Passenger Attempts Door Opening Mid-Flight on New Jersey to Guatemala Flight
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, to Guatemala City was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly tried to open a plane door at 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveller mid-flight on Thursday evening. The Boeing 737 Max 8, operating United Flight 1551 with 145 passengers and […]
Jayden Parkinson Stepfather Fined Over Online Threats To Killer’s Family
Dean Jones, stepfather of murdered Oxfordshire teenager Jayden Parkinson, has been fined £50 for sending threatening online messages to the family of her killer, Ben Blakeley. The conviction dates from a Facebook message he sent last September, the day Jayden would have turned 29, in which Jones said Blakeley and his brother should hang […]
Teenager Charged With Attempted Murder After Stafford Castle Golf Course Stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 60s was stabbed on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course on the evening of Thursday, 14 May. Staffordshire Police arrested the teenager on Tuesday, 19 May, following the attack that left the victim in critical but stable condition in […]
BBC iPlayer Documentary Uncovers Rise in Train Sexual Assault Reports
A new BBC iPlayer documentary exposes the surge in sexual assault and harassment reports on UK trains and at stations. Victims have raised concerns that poor or broken CCTV often hinders the identification of offenders. Inside British Transport Police The film follows British Transport Police officers as they race to collect vital evidence, tackling the […]
Car Fire on Station Road Swanley Extinguished by Kent Fire Service
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a car fire on Station Road, Swanley, Sevenoaks, on Friday 22 May 2026 at 8.47pm. Two fire engines attended the scene, extinguishing the flames promptly without any reported injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Rapid Fire Response Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a high-pressure […]
Birmingham Man Jailed After £140k Cannabis Seizure in Handsworth Raid
Nam Le, 30, has been jailed for two years and nine months after West Midlands Police seized 23kg of cannabis worth up to £140,000 during a raid on his Lloyd Road home in Handsworth, Birmingham, in October. The drug bust was part of the wider Operation Fearless targeting organised crime. Major Cannabis Seizure Police found […]
Police Helicopter Deployed After E-Bike Flees Officers in Plymouth
A police helicopter was deployed this evening over the St Budeaux area of Plymouth after officers spotted an e-bike making off from them. Eyewitnesses reported the rider was wearing a black balaclava, sparking a significant aerial and ground response as Devon and Cornwall Police worked to locate the suspect. Aerial Police Response The use of […]
Kent Police Appeal to Find Missing Canterbury Pensioner Kenneth Hardes
Kent Police are urgently seeking help to locate Kenneth Hardes, a 72-year-old pensioner who went missing in Canterbury on Friday 22 May 2026. Last seen around 10.30am on Ethelbert Road, officers are increasingly concerned for his welfare due to his medical condition. Details Of Disappearance Kenneth is described as a 6ft 2in white male with […]
David Green Named After Fatal A14 Pedestrian Incident in Bury St Edmunds
David Green, 76, has been identified as the man who died following a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian on the eastbound carriageway of the A14 at Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk Police were called at 2:26am on Thursday 7 May 2026. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, with formal identification subject […]
Man Shot by Police After Vehicle Driven at Officers in Bury
A 20-year-old man was shot by police in Whitefield, Bury, after he drove a vehicle at officers during a stop attempt on Bury New Road at around 3pm on Friday, Greater Manchester Police said. Attempted Vehicle Stop Police officers tried to pull over a car, but the driver failed to stop and drove directly towards […]
Man Dies After Assault in Maida Vale as Murder Probe Launched
Metropolitan Police detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 60-year-old man was found seriously injured in Maida Vale. Officers discovered Michalis Kyriacou with severe wounds on Chippenham Road at 2:40am on Thursday, 14 May. Despite emergency first aid and hospital treatment, he died from his injuries the following Friday, 22 May. Man Arrested And […]
Colchester Man Jailed for Sexual Abuse and AI-Enhanced Child Images
A 30-year-old man from Colchester has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for sexually abusing a child and creating indecent images using AI technology. Cosmin Cercel appeared at Ipswich Crown Court after a police probe was launched in December 2025 following a victim’s disclosure to their mother. Shocking Digital Evidence Officers […]
Bradford Man Jailed for Knife Rampage at Morrisons Supermarket
Milad Panjshiri, 22, an Afghan migrant, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a violent knife rampage at a Morrisons supermarket in Bradford last December. Armed with a six-inch knife, Panjshiri smashed bottles, overturned shelves, and threatened a female staff member, causing panic among shoppers and staff. Knife Wielding Chaos Panjshiri stormed through the […]
Scott Ijomanta Jailed 10 Years for Glasgow Child Sex Abuse
A 38-year-old man, Scott Ijomanta, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison at Glasgow High Court for a series of violent and sexual offences against young girls in Glasgow between 2023 and 2024. The case involved the rape, assault, and abduction of a 14-year-old girl, as well as the grooming of two other 13-year-old […]
29-Year-Old Dies After Car Hits Tree in South Harrow Police Pursuit
Police and emergency services responded to a serious collision on Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, at 2:40am on Friday 22 May, after a car struck a tree following a police pursuit, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old man. Police Chase Leads To Crash Met officers on patrol spotted a speeding vehicle travelling against traffic on […]
