Superintendent Jim Pegler has taken over as District Commander for policing on the Isle of Wight, and is looking forward to leading the Constabulary’s efforts to serve and protect the communities on the Island

Supt Pegler is an experienced police officer who began his career with City of London Police in 1995, before transferring to Hampshire Constabulary. With his recent appointment to the Isle of Wight, he will bring a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise, having held a number of senior positions within the Constabulary […]
A boy, aged 13, has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Polish national Dariusz Wolosz

Police investigating the murder of Dariusz Wolosz in West Drayton have made an arrest. A boy, aged 13, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 6 January. He remains in custody. Police were called at 00:12hrs on Tuesday, 4 January by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a man with stab wounds on […]
Can you help find a missing man from Poole?

Dorset Police received a report on Friday 31 December 2021 raising concern for the welfare of Fermin Tur-Torres, aged 44, who has not been heard from since Friday 24 December 2021. Fermin is described as white, tall and of slim build with receding brown hair and a tattoo of a woman on his left […]
Officers are appealing for help from members of the public to locate a man reported missing from the Dover area

Brian McConnell was last seen on Wednesday 5 January 2022 and is believed to have left his home in Guston on foot. Brian, aged 58, is described as being white, five feet and ten inches tall, of stocky build and with short brown hair. He occasionally wears glasses and it is not known […]
Ten arrested for football violence at Swindon Town game

Police have made 10 arrests today (05/01) in connection with disorder following the Swindon Town home match against Bradford City. Those held were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, as part of an ongoing operation throughout Swindon after home supporters were seen to attack the coach carrying away fans following the game on October 23. […]
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died at an address in Christchurch

Dorset Police received a report at 7.53pm on Tuesday 4 January 2022 raising concern for the welfare of the occupant of an address in Heath Road. Officers attended the location and found the body of a man aged in his 30s with serious injuries. His next of kin has been informed and the coroner has […]
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found in a Ryde Property

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after the body was found in a flat in Ryde. Officers attended a property in George Street where the body of the man, aged in his 30s, was discovered. His next of kin and family have been informed. Police have launched an investigation to establish the […]
Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Blackpool are appealing for the public’s help in identifying two items which could potentially be significant to their inquiry

Police were called around 4.35pm on Saturday (January 1) to a report of a sudden death at an address in Eccleston Road. Emergency services attended to find the body of a man, later identified as Malcolm Frary (pictured), 76. Sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene. A Home Office post mortem examination has […]
There has been a serious collision on the Dorking Road on the bridge across the M25 involving a motorcycle and two cars

There are road closures in place on the Dorking road at junctions with Headley Road, and also with Headley Common Road after a three vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and two cars. Police have said : These road closures are expected to be in place for some time – please find an alternate route at this […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen in a robbery in Eastleigh

Officers were called at 8.43pm on 30 December, to reports of a robbery in Lakeside Country Park. The victim, a 20-year-old man from Chandler’s Ford, had been parked in his vehicle when it was surrounded by a group of unknown people. He was then assaulted and his car, a grey Audi A3, was stolen. […]
“My thoughts are with the victims and all those impacted. They are not statistics, not just numbers, they all have families

Commander Alex Murray, lead for violence in London said: “I am deeply saddened by every single homicide this year, and greatly concerned by those that have been teenage killings. Each one is a tragedy leaving behind heartbroken families and distressed communities. “My thoughts are with the victims and all those impacted. They are not statistics, […]
Thames Valley Police is releasing an image of woman officers would like to speak to in connection with an investigation into a theft in Milton Keynes

During an anti-vaccination protest on Wednesday (29/12) at a testing site in central Milton Keynes, an individual was seen to take equipment. Officers believe the woman in this image has information about what happened. An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time. Chief Inspector Graham Hadley, of Thames Valley […]
Police searching for missing Leona Peach have said the 12-year-old girl has been found “safe and well” – with a man arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap at the property where she was discovered

In a statement Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Following an extensive policing operation, 12-year-old Leona Peach who was reported missing from Newton Abbot on the morning of Monday 20 December, has been located safe and well. “Aided by officers from Lincolnshire Police and with support from Devon Child Services and Lincolnshire Child Services, units […]
A man was left feeling “physically sick” after seeing graffiti sprayed on a memorial to Captain Sir Tom Moore

The sculpture was installed at a Derbyshire nature reserve two days after the NHS fundraiser died aged 100 in February. The vandalism, spelling out “IRA” in white paint, was covered up within hours by the man who spotted it. Anthony Ball said he had been walking around Thistley Place Meadow in Hatton on Wednesday […]
Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following an incident at Atesh restaurant and bar in Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes

At around 1.30am on Monday (27/12) two men in their twenties were brought to hospital with serious injuries. We believe the men were assaulted at the Atesh venue, shortly before 1.30am. The men were given emergency care. Sadly today (28/12), a 28-year-old man from Milton Keynes died from his injuries. His next of kin […]
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a suspected assault in Newbottle

Shortly before 11.20pm on Christmas Day officers were alerted by the ambulance service that a man had been injured at an address on Sunderland Road. Emergency services attended and found a man in his 30s who had sustained a serious injury. Despite efforts by paramedics, the man died at the scene. The victim’s next […]
Police are appealing for information following the death of a woman in Bolton and man has been arrested

At 7.05pm on Saturday 25 December 2021, we received a report of an incident on Newbrook Road near the junction with Manchester Road. Officers attended and established that a pedestrian had collapsed whilst crossing the road, before being hit by a car. A man in his 60s was later arrested on suspicion of causing […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after three firearms were located in woodland near to Whiteley

The weapons were located on the 2nd of December after a member of the public reported a suspicious package in an area of woodland between Skylark Golf & Country Club and Titchfield Lane. Two shotguns, a further firearm, and a quantity of ammunition were located partially buried in the ground. Specialist officers attended and […]