Met Police Investigate Brixton Shooting Leaving Four Injured
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are probing a shooting on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, after multiple shots were fired from a vehicle in the early hours of Saturday, 2 May. Police arrived within four minutes and, working alongside the London Ambulance Service, provided emergency assistance at the scene. Rapid Police Response Officers, including specialist crime units, responded swiftly to […]
Witness Appeal After Fatal Stratford Van Pedestrian Collision
Police are urgently seeking witnesses after a fatal collision between a van and a pedestrian in Stratford on Thursday, 23 April. The incident happened at around 09:07 at the junction of High Road Leyton and Millais Road. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene. A 78-year-old woman was taken to hospital […]
Woman Jailed for £24,000 Theft in Birmingham Distraction Burglary
West Midlands Police have jailed Catalina Stanciu, 37, after she was convicted for stealing £14,000 in cash and over £10,000 in gold jewellery from a home on Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, in a distraction burglary on 8 July last year. Distraction Tactic Uncovered Stanciu teamed up with three other women who tricked the homeowner by […]
Teen Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Redditch
West Mercia Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with murder after a fatal stabbing in Redditch on Tuesday, 28 April. The incident happened at Martley Close just after 8:35am when a 41-year-old man was stabbed. He was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries. Fatal Stabbing In Redditch Emergency services responded swiftly […]
Woman Charged Over Fatal Wimbledon School Road Crash
A woman has been charged following a Metropolitan Police reinvestigation into the tragic road traffic collision at the Study Prep School in Camp Road, Wimbledon. The crash on 6 July 2023 resulted in the deaths of schoolgirls Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, with several others injured during the school’s end-of-term celebrations. Charges Announced Claire Freemantle, […]
Teacher Jamie Varley Denies Murder of Baby Preston in Preston Court Trial
A teacher, Jamie Varley, 37, stands accused of the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who he was adopting. The alleged offences occurred in Preston, with the baby dying in Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2023. Varley’s partner, John McGowan-Fazackerley, 32, also faces charges of allowing the child’s death, both denying all allegations […]
Brothers Jailed Over Fatal Walsall Stabbing of Mohammed Khan
Four men, including three brothers and their cousin, have been sentenced to over 65 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Khan in Walsall. The attack happened on Bloxwich Road on March 17 last year, where Khan, aged 22, suffered catastrophic injuries and later died in hospital. Wolverhampton Crown Court handed down the […]
Four Jailed for Cocaine and Ketamine Supply in West Cumbria
Four individuals have been sentenced for supplying cocaine and ketamine in West Cumbria, Cumbria Police confirmed. The court handed down prison terms following an investigation that targeted drug distribution networks in the area. Sentences Handed Down Curtis Kirkbride, 36, of no fixed address, was jailed for seven years and two months for conspiracy to supply […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Woman Lisa Mare in Gillingham
Kent Police are urgently seeking help to locate Lisa Mare, a 44-year-old woman reported missing from the Windmill Road area of Gillingham. She was last seen at around 6.15pm on Friday 1 May 2026, and officers are seriously concerned for her welfare. Details of the Missing Woman Lisa Mare is described as slim, approximately 5 […]
Man in 70s Hospitalised After Suzuki Hits Building in Bradford
Police were called to Market Street, Thornton, Bradford, at 12:38pm today after a man in his seventies crashed a Suzuki Swift into a building. Emergency services attended the scene, and the driver was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Swift Collision Location The incident took place on Market Street, a busy area […]
Man Held After Suspicious Bag Sparks Evacuation at Birmingham Utilita Arena
West Midlands Police have detained a 19-year-old man following the discovery of a suspicious bag at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Wednesday evening. Authorities ordered an evacuation of the venue as a precaution while conducting a thorough search. Swift Police Action The alert came shortly before 9:30pm when security staff identified the suspicious item. Officers quickly […]
Northamptonshire Police Seek Suspects Over £540 Unpaid Miller & Carter Bill Kettering
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for help after a group racked up a £539.70 bill at the Miller & Carter restaurant in Kettering and left without paying on Monday, April 6, between 5pm and 7.10pm. Officers have now released CCTV images of the individuals involved and want to speak to anyone who recognises them to assist […]
Spirit Airlines to Halt Flights At 3am Amid Collapse Fears and Booking Confusion
Spirit Airlines is set to cease operations at 3am on Saturday after failing to secure a $500 million bailout from the US federal government, raising concerns over passengers being stranded and over 14,000 jobs at risk. Despite the expected shutdown, Spirit’s website continues to accept bookings, confusing affected airports nationwide. Failed Bailout Deal The budget […]
Drug Dealer Jailed 20 Years Over Fatal Southend Crash
A Southend drug dealer was sentenced to over 20 years in prison after causing a fatal crash while driving high on heroin and crack cocaine. Lee Rance, 44, lost control of his Mini Cooper on the A1159 near Southend on the evening of 20 May last year, killing his passenger Carly Hicks, 37. High-speed Escape […]
Merseyside Fire Crews Extinguish Electrical Fire at Liverpool Cathedral
Firefighters from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to an electrical fire at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday, 1 May. Smoke was spotted billowing from the top-floor balcony of the cathedral on Hope Street, prompting an immediate evacuation and temporary closure of the landmark while crews tackled the blaze. Rapid Hope Street Response Crews were […]
