Leila, who is from Dorrington in Shropshire, was last seen in Shrewsbury town centre shortly after 4pm on Saturday
Leila is white, slim build and with dark brown shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing grey leggings, black trainers, a dark sweat shirt and a black hoodie but may also have a change of clothing with her. She is carrying a distinctive pink handbag. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Peters said: “We are […]
Serious collision closes part of the A128 in Essex
Police are asking drivers to avoid the A128 #Brentwood Road jct with B188 in #Orsett. following a Serious collision. Witnesses asked to call us on 101 quoting inc 99 of 5/10. A black BMW X5 and a red Peugeot were involved in a collision which was reported to us just after 4am this morning. Road […]
Police are issuing an urgent drugs warning following the tragic deaths of four young people over the weekend
Investigations have been launched after two women, both aged 18, and a 21-year-old man died in Newcastle. An 18-year-old man has also died in Washington. Drugs are suspected to have been a factor in these deaths. Specialist officers are supporting the families of those involved. Post-mortems are due to take place but officers want […]
Around 175 plants were dismantled and removed from the property after officers searched it
Officers from Aldershot Neighbourhood Policing Team have uncovered two cannabis factories on two consecutive days this week.The first was found on three floors of a property in Sandford Road, Aldershot. Around 175 plants were dismantled and removed from the property after officers searched it on September 30. A teenage woman was arrested on suspicion of being […]
The vehicles and ATM machine have since been recovered
An investigation has been launched and officers are appealing for witnesses following a commercial burglary in Iver Heath. Between 11pm on Sunday 20 September and 4am on Monday 21 September, a white Mitsubishi L200 vehicle was stolen from Seven Hills Road and a Hyundai Shovel vehicle was stolen from Southlands Road. At around 4am on […]
Over the last week, those who worked with, and were close to Matt, have been sharing their memories of their much missed colleague.
Officers and staff from the Met joined other forces across the country in a minute’s silence this morning to pay respects to Sergeant Matt Ratana, one week on from his murder. At 11am, Commissioner Cressida Dick and her management board led the silence outside the Empress State Building in west London. Over the last week, […]
Lets as a nation stand on our doorsteps at the 11th Hour on the 11th of November and show our respect
This year we’re asking the nation to pause – mute your phone, close your laptop, switch off the telly – for just two minutes and pay your respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present. Lets as a nation stand on our doorsteps at the 11th Hour on the 11 of November and […]
“I’m delighted that Sussex Police is leading the way in forward-thinking recruitment – being one of the first forces to offer these new entry routes is a huge achievement.
Sussex Police welcomes the first trainees on its new fast-track detective development programme this week. The 19 new officers are amongst the first nationally to undertake the intensive two-year Detective Constable Degree-Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) which offers specialist training in investigations. Alongside 28 new officers commencing the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship this week, the […]
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene; a post mortem examination will take place in due course
Double murder investigation launched as men found shot Police have launched a double murder investigation after two men were found shot dead in a car on a Black Country industrial estate. The men were discovered fatally injured inside a vehicle parked outside units off Moor Street in Brierley Hill, Dudley, just before 3.30pm yesterday (30 Sept). […]
Officers have been speaking to motorists and pedestrians in the town as part of their enquiries into an incident
Detectives investigating an alleged sexual assault in Sevenoaks are carrying out roadside checks of vehicles as they continue to appeal for witnesses. Officers have been speaking to motorists and pedestrians in the town as part of their enquiries into an incident which took place last week. It is reported that at around midday […]
Kent Police was called to a report a car was on fire whilst parked on a driveway on Garth Road
Investigators have issued an appeal for information following a suspected arson in Sevenoaks. Kent Police was called at around 11.15pm on Saturday 26 September 2020 to a report a car was on fire whilst parked on a driveway on Garth Road. Officers attended the scene along with fire crews who extinguished the […]
The victim was approaching the bridge near the junction with Victoria Way
Police appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to a woman out jogging along the Basingstoke canal tow path yesterday (29 September). The victim was approaching the bridge near the junction with Victoria Way at around 6.30pm when the suspect overtook her on foot and exposed himself before running off in the direction of […]
Over 50 motorists were arrested in Kent as part of a national road safety campaign to raise awareness of driving safely after lockdown
Roads policing officers performed road checks looking out for motorists who were speeding, failing to wear a seatbelt, using their phone at the wheel or driving under the influence. They were supported by Special Constables who also carried out stop checks. Additional camera vans patrolled high harm routes. The purpose of the […]
Bristow will continue to provide support to HM Coastguard with a modern fleet of 11 AW189 and 10 S-92 SAR equipped aircraft at 10 strategic locations around the UK
Bristows Helicopters Limited has been awarded a contract extension to continue delivering UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service for HM Coastguard, the emergency response service of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Bristow will continue its role as a key enabler in the search and rescue community under an extended contract confirmed by the […]
Anna Middleton, who is 19 years old, has gone missing from an address in Covingham
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a woman who has gone missing in Swindon.Anna Middleton, who is 19 years old, has gone missing from an address in Covingham.We are very concerned about her welfare and would urge anyone who has seen her to call us.She is described as white, with dark brown […]
Police are asking anyone who has been approached at a UK airport in a similar way recently to get in touch
Police at Gatwick are seeking to contact passengers at any UK airports who have recently been approached by a man seeking cash for what he says is his journey home. On 10 September officers at the airport arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation, after reports of passengers in the North […]
The victim was assaulted, causing serious injuries to his face and causing him to initially lose consciousness
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious assault in Trowbridge last night.It happened in Castle Street, close to The Toy Shop, at around 10.15pm yesterday (26/09).The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered facial injuries which have required hospital treatment.Detective Constable Paula Manley, from Central CID, said: “We know there were a number of […]
The passenger in the Audi, a woman in her 30s, sustained multiple serious injuries and was taken to hospital but, sadly, later died
A woman has died following a collision on the M11 near #Harlow overnight.Police were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway between junction 8 for Stansted and junction 7 for Harlow shortly after 10.10pm yesterday (Saturday 26 September). It was reported an Audi had been in collision with the central reservation […]
