Mastermind of Armed Robbery Convicted for Murder of Police Officer
Piran Ditta Khan, the mastermind behind an armed robbery that resulted in the tragic death of police officer PC Sharon Beshenivsky, has been sentenced to life in prison. The 75-year-old Khan, who fled the UK after the incident in 2005, was extradited from Pakistan last year and found guilty of murder following a trial at […]
Officers investigating a serious assault in a Tunbridge Wells public house have released a CCTV image
The incident happened at the Rose and Crown in Grosvenor Road, at around 10.20pm on Saturday 27 April 2024. It is reported a man who had been asked to leave the premises following an incident, punched a member of staff causing serious facial injuries. Investigating officer, PC Chris Leary, said: ‘This unprovoked and violent assault […]
Two Men Charged Following Car Theft During Robbery in Swanscombe
Investigators have charged two men in connection with the theft of a car during a robbery incident in Swanscombe. The incident, which occurred on Friday, April 12, 2024, left the victim shaken after he was allegedly approached by a man with a knife while standing next to his Mercedes in Stanley Road. According to reports, […]
Daylight ‘Robbery’ Horror: Woman in Her 60s Stabbed to Death in North London
A woman in her 60s was tragically stabbed to death by a thief who attempted to steal her handbag as she waited for a bus in Burnt Oak, North London, this morning. Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Witnesses described scenes of horror as the attack unfolded at approximately 11:50 a.m. […]
Gang Sentenced to Over 10 Years for VAT and Car Finance Fraud Totaling £800,000
A criminal gang that orchestrated an elaborate scheme involving 90 bogus companies in a bid to steal over £800,000 in VAT and car finance fraud has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. Led by Derby man Shahid Mohammad, the seven-member gang established front companies to facilitate the fraud, including a fake recruitment […]
Three people have been arrested after extra police were brought into Folkestone to tackle shoplifting
Plain clothes and uniformed officers from the town’s Community Safety Unit carried out patrols in the town centre on Wednesday 8 May 2024, working with shops to deter and detain potential thieves. During patrols, officers spotted a man who was wanted for stealing steaks from a supermarket in April. The 37-year-old was quickly arrested and later […]
UK Weather: Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning Following High Temperatures
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms covering large parts of the UK following predictions of temperatures soaring as high as 27°C. As the UK experiences elevated temperatures today and heading into the weekend, meteorologists caution of potential “thundery breakdowns” expected on Sunday. The warning, effective from noon to 10 pm on […]
Information is sought by officers investigating an incident that led to the death of some sheep near Gravesend
Patrols were called to land near Ashenbank Woods, Halfpence Lane after a dog was seen attacking sheep in a field, at around 9.20am on Monday 6 May 2024. Three ewes suffered fatal injuries, with others requiring further treatment. The constables completed a search for the dog, described as a large black and white Spaniel, but […]
Woman charged after elderly scammed in Angus
A woman has been charged after a number of elderly Scots were scammed out of thousands in Angus. Police reported that a woman had targeted elderly members of the public by “befriending them before financially exploiting them for her own gain” between October 2024 and May 2024. During this period, a four-figure sum was stolen […]
Woman charged after elderly scammed in Angus
A woman has been charged after a number of elderly Scots were scammed out of thousands in Angus. Police reported that a woman had targeted elderly members of the public by “befriending them before financially exploiting them for her own gain” between October 2024 and May 2024. During this period, a four-figure sum was stolen […]