Detectives are renewing their appeals for anyone with information about missing Richard Okorogheye to come forward as searches in Epping Forest enter their third day
19-year-old Richard left his family home in Ladbroke Grove, Kensington on the evening of Monday, 22 March. He travelled by bus in west London before taking a taxi to Loughton where he was last seen, on CCTV, in the early hours of Tuesday, 23 March. As a result of that sighting, officers from across […]
Witnesses are sought after a man reported being forced into a car in Strood
The victim was walking in Frindsbury Road on Wednesday 31 March 2021 when at around 11am three men inside a black saloon car approached him. One of the men is alleged to have forced the victim inside the vehicle. He was then driven around for about half an hour during which time […]
More than £1.4m has been raised to help a seven-month-old baby girl suffering from an aggressive form of leukaemia to travel to Singapore for treatment
Ex-Coventry City player Ashley Cain and partner Safiyya Vorajee set up the fundraising page on Sunday saying “we are on our knees asking for help”. Azaylia Diamond Cain was eight weeks old when first diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, they said. The couple posted they were “absolutely delighted” by the response. An appeal began […]
People are being reminded to check the details of the current restrictions as new relaxations of the Covid-19 rules come into place today
The latest step in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown comes into force from today (29/03).This means that you can now meet outdoors (including in private gardens) in either a group of up to six people or a group comprising of two households.Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, and open-air swimming pools, […]
More than £1 million worth of cannabis plants have been found following a police operation in Swindon
Eight cannabis factories – each at separate residential addresses across the town which had been rented out – were discovered by officers from the Fortitude Team who worked on the operation from Thursday evening(25/03) through to the end of the weekend. The addresses were in Exmouth Street, County Road, Pakenham Road, Westcott Place, Belle […]
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing teenager Richard Okorogheye, and are asking the public for any information that may assist the police investigation to locate him
Richard, 19, a student at Oxford University, is believed to have left his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area on the evening of Monday, 22 March. He was reported missing on Wednesday 24 March. Enquiries have identified Richard leaving his home address and heading in the direction of Ladbroke Grove, W10 on 22 […]
Did you pass a collision on the M1 two weeks ago today? Police believe a number of vehicles will have needed to move to the outside lane to avoid being involved themselves
Police are particularly interested in speaking to drivers of a dark-coloured Vauxhall Astra (2005 to 2011 model) and a silver Ford Focus (2012 onwards model) will have had to move from the outside lane to avoid colliding with the vehicles involved. Officers would also like to speak to drivers of the following vehicles who […]
Tomorrow, restrictions requiring people to stay at home will be eased, allowing groups of up to six people, or two households, to meet outside
As part of this, people will also be allowed to take part in formally organised outdoor sport, likewise, other outdoor activities such as tennis or open-air swimming will also be allowed to resume. Large gatherings, unless certain exemptions apply, will remain unlawful and risk further spreading the virus. That is why the Met will […]
Have you seen Cristina Sali, 26, who’s missing from the NW9 area of Brent?
She was last seen at home on 24 March. Cristina’s originally from Romania and has lived in London for a year. Police are concerned for her welfare. If you call help us find her, please call 101 ref 6136/24mar
Almost 27 years ago, Karen Reed was brutally murdered on her doorstep in Woking
The investigation, known as Operation Lilac, was featured on this morning’s episode of Crimewatch Live and continues to remain a high priority for the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team. Karen Reed, 33 was shot five times after answering her door to a man disguised as a pizza delivery driver on Saturday, 30 April 1994. […]
Hospice Doctor rises to the challenges of Covid
During the Covid pandemic news bulletins have been filled with stories of heroic doctors and nurses putting their lives on the line. The focus has mainly been on NHS intensive care units, but hospice medical staff have also shown remarkable courage and compassion. Dr Laura Holtham was working full time at ellenor hospice in Northfleet […]
Police in Sussex are seeking the lawful owners of a number of suspected stolen dogs
Officers seized 10 dogs during a search warrant at a site in Surrey on Tuesday 16 March. An investigation is currently underway by detectives at Crawley CID, who have been working closely with the Force’s specialist Rural Crime Team and other police forces, to help identify the remaining dogs and their lawful owners. The remaining […]
