Murder Investigation Launched After Walthamstow Fatal Fire Claims Two Lives
A murder investigation has been initiated following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of two individuals at a residence on Forest Road, Walthamstow. Emergency responders were summoned to the scene last Sunday, April 21st, after reports of a blaze engulfing the terraced home. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered two individuals within the premises. Despite the […]
Brighton RNLI Kept Busy by Capsized Catamaran
Brighton’s RNLI lifeboat team had a busy start to the week, with two separate callouts within just over twelve hours. The first incident occurred shortly before midday on Sunday, 21 April, when the crew was alerted to a capsized catamaran near Hove Lawns Café. Upon arrival, the RNLI team conducted a shoreline search and discovered […]
Violence Erupts at St George’s Day Event in Central London
Central London was marred by scenes of violence as clashes erupted between attendees of a St George’s Day event and Metropolitan Police officers in Whitehall. Disturbing footage released by the Met depicts a group of men, some adorned in St George’s flags, engaging in altercations with law enforcement personnel. The confrontations escalated to alarming levels, […]
Catapults seized from boys after wildlife targeted in Paddock Wood
Catapults and more than 60 ball bearings were seized from two boys in Paddock Wood following reports the weapons were being used to target wildlife. Kent Police was called at around 2.20pm on Friday 19 April 2024, to concerns the catapults were being used a location near Putlands Sports Centre. It is alleged they had […]
Government Unveils Plan to Save 38 Million Hours of Police Time
In a significant move aimed at enhancing policing efficiency and bolstering community safety, the government has unveiled plans to save a staggering 38 million hours of police time over the next four years. The initiative, supported by the Home Office and spearheaded by Policing Minister Chris Philp MP, marks a strategic effort to streamline police […]
Investigation Launched and Road Closed After Man Found with Facial Injuries in Upminster
An investigation is underway in Upminster following the discovery of a man with facial injuries just after midnight, prompting the closure of a road in the area. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 12:26 am when reports emerged of an injured individual on St Mary’s Lane, Upminster. Upon arrival, authorities found a 29-year-old […]
Appeal following assault in Canterbury
Detectives investigating an assault in Canterbury are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called at 3.20am on Sunday 21 April 2024 following a report a man had been assaulted in Canterbury Lane. Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and the man was taken to a local hospital with […]
A prolific and violent criminal who robbed three girls at knifepoint in Rochester is starting a prison sentence
On 15 October 2022, Luke Slater approached the victims in a wooded area near Ethelbert Road and asked them the time. When one of them got her phone out to check, Slater pulled out a knife and threatened them. He then took phones from two of them and chased the third girl who tried to […]
Three arrests were made and 16 people were searched for drugs as part of a proactive operation in Margate by Kent Police
Using plain clothes and uniformed officers, Thanet’s Community Safety Unit worked in and around streets in Cliftonville and Margate and focused on concerns flagged about drug use. In total, the team found nine bags of spice, along with two seizures of cannabis. Four people were given community resolutions. During the one-day operation on Friday 19 […]
Serious Collision Leaves Two Drivers Injured in Purton
A collision between two vehicles in Purton yesterday, on the 22nd of April, has left two individuals seriously injured. The incident, which occurred shortly before 3 pm on Pavenhill, prompted an immediate response from emergency services. Reports indicate that a Volkswagen Phaeton and a Honda Jazz were involved in the collision, resulting in significant damage […]