Police Appeal After Pedestrian Injured by Bus in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision between a pedestrian and a single-decker First bus in Bradford on Monday, 18 May. The incident happened at approximately 10:40am on Manchester Road, where the pedestrian was struck while using the guided bus lane heading towards Mayo Avenue, resulting in […]
Sussex Police Officer Charged After Drink-Drive Incident in Crawley
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with drink-driving offences following a late-night incident in Crawley, West Sussex. The off-duty officer’s vehicle was found abandoned near Ridleys Corner Roundabout early on Tuesday, 19 May, leading to a police investigation and his subsequent arrest. Off-duty Officer Arrested Connor Farrell, 23, a learner Detective Constable serving in […]
Newhaven RNLI Volunteer Katherine Nash Earns Helm Role After Tough Training
Newhaven RNLI has celebrated the promotion of volunteer Katherine Nash to helm of its inshore lifeboat after passing a rigorous final assessment on 12 May. This achievement marks the highest command level within the station’s search and rescue team, highlighting her rapid progress since joining the service in 2022 without prior boating experience. Speedy Lifesaver […]
Police Appeal After Serious Injury Collision on M62 Eastbound Near Rishworth Moor
West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a collision on the eastbound M62 near junction 22 at Rishworth Moor left a motorcyclist seriously injured on 22 May. The incident, which took place around 2:05pm, involved a Mercedes Sprinter van towing a trailer and a KTM Duke motorcycle. The van driver stopped […]
Sussex Police Hunt Suspects After Crime Spree in Funtington
Sussex Police are actively investigating a string of thefts and attempted thefts from garages and vehicles in Funtington on the night of 17 May. The incidents have alarmed local residents, triggering a police appeal for witnesses and any relevant footage to aid the investigation. Series Of Thefts Officers have recorded six reports of burglary-related offences […]
Appeal After Paul Mason Found Dead on Balcombe Railway
Police are appealing for information following the death of Paul Mason, 63, found on railway tracks near Balcombe on Tuesday, 5 May. Emergency services were called at around 4.15am after reports of a casualty on the line. Despite paramedics’ efforts, Mr Mason, from Bodmin, Cornwall, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers continue to investigate […]
Father and Daughter Unite in Lifesaving Roles at Hastings RNLI
A father and daughter from Hastings are at the heart of lifesaving efforts along the East Sussex coast, both serving with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Volunteer Coxswain Mark Tewkesbury has dedicated nearly 20 years to Hastings RNLI, while his 17-year-old daughter, Grace, recently joined as a beach lifeguard. Their shared commitment highlights a […]
Former West Sussex Assistant Headteacher Admits Sexual Communication Offence
A former West Sussex assistant headteacher has pleaded guilty to attempting sexual communication with a 13-year-old boy. David Rogers, 48, of Worthing, was arrested after sending explicit messages and trying to arrange a meeting via social media in December 2024. The case was heard at Lewes Crown Court on 30 April, highlighting concerns over his […]
Omarie Adams Jailed 20 Years for Leeds Rape of Teen Girl
Omarie Adams, 34, of Second Avenue, Armley, was sentenced to an extended 20-year custodial term today after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against a 13-year-old girl in Leeds. The attacks took place on 11 September 2025, and Adams was added to the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely as well as being issued a restraining order. […]
Leeds Man Jailed for Assaulting PC After Dangerous Driving Chase
A Leeds man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after violently attacking a police officer following a dangerous driving incident in Seacroft earlier this year. Jamie Frosdick, 33, assaulted PC Usmaan Akhtar in February after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a fence. The officer, who was […]
Trowbridge Man Jailed for Filming Rape of Sleeping Woman
A 38-year-old man from Trowbridge has been jailed for filming himself raping a sleeping woman, following a trial at Salisbury Crown Court. Andrew Hews, of Frome Road, was sentenced on 20 May to six years in prison. Despite clear evidence on his mobile phone, Hews denied the offence, forcing his victim to endure the trauma […]
Wiltshire Police Warn After Children Swim in Dangerous Purton Quarry
Wiltshire Police have issued an urgent warning after children were spotted swimming in a quarry near Purton, close to Swindon. The force raised concerns over the extreme dangers posed by youths entering the private site and swimming in deep, cold water. The alert comes as rising temperatures ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend and school […]
Former Leeds Teacher Richard Whitaker Jailed for Child Abuse Images
Richard Whitaker, a 54-year-old former Leeds teacher, was sentenced to two years in prison at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday after admitting numerous offences related to indecent images of children. The court also imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and mandatory sex offender registration. Serious Offences Admitted Whitaker pleaded guilty to creating 19 Category […]
Police Appeal After Liversedge Attempted Burglary on Hindley Road Kirkless
Detectives from Kirklees CID are appealing to the public for help identifying two individuals caught on CCTV near a property targeted in an attempted burglary on Hindley Road, Liversedge. The incident happened at around 3am on Saturday 9 May 2026, prompting a police investigation to trace those involved. Urgent Public Appeal Officials released CCTV images […]
Swindon Man Sidney Hoyland Charged Over June 2025 Indecent Exposures
Sidney Hoyland, 23, from Hunt Street in Old Town, Swindon, has been charged following several alleged indecent exposures in Marlborough and Swindon during June 2025. Wiltshire Police‟s Volume Crime Team led a thorough investigation culminating in his arrest. Lengthy Police Probe Wiltshire Police officers conducted an extensive inquiry into multiple reports of indecent exposure across […]
