Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s killer father in Belmarsh Prison
Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif. The Crown Prosecution Service announced the charges on Friday, August 14, following an incident inside HMP Belmarsh in southeast London. Steven Sansom and Adam Watson have both been charged with […]
Three arrested after 16-year-old boy stabbed during Ramsgate town centre disturbance
Three people remain in police custody after a 16-year-old boy suffered stab wounds during a disturbance in Ramsgate town centre. Kent Police were alerted at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, August 12, following reports that the teenager had been assaulted earlier that day near Harbour Street. Police officers and paramedics attended and the 16-year-old was taken […]
Police appeal after car flips in serious crash near Ashton Keynes
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car flipped during a serious collision near Ashton Keynes. The crash happened at around 9.40pm on Wednesday, August 5, as a grey Volkswagen Golf was travelling along the B4696 towards the A429. Wiltshire Police said that, for reasons which remain unknown, the vehicle was involved in a collision […]
19 taken to hospital as wildfires tear through West Midlands during heatwave
Nineteen people have been taken to hospital after a series of major wildfires swept across the West Midlands and surrounding areas during the UK’s latest heatwave. A total of 54 patients were treated by ambulance crews following fires across the Birmingham area, Staffordshire and Worcestershire on Thursday, August 13. The most serious incidents included a […]
Rail services disrupted after major Stourbridge fire spreads to railway embankments
Rail passengers are facing disruption on the Snow Hill Lines after a major fire in Stourbridge spread onto railway embankments. The blaze broke out on Thursday, August 13, with the scale of the incident preventing some trains from operating through the area. West Midlands Railway said a reduced service is operating today, Friday, August 14, […]
Royal Navy warship opens fire near Falkland Islands during major military exercise
A Royal Navy warship has carried out live-fire exercises near the Falkland Islands as British forces maintain a visible military presence in the South Atlantic amid renewed tensions with Argentina. HMS Medway conducted live weapons training during Operation Southern Vigilance, which took place between July 26 and 29 near the edge of the Falkland Islands […]
60 firefighters battle extensive grass fire near Stourbridge golf course as flames spread across roads
Around 60 firefighters are tackling a major grass fire near Stourbridge golf course, with flames reported to be spreading across roads in places. Fire crews were first alerted to the blaze in the Racecourse Lane area of Stourbridge shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday, August 13. A significant firefighting operation was launched, with around 60 firefighters […]
Man reported to have died following Bradford crash as police investigation continues
A man who was left fighting for his life following a serious two-car crash in Bradford last month is now reported to have died. The collision happened on Wakefield Road, Bradford, at around 11.36pm, between the junctions of Fenby Avenue and Sheridan Street. West Yorkshire Police previously confirmed that a silver Toyota Auris and a […]
Six treated and woman and boy rushed to hospital after major Stourbridge fire
Six people have been treated by emergency crews after a large-scale fire broke out in Stourbridge, with a woman and a boy taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the fire on Norton Road, Stourbridge, at 2.35pm on Thursday, August 13. A significant emergency response was sent to […]
‘Manipulative’ drug dealer jailed after using teenager to sell £23,000 worth of drugs
A drug dealer who exploited a teenager to sell Class A and B drugs on the streets of Grimsby has been jailed for three years and seven months. Adam Cox, 38, of Heneage Road, Grimsby, was sentenced at Grimsby Crown Court on Monday, August 10, following a lengthy police investigation which uncovered drugs worth almost […]
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after pensioner found dead at Reading home
A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 70s was found dead inside a property in Reading. Thames Valley Police launched an investigation after officers were called to an address on Wensley Road at around 7.20am on Wednesday, August 12, following concerns for the welfare of a man. […]
Two men jailed after police patrol uncovers cocaine, cash and drug dealing messages
Two men have been jailed after a routine police patrol in Gilfach led officers to uncover cocaine, cash and evidence linked to Class A drug dealing. Joshua Organ, 32, and Aiden Jones, 29, were stopped in Bargoed on the evening of Friday, July 26, 2024, after neighbourhood officers became suspicious of the way a grey […]
Man jailed after single punch killed father-of-four days before his wedding
A man has been jailed for five years after delivering a single punch which killed a father of four following a row over a phone charger in a Wakefield pub. Harry Mannion, 28, struck 62-year-old Tony Powles during an altercation at the Red Lion on Batley Road on October 9. Mr Powles fell to the […]
Sleeping Peterborough drug dealer jailed after police find 150 wraps of cocaine and heroin
A drug dealer who was found asleep by police with 150 wraps of cocaine and heroin has been jailed for almost four years. Ahmed Hassan, 26, was arrested after neighbourhood officers carried out a warrant at a flat in Oxford Road, Millfield, Peterborough, shortly before 7am on June 6 last year. Officers found Hassan asleep […]
Major emergency response at Chadwell Heath station after reports of person hit by train
A major emergency response has been reported at Chadwell Heath railway station this evening following reports that a person has been struck by a train. Residents reported seeing large numbers of fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles heading towards the station and surrounding areas, including Porters Avenue, Valence Avenue and Church Elm Lane. An air […]
