Halifax Woman Jailed for Mugging Elderly Partner and Threatening Bystander
A woman from Greetland has been jailed for over two years after mugging her elderly partner in broad daylight and threatening a passer-by who tried to intervene. Katie Bland, 31, attacked the man — who is in his 70s — at Halifax Bus Station on 6 January. Prosecutors told the court that Bland demanded money […]
Police Appeal After Teen Robbed on St Leonards Seafront
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a teenager was robbed and assaulted while cycling along the St Leonards seafront. The incident happened around midnight between Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 July, on the Marina cycle path near the Royal Victoria Hotel. The 16-year-old victim reported being threatened, attacked, and having his possessions taken […]
Man Jailed After Living With Ex-Girlfriend’s Body on Sofa for More Than Two Years in Torquay
A man who left his ex-girlfriend’s body on his living room sofa for over two years has been jailed for preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice. Jamie Stevens, 51, from Torquay, was sentenced to 14 months in prison at Exeter Crown Court after admitting that he covered the body of Anouska […]
Teen Arrested After Incident in Brighton’s Kings Road Arches
Police were called to reports of an assault at a premises in Kings Road Arches, Brighton, at around 9pm on Wednesday, 7 August. In a separate matter during the same call-out, officers removed a 17-year-old girl from the premises. She was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. The teenager was taken into […]
Man Dies After Being Restrained by Customer in Torpoint Co-op
A 52-year-old man has died in hospital after suffering injuries while being restrained by another customer during a disturbance at a Co-op food store in Torpoint, Cornwall. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the branch in Fore Street at about 4.45pm on Wednesday (6 August) following reports that a man had allegedly […]
Major Fire Breaks Out on Wanstead Flats – Residents Told to Stay Indoors
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are battling a large blaze on Wanstead Flats this evening (Monday 11 August). London Fire Brigade (LFB) said they were called at 6:44pm after more than 30 emergency calls were made by members of the public reporting thick smoke and flames across the open grassland. Crews from Leytonstone, […]
Police Recover Murder Victim’s Silver Golf in Leysdown-on-Sea Investigation
Police investigating the death of a man in Leysdown-on-Sea have recovered a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to belong to the victim from a nearby car park. The fatal attack took place on the beach opposite a local pub on Sunday evening (10 August), prompting a major police presence in the Warden Bay Road area. Chris […]
Major Flooding in Islington After Burst Water Main Forces Evacuations
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to tackle significant flooding in Canonbury Street, Islington, after a 36-inch water main burst late on Sunday night. The incident, which began at around 10:04pm, left floodwater up to 44cm deep affecting multiple streets, including Canonbury Street, Essex Road, Elmore Street, Halliford Street, and Ecclesbourne Road. […]
Police Investigate Reported Rape at Worcester’s Cripplegate Park
Detectives have launched an investigation after a woman was reportedly raped near the tennis courts at Cripplegate Park at around 2am today. The location is close to Worcester Cricket Club. Police say they are working to obtain a full description of the suspect. No arrests have been made at this stage, and officers remain […]
Three Treated by Paramedics After Bedroom Fire in Ashford Caused by Overheated Charger
Three Treated by Paramedics After Bedroom Fire in Ashford Caused by Overheated Charger ASHFORD, KENT — Three people have been treated by paramedics following a bedroom fire in Headcorn Road, Ashford, believed to have been caused by an overheated charger. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene after reports of a blaze […]
Police Appeal After Woman Raped in Reading Park
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was raped in Beresford Park, Reading, in the early hours of Friday morning (8 August). The attack happened between 1:00am and 1:30am in the park, which is located off Beresford Road. The victim, who was known to her attacker, is receiving specialist […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Body of 88-Year-Old Man Found in Bournemouth
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of an 88-year-old man was discovered at a property in Bournemouth. Dorset Police said officers were called at 12.57pm on Saturday 9 August 2025 after the ambulance service raised concerns for the welfare of a man at an address in Edgehill Road, in the Winton […]
