Morley Man Jailed for Encouraging US Suicide in Disturbing Online Video Call
Dylan Phelan, 21, from Churwell, Morley, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to encouraging the suicide of a 21-year-old man in Louisiana, USA. Phelan was also convicted on multiple charges related to extreme pornography and the possession of an indecent image of a child, and has been […]
Man Jailed 11 Years After Grooming Kirklees Schoolgirl Via Social Media
A man from Luton has had his prison sentence increased to 11 years after grooming and sexually abusing a schoolgirl in Kirklees via social media. Masoud Abdi, 32, was originally jailed for six years at Leeds Crown Court in September 2025, following offences committed in February and March that year. Abdi targeted the vulnerable teenager, […]
Facebook Outage Hits UK and Worldwide Users Amid Global Access Failure
Facebook experienced a major outage on Friday afternoon, leaving thousands of users across the UK and globally unable to access the site and Messenger services. The disruption started shortly after 1pm UK time, with reports of severe technical issues preventing content from loading and error messages appearing across the platform. Widespread User Complaints According […]
Brighton Prepares for Weekend Protests with Police Travel Alerts
Sussex Police and Brighton & Hove City Council have issued travel advice as competing protests are set to disrupt Brighton city centre on Saturday, June 13. Officers will maintain a strong presence around Brighton Railway Station and nearby streets to ensure public safety amid planned demonstration and counter-demonstration events. Police Ready For Protests Sussex Police […]
Police Appeal After Leeds and Kirklees Warehouse Burglaries
West Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV appeal to identify a man linked to three high-value warehouse burglaries in the Leeds and Kirklees areas. The break-ins occurred between December 30, 2024, and January 8, 2025, with the image captured in Pontefract. Suspect Identification Effort Authorities released the CCTV footage, hoping the public could help identify […]
Halifax Man Jailed 12 Years for Serious Sexual Abuse and Assault
Neil Allsopp, 48, from Ash Tree Road, Mixenden, near Halifax, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the serious sexual and physical abuse of a woman. The sentence was handed down on Monday 8 June at Bradford Crown Court, where Allsopp was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Brutal Injuries Revealed The […]
Woman Murder Investigation Launched Foster Square Leeds
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 51-year-old woman was found dead at an address in Foster Square, Leeds, on the morning of Thursday 11 June 2026. West Yorkshire Police were called at 10:25am following concerns for her welfare. A 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and has been arrested […]
Brighton Man Jailed for Stalking Three Women Over Months
A 76-year-old Brighton man has been jailed after a months-long campaign of stalking and harassment against three women, causing them serious fear and distress. Geoffrey Lower, from Stanmer Villas, pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court to stalking offences that took place between March and December 2025. Sussex Police led the investigation following reports from the […]
Brighton Council Leader Condemns Far-Right March Ahead of Weekend Protest
The Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Councillor Bella Sankey, has issued a firm warning about a planned far-right demonstration set to take place in Brighton this Saturday. Speaking ahead of the event, she condemned the march as “unpatriotic” and aimed at stirring division in the diverse South East community. Sussex Police are coordinating […]
Fire Engine Safety Mirrors Vandalised at Brighton Preston Circus Station
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has reported vandalism to vital safety mirrors at Preston Circus Fire Station in Brighton over the weekend, raising serious safety concerns for firefighters. The external mirrors, positioned by the appliance bay doors, help guide fire engines safely when leaving the station and are crucial for safe deployment of […]
Sussex Police Crack Down on Dangerous Nuisance Bikes in Peacehaven
Sussex Police stepped up patrols in Peacehaven on Tuesday 9 June to tackle dangerous and anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes and electric bikes near Peacehaven Skatepark. Following multiple reports from the community, officers targeted risky riding by young people, putting the public at risk. High-visibility Patrols Police and PCSOs increased their presence with high-visibility patrols to […]
Swindon Roofer Jailed for Illegal Waste Dumping Near Cricklade
A Swindon roofer, Ashleigh Witts, 36, was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates Court on 29 May after illegally dumping construction waste in Latton near Cricklade in March 2025. Wiltshire Council officers traced the waste back to his business, ARW Property Services, exposing breaches including failure to produce waste transfer documentation and operating without a valid waste […]
Urgent Police Search for Missing 90-Year-Old Man in Swindon
Wiltshire Police have launched an urgent search for 90-year-old Colin, a vulnerable man reported missing in Swindon early on Thursday morning. Colin, who lives in the Park South area, was last seen around 3am wearing a dark blue jumper, knee-length shorts, grey trainers, and a flat cap. Authorities warn he may be confused and hard […]
Police Seek Man After Unprovoked Assault Injures 24-Year-Old in Horsham Pub
Sussex Police are appealing for information after a 24-year-old man was injured in an alleged unprovoked assault inside The Anchor Hotel pub in Horsham on the night of 24 April. Officers were called at approximately 10.50pm following reports of the attack, which left the victim requiring hospital treatment before being discharged. Suspect CCTV Released Police […]
Halifax Man Jailed 12 Years for Serious Sexual Abuse and Assault
A 48-year-old man from Halifax has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the serious physical and sexual abuse of a woman. Neil Allsopp, of Ash Tree Road, Mixenden, admitted to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, sexual assault by penetration, and intentional strangulation. The sentence was handed down on Monday 8 June at Bradford […]
