March 5, 2024

Drivers Warned of Major Delays on M2 Motorway After Vehicle Breakdown

Drivers on the crucial M2 motorway route in Kent have been issued an urgent warning as a major incident involving a vehicle breakdown has resulted in six-mile tailbacks and standstill traffic. The disruption occurred after a vehicle broke down, leading to the closure of lanes on the M2 eastbound between Junction 5 at Sittingbourne and […]

Urgent Search for Missing Daniel Leckie in Weld Close Area

Officers searching for a man missing from Staplehurst are urging residents to check private CCTV and dashcams for any important footage Daniel Leckie, 33, was last seen in the Weld Close area at around 8.40pm on Monday 4 March 2024. Daniel is believed to be on foot and not using any transport. He has some […]

Car Fire on A3 Southbound Prompts Lane Closures Near Cobham

A car fire has led to the closure of lanes 1 and 2 on the southbound carriageway of the A3 between the A245 junction in Cobham and the M25 junction at J10. The incident, reported by National Highways: South-East occurred recently, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and traffic officers. According to the tweet, […]

Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into London Bar, Injuring Two

A person has been taken to hospital after a double-decker bus crashed into the building of a bar in London.

The incident happened at the All Bar One, New Oxford Street branch just after 10.15am today (March 5).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene and found two people injured.

Bus crashes into bar in London (Image: @politicianssho1/X)

One of the pair was taken to hospital where their condition is unknown. The other was discharged at the scene.

The bus, which appears to be a number eight, can be seen smashed through the front windows of the pub.

Footage from the scene also shows several police cars, ambulances and fire engines dealing with the incident.

New Oxford Street remains closed following the crash.

We have contacted the London Fire Brigade and All Bar One for further information.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “We were called at 10.16am on Tuesday, 5 March to reports that a bus had collided with a pub in New Oxford Street, WC1.

“Officers responded. There were no reports of any injuries.”

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 10:10am today (5 March) to reports of a road traffic collision on New Oxford Street, WC1A.

“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a cycle paramedic, an incident response officer and members of our hazardous area response team (HART).

“Our first paramedic arrived on scene in approximately five minutes.

“We treated two people. We took one patient to hospital and discharged the other at the scene.”

Help Sussex Police Locate Wanted Daniel Logan in Brighton

Police are seeking your help to locate 43-year-old Daniel Logan, who is wanted for a recall to prison. Daniel has connections in Worthing, Brighton, Eastbourne, and London.
Description of Daniel Logan:
Height: 6 feet
Race: White
Hair: Short, brown

If you have any information or spot Daniel Logan, please immediately contact Sussex Police by dialing 999 and mention the crime reference number 47230160800.
Read more on www.Sussex.News

Brighton SEU Apprehends Suspects in Drug Bust

Following a patrol by Brighton’s Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU), two individuals were apprehended on drug-related charges. On February 21, SEU officers were tipped off about a suspicious Volvo cruising along Lewes Road.
They tracked the vehicle to an address in Richmond Heights, located in the city’s Hanover district, using unmarked cars. The vehicle’s driver, a 33-year-old Hove man, was taken into custody after officers discovered drugs and a sum of money inside the car. He faces charges related to the distribution of a class B substance, carrying an offensive weapon, and driving under the influence of drugs. Subsequent investigations led officers to his Hove residence, where they uncovered a substantial amount of cannabis.
Photo – Sussex Police This discovery resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old woman, also suspected of involvement in the class B drug trade and possession of an offensive weapon. Pending further investigation, both suspects have been released on bail
SEU Inspector Ollie Pullen said: “Our officers were alerted to the suspicious vehicle which had been linked to drug dealing in the city.
“We work hard to deny criminals the use of the road network and disrupt the supply of drugs that have a major impact on our communities.
After searching the vehicle and the home address we found a large quantity of cannabis and other suspected class A drugs, and a large amount of cash worth thousands of pounds. These were all seized as part of the investigation.”
Read more on www.Sussex.News

