DAC Matt Twist reflects on London declaring a major incident in the city’s fight against Coronavirus
He said: “The announcement that London has declared a major incident in the battle against Coronavirus is a stark reminder of the critical point we are at. Our health service colleagues are fighting this virus every day on the frontline, but the case rate continues to increase and the number of people affected in London […]
The Mayor of London declared a ‘major incident’ due to the rapid spread of coronavirus across the capital and the increase of COVID-19 cases in hospitals, which has left the NHS and other vital public services at risk of being overwhelmed
It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases in London has exceeded 1,000 per 100,000, putting immense pressure on an already stretched NHS and other public services. The 7,034 people currently in hospital with COVID-19 represents a 35% increase compared to the peak of the pandemic in April 2020. Like all of you, everyone is […]
Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth of Hampshire Constabulary has said that her officers will do all that they can to keep the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safe following the re-introduction of national lockdown restrictions.
With the county now under lockdown until at least mid-February and possibly as late as the end of March, ACC Maggie Blyth has said: “The re-introduction of national lockdown restrictions will be challenging to many in our communities across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, who have done all they can to limit […]
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was left partially blind following a robbery in Islington
Police were called at 6.54pm on Tuesday, 29 December to reports of a man assaulted in Canonbury Road, N1. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 19-year-old man with facial injuries. He was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The victim is reported to have been walking along Canonbury Road when he […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two vehicle collision on the A281 at Alfold
At around 4.30pm Monday evening on the A281 Horsham Road a driver of one of the vehicles was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision, which involved a bus and a car. The road has been closed in both directions while emergency services deal with […]
Woman Found Dead in Newcastle Named as Barbara Pawelczyk, 36
Barbara Pawelczyk, 36, has been named as the woman found dead at a property in Newcastle. A 55-year-old man has been arrested and bailed. Police continue to appeal for information.
UPDATED: Police in Reading have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 13-year-old boy in Emmer Green, Reading
Officers were called at 3.50pm to reports of a stabbing in Bugs Bottom fields, near to St Barnabus Road, Gravel Hill, Emmer Green. Tragically, a 13-year-old boy died of his injuries at the scene. The victim’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers, but at present, no formal identification […]
Murder Manhunt for Leighton Snook wanted for murder Pensioner Donald Ralph
Police want to speak to Leighton Snook, 28, (pictured above) in connection with the murder of Donald Ralph in Aldham. Mr Ralph, 83, was sadly found deceased at his home in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday 29 December. Police are progressing our enquiries and from the information, we believe this was a targeted […]
Alex Edney, Katy Cunningham and Paula and Bob Bateman had lives like any one of us They were killed by drink or drug drivers, who were all jailed this year
Any amount of alcohol or drugs in your body can affect your ability to drive and hundreds of people are killed or injured each year as a result. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs risks your life and also the lives of those around you. This includes legal medication prescribed by your […]
Police in Eastbourne and Brighton are looking for 29-year-old Robert Foyle, who they want to interview over assault and damage involving a woman known to him
He is suspected of assaulting the woman, and damaging a car and a washing machine belonging to her, at an Eastbourne address on 15 December. Foyle is described as black, 5’7” and slim, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is originally from Croydon but has links to both Eastbourne and Brighton and is likely […]
Covid-19 pressure on the NHS and health system prompts ‘major incident’ declaration by Essex Resilience Forum
In response to a significant growing demand on hospitals and health and social care services across Essex, and particularly Mid and South Essex due to coronavirus, the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) has today (Tuesday 29th December) declared a ‘major incident’ – enabling the county to seek further support from Government to address the pressures.Local leaders […]
Police appeal for dashcam footage following serious collision in Chelmsford
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision at the Army and Navy roundabout, Chelmsford, that occurred at 1.05pm on Thursday 17 December. A dark-coloured vehicle and a black Vauxhall Antara have been involved in a collision at the entrance of Van Diemans Road whilst the traffic lights were red. There were […]
