with a series of incidents involving indecent behaviour reported in Dartford and Swanley. Kent Police received multiple reports between Monday, November 4, and Thursday, November 14, 2024, alleging that a man-made lewd and sexually explicit comments to members of the public. The incidents […]
Heaven Nightclub Licence Suspended Following Rape Allegation
Central London’s Heaven nightclub has had its licence temporarily suspended after police requested action following allegations that a woman was raped by a member of its security staff. The alleged incident occurred within the vicinity of the venue, prompting an urgent investigation by authorities. Police requested the suspension of the nightclub’s licence while inquiries continue, […]
Heroic Acts Recognised at Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony
Extraordinary acts of bravery and life-saving efforts by members of the public and police officers were celebrated at the Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, November 12, at the Kent Police College. The event, hosted by Chief Constable Tim Smith, Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott, and Kent High Sheriff Dr. Gillian Fargher, highlighted […]
Teenager Jailed Indefinitely for Murder of Four-Month-Old Stepson
A teenager who murdered his partner’s four-month-old son in a violent and sustained attack has been jailed indefinitely. Carl Alesbrook, 19, was found guilty at Derby Crown Court of murdering Elijah Shemwell after violently shaking him and inflicting multiple injuries at his partner’s home in Belper, Derbyshire, in January 2022. Elijah suffered catastrophic brain injuries […]
