Police Seek Man Over Sexual Assault on Warrington to Manchester Train
British Transport Police are urgently seeking the public’s help after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Oxford Road on 23 April at around 1pm. The victim was standing in the vestibule between the seats and doors when the incident occurred. The force has released CCTV images of […]
Cheshire Boy Kanan-Jay McLeod Dies After Anchor Drive Collision
Kanan-Jay McLeod, a young boy from Cheshire, died on Sunday, 19 April, following a collision on Anchor Drive involving a black Infiniti FX30D, Cheshire Police have confirmed. Officers are appealing for information in their ongoing investigation into the tragic incident. Family’s Heartfelt Tribute Kanan-Jay’s family described him as a “beautiful, bubbly little boy” who […]
CCTV Released After Deliberate Fire Near Hull Paragon Rail Line
British Transport Police have released CCTV images following a deliberate fire set in a derelict building near Hull Paragon Interchange rail line on Wednesday 22 April. The incident occurred in a yard on Wilberforce Street, Hull. Humberside Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished the blaze with no reported injuries. Detectives are appealing for anyone who recognises […]
Shrewsbury Man Adam Rowson Jailed for Murder of Alexis De Naray
Adam Rowson, a homeless man with no fixed address, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years today at Stafford Crown Court for the murder of 45-year-old Alexis De Naray in Shrewsbury. West Mercia Police opened a murder investigation after Alexis was found dead in an abandoned building near the Shelton […]
Search Ongoing for Missing Leicestershire Woman Last Seen in Cornwall
Devon & Cornwall Police are urgently appealing for help to find Holly Collinson, a 29-year-old woman reported missing by her family in Leicestershire on Friday 10 April. Holly was last seen on 31 March leaving Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro at 10:10am. She had travelled to Cornwall, with links to Newquay and Bude, raising concerns […]
High Risk Missing Person Benjamin Spencer Last Seen in Dartmouth
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an urgent appeal for Benjamin Spencer, a 12-year-old boy missing from Dartmouth. Benjamin was last seen between 12:30 and 13:00, wearing his Dartmouth Academy school uniform and is considered high risk. Authorities believe he remains in the Dartmouth area and are urging the public to come forward with any […]
Chorley Man Charged Over Antisemitic Threats and Offensive Weapon
A 63-year-old Chorley man, Brian Ward, has been charged after making antisemitic threats and racist remarks during a phone call to a health professional. Lancashire Police intervened following the incident, which included references to recent terrorist attacks and threats of violence. Urgent Police Action Police responded swiftly after receiving intelligence that Ward intended to leave […]
Zack Polanski Admits False British Red Cross Role Amid Green Party Controversy
Green Party deputy leader candidate Zack Polanski has admitted falsely claiming to be a British Red Cross spokesman during his campaign. The 43-year-old hypnotherapist, who repeatedly used this claim on crowdfunding and personal websites, made the assertion while running to become deputy leader of the party. The British Red Cross confirmed he was never a […]
Two Brits Self-Isolate After Possible Hantavirus Exposure on MV Hondius Cruise
Two British nationals are self-isolating at home after potential exposure to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is currently under strict quarantine due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The passengers left the vessel at St Helena between April 22 and 24 before flying back to the UK via Johannesburg, UK Health Security Agency […]
Firefighters Praise Benfleet Neighbours for Early Fire Alert
Fire crews from Rayleigh Weir, Basildon, and Orsett responded swiftly to a fire caused by an electrical fault at a house in Benfleet. Neighbours alerted the emergency services by calling 999 after hearing a smoke alarm, enabling firefighters to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. Neighbourly Action Saves Home Watch Manager Dave […]
Six Men Face Sexual Abuse Charges in Extended Family Case at Central Criminal Court
Six men aged between 32 and 55 are on trial at the Central Criminal Court, accused of long-term sexual abuse within an extended family over a 19-year period from 1995 to 2014. The main complainant, who is deaf, alleges abuse primarily by three of her uncles and three younger brothers. Defence lawyers have challenged the […]
Samuel Field Found Guilty of Murdering 93-Year-Old Friend in Desborough
A 40-year-old man, Samuel Field, has been convicted of murdering his 93-year-old friend Martin Glynn in Desborough, Northamptonshire, following an 11-day trial at Northampton Crown Court. The brutal attack lasted over 24 hours in September 2024, during which police say Field subjected Glynn to torture, leading to fatal injuries. Prolonged Assault Documented Field punched, kicked, […]
Edinburgh Knife Attack Suspect Held at Carstairs Hospital After Lockdown
A man accused of a terrifying knife attack in Edinburgh is being held at Carstairs high-security psychiatric hospital following a police lockdown on 2 March 2026. Armed officers responded to reports of a man armed with two large knives in Calder Gardens, sparking panic and lockdowns in local schools and nurseries. Seven-hour Armed Standoff Police […]
Keanu Taylor Shot Dead in Drive-By Shooting at Brixton BBQ
Keanu Taylor, 25, was fatally shot during a drive-by attack at a BBQ on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, on Saturday, May 2. Specialist police units and the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene, providing urgent aid before Keanu and three others were taken to the hospital. Despite efforts, Keanu died, while the three others—aged […]
Man jailed for carrying concealed knife into Worksop police station
Shaun Kennelly, 28, was sentenced to 146 days in jail after he was found carrying a concealed Stanley knife inside his trousers when he walked into Worksop Police Station last week. Kennelly attended the station on an unrelated matter, but officers conducting a search discovered the locking blade hidden in his underwear. Knife Discovery Surprises […]
Woman Alleges Rape by Syrian Refugee on Bournemouth Promenade
A 20-year-old woman broke down in Bournemouth Crown Court as she alleged she was raped by Mohammed Abdullah, a 19-year-old Syrian refugee, in a portable toilet on Bournemouth promenade in the early hours of 6 July last year. The woman detailed the attack, describing how she froze and was helpless during the assault, which has […]
A27 West Sussex Closed Both Ways Following Police Incident
The A27 in West Sussex is currently closed in both directions after a police-led incident. Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are on scene, causing significant disruption between Shoreham and Southwick. Full Road Shutdown The westbound carriageway is shut between the A293 and A283 near Shoreham, while the eastbound stretch is closed […]
West Midlands Police Seek Man Over Birmingham Rape Inquiry
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking to speak with a man in connection with a woman’s rape inside a Hooper Street address in Birmingham. The attack happened at around 6am on 23 November last year. A 24-year-old man has been charged and remanded ahead of a trial next month. Man Charged And Remanded Following extensive […]
Police Seek Man Over Gordon Street Robbery in Glasgow
Police Scotland have released a photo of a man they want to speak to following a robbery on Gordon Street in Glasgow during the early hours of Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The man, described as Asian and around 30 years old, was wearing a black and grey jumper tied around his neck, dark trousers, and […]