Man Stabbed Near Swindon Rugby Club Greenbridge Road June 2024
A man in his 20s was stabbed on a field near Swindon Rugby Club, Greenbridge Road, shortly before 4pm on Tuesday 9 June 2024. Emergency services rushed the victim to hospital, where he was treated and later discharged. Wiltshire Police cordoned off the area around the club’s car park as they launched an investigation into […]
Five Men Charged in £34m Eastbourne Cocaine Smuggling Plot
Five men have been charged following a dramatic drug bust at Eastbourne Marina, where the National Crime Agency (NCA) seized 425kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of £34 million. The arrests came on Monday after an alleged at-sea smuggling operation in the English Channel. The suspects appeared at Brighton & Hove Magistrates’ Court […]
Over 20 Tonnes of Rubbish Cleared From Brighton Seafront in Bank Holiday Weekend
Brighton & Hove City Council has removed more than 20 tonnes of rubbish from Brighton seafront over the recent May bank holiday weekend after a surge of visitors left large amounts of litter behind. Despite the council’s extensive waste management efforts and dozens of bins along the seafront, hot weather and big crowds overwhelmed the […]
Brighton Staff Assaulted At Station After Ejecting Disruptive Men
British Transport Police are investigating a serious assault on a Brighton railway station staff member after a confrontation with two disruptive men on the night of Friday, 27 February. The victim, who had asked the men to leave the station following disorderly behaviour on a train from Shoreham-by-Sea, was punched during the attack and suffered […]
Wakefield Sees Record Month for Off-Road Bike Seizures in May
Wakefield’s Off-Road Motorcycle Team has smashed records with the highest number of vehicle seizures in a month during May 2026. Police intensified operations across the district, targeting anti-social behaviour, illegal off-road bike and quad use, aiming to restore peace for local communities. Historic Seizure Figures The specialist unit seized 29 vehicles—the highest monthly total to […]
Man Woman Arrested After Serious Hit-and-Run in Swindon
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman following a serious hit-and-run incident in Swindon. The collision involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa happened around 2.20am on Tuesday in Rodbourne Road near the Penzance Drive bus gate. The pedestrian victim was left with life-changing injuries and is currently in stable condition in the hospital. […]
Sussex Police Officer Charged with Assault During Training Exercise
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with assaulting a colleague during a training exercise in Brighton and Hove. Police Constable Christian Field, 50, faces a charge of assault by beating after a Crown Prosecution Service review authorised common assault charges. Suspect Named Police Constable Christian Field, who serves within the Brighton and Hove Division […]
Man Charged After Reported Bladed Weapon Incident at Lancing Asda
Police charged a 58-year-old man after reports of a bladed weapon at the Asda supermarket on South Street, Lancing. The incident took place at 9.50am on Thursday, 4 June, prompting an emergency response to the scene. Officers say Kola Themi, from Worthing, faces a knife possession charge. Swift Police Action Responding quickly to concerns […]
Police Appeal After Multiple Business Burglaries Rock Bexhill
Police have launched an urgent appeal for information following a spate of business burglaries across Bexhill during the early hours of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June. Officers are probing incidents at several premises in the town centre and seafront areas where cash, a safe, and other valuables were stolen. Series Of Burglaries The crimes […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Bexhill Collision on A259
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision left a motorcyclist badly injured near Bexhill. The crash happened on Saturday, 7 June at around 4.50pm on the westbound A259 Barnhorn Road, close to the petrol station at the junction with Coneyburrow Lane. A grey Vauxhall Vivaro van and a black Kawasaki motorcycle were […]
Linda Brunning Jailed 25 Years For Calderdale Care Home Child Abuse
Linda Brunning, 67, from Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her role in the sexual abuse of children at Skircoat Lodge Children’s Home. The sentencing took place at Bradford Crown Court on Monday 8 June 2026 after a police investigation uncovered abuse that occurred between the 1970s and […]
Bradford Man Jailed 13 Years for Attempted Child Rapes
Stuart Hartley, 47, of Dudley Hill Road in Bradford, has been sentenced to 15 years at Bradford Crown Court for multiple attempted rapes and sexual assaults on a child under 13. The offences took place between 2005 and 2013 against a victim aged between 4 and 12 years old. West Yorkshire Police prosecuted the case, […]
Police Probe Deliberate Fire Outside Christ’s Hospital Home
Sussex Police are investigating a deliberate fire set outside a home in Christ’s Hospital, near Horsham, on the evening of Friday 5 June. Officers responded around 10.45pm to Bluecoat Pond after a resident reported flames outside their front door. Deliberate Blaze Sparks Probe The deliberate nature of the fire has prompted Sussex Police to appeal […]
Police Probe Taxi Hits Mobility Scooter Rider in Worthing
Police are investigating after a taxi struck a mobility scooter rider on Buckingham Road, Worthing, at 11.05am on Wednesday, 27 May. The incident involved a Ford Transit Custom taxi reversing into a 78-year-old woman on a mobility scooter. The elderly rider sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Urgent Police Inquiry […]
Man Hospitalised After Crawley Fight on Winfield Way
A man was taken to hospital after police were called to reports of a fight involving a group of men on Winfield Way in Crawley on the evening of Friday, 5 June. Police Respond To Winfield Way Sussex Police were alerted at around 8.20pm following reports of a disturbance on Winfield Way. Officers attended the […]
