New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned after a state investigation
It found he had sexually harassed 11 women, leading to mounting legal pressure and widespread calls for him to step down from fellow Democratic legislators and President Joe Biden. Cuomo, who had served since 2011 as governor of the fourth most-populous US state, made the announcement on Tuesday after New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
A young woman whose body was found in a lay-by in South Staffordshire had been set alight, police have said
The discovery was made shortly before 3am on Monday after officers attended a lay-by on the Bridgnorth Road, close to Perton, near Wolverhampton, following reports of suspicious activity. The Staffordshire force said in a statement: “On arrival officers found a woman who was sadly deceased. It was apparent she had been set alight at […]
Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of committing arson after a fire at a car wash in #Thornwood
Officers in the area noticed the smoke at Applegreen Service Station at around 1.50am this morning, Monday 9 August, and notified our colleagues in Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. They arrested a 27-year-old man at the scene and he remains in custody for questioning. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the fire was extinguished […]
Officers carrying out searches to locate a missing woman who is believed to be in the Poole and Bournemouth area are appealing for information from the public
Keisha Thomas, aged 45, was reported as missing having last been seen in the Sandwell area in the West Midlands on Wednesday 28 July 2021. Enquiries indicate she travelled to the Poole and Bournemouth area between Friday 30 July and Monday 2 August 2021. It is believed she may also have been in the Portsmouth […]
A powerful monument warning of the dangers of knife crime is arriving in the city this September
The Knife Angel is a 27-foot sculpture constructed from 100,000 confiscated or surrendered weapons, including blunted flick knives, kitchen knives and even samurai swords. The striking statue, which is also known as the National Monument Against Violence and Aggression, will be on display in Chelmsford’s Central Park for a month. It’s hoped its message […]
Arrests for theft, handling stolen goods and driving offences were made by officers from the Rural Task Force in July
Arrests for theft, handling stolen goods and driving offences were made by officers from the Rural Task Force in July. In total nine people were arrested by the specialist officers who also seized 26 vehicles and issued 12 tickets for driving offences. In addition to this they worked with local authorities across the county […]
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire in Cosham
Officers were called at 7.54pm yesterday evening, Friday 6 August, by colleagues from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service reporting a fire inside a flat above Papa Johns on Cosham High Street. The fire service extinguished the fire. No one was injured. Two boys aged 17 and 15, both from Portsmouth and […]
Three men remain in custody after a social worker and two police officers were stabbed in Haringey.
Shortly before 8pm on Friday, 6 August, police were called to assist a social worker who was attempting to check on the welfare of children at an address in Noel Park Road, N22. When access was refused, the officers forced entry. While inside the communal area of the building, the social worker – a […]
Dan was the kindest, most loving son, brother and best friend as tributes are paid by family and friends following fatal collinson
A mother has paid tribute to the “most loving son” who tragically died following a collision in Acocks Green last week. Daniel Honnor was a passenger in a van which was in a crash with a Toyota Yaris in Fox Hollies Road at around 8.50am on Thursday (29 July). The 20-year-old from Solihull was sadly […]
Suspected fly-tippers were targeted across north Kent by Kent Police officers working in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council, Dartford Borough Council and the Environment Agency
The four agencies joined forces across Tuesday 3 August 2021 to carry out a series of patrols and stop checks across Gravesend and Dartford to combat the issue. The activity led to eight vehicles, many of which are suspected to have been involved in illegally dumping waste, being seized. Inspector Sarah […]
Woman in her 40’s stood at bus stop killed after being hit by an ambulance
Police appealing for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision involving a South East Coast Ambulance vehicle and a pedestrian on Brighton Road in Redhill this morning (5 August). Officers attended alongside paramedics and the fire service at around 9.20am. Sadly, despite best efforts of paramedics, a 40-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her […]
Detectives investigating a report of rape at Bournemouth beach are renewing their appeal for information – with an e-fit image of the suspect being released
The incident occurred at around 3.30pm in the sea off Bournemouth beach near to the Oceanarium on Sunday 18 July 2021. The victim – a 15-year-old girl – was with her friends playing with a ball when it landed in front of a teenage boy. The boy eventually threw the ball back to one […]
