A man wanted as a suspect for the murder of his wife in Leeds has been arrested in Scotland this morning
Mark Barrott, aged 54, was detained by officers from Police Scotland in the Elgin area at about 4.30am today. He has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Eileen Barrott, aged 50, who was found dead at the couple’s home in Naburn Fold, Whinmoor, on Sunday. He will be brought back to West Yorkshire […]
A man wearing a monkey mask was among a group of burglars who kicked their way inside an elderly couple’s home during a shocking break-in
The group targeted an address in Ounty John Lane, #Stourbridge, at 2.30pm on 16 August. They prised open an electronic driveway gate before kicking open the front door. However, the trio fled empty handed after being confronted by the homeowner. Thankfully no-one was injured. All three offenders were masked and wearing black clothing. But one […]
The Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme to welcome Afghans to the UK who have been forced to flee the country
Thousands of Afghan women, children and others most in need will be welcomed to the UK under one of the most generous resettlement schemes in our country’s history. Those who have been forced to flee their home or face threats of persecution from the Taliban will be offered a route to set up home in […]
Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man who was last seen in the Barnes area
Paul Conte, 21, is thought to have been wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans, white shoes and had his hair tied in a bun. He is 5ft 10ins and of slim build. He was last seen at approximately 12.45am on Sunday, 15 August. He had been to a party in Ferry Road, Barnes, SW13 on […]
Detectives investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in Kingston have released an image of a man they are keen to identify
On Friday, 7 May at approximately 4.40pm the victim, a 21-year-old woman, boarded the route 418 bus in Kingston heading towards Epsom. She sat down in the row of seats behind the exit doors by a window. A short time after sitting down, a man boarded the bus. He asked to sit next to the […]
Police would like to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area overnight after the theft of a car in Portsmouth
Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was stolen from outside of a property on Winter Road. Sometime between 11pm last night (Monday 16 August) and 7.40am this morning (Tuesday 17 August), the key to the vehicle, a white Audi A5 convertible with a registration of W4KKE , was taken from inside the property […]
The family of Stephen Washington, aged 59, who was tragically killed in Keyham, has paid tribute to him
“Following on from the recent attack on our community on Thursday 12 August, we, the Washington family, would like to issue the following tribute to Stephen. “Stephen was a friendly, outgoing person. He would help anyone at the drop of a hat, he loved his animals and was often seen walking his two huskies […]
The family of a man who died following a road traffic collision on the B656 have paid tribute to him
A car and a motorcycle were in collision on the B656 London Road, between #Langley and #Hitchin, just before 2pm on Monday 2 August. The rider of the motorcycle, Anthony Papworth, aged 30, from #Stevenage, sadly passed away at the scene. Paying tribute to Anthony, his family said: “Anthony, with his loving partner Elise, […]
Searches underway to locate missing teenage girl in Bournemouth
Officers carrying out searches for a missing teenage girl in Bournemouth are appealing for help from the public to find her. Julia Woznica, aged 13, was last seen in Walpole Road at around 5.45pm on Friday 13 August 2021. Julia is described as white, five feet five inches tall and of skinny build with […]
Family pay tribute to to a ‘much-loved’ woman killed in Portsmouth following a hit and run collision
A family has paid tribute to a ‘much-loved’ woman who died in a collision on Winston Churchill Avenue on Tuesday 3 August. Police were called at 9.32pm to reports of a collision between a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, 55-year-old Sharon Randall of Waterloo Street, Southsea, was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Police name victims of Plymouth Gun Rampage
Devon and Cornwall Police have named those who lost their lives after being fired at point blank range by gunman Jake Davison: they were . They are the offender’s mother Maxine Davison (50), also known as Maxine Chapman, Sophie Martyn (3), her father Lee Martyn (40), Stephen Washington (59), and Kate Shepherd (66). Our thoughts are […]
A gunman suspected of killing five people in a suburb of Plymouth, including a three-year-old girl, had a firearms licence, a police chief has said
The chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall force, Shaun Sawyer, said Jake Davison, 22, had a firearms licence in 2020 but it was not clear whether it related to the weapon he used in his attack. Officers have been told the weapon was a “pump-action shotgun” and although a weapon has been retrieved […]
Can you help us find 31-year-old Alistair Clark from Great Dunmow
He was reported as missing around 3.15pm this afternoon.Police believe Alistair may be using public transport and may have travelled to Colchester or Clacton.We and his family are worried about him and want to make sure he’s ok.If you see Alistair, please call us immediately on 101 citing incident 715 of today.
KFC warns customers that another chicken shortage may be on the way..
In a statement the fast-food giant wrote: “The Colonel has just emerged from a long day at the fryers and wanted to share the following message. “Just a heads up that across our country, there’s been some disruption over the last few weeks – so things may be a little different when you next […]
Detectives have identified a woman who was found deceased in Perton in the early hours of Monday 9 August.
Jomaa Jerrare, aged 52, of Heath Town, Wolverhampton, was found by officers just before 2.30am in a lay-by in Bridgnorth Road. A post mortem has taken place but the cause of her death is under further investigation. Specially-trained officers are working with and supporting Jomaa’s family who have requested their privacy is respected. A […]
Three teenagers have now been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Chingford
James Markham, 45, was fatally stabbed on the evening of Monday, 9 August after confronting a group of youths in the street. On Wednesday, a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of his murder. A second boy, also 14, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Both are in custody at an east London police […]
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Fyfield want to speak to Adrian Bendell in connection with it
A man died and a 17 year-old girl sustained potentially life-changing injuries following a collision involving a motorbike and a small, white Ford Escort car-derived van. It happened in Ongar Road, near to Herons Lane, shortly before 8pm on Tuesday (10 August). Sadly, the motorbike rider died at the scene and his pillion passenger, […]
Police deployed Armed Response team to the scene and carried out a search and arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
A 36-year-old man was attacked with a knife in St Mary’s Street just after 6.15pm on Tuesday 10 August. He suffered serious injuries to his leg. Police deployed Armed Response team to the scene and carried out a search and arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains […]