Romanian Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Boy in Magaluf Hotel Pool
A 33-year-old Romanian man has been arrested in Magaluf, Majorca, after allegedly kissing and hugging a four-year-old British boy in a hotel swimming pool on Wednesday afternoon. The boy’s mother quickly confronted the man, and hotel staff were alerted by witnesses before police were called. Officers arrested the suspect on suspicion of sexual assault and […]
Police Appeal After Ryde Woman Kellie Ashby Goes Missing
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find Kellie Ashby, 41, who went missing in Ryde this morning. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are concerned for her welfare after she was last seen at around 8am on Friday 22 May. Search Underway In Ryde Officers are actively searching the local area following reports of […]
Man in 70s Dies After Pedestrian Incident with HGV on Clapham High Street
A man in his 70s tragically died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) on Clapham High Street, London, on Friday 22 May. The Metropolitan Police were called at 11:03am after reports of the incident, and emergency services, including London Ambulance and Air Ambulance, attended the scene. Emergency Response Paramedics assessed and treated […]
Police Warns of Wildfire Risks This Bank Holiday Weekend
Police and emergency services have issued a warning about the increased risk of wildfires across the region this bank holiday weekend due to dry weather conditions. Visitors to the moorlands and countryside are urged to take precautions to prevent fires that could threaten wildlife, habitats, and local communities. High Fire Risk Alert The dry and […]
Two Teens Face Trial for Irvine Beach Murder of Kayden Moy
The tragic stabbing of 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach in May last year has led to a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. Jay Stewart, 18, and a 15-year-old boy stand accused of murdering Moy along with a third teenager, Cole Turley, who has pleaded guilty. The case has drawn intense attention after […]
Canterbury Drug Dealer Kristian Mata Jailed for Supplying Crack Cocaine
Kristian Mata, 19, of King’s Road, Canterbury, has been jailed for 3 years and 4 months after admitting involvement in the supply of crack cocaine. The sentence was handed down at Canterbury Crown Court on Thursday 14 May 2026, following a focused police investigation into a class A drug supply line in the city. Police […]
Serial Burglar Caught Targeting Homes Across Surrey and Sussex via Rail
A notorious burglar, Darren Alleyne, 44, has been jailed after months of investigation for breaking into homes across Surrey and Sussex using the rail network to move between locations. Police arrested Alleyne carrying stolen items in Brighton, where his crimes had just taken place. Rail Network Burglary Alleyne exploited trains to travel between towns, including […]
Two Men Dead After Three-Vehicle Crash Near Okehampton A386
Two men have died following a three-vehicle collision on the A386 between Hatherleigh and Folly Gate near Okehampton on Tuesday 19 May. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.50pm involving a silver BMW estate, a white Ford Transit van, and a white Citroen Relay Luton van. Immediate Fatality The 33-year-old BMW driver […]
Trowbridge Man Andrew Hews Jailed Six Years for Rape
Andrew Hews, 38, from Trowbridge, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after being found guilty of rape. The offence occurred in Trowbridge and came to light following a court hearing at Salisbury Crown Court on 20 May 2026. Wiltshire Police prosecuted following a detailed investigation into Hews filming himself raping a sleeping woman and […]
Police Seek Man Over Upskirting at Seven Sisters Station London
British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for help after an upskirting incident at Seven Sisters station in North London on Friday 27 March. Around 10.45pm, a woman was targeted on the escalator to the platform by a man standing behind her. Detectives have released an image of the man they want to speak to as […]
Three Sisters Drowned Off Brighton Beach in Tragic Family Loss
Three sisters who died after being pulled from the sea near Black Rock, Brighton, last week had previously lost their mother to drowning 16 years ago, their family revealed. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, lived together in Uxbridge, West London, and were recovered at around 05:45 BST last Wednesday. Emergency […]
Fraudster Sentenced Over Fake Ancient Sculptures Sold via Sotheby’s London
A 45-year-old fraudster from Gloucestershire was sentenced after trying to sell fake Bronze Age stone sculptures through Sotheby’s auction house in London. Andrew Crowley was given a two-year suspended prison sentence at Southwark Crown Court on 22 May after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation. The Metropolitan Police’s Art and Antiques Unit led a […]
Care Worker Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Vulnerable Residents in Kent
A 53-year-old care worker, David Jones, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two vulnerable residents at a care facility in East Kent. The offences took place during his night shifts in 2025, prompting a police investigation by Kent Police and a court trial at Canterbury Crown Court. Suspicions Raised […]
Folkestone Man Jailed 20 Years for Raping Two Women
A 38-year-old man from Folkestone has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping two women and subjecting them to sustained physical and sexual abuse. Harry Arnold, formerly of The Street, Newington, was convicted following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, marking the end of a multi-year police investigation into his crimes. Abuse Court […]
Person Dies in Fatal Incident on Clapham High Street
A person has died following a road traffic incident on Clapham High Street, London, at 11:05am on 22 May. The London Ambulance Service, including London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, prompting a police response and street closure. Emergency Response Deployed The London Ambulance Service received reports […]
