A suspect has been charged after officers were called to a report that a car had collided with parked vehicles in Margate
Kent Police was called to the collision in Addiscombe Road, Margate, at 3.41pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023. No injuries were reported. An estimated seven cars were found to be damaged. Officers attended and promptly made an arrest. Vitalij Kovzan, 37, of Kings Mews, Margate, was charged on Wednesday 9 August with driving a vehicle […]
M2 Closed in Both Directions Near J5 Due to Severe HGV Fire
In a major traffic disruption, the M2 motorway has been shut down in both westbound and coastbound directions near Junction 5 (J5) due to a severe Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fire. The closure comes in response to the seriousness of the incident and the potential hazards posed by the blaze. The incident occurred earlier this […]
A suspect is due in court after an elderly mobility scooter user was robbed in the street
The 88-year-old victim was riding his scooter along Potter Street in Worksop when he was approached by a man who asked him for money. It’s alleged an attempt was made to steal his wallet. Following a struggle his wallet was snatched and cash was taken out of it before a man walked off. Following inquiries, […]
iPhone Users Urged to Change Buried Setting to Prevent Mobile Fraud
iPhone users have been alerted to a hidden setting within their devices that can significantly enhance their protection against mobile fraud. This simple measure involves enabling a SIM card Personal Identification Number (PIN), which can be activated in just a couple of minutes. By doing so, users can thwart fraudsters attempting to gain unauthorized access […]
Teens target two men near Shoreham Railway Station
On Wednesday, August 2 August, at around 6.25pm, two individuals were assaulted in an unprovoked incident near Shoreham railway station. Following his exit from the station onto Western Road, a man was confronted by a group of youths. The group tried to steal his tobacco before resorting to violence. When a second man, aged 50, […]
Update on Victim of Russell Street British Museum Stabbing Revealed
Police have provided an update on the condition of the victim who was stabbed outside the British Museum on August 8. The incident occurred at the junction of Russell Street and Museum Street at around 10am. Responding officers and London Ambulance Service crews rushed to the scene. The victim, a 36-year-old man, was found injured […]
Tragedy Strikes as Boat Capsizes off Tunisia: 41 Feared Dead
In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves across the Mediterranean, a boat carrying migrants from Tunisia capsized, with 41 people feared dead. Italian state RAI television reported the grim news, citing accounts from four survivors who were rescued and brought to land on Wednesday. The four survivors were initially saved by the Maltese-flagged bulk […]
Tragedy in Malvern: Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by Car, Ongoing Investigation
A devastating incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when a red Fiat 500 veered onto the pavement, striking six pedestrians, including an elderly woman, on Church Street in Malvern, Worcestershire the woman, who sustained critical injuries in the collision, tragically lost her life despite immediate medical attention. The incident occurred shortly after 12:00pm. West Mercia Police […]
Former Deputy Head Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Abuse
A former deputy head teacher of a primary school has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children. Matthew Smith, 35, from East Dulwich, was arrested by the National Crime Agency in November 2022, after investigators identified that he was sharing abuse material on the […]
Smoke Advisory: Haystack Fire Erupts in Minster, Residents Urged to Close Windows and Doors
A haystack fire has broken out in Minster, Sheerness, prompting authorities to issue an advisory for residents in the vicinity of Lower Road. People living in the affected area are being urged to close their windows and doors due to the presence of smoke resulting from the blaze. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 9, […]