Sick Sailor Evacuated from Chausey Islands by Helicopter in Overnight Rescue Operation
A dramatic overnight rescue operation took place between Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, 2024, when a sick sailor anchored in the Chausey Islands archipelago required urgent medical attention. The Corsen regional operational surveillance and Rescue Centre (CROSS) received a distress call from the sailboat and quickly relayed the information to CROSS Jobourg. A […]
Lewisham Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing in Tower Hamlets
Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man in Tower Hamlets earlier this week. Shomiah McKenzie, from Lewisham, and Cody Godfrey, from the Isle of Dogs, were both charged on Friday, August 9, with the murder of Abdul Jalloh, who was fatally stabbed on Monday, August 5, […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision involving a double decker bus near Birchington
Emergency services were called just before 12.20pm on Friday 9 August 2024 to a two-vehicle collision involving a grey Lexus and a double decker bus on the A28 Island Road, between Sarre and Upstreet. Officers attended the scene alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service, where eight people were reported […]
Two men have been charged with the murder of Abdul Jalloh in Tower Hamlets as detectives continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with …
Shomiah McKenzie, 18, of Lewisham and Cody Godfrey, 18, of Isle of Dogs were charged on Friday, 9 August with murder. They were both also charged with possession of Class C with intent to supply. McKenzie was also further charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Both were remanded in custody to appear at Highbury […]
Two men have been charged with the murder of Abdul Jalloh in Tower Hamlets as detectives continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward
Shomiah McKenzie, 18, of Lewisham and Cody Godfrey, 18, of Isle of Dogs were charged on Friday, 9 August with murder. They were both also charged with possession of Class C with intent to supply. McKenzie was also further charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Both were remanded in custody to appear at Highbury […]
New Blood Test May Predict Chronic Lung Disease in Preterm Babies
A groundbreaking study has revealed that a simple blood test could potentially predict which preterm infants are at risk of developing chronic lung disease, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments. The research, conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular […]
Two Off-Road Bikes Seized by Police in Gravesend Following Dangerous Driving Reports
Local police officers have seized two off-road bikes in Gravesend after receiving multiple reports of the vehicles being driven dangerously in the area. The first incident occurred on August 4, when officers on foot patrol were alerted to an off-road bike near Ordnance Road at around 2:45 pm. The bike was reported to have been […]
Police Car Collides with Motorist in South London, Leading to Road Closure
A police car collided with another vehicle on a busy South London road this morning, causing significant disruption and leading to the closure of Brixton Hill. The incident occurred on Friday, August 9, around 7:34 am, between Dumbarton Road and Elm Park. The collision resulted in the closure of Brixton Hill, a major thoroughfare that […]
Third Suspect Detained in Connection with Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
Austrian authorities have detained a third suspect in connection with an alleged plot targeting Taylor Swift’s now-cancelled concerts in Vienna. The arrest, announced by Interior Minister Gerhard Karner on Friday, adds another layer to the ongoing investigation into what officials have described as a potentially serious threat. The 18-year-old suspect was apprehended on Thursday evening […]
Labour Councillor Charged After Calling for Violence Against Far-Right Protesters
A Labour councillor has been charged with encouraging violent disorder after being filmed telling protesters to “cut the throats” of “disgusting nasty fascists” during a demonstration in Walthamstow on Wednesday evening. Ricky Jones, a councillor for Dartford, Kent, was arrested after his inflammatory remarks were caught on video during a counter-demonstration against far-right activists. Jones […]