Vauxhall Bridge Shut Over Police Incident Involving Knife near MI6 Building
Police were called at 16:35hrs on Friday, 1 May following concerns for the welfare of a man inside a building on Wandsworth Road, SW8. The man, who is believed to be in possession of a knife remains inside the building. No injuries have been reported and officers remain on scene with emergency services. Vauxhall Bridge […]
Oxford Man Jailed for 2014 City Centre Rape After Police Hunt
Salam Karis, 35, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court after being found guilty of raping a woman in Oxford city centre in 2014. Thames Valley Police launched an extensive investigation leading to his arrest and conviction. Karis also faces an indefinite restraining order barring contact with the victim and […]
Manchester Man Jailed for Child Abuse Images and Online Grooming
A 25-year-old man from Manchester has been jailed for four and a half years at Chester Crown Court following a police investigation into child abuse images and online grooming. Talha Ahmed, from Burnage, pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including possession and creation of indecent images of children, and attempted incitement of a child aged 13 […]
Asad Hussain Found Guilty of Stalking and Assault in Cheshire
Asad Hussain, 36, from Heald Green, Cheadle, has been found guilty of stalking, assault by beating, and failing to comply with a police notice after targeting a victim in Northwich. The offences took place in April and May 2024, and the nine-day trial concluded at Chester Crown Court with Hussain convicted of causing serious alarm […]
Norwich Therapist Faces Jail for Two-Hour Sexual Assault
A 38-year-old Norwich massage therapist, Happy Suwali, is set to be sentenced for sexually assaulting a female client during a treatment session. The victim, attending for a sports injury, was assaulted over nearly two hours in Suwali’s home setting, after he instructed her to undress except for a small towel. The incident, originally booked for […]
Birmingham Terror Offender Jailed Over Breach of Conditions
Mohammed Zahir Khan, a 48-year-old man from Alum Rock, Birmingham, has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for breaching conditions tied to his status as a registered terrorist offender. Khan repeatedly posted online content supporting a proscribed organisation and possessed unauthorised devices and accounts despite strict post-release restrictions. The sentencing follows […]
Police Appeal After Teen Sex Assault Near Wolverhampton Bus Stop
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted near a bus stop in Wolverhampton on the evening of Monday, 23 February. The attack happened around 10.30pm on Bilston Street after the victim got off the 529 bus arriving from Walsall. Specialist officers are supporting the victim as the investigation […]
Two Men Charged Over Taunton Necklace Robbery Attack
Two Bristol men, Manuel Vasile, 19, and Dolari Amet, 21, have been charged in connection with the robbery of a woman in her sixties in Taunton on Monday 27 April. The victim was robbed of her necklace in Hammet Street as police launched an investigation into the incident. Robbery Charges Details Manuel Vasile of Stapleton […]
Police Seek Man Over Serious Assault in Southsea on Palmerston Road
Portsmouth Police are appealing for help identifying a man after a serious assault on Palmerston Road, Southsea. The attack happened between 4am and 5am on 5 April near Go Rouge, where a man in his 20s was repeatedly punched and kicked, suffering serious injuries to his face and arm. Assault In Southsea The victim, a […]
Snakepass Wildfire Brings Multi-Force Fire Response and Road Closure
Firefighters from Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire are battling a major wildfire at Snakepass Summit on Friday 1 May. The blaze, covering an area of roughly 1,200 by 600 metres, prompted emergency services to close the Snake Pass between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir, impacting local travel and causing smoke across surrounding areas. […]
Body Found in Search for Missing Tonbridge Woman Joanna Lewis
Kent Police have recovered a body during the search for missing 59-year-old Joanna Lewis from Tonbridge. Officers found the deceased woman in woodland near Half Moon Lane on the morning of Friday 1 May 2026. Joanna had been reported missing after last being seen at 9am on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in the Colts Hill […]
Man Charged with Murder of Woman in Fulham After Fatal Attack
Mehdi Madar, 45, has been charged with the murder of Sophinia Bertrand, 46, following a fatal attack in Fulham. Police and London Ambulance Service were called to a property on Tyrawley Road, SW6, at 1:10am on Thursday, 30 April, after reports that a woman had suffered head injuries. Despite paramedics’ efforts, Ms Bertrand was pronounced […]
Burglary and Vandalism at Compton Bassett Waste Site Under Investigation
Wiltshire Police are appealing for information after a burglary and criminal damage incident at Hills Waste site in Compton Bassett on April 25. Around 5.50pm, intruders broke into several buildings on the Old Camp Sandpit site, including the office and canteen, before causing extensive damage across the premises. Crime Scene Damage The offender reportedly […]
Two Kent Sex Offenders Jailed For Breaching Court Orders
Two repeat sex offenders from Kent have been jailed after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) designed to keep the public safe. Andrew McPherson, 53, from Gillingham, and Jay Bishenden, 24, of Sittingbourne, were both sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court for disobeying court orders protecting the community. Strict Orders Breached Jay Bishenden was found using […]
Missing Meopham Teen Demi-Leigh Spouse Last Seen on Wrotham Road
The public is urgently asked to help find Demi-Leigh Spouse, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Meopham. She was last spotted around 5pm on Thursday, 30 April 2026 in the Wrotham Road area, Kent Police confirmed, who are concerned for her welfare. Demi-leigh’s Description Demi-Leigh is described as white, approximately 5ft 3in tall, with a […]
