£20,000 Reward Offered in Appeal Over Murder of Robert Brown
Crimestoppers has launched an urgent appeal for information following the murder of Robert Brown in Northampton, with a reward of up to £20,000 on offer. Robert, described as a well-liked member of the local community, was found fatally wounded on Friday, 1 August, on a bench by the towpath behind Auctioneers Court, near the River […]
13 Arrested at Norwich Protest Over Support for Banned Group Palestine Action
Thirteen people have been arrested at a protest in Norwich city centre after allegedly displaying items supporting the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action, Norfolk Police confirmed. Since the ban, more than 700 people have been arrested across the UK, including over 500 in central London during a protest earlier this month. Last week, the […]
Two Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Gravesend
Two people have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Gravesend earlier this week. Kent Police were called at 10.21pm on Tuesday, 12 August, to reports of a disturbance involving a group of people outside a private property in Augustine Road. By the time officers arrived, those involved had fled. […]
Murder Manhunt after Woman Killed outside Care home in Romford
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a young woman was killed during a fatal assault in Romford. Police were called at 05:34hrs to reports of an assault in Chadwell Heath, Romford. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, but despite efforts by paramedics, the victim – believed to be in her twenties – was […]
Man Dies After Head Injury in Walthamstow – Police Treating Death as ‘Unexplained’
Police have confirmed that a man in his 40s has died after suffering a head injury in Walthamstow. At 1.07pm on Friday, officers were called to Summit Road, E17, following reports that a man had been injured. The London Ambulance Service attended and treated the man at the scene before taking him to hospital. Despite […]
Teen Sentenced for Sharing Video of Littlehampton Man’s Death
A 17-year-old boy from Littlehampton has been sentenced for recording and sharing a video of a man who had just died, in what police described as “inexcusable” behaviour that compounded a grieving family’s pain. The case relates to the death of 51-year-old Paul Lawrence, who was tragically killed in Gladonian Road in the early hours […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Maidstone Woman
Kent Police is appealing for help to locate Eileen Morrison, a 62-year-old woman missing from Maidstone. Eileen was last seen at around 9am on Friday, 15 August, in the Tonbridge Road area of the town. For any other information that may help locate her, please use the Live Chat function on the Kent Police website […]
Sunbury Man Jailed for 27 Years After Attempted Murder of Partner in Knife Attack
A Sunbury man has been jailed for 27 years after launching a brutal knife attack on his partner as she slept, leaving her with life-changing injuries and permanent facial nerve damage. Richard Flower, 39, attacked the woman in the early hours of 25 August 2024, stabbing her twice in the head before inflicting further wounds […]
NPAS Responds After Viral Video Shows Low-Flying Helicopter in Merseyside Pursuit
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has issued a statement after video footage showing a low-flying police helicopter during an operation in Merseyside went viral on social media. The clip, filmed on Wednesday 13 August, was widely shared online and shows the helicopter descending close to the ground during a police pursuit. The incident led […]
West London Man Convicted of Murdering Partner and Staging False Scene
A 59-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his partner in West London and attempting to disguise her death as an accident. Clifford Cowen, of Kensington Park Gardens, W11, was convicted at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday, 14 August, after a jury deliberated for just six hours. He was found guilty of killing Rita […]
Police Car in Collision with Taxi in Westminster Leaves Two Injured
A police car responding to an emergency call was involved in a collision with a taxi in central London this morning, leaving two people injured. The crash happened at around 10:22am on Horseferry Road in Westminster. The driver of the taxi, a 50-year-old man, and one of the police officers were treated at the scene […]
Murder investigation launched after woman, 73, found dead in Bethnal Green
A murder investigation is under way after a 73-year-old woman was found dead with a serious head injury at a property in Bethnal Green. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to an address in Russia Lane at around 9pm on Thursday (14 August). Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead […]
Suspended Labour councillor cleared of inciting violence after ‘throat slit’ comment at anti-racism rally
A suspended Labour councillor has been found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder after allegedly calling for protesters’ throats to be cut during an anti-racism rally in the wake of the Southport murders. Ricky Jones, 58, a former full-time official for the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA), was accused of making the remark during a […]
Manchester Airport Flights Delayed After Two EasyJet Planes ‘Clip Wings’ on Runway
Flights were briefly suspended at Manchester Airport this morning after two easyJet aircraft collided while taxiing, damaging the wing of one plane and forcing both out of service. The incident happened just after 6.30am on Friday, 15 August, as the two planes prepared for departure. Witnesses reported seeing the tips of the aircraft’s wings make […]
Police probe Seaside Stabbing in Eastbourne
Police were called to an incident in Seaside Road, Eastbourne, on the evening of Thursday 14th August. Officers remain at the scene, and enquiries are ongoing.
“Dangerous Sexual Predator” Jailed for Rape of Woman in Clevedon
A 49-year-old man described by police as a “dangerous sexual predator” has been jailed for 10 years after raping a woman in her 20s. Sean Reuben, of Lawrence Weston, was found guilty in May of raping the woman at a house in Clevedon in November 2021. He denied the charge, but a jury at Bristol […]
Lewes Crown Court Set To Host A Public Open Day On September 13
Lewes Crown Court is throwing open its historic doors to the public this September for a special Open Day aimed at demystifying the workings of the criminal justice system. The event will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10am to 2:30pm, with final entry permitted up to 2:10pm. Entry is free of charge, […]
Police Intervene as Taxis Remove Migrants from Britannia Hotel in East London
Police have been deployed to the Britannia Hotel in East London this afternoon after crowds attempted to block taxis and people carriers transporting migrants from the premises. Witnesses reported seeing several Addison Lee vehicles and other people carriers entering the hotel grounds before departing with groups of migrants. Approximately 30 people gathered outside in an […]
