Suspect Charged After Indecent Exposure Incident on Deptford High Street
Police have charged a suspect after allegations of indecent exposure on Deptford High Street.
Members of the public flagged down patrolling officers, reporting an incident of indecent exposure.
The victim was able to identify the suspect, leading to an arrest by the police.
The man has since been charged and remanded in custody.
Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1994 is the offence of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress.
It is a public order offence, meaning an offence that involves violence or intimidation to a member of the public.
The Metropolitan Police Service highlighted this case as part of their ongoing commitment to tackling issues related to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
A spokesperson for New Cross Policing Team wrote on X (Formerly Twitter) said: “@MPSNewCross “Deptford & @MPSBrockley “Officers were flagged down on #Deptford High Street regarding an allegation of indecent exposure & S4a Public Order.
“The victim identified the suspect, resulting in a swift arrest, where he has been charged & remanded #Police #VAWG.”
Urgent Warning: Android Users Urged to Delete Five Apps Amid Malware Threat
Those using Android mobile phones have been urged to delete five apps from their devices with Samsung Galaxy users being told to be on high alert.
These apps, which could be downloaded from the Google Play Store contain a nasty piece of malware called Anatsa.
This Trojan virus is capable of carrying out actions on a device remotely such as withdrawing money from a bank account.
Experts at the security firm Threat Fabric, told the Metro that the apps pose a “critical” threat to Android users, especially those using Samsung Galaxy models.
A trojan virus is capable of carrying out actions on a device remotely. (Image: Getty)
The company said: “A unique aspect of this dropper was its malicious code, specifically targeting Samsung devices.
“The malicious AccessibilityService was tailored to interact with the UI [user interface] elements of Samsung devices, meaning only Samsung users were impacted in this phase of the campaign.
“This suggests that the threat actors initially developed and tested their code exclusively for Samsung devices.”
The dangerous apps have now been removed from the Play Store but the security team said that those who have already downloaded them could still be at risk.
A Google Spokesperson said: “All of the apps identified in the report have been removed from Google Play. Android users are automatically protected against known versions of this malware by Google Play Protect, which is on by default on Android devices with Google Play Services.
“Google Play Protect can warn users or block apps known to exhibit malicious behaviour, even when those apps come from sources outside of Play.”
The affected apps have been removed from the Google Play Store. (Image: Getty)
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Phone Cleaner – File Explorer
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Anasta, which has been around since 2021, became well-known in 2023.
Threat Fabric has said that it does not expect the virus to die out anytime soon, adding: “Based on this pattern, we anticipate the continuation of this campaign, with new droppers appearing in the official store and an expansion into additional targeted regions.”
Hastings Coastguard Conducts Search Operation Following Cliff Edge Alert
For the second time yesterday (21/04/2024), Hastings Coastguard, alongside ambulance and police services, was mobilised in response to reports of an individual potentially in danger off the cliffs at West Hill. On arrival, the team executed a detailed search operation, covering both the base and summit of the cliffs, in an effort to find anyone in distress.
Despite a comprehensive search, no one was found in any danger, leading the team to conclude the operation. The alert by a concerned citizen, who took the prudent step of calling 999 and requesting the Coastguard upon noticing someone in a precarious situation, was a perfect example of how to act in such scenarios.
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ESFRS Fire Cadets Bolstered by Charitable Trust Grant
In a significant development for community engagement and youth development, the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has been granted financial support by the Charitable Trust of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters. This funding is set to bolster the ESFRS Fire Cadet units, a program dedicated to fostering responsible citizenship and community service among young people.
David Kemp, Head of Prevention at ESFRS, expressed the organization’s delight over the grant. “This support will enable us to reach out to young people who are often on the fringes of youth groups, helping them to gain confidence, thrive within our units, and actively participate in their communities,” Kemp stated. He also extended a heartfelt thank you to the Cadet leaders and volunteers, whose contributions are invaluable to the success of the Fire Cadets.
Stock Photo – Alan FRASER @apoliticaleye The ESFRS Fire Cadet program, with units in Eastbourne, Uckfield, Hastings, and Bexhill, offers young individuals aged 13-17 an opportunity to learn essential skills. These include fire safety, emergency response, basic first aid, firefighting skills, and life skills aimed at building positive citizenship and community involvement.
The recent financial injection from the Trust is a significant boost for the program, which seeks further support from local businesses and individuals. This call for sponsorship represents an excellent opportunity for local stakeholders to invest in the future of young people, fostering a safer, more inclusive community.
For those interested in supporting this impactful initiative, the ESFRS invites potential sponsors to reach out via [email protected] to explore how they can contribute to the development and expansion of the Fire Cadet units.
Feedback from parents and guardians of Fire Cadets has been overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the program’s transformative impact on participants. Testimonials highlight the program’s success in providing a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports the personal and social development of young people facing various challenges.
This financial support and the call for further sponsorship underscore the community’s commitment to nurturing young talents and ensuring a safer, more inclusive future for all.
Read more and how to sponsor Fire Cadets from ESFRS at https://www.esfrs.org/help-brighten-young-futures
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Jealousy-Fueled Murder on London Bus Lands Perpetrator Life Sentence
In a shocking and brutal crime that has left the community reeling, Oscar Castano-Colque, 21, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his love rival, Rafioullah Malik, on a bustling London bus along Oxford Street. The incident, which unfolded on February 28 last year, saw Castano-Colque carry out a ferocious attack, […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses to Hurstpierpoint Accident
Victim remains in critical condition; police appealing for public assistance Police are seeking witnesses following a serious incident in Hurstpierpoint, where a cyclist in his 60s suffered severe injuries after a collision with a vehicle.
The emergency services were called to High Street yesterday (February 21) to attend to an unresponsive man following the accident at approximately 12:50 pm.
