Woman Hurt in Armed Robbery Attempt at Brighton Convenience Store
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured in an attempted armed robbery at the Premier Morris convenience store in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. The incident took place on 2 April around 7am when a man entered the shop on Widdicombe Way, demanded money while armed, but fled empty-handed. Suspect Details Released The suspect […]
Man jailed for manslaughter after Worthing pensioner dies
A 40-year-old man, Arno Engels, has been jailed following the fatal assault of 80-year-old Anthony “Tony” Scarrott at his home in Worthing. The incident occurred on 11 September 2025 at Westcourt Road, where Mr Scarrott sustained serious head injuries. Despite emergency services rushing him to the hospital, Mr Scarrott died three days later on […]
Antidepressant Sertraline Recalled Over Packaging Mix-Up After Patient Complaint
A batch of Sertraline 100mg antidepressants has been urgently recalled across the UK after a patient complaint revealed a packaging error. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned healthcare providers to stop dispensing the affected batch (V2500425) and return all stock due to one blister pack containing Citalopram 40mg tablets instead of Sertraline. […]
Two Men Plead Guilty to Hastings Business Burglaries in April
Two men have been arrested for a series of business burglaries in Hastings after a spate of offences between April 8 and April 15. Sussex Police arrested and charged the suspects following swift enquiries led by Neighbourhood Policing Teams, the East Sussex Burglary Team, and CID, tackling concerns raised by local traders and residents. Multiple […]
Six Men Arrested in Leeds Child Sexual Abuse Probe
Six men aged between 34 and 38 have been arrested in Leeds and Birmingham this week as part of a police investigation into non-recent child sexual offences. The arrests relate to alleged crimes against five victims that reportedly happened between 2007 and 2012 in the Micklefield, Kippax, and Garforth areas of Leeds. Operation Targets Historic […]
Man on Roof Sparks Sedlescombe Road North Closure in St Leonards
Emergency services responded to Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards, on Tuesday, April 29, at around 12.30pm after reports of a disturbance inside a property. Sussex Police confirmed a man climbed onto the roof, prompting a major police operation with specialist teams involved. The situation led to road closures at London Road and Dukes Street […]
Police Appeal To Trace Wanted Kirklees Couple Over Fraud And Theft
West Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for information to trace Gaynor Parris, 46, and Charles Campbell, 54, wanted in connection with multiple fraud, shop theft, and robbery incidents across Kirklees, specifically in the Mirfield area. Suspect’s Details Released Parris is described as 5ft 2in, medium build, with black shoulder-length hair. Campbell stands 6ft tall, slim, […]
Wiltshire Police Hunt Couple Over £20,000 Fraud in Devizes
Wiltshire Police are actively searching for Daniel Tilden, 33, and Samantha Turnball, 40, in connection with a £20,000 fraud by false representation in the Devizes area. Officers are keen to question the pair as part of an ongoing investigation into this significant financial crime. High-value Fraud Alert The theft involved a substantial sum of £20,000, […]
Gang Jailed for Targeting Audi RS Car Thefts in Surrey and Sussex
A gang that repeatedly targeted high-performance Audi RS vehicles in Surrey and Sussex has been jailed after a police crackdown. The four offenders admitted conspiring to steal luxury cars during raids last year in Stoneleigh, Surrey, and Copthorne, Sussex. They broke into victims’ homes while they slept to steal keys before driving off in the […]
Bin Fire Sends Smoke Across East Brighton Sheepcote Valley
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tackled a significant bin fire in Sheepcote Valley, East Brighton, on the afternoon of 28 April 2026. The blaze, involving multiple plastic wheelie bins, triggered thick smoke across the area, prompting emergency services to respond promptly. Residents were advised to stay clear, keep windows and doors shut, and exercise […]
Eastbourne Woman Dies In Alleyway Police Urge Public Help
Sussex Police are probing the unexplained death of a 44-year-old woman in Eastbourne after she was found in cardiac arrest in an alleyway on Belmore Road on 2 April 2026. Despite emergency crews’ efforts, the local woman was pronounced dead at the scene, triggering a police appeal for information to help with the investigation. Unexplained […]
Tyio Day Murdered in Brighton Hostel Stabbing, Suspect Arrested
Sussex Police are investigating the stabbing death of Tyio Day at Moon’s Lodge hostel in Brighton in the early hours of Sunday, April 26. Emergency services responded to a serious altercation at the hostel where Tyio, also known locally as Marcus, was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts. A 26-year-old man has been […]
Man Dies in Crash on B2099 Near Ticehurst
Police are investigating after a 33-year-old man from Bexhill-on-Sea died in a single-vehicle crash on the B2099 High Street near Ticehurst. The incident happened between 9.15pm and 9.25pm on Saturday, 25 April, outside The Priory Ticehurst House on the road between Wadhurst and Ticehurst village. Single-car Collision The red Mazda RX-8 coupe the man was […]
Leeds Protest Police Operation Ends Calmly With Six Arrests
A major police operation in Leeds city centre successfully kept the peace during protests on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Officers managed static protests at City Square and Victoria Gardens, alongside marches across the city, aiming to safeguard public safety and limit disruption. Six Arrests Made Police arrested six individuals, primarily for allegedly breaching Section 14 […]
Man Seriously Injured in Brighton Town Centre Stabbing, Woman Arrested
A 28-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Brighton town centre on Saturday morning, April 25. Sussex Police responded to reports at around 10.30am on George Street, where emergency services treated the victim before he was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital. A 36-year-old local woman was arrested at the scene on […]
