Detectives are appealing for information on the murder of Hartlepool man Scott Fletcher
Today marks 11 years since Scott was reported missing. This later turned into a murder investigation in 2015. Scott was 27 years old when he disappeared on May 11 2011, and was last believed to have been seen near the Jet garage on the A181 at Wheatley Hill. Officers made a national appeal on Crimewatch […]
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for a terrorism offence as part of an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command
The 13-year-old boy was arrested at an address in west London on Tuesday 17 May on suspicion of dissemination of terrorist material (contrary to section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006). He was detained under PACE, and was taken into custody. He has been bailed to a date in mid-June. A PACE warrant to search […]
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner had his new mountain bike stolen after being rammed off the road by a car
It happened in Warings Green Road, Solihull shortly before 4.30pm on Saturday 7 May. A small white car deliberately collided with the 81-year-old and sent him flying into a ditch. Three men emerged from the car with one riding off on the blue Trek FS4 Firefly which he’d only bought a week earlier. The victim […]
Actress, screenwriter and director Kay Mellor has died aged 71, it has been announced
A spokesman for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, confirmed “with profound sadness” that she died on Sunday. She was known for creating and writing the ITV series Fat Friends – which helped launch James Corden’s career. Mellor also wrote comedy and drama series such as The Syndicate, Girlfriends and Band of Gold. A Rollem […]
The family of three-year-old Daniel John Twigg who sadly died following a dog attack in Rochdale on Sunday have paid tribute to their ‘happy little boy’
Daniel’s family said: “Daniel was a happy, kind and caring little boy who was loved by all who knew him. “He loved Paw Patrol and playing with his brother and sister, he also loved being around animals – especially his pony, Splash. “He brought us many laughs and was a comical character. “He was brave, […]
One last ride out and a heartfelt farewell for motorbike paramedic
To commemorate the life of Mark Pell – a popular Paramedic in the Motorcycle Response Unit at London Ambulance Service who sadly died in April – a convoy of his colleagues rode alongside the funeral procession this afternoon (Tuesday 17 May), escorting Mark and his loved ones during his final journey. Mark sadly died on […]
Police are appealing for information after a woman was found dead at an address in Preston
A Home Office post-mortem examination has been conducted and the cause of death is inconclusive at this stage
A man has been arrested following a suspicious incident in Southampton
The incident took place on Friday evening (13 May) Officers were called at 9.59pm to a report that a 10-year-old boy had allegedly been approached by a man unknown to him at the Daisy Dip football cage on Laburnum Road between 8.45pm and 9pm. It is alleged that the man tried to take him by […]
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Newcastle
At around 12.20am today officers received a report that a 24 year old man had been assaulted. The victim was walking along Neville Street when he was approached by another male who then punched the victim to the face, causing him to fall to the floor and hit his head. Emergency services attended and […]
Officers investigating a serious assault in Southampton now have these images of three people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident
Police in Hampshire previously appealed for information early in March following the assault, which took place in Lower Bannister Street on Wednesday 2 March. Between 10.50 and 11.20pm, a man in his 50s was assaulted by a group of three men using a glass bottle. A broken bottle was retrieved from the scene by officers. […]
A former Met officer who attempted to form a relationship with a victim of crime has had allegations of gross misconduct against him proven
It’s following the conclusion of a hearing on Friday, 13 May. Former PC Shiva Hetheecharan, who was attached to South West Command Unit, faced allegations his actions breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to honesty and integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, confidentiality and discreditable conduct. Between October 2018 and May 2020, PC Hetheecharan […]
The family of Emmanuel Odunlami have released a tribute in the lead up to the two-week anniversary of his death
His family said: “Emmanuel was a loving father, fiancé, son, brother, family member and friend who was unjustly taken ahead of his time. “He was celebrating his birthday on the bank holiday weekend when he was sadly taken from us. “Emmanuel was immensely loved by all who knew him. He had a kind heart, a […]
