Man Convicted After Using Car to Kill and Injure in Hailsham
A Hailsham man has been convicted of murder after driving a car into a group of people, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old local man, Jack Field. Kyle Dumble, 27, of no fixed address, was found guilty at Hove Trial Centre on Friday, 24 January, of murder, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and […]
Man and Woman Charged with Murder of Three-Month-Old Son in Seacombe
A man and woman have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old son, who was found unresponsive at a house in Seacombe on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Klevi Pirjani, 36, and Nivalda Santos Pirjani, 34, both of Seacombe, were arrested following reports of concern for the child at their property on Percy Road. Emergency […]
Appeal for Witnesses Following Indecent Exposure in Canterbury
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported incident of indecent exposure in Canterbury city centre on Thursday, January 23, 2025. [block_2] At approximately 6:20am, a man was seen exposing himself in the Gravel Walk area. The suspect is described as wearing a light hooded top and having a beard. Police responded to the […]
Dramatic Escape as Arson Blaze Engulfs Brighton Property
Two individuals have been sentenced following a series of deliberate fires in Brighton, with two more awaiting sentencing next month. The incidents began on 24 September 2023, when a Range Rover parked outside a property in Downsway, Woodingdean, was set alight at around 9.10pm. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the vehicle’s front end was already […]
Bricks and rocks were thrown at parked cars by Gravesend man
Bricks and rocks were thrown at parked cars in Gravesend by a man who has now been jailed. Neil Burt caused damage to five vehicles during the space of just three days. At 10pm on Tuesday 21 January 2025, Burt targeted a car dealership in Overcliffe. He threw pieces of brick at four stationary Vauxhalls, […]
Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Jailed for Multiple Offences Against Ex-Partner and Assaults on Officers
A dangerous domestic abuse perpetrator has been sentenced to prison for a series of offences committed against his ex-partner, as well as assaults on two police officers. Claudio Stroud, 23, of Tennyson Street, Swindon, appeared at Swindon Crown Court on 24 January 2025, where he was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour, threats to […]
Four Passengers and Two Crew Members Seriously Injured After United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos
A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return landing in Lagos after experiencing a “technical issue,” leaving four passengers and two crew members seriously injured. The incident occurred aboard Flight UA613, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was initially en route to Washington Dulles International Airport. The flight, carrying 245 passengers, eight flight […]
Police Appeal for Information Following Unprovoked Assaults in Maidstone Town Centre
Kent Police are appealing for the public’s help following reports of unprovoked assaults by a group of men in Maidstone town centre. Detective Constable Emma Fitzgerald, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on multiple victims in a busy part of Maidstone town centre. We are keen to speak […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Sexual Offences Against Three Men and a Woman – (ID 1577052)
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a series of sexual offences against three men and a woman. Police Sergeant Lee Symons, who was suspended from duty in December 2022, is facing multiple charges in relation to incidents spanning over a decade. All of the alleged victims are said to have been […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Sexual Offences Against Three Men and a Woman
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a series of sexual offences against three men and a woman. Police Sergeant Lee Symons, who was suspended from duty in December 2022, is facing multiple charges in relation to incidents spanning over a decade. All of the alleged victims are said to have been […]
Two Women Arrested After Alleged Attempted Robbery in Belvedere Area
Two women, aged 26 and 28, were arrested by Met Flying Squad detectives yesterday afternoon after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in the Church Road area. The arrests come after an ongoing investigation linked to two previous incidents at a shop in Belvedere. The trio, under surveillance by police, were apprehended as part of […]
A Met officer has been convicted of rape following an investigation by detectives
PC Samuel McGregor, 33, previously attached to the Central North Command Unit was found guilty of rape on Friday, 24 January following a trial at Inner London Crown Court. He had previously pleaded not guilty to rape at Inner London Crown Court Crown Court on 23 June 2023. “I am proud of the officers who […]
Witness Appeal Following Sexual Assault in Calne
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault that occurred in Calne on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Between 7:45pm and 8:00pm, a man was seen attempting to open car door handles along Curzon Street near Springfield Drive, before standing in the middle of the road. A woman, concerned for his welfare, approached the […]
Storm Éowyn Update: SP Energy Networks Works to Restore Power to 70,000 Customers
SP Energy Networks engineers are working tirelessly to restore power to 70,000 customers following the impact of Storm Éowyn, which has brought some of the strongest winds in decades to parts of the UK. The storm has caused widespread disruption across central and southern Scotland, as well as affecting North Wales and the west of […]
Six People Charged with the Murder of Gregory Castillo Volquez in Haringey
Six individuals have now been charged in connection with the murder of Gregory Castillo Volquez, who was fatally stabbed at an address on Tiverton Road in Haringey on Monday, 13 January 2025. [block_2] Homicide detectives have been investigating the case, and the latest charges were brought after two more men were arrested. Gabriel Francisco Pineda […]
Brave Female Bus Driver Praised for Keeping Gosport Passengers Safe During Knife Attack
A brave female bus driver has been hailed for her quick thinking and composure after a man armed with a knife launched an attack on buses and cars in Gosport this morning. Around 5:45am, the man began terrorizing innocent bystanders, slashing tyres on multiple cars and threatening passersby along Queens Road, Stoke Road, and Elmhurst […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Agricultural Building in Burham on Crouch
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large blaze at an agricultural building near Marsh Road, Burham on Crouch. The fire, which broke out earlier this evening, has led to heavy smoke in the surrounding area, with emergency crews working through the night to control the flames. Station Manager Scott Fretton provided an update, stating, “The […]
Drug Dealer Jailed for 18 Months, Seized Cash Donated to Charity
A man found with drugs concealed in a sock and over £2,000 in cash has been jailed for 18 months, with the seized funds being donated to a Chichester-based charity. [block_2] Alpay Seydali, 22, was arrested last September during proactive police patrols in Woking. Officers stopped Seydali’s vehicle and, after a search, discovered £2,270 in […]