Man and woman jailed for 17 years after drugging men to steal from them – killing two victims
A man and woman who secretly drugged men before stealing from them, causing the deaths of two victims and poisoning two others, have each been jailed for 17 years. Adina Mihai, 31, and Madalin Dumitru, 30, both formerly of Ilford, Essex, were sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, August 13. The pair had previously […]
Judge left stunned after defendant defecates in dock at Grimsby Crown Court
A defendant has been jailed for contempt of court after deliberately depositing faeces in the dock during a hearing at Grimsby Crown Court. Anton Barnes, 41, formerly of Grimsby and latterly of Gervase Place, Sheffield, shocked court staff and Judge Gurdial Singh with his behaviour during proceedings in Court Two. The incident happened after Barnes […]
Newbury Road closed between Andover and Enham as firefighters tackle fast-spreading blaze
Newbury Road has been closed between Andover and Enham as emergency crews deal with a fire which witnesses say spread rapidly. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Thursday, with smoke and flames affecting the area and forcing the closure of the road while crews worked at the scene. Members of the public reported seeing […]
Woman, 75, dies after aggravated burglary at Finsbury Park home
A 75-year-old woman has died after an aggravated burglary at her home in Finsbury Park, prompting detectives to launch an appeal for witnesses and doorbell footage. Metropolitan Police officers were called to Tollington Park at around 9.20pm on Tuesday, August 11, following reports of an aggravated burglary. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. A […]
Two seriously injured and nine hurt after passenger train derails near Lewes
Two people have suffered serious injuries and nine others have been hurt after a passenger train carrying around 150 people derailed near Lewes in East Sussex. South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed the casualty figures on Thursday evening as emergency crews continued dealing with what has been declared a major incident. The train derailed shortly […]
A34 partially reopens after lorry fire causes hours of delays near Winchester
Hampshire The A34 northbound has partially reopened after a lorry fire caused severe delays and left motorists trapped in queues for several hours. The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening, August 12, on the northbound carriageway between M3 Junction 9 at Winchester and the A303 at Bullington. The fire forced the road to close completely […]
Man arrested after allegedly threatening police inspector enforcing Devizes town centre drinking order
A man has been arrested after allegedly becoming aggressive and threatening towards a police inspector who was enforcing a public drinking order in Devizes town centre. Devizes Inspector Andy Lemon said he came across a group of adults drinking in the Market Place while on patrol. Police said the group was in breach of the […]
Homes on fire as 100 firefighters battle huge Stourbridge blaze
Around 100 firefighters are battling a huge blaze in Stourbridge after a grass fire spread towards homes on the hottest day of the year. Emergency services were called to the Racecourse Lane area, near Stourbridge Golf Club, shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday. The fire rapidly spread across a large area of grassland and woodland, with […]
Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze near Westbury White Horse
A major incident has been declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service amid increased demand as crews battle a large grass fire near the Westbury White Horse. Firefighters are tackling the blaze on grassland near the famous landmark at Bratton, with members of the public being urged to stay away from the area. […]
Urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old boy from Northfleet
Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to find a 13-year-old boy who has gone missing from Northfleet. Cameron Fooks was last seen at around 2pm on Thursday, August 13, in the Rosherville area. Officers are asking members of the public to keep a lookout for the teenager and report any information that could […]
Bones found at Biggin Hill property confirmed as human as police investigation continues
Bones discovered at a property in Biggin Hill have been confirmed as human, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers launched an investigation after the remains were discovered at an address in Aperfield Road at around 1.33pm on Friday, August 7. The property was subsequently cordoned off as specialist officers carried out enquiries at the scene. […]
County Lines dealer jailed for supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Widnes
A County Lines drug dealer has been jailed for more than five years after being caught supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Widnes. Jamie Porter, of Minto Close in Liverpool, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on August 6 after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine. The 47-year-old was sentenced […]
Teenager stabbed in Streatham as police hunt attacker
A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight in Streatham. Metropolitan Police officers were called to Wavertree Road at around 3.57pm on Wednesday, August 12, following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found a 19-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. He was treated […]
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Cannock
A motorcyclist has died following a collision involving a car and a motorbike in Cannock. Emergency services were called to Green Lane at around 8.26pm on Wednesday, August 12, following reports of a serious road traffic collision. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical […]
New Forest wildfire burns 400 acres as firefighters battle blaze for fifth day and A31 remains closed
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the major New Forest wildfire for a fifth day, with around 400 acres of land affected and the A31 remaining completely closed. Around 1.6 square kilometres — approximately 400 acres or the equivalent of around 230 football pitches — has been affected by the fire. The encouraging news […]
