Drivers are collectively planning an estimated 21.46m leisure journeys by car this weekend
The highest number for an Easter bank holiday since the RAC first started tracking motorists’ plans in 2014, according to new research published today.* [block_2] Good Friday – the first bank holiday since the start of the year – looks set to be the single busiest day of the long weekend with drivers planning in […]
I have been privileged to lead the Metropolitan Police Service for the last five years
In her ‘Letter to London’ the Met Commissioner, Cressida Dick, writes: [block_2] I have been privileged to lead the Metropolitan Police Service for the last five years. I will always look back on my time as Commissioner with pride for what has been achieved, with humility for when Londoners have been let down, and with huge confidence, […]
Police have arrested a woman in connection with a sexual assault on a teenage boy that happened in February
The arrest came after we released an image of a woman we wanted to speak with in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy that happened on Friday 25 February in Primark in the city centre The woman allegedly touched the boy over the top of his clothing and winked at him. […]
Burnley v Lincoln City Betting: Clarets set for more cup joy on home soil
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Police in Ayrshire are appealing for information following an attempted robbery
The incident happened on River Ayr walk near Mill Street at around 8.30pm on Saturday, 2 April, 2022, when a group of youths were approached by a man and a woman. The man threatened them with a knife and demanded money and personal belongings from them. The youths ran off without handing anything over […]
A misconduct hearing has determined that a former officer would have been dismissed without notice had he still been serving for his “abhorrent” behaviour in raping and assaulting two women in incidents between 2012 and 2017
Allegations that former Sergeant Paul Storey had breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct were proven as gross misconduct at the end of the 11-day hearing. [block_2] The officer was previously attached to East Area Command Unit before resigning but this did not prevent misconduct proceedings from taking place.
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20k for information on the murder of Jinming Zhang and detectives have launched a fresh appeal following an “unusual” DNA find
The sample was recovered after the 41-year-old was murdered at a flat in Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham on 9 February. The DNA sample from the suspected killer was submitted for extensive forensic testing. It found that the suspect is a man and there’s a 99.99% probability that he is black. There was no match […]
More than 142,000 use online payment plans to pay their Self Assessment tax bill
More than 142,000 customers have used HMRC’s online Time to Pay facility to spread the cost of their Self Assessment tax bill since April 2021, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. [block_2] The Self Assessment deadline for 2020/21 tax returns was 31 January but, this year, HMRC gave customers until 1 April to pay […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the M25 this afternoon
Officers were called to the M25 clockwise, between Junction 11 and Junction 12 near Chertsey shortly before 2pm this afternoon (4 April) following reports of a serious collision. The collision involved a HGV, two vans and a car. The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s was taken to hospital where she […]
Detectives investigating a hate crime assault in Liverpool City centre earlier this year have issued images and CCTV footage of a man they believe may have information that could assist their enquiries
At around 2pm on Thursday 20 January, it was reported that a man was assaulted in Superstar Boudoir nightclub on Stanley Street. Following the assault, the suspect made off from the club on foot. The victim suffered serious injuries during the assault and was left extremely shaken. The victim has said he believes this […]
While opening presents on Christmas morning, the Plumb family from Maidstone had no idea that the most cherished gift they’d receive that day was yet to come – the gift of safety
That evening, an electrical fault with one of the son’s stocking filler presents caused a rapidly developing fire in a bedroom. The smoke alarms sounded and after dad Dominic went to investigate, he managed to quickly get the family outside. Dominic said: “Luckily we’re all ok. We really have the smoke alarms to thank […]
Officers in Gloucester are appealing for witnesses following three reports of a man on a bicycle acting suspiciously around school pupils
On each of the occasions, which all took place in March it was reported that a man who was riding a bicycle had either approached the pupils and put his arm out in an attempt to grab them or brushed past them. The same man is believed to have been involved each time and […]
Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on the A709 Dumfries to Lockerbie road, near to Dryfesdale Cemetery, Lockerbie
The incident happened around 3.40am on Sunday, 3 April, and involved a black coloured Vauxhall Corsa. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed while officers carried out collision investigation work and re-opened around 11.20am. Sergeant David Kerr said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family […]
A man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly hit over the head with a glass
The woman is understood to have been struck to the head with a glass and sustained cuts to her face and head. Officers quickly attended the incident in Farnborough Road, Clifton, just after 10.30pm last night (Saturday 2 April). A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He remains […]
The victim of a fatal shooting in Sheffield has been named as his family pay tribute to him
A murder investigation was launched on Tuesday 29 March after a 21-year-old man was shot at Diamond Hand Car Wash on Burngreave Road. Emergency Services attended the scene at 6.45pm following reports that shots had been fired. The victim was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he was sadly […]
Eight fire engines and around sixty firefighters were called to a fire at a block of flats on Pembroke Road in Ruislip earlier this morning
Part of a balcony at a seventh-floor flat was destroyed by fire. No injuries are reported. Over one hundred people were evacuated from the block of flats by the Met police before the Brigade arrived. The Brigade’s Control Officers were able to use 999Eye to live stream the fire from a smartphone to screens in […]
Police confirm body of a man found in Southampton property
Officers from Hampshire Police say were called to an address in Mansel Road West following the discovery of a man’s body at 6.11am. Police have now identified that man as 43-year-old Slawomir Robert Turek. Investigators have been in contact with Slawomir’s next of kin and his family is being supported by specialist officers at this […]
Detectives have released further CCTV footage as part of Operation Formation, the investigation into a rape in Fareham
At some time between 01.20 and 02.05 on Saturday 19 March, a 22 year-old woman was raped on the footbridge that crosses over Western Way, close to Fareham train station. She reported that after she had left the Slug and Lettuce at around 01.00 she walked along West Street when a man unknown to […]