Police Appeal After Serious Collision on Great Horton Road Bradford
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a serious collision on Great Horton Road, Bradford, on Saturday 18 April 2026. The crash involved a black Toyota Yaris and a stationary white BMW X5 at the junction with All Saints Road. Two men were seriously injured in the incident, prompting an investigation by the West […]
Police Hunt Two Men Over Brutal South Elmsall Pub Attack
Police are on the lookout for two men linked to a savage assault in South Elmsall back in March 2024. The victim was nearly blinded after being smashed in the face with a broken bottle at The Little Un pub on Spring Terrace. Suspects Identified but Still on the Run After releasing CCTV images, police […]
Kirklees Man Charged With Multiple Rape Offences
Huddersfield Man Faces Leeds Crown Court on 15 Rape Charges A 55-year-old Huddersfield man, Mohammed Khalid, is set to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, 26 May, charged with a shocking 15 counts of rape alongside multiple other sex and drug offences. Serious Charges Laid Khalid, who describes himself as Asian Pakistani, faces a […]
Man Held Over Indecent Exposure Scare in Rothwell
A 40-year-old man is in police custody after a string of indecent exposure reports rocked Rothwell. One Arrest Made, More Probes Underway The suspect was arrested over an incident earlier this month. Leeds Safeguarding officers are now digging into possible linked cases. Local Fears Grow Amid Police Appeal “We know people are worried, especially those […]
Bradford Rapist Jailed 22 Years After Attack Thanks to DNA Breakthrough
A vile rapist who attacked a 14-year-old schoolgirl more than two decades ago in Bradford has finally been locked up. Abdul Qayum, 53, was sentenced to 14 years in jail after new forensic evidence tied him to the horrific 2004 crime. How He Lured His Victim Back in June 2004, Qayum approached the teenager while […]
Emergency Chaos at Brighton Station as Man Scales Scaffolding
Brighton railway station was thrown into chaos tonight after a man climbed scaffolding on the building’s front. Emergency services flooded the scene on Queen’s Road, sparking widespread disruption. Multiple Agencies Rush to Rescue Sussex Police East Sussex Fire and Rescue British Transport Police South East Coast Ambulance Service A large cordon was set up, shutting […]
Housing association quell rumours over Melksham blaze
A major fire broke out at two flats on Sangster Avenue, Melksham, shortly before 8pm on Saturday, 18 April, destroying both properties despite the efforts of over 25 firefighters. Selwood Housing, the building owner, confirmed the fire was accidental and dismissed social media rumours about electrical faults. All residents evacuated safely, with the housing association […]
Leeds Girds for Major Police Operation as Protests Loom
Leeds city centre is set for a heavy police presence this Saturday, April 25, as protesters and counter-protesters prepare to hit the streets. Police Ready to Tackle Disruption West Yorkshire Police are rolling out extra powers to keep the peace and protect local businesses and shoppers. Officers will work hard to limit the disruption caused […]
Police officers patrolling on bicycles seize illegal e-bike in Swindon
Bike Cops Nab Illegal E-Bike in Swindon Swindon’s streets just got safer! Police officers on bike patrol have seized a dodgy e-bike being ridden illegally through the town. Modified E-Bike Caught Red-Handed PC Thompson, PC Ashman, and PC Gutowski were cycling around the town centre and park areas on Thursday when they spotted the e-bike […]
Lorry Overturns and Blocks Key Wiltshire Roundabout
Crash Shuts Down Bradford Road Roundabout A tipper lorry flipped over at the Bradford Road Roundabout on the A4 in Bathford this morning around 9.30am, causing chaos on one of Wiltshire’s busiest junctions. The driver lost control while navigating the roundabout, dumping a load of waste across the road. No Serious Injuries, But Chaos Ensues […]
Man Sexually Assaulted in Eastbourne Park – Police Hunt Two Suspects
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a man was sexually assaulted in Eastbourne. The victim was approached by two men in Helen Garden, King Edward’s Parade, between the evening of Monday 13 April and early Tuesday 14 April. Suspect Descriptions Released Suspect One: White male, around 28 years old, 6’2” tall, dark blonde hair […]
Police Helicopter Tracks Suspected Stolen Car Leading to Arrest in Peacehaven
A daring police chase ended with the arrest of a 21-year-old Brighton man after a suspicious vehicle was tracked from Brighton into Peacehaven by a police helicopter. Suspicious Driving Sparks Helicopter Hunt On Sunday, 6 April, officers on patrol in Brighton spotted a car acting oddly. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter swooped in […]
Daniel Backhouse-Dyson Dies in Motorcycle Collision
Tragic Huddersfield Crash: Daniel Backhouse-Dyson Dies in Motorcycle Collision Daniel Backhouse-Dyson, 42, has been named as the man who died after a crash in Huddersfield’s Fixby area on Monday night. Heartbreaking Family Tribute Daniel’s family shared a touching tribute: “Daniel was a loving son of Val and Paul Backhouse. A devoted dad to Sonny. A […]
Wiltshire Police Slammed but Making Strides in Crime Investigations and Vulnerability Safeguarding
Inspection Reveals Room for Improvement Wiltshire Police has been told it still “requires improvement” in investigating crime and protecting vulnerable people, according to the latest PEEL 2025-27 report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The force was marked down for inconsistent supervision of investigations and poor monitoring of […]
Controlling Monster Jailed After Ruthless Abuse Campaign in Crawley
A man who subjected a woman to relentless coercion and abuse has been locked up, Sussex Police confirmed. Lee Yates was found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour at Lewes Crown Court, where jurors heard how he dominated every detail of his victim’s life. Strict Rules and Harsh Control The court revealed Yates imposed brutal […]
