Man missing from Gravesend
Help is sought from members of the public to locate a man missing from Gravesend. Hugh Whyte was last seen late on Thursday 21 December and there are concerns for his welfare. Hugh is 53, around 5ft 11ins tall and bald with a short black beard. He is described as being of large build and […]
Wildfires Engulf Forests Near Turin, Italy as Firefighters Battle the Blaze
Wildfires have engulfed the Val di Susa region near Turin, Italy, burning through an estimated 2,000 hectares of forest. The uncontrolled blazes, fueled by weather conditions, wind, and dry underbrush, have been raging for nearly ten hours, challenging emergency services’ efforts. [data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} _psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”); Several volunteers, along with squadrons of […]
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in Hackney
Keziah Macharia – 41 of Montague Road, E8 will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 22 December charged with the murder of her son, four-year-old Kobi Dooley-Macharia. A special post-mortem is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 28 December. An investigation was launched after police were called to an address in Montague […]
Liverpool Man Sentenced for Rape of Sex Worker in Horrific Attack
In a harrowing incident in Liverpool, Joseph Allan Smith, a 38-year-old man, has been sentenced to a nine-year prison term for the rape of a sex worker. The attack, which occurred on January 17 of the previous year, took place on waste ground in the Kensington area of the city. Smith, who previously resided on […]
Four Charged in Connection with Elle Edwards’ Tragic Christmas Eve Murder
In a significant development in the murder case of Elle Edwards, Merseyside Police have announced that four individuals have been charged in connection with her death. The 26-year-old beautician was tragically killed on Christmas Eve last year during a shooting outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral. The incident, which took place shortly before […]
Alarming Increase in Emergency Calls from Wethersfield Barracks Housing Asylum Seekers
Wethersfield Barracks, currently housing asylum seekers, has seen a surge in emergency calls, as disclosed by data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the charity Care4Calais. In November alone, the East of England ambulance service received 27 calls on behalf of the asylum seekers at Wethersfield, averaging nearly one call per day. Out […]
Teenager Detained After Failing to Stop for Sussex Police
Police in East Sussex arrested a teenager following a car chase. An incident occurred when a driver ignored police commands on Church Road, Catsfield, on Wednesday, December 13. The chase ended on Down Road, Bexhill, where the driver was apprehended. A 16-year-old from Battle faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving, driving under the influence, and […]
Kent Police Specialist Called to Search for Evidence in Ongoing Dover Murder Investigation
In a significant development in an ongoing major crime investigation, Kent Police have called upon their specialized Search and Marine Unit to assist in the search for what is understood to be evidence relating to a murder that took place in Dover. This comes after the brutal attack on a 66-year-old man in Kent that […]
Oxford Man Sentenced to Jail for Assault and Intimidating Texts
In a recent ruling at Oxford Crown Court, Kojo Ritchie, a 36-year-old man from Oxford, received a jail sentence of one year and 10 months. Ritchie, residing in the Cowley area at Rymers Lane, faced charges of assault, affray, and malicious communication, to which he pleaded guilty. The incident unfolded on Friday, July 7, when […]
New Legal Powers Set to Enhance Police Access to DVLA Records for Facial Recognition
The UK government is preparing to grant new powers to the police, enabling them to use facial recognition technology to scan images of criminals captured on CCTV against approximately 50 million driving license records. These proposed legal changes by the Home Office signify a significant step towards integrating facial recognition searches with the Driver and […]