He has been hospitalized and is currently in a critical condition.
Authorities are calling on anyone who saw the accident, possesses CCTV footage from Cuckfield Road spanning High Street to Marchants Road, or was driving on High Street around 12:50 pm with a dashcam to come forward.
To provide information, please reach out to Sussex Police by sending an email to [email protected] or by dialing 101 and mentioning Operation Root.
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Appeal for Witnesses: Alleged Assault and Abduction in Walderslade
Detectives in Walderslade are urgently seeking witnesses to assist in their investigation into an alleged assault and abduction incident. The incident reportedly occurred around 8:20 pm on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in Robin Hood Lane. According to reports, a man was assaulted by three individuals before being forcibly taken into a nearby white van. Descriptions […]
Appeal for Information: Missing Girl in Medway
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a girl reported missing in Medway. Lily-Rose Stokes, aged 14, was last seen at approximately 6 pm on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, in the Main Road area of Hoo. There are concerns that she may have since travelled to the Maidstone or Chatham areas. Described […]
Multi-Agency Emergency Response at A259 Roedean
This morning around 8 a.m., the A259 at Roedean was the site of an emergency response, involving the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS), Sussex Police, and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECamb), all attending to an incident.
Photo – Supplied As a result, the road was temporarily blocked. Images sent to Sussex News depict police and ambulance vehicles stationed on the road opposite Roedean School.
The road has been reopened, but police presence in the area has been reported.
Sussex Police and ESFRS have been contacted for comments.
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Truck Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash at Blackheath Bus Stop, Killing 14-Year-Old Boy
A truck driver has been jailed after he crashed into a bus stop in Blackheath, killing a 14-year-old boy.
Logan Finch was waiting for the 321 bus on Eltham Road with his aunt and cousins on December 21, 2021, when a truck driven by 43-year-old Frederick Mansfield veered onto the pavement.
Logan was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after he was pinned between the truck and the bus stop, while his aunt Rachel Poole was left with serious injuries.
Mansfield, who was not injured in the crash, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court today (February 22) where he was jailed for seven years for causing death by dangerous driving.
Natalie Roach, Logan’s mum, told the court: “Logan was a bright, energetic, playful and considerate young man, loving life and his family.
“There was so much love from people who knew Logan. He was everyone’s favourite person. Not a bad word could be said about Logan.”
During a trial, Mansfield had blamed a previously undiagnosed sleep condition for Logan’s death, as he claimed he had drifted off seconds before the crash.
But Natalie criticised Mansfield for pleading not guilty to causing Logan’s death and forcing them to endure an agonising trial.
“As a parent, we teach our children right and wrong. To be honest, Frederick Mansfield hasn’t done what is right,” she said.
Logan Finch (Image: Met Police)
‘On his way to get a haircut’
Logan was on his way to have a haircut in Eltham on the day of the crash. He was with his aunt, two of his cousins and a friend.
At 3.33pm the group were waiting at the bus stop near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road when the tragedy took place.
Describing the incident, prosecutor Rupert Kent said: “Without any warning at all the defendant’s vehicle moved straight at this group. It came at them at some speed.
“It initially collided with a lamp post. It then collided with the bus stop causing some damage to it and in the process it hit Logan, it hit Rachel and it hit Rachel’s nine-year-old son.”
When the vehicle came to a rest it had pinned Logan against the bus stop, causing fatal injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4.02pm.
Ms Poole was thrown to the ground and sustained serious injuries to her legs and chest. Her nine-year-old son escaped without serious injury.
Logan Finch was waiting at a bus stop on Eltham Road when he was killed by dangerous driving (Image: StreetView)
‘Sleep apnoea’
Ten minutes after the crash had taken place, Mansfield was spoken to by police.
Bodyworn footage showed Mansfield telling an officer “I just put my foot on the wrong pedal” and “that was my fault mate”.
But when he was spoken to by another officer 45 minutes later Mansfield said: “I’m not going to lie, it’s a bit blurry. I must have either blacked out or fallen asleep.
“I was going up towards the bus stop and that boy was in front of us and just…”
He told officers he had never blacked out before.
Prosecutor Mr Kent described Mansfield’s explanations as a “developing narrative”.
When he was formally interviewed the following day he said he couldn’t remember how it happened but he thought he might have blacked out and pressed the wrong pedal.
When Mansfield was interviewed again five months later he issued a prepared statement telling police that the crash was caused by his previously undiagnosed sleep apnoea.
Mansfield denied causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, but on January 16 this year a jury found him guilty.
‘Logan will never be forgotten’
Reading a victim impact statement at Mansfield’s sentencing hearing, Logan’s mum Natalie said her son was a bright and playful teenager.
She said: “To have my son taken by someone else’s actions hurts me everyday.
“He had a beautiful sister who was two years old when he died. She talks about him all the time.
“Logan will never be forgotten”.
She added: “I don’t understand how Frederick Mansfield pleaded not guilty to my son’s death. I pray and hope he gets the sentence he deserves.”
Logan’s dad, David Finch, described the pain he felt when he was told that his son had passed away.
“I remember that call like it was yesterday, my heart sunk. Hearing those words, we’re sorry but your son is dead, I will never forget,” he said.
“We live close to the area where it happened, we’re reminded of it and knowing that my son took his last breath without me there.”
David continued: “It wasn’t like he was running across the road to catch a bus, he was waiting at a place where he should have been safe. It makes it more difficult to understand why.
“We will never see him graduate and be that proud family. We will never see him get married and have a happy family. We never got to say goodbye. We never got a chance to hold his hand and say everything is okay.”
Rachel Poole, Logan’s aunt, has been left needing to use a wheelchair since the accident.
She told the court: “I am in my early 40s but I feel li..