Tent Like One Used by Constance Marten Displayed to Jury at Old Bailey Manslaughter Trial
Jurors at the Old Bailey have been shown a tent and sleeping bags identical to those used by Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon as part of their ongoing manslaughter trial over the tragic death of their baby daughter, Victoria. The court has previously heard that Marten and Gordon concealed the birth of […]
Emergency Services Praise Teamwork After Successful Rescue Across Orpington, Bromley and Battersea FRUs
Emergency services have praised the strong cooperation and teamwork between response crews after a successful joint operation last Thursday involving Fire Rescue Units (FRUs) from Orpington, Bromley, and Battersea. The crews were called to assist in a complex extrication, where one person required specialist rescue following an incident. Thanks to swift coordination between teams, the […]
Firefighters Tackle Bedroom Blaze in Broadstairs
Fire crews were called to the scene of a bedroom fire in Broadstairs this afternoon, prompting a swift emergency response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The incident was reported at 15:16 on Tuesday, March 18, at a property on Hugin Avenue, Broadstairs. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene. A spokesperson for Kent […]
Woman ‘Sat on Bench with Her Friends’ When Killed by Van That Ploughed Into Crowd Outside King’s College London — Driver Arrested on Susp…
A young woman in her 20s has died after a van became airborne and crashed into a group of pedestrians outside King’s College London on The Strand in central London earlier today. A 26-year-old man, believed to be the driver, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving under the […]
Woman ‘Sat on Bench with Her Friends’ When Killed by Van That Ploughed Into Crowd Outside King’s College London — Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drug-Driving
A young woman in her 20s has died after a van became airborne and crashed into a group of pedestrians outside King’s College London on The Strand in central London earlier today. A 26-year-old man, believed to be the driver, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving under the […]
Delta Flight to JFK Declares Emergency and Turns Around Over the Atlantic
A Delta Airlines flight en route to New York’s JFK Airport was forced to declare an emergency and turn back over the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday afternoon due to a mechanical issue. In a statement, the airline said: “The captain followed standard procedure and diverted to the nearest suitable airport. The flight landed safely […]
BREAKING: 70 Firefighters Tackle Massive Blaze at £5.4 Million Property in Hempstead
Around 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines, supported by two aerial ladder platforms and specialist drone teams, have been called to tackle a major house fire in Hempstead this evening. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 7:30pm following reports of a significant blaze ripping through a residential property, understood to be […]
Teen Stabbed as Machetes and Swords Brandished in Violent Clash on Forest Gate Street
A 17-year-old boy has been rushed taken to hospital after a violent altercation broke out involving machetes and swords on Chestnut Avenue, Forest Gate, prompting a major emergency response supported by armed officers this afternoon. Metropolitan Police officers responded at 4.41pm on Tuesday, March 18, to reports of multiple individuals fighting with large bladed […]
Man Recovering After Stabbing and Aerosol Attack at Croydon Employment Tribunal Offices
A man is recovering in hospital after being stabbed and sprayed in the face with an aerosol substance during a violent altercation near the Croydon Employment Tribunal offices. Emergency services were called to Montague Court, Croydon, at 12:57pm on Tuesday, March 18, following reports of a disturbance. According to the Metropolitan Police, a 37-year-old man […]
Man Convicted Over Notting Hill Drive-By Shooting
A man has been convicted following a violent drive-by shooting in Notting Hill, which left a 27-year-old victim fighting for his life. The wounded victim was later found at his home address and rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. He survived, but sustained serious injuries. A stolen car linked to the shooting was later […]
Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Brutal Murder of Strood Man
A woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 61-year-old man at his home in Strood, Medway. Following the attack, Mercer fled the scene and met Lee Robinson, 45, an acquaintance, who later returned with her to the flat where he stole the victim’s wallet and […]
Police Officer Injured After Shoplifter Attack on Beckenham High Street
A police officer has been injured following an attack by a suspected shoplifter on Beckenham High Street earlier today. We have reached out to the Metropolitan Police for an official statement regarding the incident and to confirm whether any arrests have been made. Local businesses continued to operate as normal following the incident, but […]
Urgent Search for Missing Woman, 21, Who Vanished in Early Hours — Police ‘Very Concerned
Police have launched an urgent search for a missing 21-year-old woman who disappeared suddenly in the early hours of this morning, prompting growing concern for her welfare. In a statement, Suffolk Police said: “Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing 21-year-old woman from Sudbury. Abigail Henry was last seen in Clermont Avenue […]
Police Hunt Trucker Who Exposed Himself to Schoolgirls in Stoke-on-Trent
Police have launched an urgent appeal after a lorry driver allegedly exposed himself to two young girls in Stoke-on-Trent this morning. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: We received a report at 10.05am today (March 18) involving a man exposing himself to two young girls on Weston Road in Weston Coyney. It happened just […]
Camberwell Crash Live: Woman, 27, Rushed to Hospital After Being Hit by Police Car
A 27-year-old woman has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a police car in Camberwell, South London, this afternoon. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: Officers were called at 1.21pm on Tuesday, March 18, to a report of a collision involving a police vehicle and a pedestrian between Camberwell Green and […]
Investigation Launched into Suspected Arson at Birmingham City Centre Bar
Police have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack at a popular Birmingham city centre bar in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Fire crews were called to the Coyote Ugly bar on Broad Street shortly before 4:00am GMT following reports of a blaze outside the premises. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: […]
Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious multi-vehicle collision on the M25 this morning
The crash occurred just after 8:50am on the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 29 and 30, near South Ockendon in Essex. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We are at the scene of a collision on the M25 between junctions 29 and 30 on the anti-clockwise carriageway. It was reported three vehicles were involved in a […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Robbery in Folkestone
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Folkestone that left a woman with minor injuries. A 46-year-old man from Folkestone has since been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody while enquiries continue. Investigating officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or noticed anything suspicious in […]