70 Firefighters Battle Blaze at Flats in Erith — Garage and Flat Destroyed on Mangold Way
Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters were deployed to tackle a major fire that broke out in a mid-terraced townhouse converted into flats on Mangold Way, Erith, on Saturday evening. The London Fire Brigade was first alerted at 7:16pm (31 May), with Control Officers receiving 32 emergency calls from concerned residents and witnesses. Fire […]
Second Stolen Memorial Plaque Recovered After Churchyard Theft in Chatham — Eighth Arrest Made
A second stolen memorial plaque has been recovered by police investigating the theft of war memorials from a Chatham churchyard, with an eighth suspect now arrested in connection with the crime. The plaques were taken from Christ Church on Luton Road at around 10pm on Friday, 23 May 2025, in what has been widely condemned […]
Croydon Murder Leaves Woman Dead After Broad Daylight Stabbing on Frith Road
A young woman in her 20s has tragically died following a brutal stabbing in Croydon, plunging the local community into shock and triggering a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The incident occurred at 9:07am on Frith Road, a typically quiet street near Croydon town centre. Emergency services — including London Ambulance Service and London’s […]
Shop Fire in Tunbridge Wells Caused by Discarded Smoking Materials — No Injuries Reported
Firefighters were called to a shop fire on Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells on the evening of Thursday, 29 May, after reports of smoke and flames emerging from a commercial premises. Kent Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 8:18pm, and two fire engines were promptly dispatched to the scene. Fire crews wearing […]
Man Sentenced After Stealing £23,000 Worth of Shoes from Lorry at Medway Services
A thief who stole more than £20,000 worth of shoes from a lorry at a Gillingham service station has been jailed following a rapid cross-county police pursuit and arrest. Michael Tremarco, 35, of St Agnes Drive, Canvey Island, was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to theft, driving without […]
Woman Fatally Stabbed on Frith Road in Croydon — Murder Investigation Launched
A murder investigation is underway following the fatal stabbing of a woman in her 20s in Croydon this morning. The incident has shocked the local community and prompted a significant police response. Metropolitan Police were called to Frith Road at 09:07hrs after reports of a stabbing. Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service and London’s Air […]
Body of Missing Girl Recovered from River Thames
The body of a missing girl has been recovered from the River Thames near Gravesend, Kent Police have confirmed. The recovery follows a major search operation launched after two children entered the river near Royal Pier Road at approximately 1:46pm on Friday, 30 May, prompting an emergency response from multiple agencies. While a young boy […]
Man Hospitalised After Fight on Woolwich New Road — One Arrested for Affray
A man has been taken to hospital following a violent altercation on Woolwich New Road, prompting a swift response by Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service. The incident occurred shortly before 9:40pm on Friday, 30 May, when emergency services were called to reports of two men fighting in the busy SE18 high street area. Officers […]
Police Release New Image After Nightclub Assault Update
Detectives investigating a violent assault at a Rochester nightclub have released a second CCTV image in an effort to trace a man who may hold vital information about the incident. The assault took place at around 11.45pm on Friday, 13 December 2024, at the Casino Cabaret Rooms on Blue Boar Lane. A man in his […]
Suspected Thief Arrested Minutes After Porsche Stolen in Tunbridge Wells
A suspected car thief was arrested less than ten minutes after allegedly stealing a Porsche from outside a residential property in Tunbridge Wells, thanks to a rapid response by local police. Kent Police were called at 2.48am on Saturday, 24 May, after reports that the luxury vehicle had been stolen from an address near St […]
Search Continues for Missing Girl in River Thames at Gravesend After Two Children Enter Water
A large-scale search operation is continuing this morning along the River Thames in Gravesend, after a young girl went missing in the water on Friday afternoon. Kent Police were called at 1:46pm on Friday, 30 May, by the Port of London Authority, following concerns for the welfare of two children who had entered the river […]
Two Teenagers Stabbed at Hove Lawns as Brighton Police Respond to Seafront Disorder
Two 18-year-old men were stabbed near Hove Lawns on Friday evening amid a series of anti-social incidents across Brighton’s seafront, prompting police to step up patrols and arrest two teenage suspects. Sussex Police had already increased their presence across Brighton city centre on Friday, 31 May, in anticipation of large youth gatherings during the […]
Fatal Knife Attack in Broad Daylight on Frith Road, Croydon — One Dead, Another Injured, Suspect in Custody
A knife attack in broad daylight has left one person dead and another injured in central Croydon this morning, prompting a major emergency response and renewed public concern over violent crime in the area. Metropolitan Police were called at 09:07hrs to Frith Road, near Surrey Street Market, following multiple reports of a stabbing in an […]
PAW Patrol Live! ‘The Great Pirate Adventure’ Coming to London’s OVO Arena This July
Get ready, London families — PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is sailing into town this summer for a swashbuckling stage show filled with music, dancing, and interactive fun. Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group have announced that the popular children’s theatre production will arrive at OVO Arena Wembley on July 5 and 6, as […]
Body of Man Found in Devizes Canal — No Suspicious Circumstances, Say Wiltshire Police
A man in his 40s has been found dead in the canal near Horton Avenue, Devizes. Wiltshire Police say there are no suspicious circumstances and the man’s family have been informed.
Three Dead, Child Seriously Injured in South Gloucestershire Crash — Motorway Remains Closed in Both Directions
A devastating single-vehicle collision on the M5 motorway has claimed the lives of three people, including a teenager, while a fourth occupant — a child — is in hospital with serious injuries. The crash occurred at approximately 9:00pm on Friday, 30 May, when a white BMW left the northbound carriageway between junction 14 (Falfield) and […]
One Week On: Police Renew Appeal After Officer Critically Injured in Stoke Poges Hit-and-Run
One week after a police officer was left fighting for his life in a serious road traffic collision, Thames Valley Police has renewed its appeal for information and footage from the night of the incident. PC Christopher Miller, a serving officer with the Roads Policing Unit, remains in a critical condition in hospital after being […]
Jail for Ten in Dartford Drug Conspiracy Involving £440K of Cocaine, Heroin and Firearms
Ten drug dealers have been sentenced following a major Kent Police operation that uncovered a high-level drug conspiracy in Dartford, seizing more than £440,000 worth of Class A drugs, firearms, ammunition, and thousands in criminal cash. The criminal network, operating across north Kent, trafficked over 3.5kg of cocaine and heroin, and was linked to multiple […]