Sussex Police address concerns over ceremonial swords carried in Crawley
Police in Crawley West Sussex have moved to reassure residents following reports of people seen carrying sheathed ceremonial swords in public on 28 August. Officers say they are in close contact with Sikh community leaders, who confirmed that several religious events are taking place in Crawley and across Sussex now and into September. During these […]
Boy, 12, Dies After Fall at Playground in Cheshire as Police Launch Investigation
A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from playground equipment at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford. Emergency services were called to the park, off Ledward Street, on Friday evening (29 August), but despite their efforts, the boy was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Police Investigation Cheshire Police confirmed that the boy’s family have been […]
Two Men Charged After Protest-Related Incidents in Epping
Police have charged two men following incidents during protest activity in High Road, Epping on Friday night (29 August). Drink Driving Charge At around 9.30pm, officers maintaining a police cordon reported a white car being driven on the wrong side of the road towards police. The driver was stopped and arrested on suspicion of drink […]
Police Chase Ends in Ambulance Crash on M2 After Driver Fails to Stop
A police chase ended in a serious crash after a driver failed to stop for officers and ploughed into an ambulance on the M2 near Gillingham. The incident happened shortly before 9pm on Friday, 29 August, after patrols attempted to pull over a blue Volkswagen Golf suspected of being driven dangerously on the coastbound carriageway […]
Four Injured After Ambulance and Car Crash Closes M2 Near Gillingham
A serious crash between an ambulance and a car closed the M2 near Gillingham on Friday night, leaving four people injured and sparking a major emergency response. The collision happened at around 8.55pm on Friday, 29 August, close to Junction 4 (A278 Hoath Way). https:///www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3_-Y12UB44 Kent Police Statement A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police […]
Kent Police Launch Probe After Crash Involving Ambulance on M2
A major crash involving an ambulance and a car has closed part of the M2 motorway in Kent tonight (Friday, 29 August). Police Statement Kent Police confirmed: “Kent Police was called at 8.55pm on Friday 29 August to a report that a car had struck an ambulance at the junction of […]
Driver Jailed for 23 Years After Attacking Two Women in Brighton and Hove
A dangerous sex offender who posed as a taxi driver to prey on vulnerable women in Brighton and Hove has been jailed for 23 years after being found guilty for a second time. Brighton “Fake Taxi” Predator Convicted Graham Head, 68, from Pevensey, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after a retrial confirmed his conviction […]
Teen Fighting for Life After Triple Stabbing on Old Kent Road
A teenager is in a life-threatening condition following a stabbing that left three people injured on Old Kent Road late on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called at 10.47pm on 27 August. The London Ambulance Service treated three victims before taking them to hospital. Victims A 17-year-old boy remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition, […]
Man Charged After Suspected Arson at Rochester Business
A man has been charged following a suspected arson attack at a business premises on Rochester High Street. The incident took place between 5am and 5.25am on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, when a fire is reported to have started in a floral display at the shop entrance. The flames spread to the door frame and […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision in Alkham
Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses following a serious crash on Alkham Valley Road. The incident occurred at around 9pm on Monday, 25 August 2025, near the section of the road that passes under the A20. Vehicles Involved The collision involved a blue Seat Ibiza and a silver BMW. Emergency services, including paramedics […]
Met Special Constable Convicted of Child Rape and Sexual Offences
A serving Metropolitan Police volunteer officer has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, including the rape of a child under 13. Gwyn Samuels, formerly known as James Bubb, was found guilty on Thursday, 28 August of five serious charges following a trial at Amersham Law Courts. The trial, led by Thames Valley Police, began on […]
Chris Froome Airlifted to Hospital After Serious Training Crash in France
British four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a training crash. In a statement shared on the cyclist’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, it was confirmed the 40-year-old was involved in a solo crash on Wednesday. No other cyclists or vehicles were reported to have […]
