Several dispersal orders will be in place to tackle nuisance vehicles in Larkfield and Snodland
They will operate from 6pm on Friday 9 February until 9am on Sunday 11 February 2024, and cover: • Brook Street, Sortmill Road, and the bypass in Snodland • New Hythe Lane, Leybourne Way, Lunsford Lane, Papyrus Way, and Bellingham Way in Larkfield. They also include side roads, public and private car parks, and industrial units. The […]
Several dispersal orders will be in place to tackle nuisance vehicles in Larkfield and Snodland
They will operate from 6pm on Friday 9 February until 9am on Sunday 11 February 2024, and cover: • Brook Street, Sortmill Road, and the bypass in Snodland • New Hythe Lane, Leybourne Way, Lunsford Lane, Papyrus Way, and Bellingham Way in Larkfield. They also include side roads, public and private car parks, and industrial units. The […]
A mastermind who ran an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over £12m was jailed today for five years at Southwark Crown Court
A mastermind who ran an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over £12m was jailed today for five years at Southwark Crown Court. Jonathan Arafiena, 35, of Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms, pled guilty to one count of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud. As well as a custodial sentence, he also received a serious […]
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering supermarkets across the whole of Kent
Stephen Ewens, of Oak View, Edenbridge, has been made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) preventing him from entering any premises belonging to Waitrose, Aldi, Asda, Co-Op, or Lidl in Kent, as well as Sainsbury’s in Tonbridge and Dartford. He was originally prohibited from entering stores in his hometown after being repeatedly prosecuted for […]
Detectives leading the manhunt for wanted Abdul Ezedi now believe he went into the River Thames at Chelsea Bridge
Detectives leading the manhunt for wanted Abdul Ezedi now believe he went into the River Thames at Chelsea Bridge.Meticulous work to examine CCTV footage continued overnight. We updated yesterday that the last confirmed sighting of Ezedi was crossing over Chelsea Bridge shortly before 11.30pm on Wednesday 31 January, the night of the attack in Clapham […]
M25 Closed Clockwise Between Junction 4 and Junction 5 Due to Van Fire
A section of the M25 motorway is currently closed clockwise between Junction 4 (Bromley) and Junction 5 (M26) due to a van fire, disrupting motorists travelling in the area. Kent Police and the fire service are at the scene, working to manage the situation and ensure the safety of all road users. The closure has […]
Family Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Zoe Hawes, Victim of M25 Collision killed on her way to celebrate her 40th birthday
The family of Zoe Hawes, tragically killed in a collision on the M25, has expressed their profound grief and paid tribute to their beloved “wonderful mummy and nanna” as they mourn her untimely passing. Zoe Hawes, a resident of Canvey Island, was en route to embark on a holiday to celebrate her 40th birthday when […]
Metropolitan Police Intercept Suspect en Route to Meeting Child for Sex
A successful interception operation by Metropolitan Police detectives has led to the conviction of Muhammed Zeeshan Ali, who was apprehended while on his way to meet a child for sexual activity in south-east London. The investigation began after authorities discovered that Ali had been communicating with a 13-year-old girl via social media platforms. His intentions […]
Man Wanted in Clapham Chemical Attack “Most Likely Dead” as Police Search River Thames
A man who is wanted in connection with a chemical attack in Clapham is “most likely dead” as police search for a body in the River Thames.
Police have been searching for 35-year-old Abdul Ezedi since January 31 after a mum, 31, and her daughters, aged eight and three, were attacked with a corrosive substance in Lessar Avenue, Clapham.
Commander Jon Savell previously said it was possible that Ezedi had gone into the River Thames as he was pictured on CCTV walking near the river towards Victoria Embankment hours after the attack.
In an update today (February 9) Savell said: “We have spent the last 24 hours meticulously following the CCTV, and it’s our main working hypothesis that he’s now gone into the water.
“The Thames is very fast flowing this time of year and very wide, it is possible he may never be found.
“Before Chelsea bridge, he walked with purpose. His behaviour at Chelsea bridge visibly changes.
“He walks up and down and can be seen leaning over the railings.”
No CCTV of the suspect was seen after this point, the force confirmed.
Savell continued: “We have looked at all of the available cameras and angles, and with the assistance of Transport for London and CCTV from buses that were travelling over the bridge at the relevant time and there is no sighting of him coming off the bridge.”
Ezedi was travelling around on the Tube network using his bank card and, after that, appears to have been walking a route that broadly hugged the River Thames.
Another body was also recovered from the River Thames in Victoria Parade, Greenwich at 7.20am on February 8.
Although enquiries are ongoing to identify the male, a spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed the body was not Ezedi’s.
Investigators said that the mum agreed to meet him on the day of the attack, and that she and her children were in a car with Ezedi when he struck.
Commander Jon Savell, from the Metropolitan Police, said the breakdown of the relationship could be a motive for the attack.
It was confirmed that Ezedi is not the father of the woman’s children who were also injured during the attack.
A reward of up to £20,000 was previously on offer for information leading to the arrest of Abdul Ezedi.
Four were injured one seriously after an M25 late-night crash
A significant traffic incident on the M25 has led to extensive delays following a major collision involving four vehicles that occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, February 9. The accident, which took place between Junctions 8 (Reigate) and 7 (M23), resulted in the closure of three lanes, causing a backup of traffic for 11 miles, […]