Police discovered a fire after responding to a burglary report whereby cannabis plants were allegedly stolen – (ID 537851)
Officers were called to Dalestorth Street, Sutton in Ashfield, at 2.50am this morning (22 December), following a report of suspects running from an address wearing balaclavas and getting into a Vauxhall. Police in the area located the suspect vehicle and the driver failed to stop. A pursuit took place and the car was abandoned a […]
Medway Maritime Hospital has declared a “critical incident” due to “extremely high” occupancy levels
According to a hospital spokesperson, there is a “significant increase” in demand for services. A&E visits are increasing, and there are “ongoing challenges” in releasing patients who are well enough to leave the hospital. The Medway NHS Foundation Trust made the “difficult decision” to declare a critical incident in order to prioritise patient safety […]
A woman has been jailed after defrauding an elderly woman out of £24,000
Melanie Stanbridge, of Maybridge Square, Worthing, abused her position of trust when caring for her 94-year-old victim, regularly withdrawing hundreds of pounds from her bank account when she was believed to be spending £30 a week on shopping. The 46-year-old’s actions became known when we were contacted with concerns about her behaviour at the end […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal incident on the A3(M) near Bedhampton this morning
At 7.22am today (Thursday 22 December), we received reports that a woman had fallen from the bridge on Purbrook Way, between junctions 4 and 3. Sadly, a woman in her 50s from Hayling Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The […]
Scumbags target Pensioner at Chatham Asda and steal his wallet
Officers investigating a report of a theft from a pensioner at a Chatham supermarket have released CCTV images of two men they would like to identify. At around 2.30pm on Wednesday 10 October 2022, a man in his 90s reported a brown leather wallet containing cash had been stolen from his pocket while he was […]
A Trowbridge man has been jailed for five years after pleading guilty to sexual communication with a child
Gary Palmer, 42, of The Halve, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual communication with a child and nine counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court yesterday (21/12) to five years with an extension period of three years following a joint […]
West Midlands Ambulance Service is thanking the public and staff for the way they handled the day of strike action on Wednesday
Staff from Unite and GMB took action yesterday in a dispute with the Government about pay and the current state of the NHS. Emergency 999 call numbers were down by 32% as the public heeded warnings only to call if the patient was in a critical condition or there was a threat to life. […]
A father and daughter from West Cumbria were killed in a massive house fire caused by a cigarette
Paul Scott, also known as Archie, and his 14-year-old daughter Mia died on May 22 at their home in Distington. An inquest heard that a fire broke out at the Scotts’ Toll Bar Cottages home in the early hours of Sunday, May 22, waking neighbours. Caroline, Mr Scott’s wife, and Mia’s mother had escaped. […]
Officers investigating a report of an assault in Broadstairs have issued images of a man they would like to speak to – (ID 537833)
It was reported that at midday on Friday 2 December 2022 a member of staff in a shop in the High Street reported having derogatory language used towards them before they were assaulted by a person. As part of officers’ enquiries, they have issued images of a man they want to identify and speak to […]
Officers investigating a report of an assault in Broadstairs have issued images of a man they would like to speak to
It was reported that at midday on Friday 2 December 2022 a member of staff in a shop in the High Street reported having derogatory language used towards them before they were assaulted by a person. As part of officers’ enquiries, they have issued images of a man they want to identify and speak to […]