Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in east London
Police on routine patrol were notified at 2.49pm on Friday, 23 October of a collision between a lorry and cyclist on Cambridge Heath Road at the junction with Hackney Road. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. The 23-year-old cyclist was taken to an east London hospital for treatment to serious injuries. She remains in […]
Two women bailed following arrest by counter-terrorism detectives
Two women who were arrested following appeal by counter terrorism detectives have been bailed as enquiries into the incident continue. Officers arrested the two women following an appeal to the public by our Counter Terrorism Command. On Friday, 27 October we issued images of three women we wished to speak with in connection with an investigation […]
Traffic Chaos in Canterbury as HGV Gets Stuck in Residential Area
Chaos ensued in Canterbury today as an articulated lorry became lodged in the narrow streets of the Wincheap back streets, causing traffic disruption and drawing the attention of local residents and authorities. The incident occurred on St. Mildred’s Place, a residential area not intended for heavy vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the large lorry attempted to […]
A shoplifter who wielded a screwdriver as he assaulted a security guard has been jailed
Jason Kelley, aged 38, was challenged as he ran from a West Bridgford supermarket with two bottles of spirits on the afternoon of 16 June this year. As he attempted to wrestle free, Kelley wielded the screwdriver and struck out at his victim with his hands. He then ran from the scene in Bridgford Road […]
US Couple Convicted of Lesser Charges in Ugandan Court for Torturing Foster Son
In a shocking turn of events, Nicholas and Mackenzie Spencer, a US couple accused of torturing their 10-year-old foster son in Uganda, were convicted of lesser charges on Tuesday. Initially facing severe accusations of “aggravated trafficking” and “aggravated torture,” the Spencers pleaded guilty to charges such as cruel, inhumane treatment, working illegally, and unlawful stay […]
Five men have been jailed for more than seven decades for non-recent child sexual exploitation in Rochdale, following a partnership response by Greater Manchester Police, Rochdale Council and the Crown Prosecution Service
The offenders were found guilty of abusing two girls in the town between 2002 and 2006. Today (Tuesday 31 October 2023), Jahn Shahid Ghani (30/03/73) was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for six counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, Mohammed Ghani (23/09/84) was sentenced to […]
Five men have been jailed for more than seven decades for non-recent child sexual exploitation in Rochdale, following a partnership respo…
The offenders were found guilty of abusing two girls in the town between 2002 and 2006. Today (Tuesday 31 October 2023), Jahn Shahid Ghani (30/03/73) was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for six counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, Mohammed Ghani (23/09/84) was sentenced to […]
First Image Released of Mohammed Farooq, Accused of Plotting Terror Attack
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has unveiled the first image of Mohammed Farooq, the man facing trial for allegedly planning a terror attack at St James’ Hospital in Leeds. Mohammed Farooq, aged 28, is currently on trial at Sheffield Crown Court, facing charges related to preparing acts of terrorism. The clinical support worker, who had […]
Scottish Government to Hand Over 14,000 Electronic Messages to UK Covid Inquiry
In a recent announcement, Deputy First Minister Shona Robison confirmed that the Scottish government would hand over more than 14,000 electronic messages to the UK Covid Inquiry. This includes unreacted WhatsApp messages from First Minister Humza Yousaf, addressing previous criticism for not providing all relevant data. The government faced accusations of a cover-up, with opposition […]
A man has pleaded guilty after shouting racist insults at a bus driver in Feltham
A man has pleaded guilty after shouting racist insults at a bus driver in FelthamHardy Jalloh, 34 of Granville Avenue, N16 pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated public order offence after abusing a bus driver on board a 116 bus on Staines Road, Feltham.Jalloh swore at the bus driver and then called him a “terrorist” […]