Three Men Jailed For Sexual Offences Committed More Than 20 Years Ago
Three men have been jailed for sexual offences committed over 20 years ago in Kirklees following the bravery of two women who came forward. On Wednesday 20 May 2026, Javaid Hussain, Sarfraz Hussain Riaz, and Mohammed Farook were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court for multiple historic crimes, including rape, dating from 2002 to 2005. Long-delayed […]
Swindon Man Avoids Jail After Strangling and Sexually Assaulting Woman
A Swindon man has been sentenced to a community order rather than prison after strangling and sexually assaulting a woman known to him in December 2023. Wiltshire Police investigated following a report from the victim’s mother, leading to charges being filed against 20-year-old Nyle Seabrook. He pleaded guilty at Swindon Crown Court. Details Of Assault […]
Jamie Vile Jailed 13 Years for Raping Eastbourne Schoolgirl
A 44-year-old Eastbourne man, Jamie Vile, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing a teenage girl between 2023 and 2025. The offences occurred when the victim was aged 13 to 15. Vile was convicted at Lewes Crown Court following a trial and received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order […]
Hailsham Burglar Stonestreet Jailed Over Fraud and Theft Spree
Michael Stonestreet, 38, was sentenced at Hove Crown Court on May 15 after admitting multiple offences, including burglary, fraud and theft in Hailsham. Police swiftly identified and arrested him on February 13 following CCTV footage that linked him to stealing a handbag and using stolen bank cards locally. His crimes spanned several months, causing significant […]
Two Drivers Jailed for Dangerous Racing After East Sussex Tree Smash
Two motorists have been sentenced following a high-speed race that ended with a Vauxhall Corsa smashing into a tree on the A271 near Battle, East Sussex, on 3 March 2024. Police investigating the crash found the car’s speedometer locked at 86mph on a 60mph road. The driver, 20-year-old Miller Watts from Catsfield, suffered serious injuries […]
Two Men Sought After Horsham Phone Shop Assault During Raid
Police are appealing for information after two men assaulted a worker during a robbery at a phone shop in Horsham town centre on the evening of Monday, April 20. The incident took place at Tech World and Vape Store on West Street at around 6.10pm. Raid Turns Violent Officers reported that the pair smashed a […]
Delays on A342 Wedhampton After Motorcyclist Crash Near Devizes
Emergency services responded to a motorcyclist crash on the A342 at Wedhampton, near Devizes, at around 5pm on Tuesday. A car and motorbike were involved, causing delays on the route. Evening Traffic Disruption The collision led to significant delays on this busy road in Wiltshire during peak hours, with emergency crews attending promptly to the […]
National Police Dog Trials 2026 Award Winners Revealed in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police hosted the 64th National Police Dog Trials, showcasing the UK’s top police dog handlers and their canines at Nostell on Saturday, 16th May 2026. The event drew thousands of visitors eager to see 21 police dogs from forces nationwide compete in tracking, building searches, and suspect apprehension exercises. Thrilling Competition Finale The […]
Teen Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Leeds Tempest Road Crash Appeal
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision on Tempest Road, Beeston, Leeds, in the early hours of Tuesday 19 May 2026. The crash took place at 12.09am at the junction of Tempest Road and Woodview Road involving a grey Mercedes A200 and a black electric […]
Police Appeal After Serious Easby Road Collision Injures Two in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for information and dashcam footage following a serious collision on Easby Road, Bradford, on Monday 18 May 2026. The crash at 1.15pm involved a white Audi TT and a red and white Honda off-road motorbike, resulting in critical injuries to two 18-year-old men on the motorbike. The incident also […]
Police Hunt Man Over Indecent Act on Bus Between Lewes and Tunbridge Wells
Police are urging the public to help identify a man wanted following an indecent act on the number 29 bus travelling between Lewes and Tunbridge Wells on the evening of Thursday, 19 March. Incident On Bus 29 A woman reported that between 6.40pm and 7.10pm a man boarded the 29 bus, initially sitting behind her […]
Man Charged Over Alleged Brighton Seafront Rape Case
Sussex Police have charged a 35-year-old man following an alleged rape on Brighton seafront in the early hours of 3 May. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, reported the crime near The Grand Hotel Brighton at around 2am. The suspect, Bilal Alkadour of Newark-on-Trent, was arrested on 14 May and has since appeared in Brighton Magistrates’ […]
Fatboy Slim Boosts RNLI Fundraiser in Brighton for Sea Safety
On 16 May, DJ and producer Fatboy Slim joined the RNLI outside Churchill Square in Brighton to help raise vital funds and promote sea safety awareness. The event featured RNLI volunteers engaging with the public about the charity’s lifesaving work, essential rescue equipment, and volunteer training—crucial for protecting the South Coast. Fatboy Slim’s Lifesaving […]
Van Driver Charged After Fatal Melksham Collision Involving Elderly Pedestrians
A 25-year-old van driver has been charged following a fatal collision with elderly pedestrians in Melksham, Wiltshire, in September 2025. Harry Parsons, from Roundpond, Melksham, was arrested at the scene after a white Ford Transit van reversed into two elderly friends, Cheryl Decarteret and Margaret Shaw, in Lowbourne. Cheryl later died in the hospital, […]
Wakefield Police Appeal After Midgley Indecent Exposure Incident
Wakefield Police are urgently seeking witnesses following an indecent exposure incident near Midgley on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The offence occurred just after 2:45pm on land off Top Lane, between Midgley and West Bretton, when a man exposed himself to a passing woman but made no verbal or physical contact. This appeal aims to identify […]