Southwick Teenager Convicted of Murder in Harrowing Daylight Attack

A 16-year-old boy from Southwick has been convicted of murder following a harrowing incident that led to the death of 17-year-old Mustafa Momand. The tragic event unfolded on Queens Road in broad daylight on October 5, 2023, around 5 pm.
Photo – Sussex News The young defendant, whose identity is protected due to legal age restrictions, stood trial at Brighton Crown Court, where a jury delivered a unanimous verdict, finding him guilty of murder. The court also found him guilty of a separate charge where he threatened another Southwick man, Stephen Slark, with a machete outside Portslade station months before the fatal stabbing. However, he was acquitted of allegations that he had threatened Mr. Slark with a hammer in a different incident.
The case was presided over by Sir Adam Constable who announced that the sentencing for the teenager would take place on Thursday, May 2.
The victim, Mustafa Momand, was quickly attended to by emergency services and rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital following the stabbing. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Mustafa died of his injuries.
Read more on www.Sussex.News

Urgent: Help Locate Missing Edinburgh Woman Khasha Smith

Family Photo

Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate Khasha Smith, a 35-year-old woman who has been reported missing from the Calder area of Edinburgh. The last confirmed sighting of Khasha was on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Khasha’s family is deeply worried about her well-being and is reaching out to the public for any information that could help trace her whereabouts.

Nicola Neil, Khasha’s mother, tearfully implored, “Khasha, we love you dearly and desperately need to know that you are safe. Our hearts ache for your return. If anyone, anywhere, has any information about Khasha, please come forward. Don’t let us endure this agony any longer.”

Nicola continued, “Khasha is an exceptional mother to her three children, cherished by our close-knit family. She is not just my daughter; she’s also my friend. These past few weeks have been a nightmare of uncertainty. We can’t find the words to express the pain of not knowing where she is or what might have happened.”

Calley Smith, Khasha’s 18-year-old daughter, shared her anguish. “My recent 18th birthday came and went without a word from my mom. She never misses our birthdays or Christmas. It’s just not like her. We ache for her presence. All we want is for her to walk through that door so we can hold her tight. It feels like I’m trapped in the worst nightmare imaginable.”

Calley added, “Even the smallest piece of information could be the key to finding her. If you know anything, please come forward. Help the police bring my mom home—for me, my sisters, and our entire family.”

Description of Khasha

Height: Approximately 5 feet (152 cm)

Build: Slim

Anyone with information about Khasha Smith’s whereabouts is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3915 of 5 January, 2024.”

Brighton RNLI lifeboat volunteer crew was paged at 9:52 AM on Sunday 03rd March 2024 to a report of two dogs in distress in the water near the King Alfred Leisure Centre. The situation took a curious twist when the crew expanded their search to include a possible swimmer, who was later identified as a seal, not a person in distress.
Upon receiving the alert, the team launched into operation to ensure the safety of the animals, which could potentially be at risk in the unpredictable sea conditions. The situation took an intriguing turn when the crew expanded their search to investigate a report from the public about a possible swimmer in distress in the same vicinity.
After a thorough search, the crew discovered that the reported swimmer was, in fact, a seal, adding a surprising twist to the day’s events. The seal appeared to be unharmed and was not in need of assistance, allowing the team to focus their efforts back on the canine conundrum.
In a fortunate turn of events, the two dogs were found safe and sound back on shore. It emerged that they had managed to hitch a ride with a paddle boarder who was in the area at the time.
Read more on www.Sussex.News

Man Jailed for Perverting the Course of Justice to Evade Speeding Tickets

Rory Keen, a 47-year-old resident of Spring Road in Southampton, has been sentenced to jail for attempting to pervert the course of justice in a bid to avoid speeding tickets. Keen’s black Mercedes CLA 45 was caught speeding on four separate occasions, according to court records: In an attempt to evade prosecution, Keen changed his […]

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