CCTV images released after elderly woman’s purse is stolen
Officers investigating the theft of a purse from a woman in Ripley have released these CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. An 83-year-old woman was shopping in Boyes in Nottingham Road at about 1pm on Wednesday 12 May. We believe her purse was taken from her bag while she was […]
The victim of the Corby murder has been named as 16-year-old Rayon Pennycook
Three young people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody this morning (Wednesday, May 26) after the death of a 16-year-old boy in Corby last night. Police officers were called just before 7pm yesterday evening (Tuesday, May 25) to Constable Road to reports that a boy had been stabbed. Sadly, […]
NCA investigation launched after Sussex beach drugs find worth around £80 Million street price
The National Crime Agency has begun an investigation following the discovery of almost a tonne of what is thought to be cocaine at two locations on the East Sussex coast. Consignments of drugs on the beach Two separate consignments of packages, all in waterproof bags and attached to life jackets to make them float, were […]
Can you help us find missing woman Charlotte?
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding missing woman Charlotte Denyer from Godalming. Charlotte, 34 hasn’t been seen in a few days and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Charlotte is described as around 5ft 1inches with dark brown hair. Officers believe that Charlotte could possibly be with Charlie Walker, […]
Police are appealing for information, witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision near the Galleria in Hatfield today (Saturday 22 May)
The incident happened at the pelican crossing in Cavendish Way shortly before 1pm. A pedestrian and a black Toyota Prius were involved. Officers immediately attended the scene but the vehicle was not there upon arrival. The pedestrian, a woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. PC Chris Giles said: “I am appealing […]
Police appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old boy was knocked unconscious during an assault in Southampton earlier this month
The incident happened sometime between 2.55pm and 3.15pm on Sunday, 9 May at the junction of St Marys Road and Evans Street. A 17-year-old boy was standing next to his bicycle on the pavement of Chapel Road, waiting to cross the road, when a man approached him and punched him in the face, rendering […]
Four years on from the Manchester arena bombing. An unimaginably dark day in our history
Today like everyday, we remember the loved and lost. I’d like to repost some words from a colleague and friend John Sutherland, who captured in words the aftermath in a way I never could…. I am a police officer, and this is what I want you to know about the Manchester attacks. On a […]
Can you help us find missing teen Kenna Islip?
The 14-year-old was last seen at his home around 5.45am yesterday (Thursday 20 May) and we are growing concerned for his welfare. Kenna is white, about 5ft 9ins, of slim build and with short blonde hair. He was dressed all in black and may possibly be wearing a black gilet or padded coat, jogging bottoms […]
Beccles Witness appeal RTC
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Beccles. It took place on Friday 14 May at about 5.30pm on Coney Hill. It involved a green Ford Fiesta and a black Vauxhall Antara. A woman was seeing fleeing the scene after the RTC. No-one was hurt in the RTC. Earlier the same […]
Grays Men arrested after public order reports
Two men have been arrested after a series of public order offences were reported to us in the Grays area yesterday. We received four separate reports of incidents in Dock Road, Bradleigh Avenue and Lenthall Avenue which took place yesterday morning, Thursday 20 May. Each incident involved a black Ford Fiesta being driven slowly along […]
Police dismantle Hatfield cannabis factory
Around 100 cannabis plants were found in a house in Bramble Road yesterday (Thursday 20 May). The seized plants have an estimated street value of £45,000. Welwyn Hatfield Chief Inspector Simon Mason is urging anyone with information about the property to contact police. Police have discovered and dismantled a dangerous cannabis factory in Hatfield. Around […]
Survey finds strong levels of public confidence in Police Scotland
Strong levels of public confidence in Police Scotland have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the majority of people supporting our approach to keeping people safe. When asked for their opinion of policing in their local area and concerns regarding their safety and wellbeing, 84% of respondents who took part in the ‘Your Police’ […]
CCTV image released following criminal damage in Bishops Stortford
CCTV image released following criminal damage in Bishops Stortford Police are issuing CCTV of a man that may be able to help with their enquiries following criminal damage caused to a vehicle in Bishop’s Stortford. At 11.45pm on Saturday May 8, damage was caused to the bonnet of a black BMW series 1 car leaving […]
A man has been arrested following an operation by officers to identify potential sexual exploitation in Salisbury
Wiltshire Police’s newly established Exploitation and Missing Team (EMT), has been set up to target adult and child sexual exploitation as well as wider child exploitation in relation to drugs and Organised Criminal Gangs (OCGs). Last week officers visited an address in the Centros Apartments, Fisherton Street after some intelligence work identified it as a […]
Officers searching for a missing man in Bournemouth are appealing for help from the public to find him
It is believed he may be or have been in the areas of Portsmouth, Southampton or Isle of Wight. Mark Kieran Smith, aged 34, was reported missing at 12.14pm on Sunday 16 May 2021. He had last been seen at his family home in Ibberston Road on the evening of Monday 3 May 2021. He […]
A man arrested in connection with disappearance of Agnes Akom
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Agnes Akom from Cricklewood have arrested a man as they continue to search for her. On Monday, 18 May at 11.23pm, a 63 year-old man was arrested in North Acton on suspicion of murder and false imprisonment. He was taken into custody at a north London police station. The man […]
Sussex Police has launched an investigation after a woman suffers serious injuries in Brighton
Officers swiftly responded to a report of noxious substance being thrown over a woman in the doorway of a property in Steine Garden at around 4.20pm on Thursday (20 May). The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival. Officers are conducting a number of fast-time enquiries to identify the suspect and identify any witnesses. […]
Investigation launched after baby is found in Walsall canal
Police investigation after a baby boy was discovered in a canal in Walsall this afternoon (20 May). A passer-by spotted the baby in Rough Wood Country Park, off Hunts Lane in Willenhall at around 1pm. Sadly it has been confirmed that the baby, believed to be a newborn, is dead. We’re now investigating these very […]
