Former BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Charged with Making Indecent Images of Children
Huw Edwards, a former presenter for the BBC, has been formally charged with making indecent images of children. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charges which relate to alleged activities between December 2020 and April 2022. Edwards, who had a long-standing career with the BBC spanning four decades until his resignation in April, is set to […]
Witnesses are sought after a teenager reported being raped in Chatham
The victim was walking through Luton Recreation Ground near Ash Tree Lane between 7pm and 9pm on Sunday 28 July 2024 when she was approached by a man she did not know walking a dog. It is alleged he made her walk to a nearby wooded area where the offence was committed. The suspect is […]
Tragic Incident at Children’s Workshop in Southport Leaves One Child Dead and Several Injured
A horrific stabbing incident at a Taylor Swift-themed children’s dance and yoga workshop has left one child dead and seven others injured. The attack occurred around 11:50 AM today at a local hypnobirthing centre on Hart Street, where the workshop was being held. Armed police responded swiftly to the scene, detaining a man and seizing […]
Four injured after Major Chemical Incident Response in Bath City Centre
Emergency services rushed to Bath city centre this afternoon following a suspected chemical attack that left several people ill. The incident unfolded around 2:30 PM when a woman allegedly approached pedestrians in Stall Street with a bag containing a white powder. The substance caused immediate health concerns among the bystanders. The South Western Ambulance Service […]
Devizes Man Receives 28-Month Prison Sentence for Child Sex Offences
A 65-year-old man from Devizes, Alan Wiltshire, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after engaging in illegal communications with a minor. Winchester Crown Court handed down the sentence on Friday, 26 July 2024, following Wiltshire’s guilty plea to several charges related to child sex offences. Wiltshire was charged with attempting to engage in […]
CCTV images have been released following a number of attempted thefts from vehicles in Tunbridge Wells
Between 1.50am and 2.10am on Thursday 11 July 2024 it was reported that three people were seen attempting to gain access to more than 25 vehicles which were parked in the Linden Road multi-storey car park. Various items, including a designer piece of clothing, were stolen from one car, however, nothing was stolen from any […]
Serious Collision Near Dartford Crossing Spurs Investigation and Appeal for Information
Authorities are calling for witnesses following a severe traffic collision involving multiple vehicles near the Dartford Crossing. The incident occurred around 4 PM on Wednesday, 24 July 2024, on the A282 heading into Kent, just before junction 1a. The vehicles involved were a white VW Crafter van, an orange Volvo lorry, and a white Peugeot […]
Wandsworth Prison Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct After Incident with Inmate
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth, has pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office following the emergence of a video showing her engaged in sexual activity with an inmate. The incident, which has sparked significant controversy and debate over the conduct of prison staff, came to light after […]
Met Officer Accused of Murdering Chris Kaba Excused from Pre-Trial Hearing
Martyn Blake, the Metropolitan Police firearms officer charged with the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba, was excused from attending a preliminary court hearing as his trial date approaches. The incident in question occurred on September 5, 2022, when Kaba was fatally shot after his Audi was intercepted by specialist firearms officers on Streatham Hill. The […]
Home Secretary Expresses Concern After Southport Stabbing
A man has been arrested this morning in Southport following a reported stabbing incident, as confirmed by Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell. The incident has garnered significant attention, prompting responses from top officials, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. The arrest occurred swiftly after police were called to the scene of the stabbing early […]