The Brixton O2 Academy will be closed for another three months after two people died in a crush during a concert there
On December 15, last year, a large crowd attempted to enter the building’s foyer, cutting Asake’s performance short. The incident claimed the lives of Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson. The venue’s operator, Academy Music Group (AMG), has announced that it will remain closed while several investigations are conducted.
The Brixton O2 Academy will be closed for another three months after two people died in a crush during a concert there
On December 15, last year, a large crowd attempted to enter the building’s foyer, cutting Asake’s performance short. The incident claimed the lives of Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson. The venue’s operator, Academy Music Group (AMG), has announced that it will remain closed while several investigations are conducted.
Man jailed after deliberately driving at a motorcycle and fleeing from the police
Andrew Saunders, 32, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to eight years in prison. Saunders was convicted of one count of Section 18; Grievous Bodily Harm and pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving, one count of assault, and one count of causing serious injury by reckless driving. On 14 May 2022, around 7.25 […]
Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing female from Egremont
Shannon Averkiou, 15, was last seen at Whitehaven Train Station at midday on Friday, January 13th. Shannon is described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall, with shoulder-length brown straight hair, a slim build, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black adidas trainers, black leggings, a black Nike sports top, a white short […]
Worthing seafront exhibition shines a light on food insecurity
A new photography exhibition that highlights the experiences of people suffering food insecurity has opened at West Buildings shelter on Worthing seafront. The exhibition, titled Used to the Hunger, was created by Worthing Food Foundation and aims to highlight the experiences of people who access its help as well as raise money for the Worthing […]
From next month, everyone will have to pay more to apply for a new British passport
On February 2, the government will impose increased fees for all passport applications, whether new or renewed. The fee for submitting a standard online application in the United Kingdom will increase from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and from £49 to £53.50 for children. Postal applications for adults will rise from £85 to £93, and […]
Following an accelerated misconduct hearing, a serving British Transport Police (BTP) officer was dismissed without notice
PS James Chatfield, based in London, responded to allegations of professional misconduct at a hearing held at Force Headquarters on Monday, January 9. On September 23 and 26, 2022, James began online conversations with a person he mistook for a 12-year-old girl while posing as a 17-year-old boy. PS Chatfield: During their conversations, When she […]
A pensioner is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars for the brutal rape and murder of his teenage niece 48 years ago
After the Met used compelling forensic evidence to catch him and secure justice for the victim’s family, a pensioner is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars for the brutal rape and murder of his teenage niece 48 years ago. Dennis McGrory was sentenced to 26 years in prison today, Friday, 13 […]
Cody Fisher was stabbed to death in a Birmingham nightclub on Boxing Day, and a third man has been charged with his murder
Reegan Anderson was arrested yesterday in connection with Cody’s death, which occurred at the Crane club in Digbeth. The 18-year-old from Erdington was charged with murder and affray today and appeared in Birmingham Magistrates Court. Detectives continue to ask anyone with information that can help with the ongoing investigations to come forward.
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Elle Edwards, who was shot on Christmas Eve in a Merseyside pub
At around 11.50pm the 26-year-old beautician was shot in the head while celebrating Christmas with friends at the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey Village. Connor Chapman, 22, of no fixed address, attended the hearing at Wirral Magistrates’ Court. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. Mr Chapman […]