Thousands of officers will be on duty this weekend as the Met continues to support and reassure communities
They will continue to focus relentlessly on anyone suspected of fueling violence, disorder and hate in our city. Teams are also visiting faith and community venues in their local areas to listen to the concerns of residents and provide reassurance. Investigators are pursuing dozens of cases and more than 30 people have now been charged […]
Armchair Thug’ Jailed for Stirring Up Racial Hatred During Riots
An “armchair thug” who used social media to incite far-right violence during the recent riots across the UK has been sentenced to 20 months in prison. Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old sign installer from Leeds, urged others to “smash the f***” out of a hotel housing asylum seekers through a series of Facebook posts, despite being […]
Avoid the Area: Emergency Crews Respond to Bus Collision Near Birchington
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious collision involving a double-decker bus and a car on Canterbury Road in Sarre, near Birchington. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while crews work to manage the situation. The incident occurred earlier today, and Kent Fire and Rescue Service has deployed three […]
Rioters Involved in Leeds Street Fight Jailed
Two men involved in a violent street fight during recent riots in Leeds city centre have been sentenced to prison by Judge Guy Kearl KC. The incident, which took place amid heightened tensions and public disorder, has led to significant jail terms for the individuals involved. Sameer Ali, 21, has been sentenced to 20 months […]
Two men have been arrested following the launch of a murder investigation in Tower Hamlets
Abdul Jalloh, 23, was fatally stabbed shortly after 4pm on Monday, 5 August at New Union Close, E14. On Thursday, 8 August, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arrested two men, both aged 18, on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody at this time. Chief Superintendent Brigid Beehag-Fisher, who leads policing in Tower […]
Hampshire Police Commissioner Faces Calls to Resign After Controversial Remarks on Riots
Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is facing mounting pressure to resign after making controversial remarks suggesting that rioters were attempting to “uphold British values” during the recent wave of unrest across the UK. The riots were initially sparked by the tragic killings of three young girls in Southport. In a statement released in […]
Labour Suspends Councillor After Alleged Call to “Cut Throats” of Far-Right Protesters
In a troubling development, the Labour Party has suspended one of its elected representatives after he allegedly called for the “throats” of far-right protesters to be “cut” during a demonstration in east London on Wednesday evening. The councillor, whose identity has not been officially disclosed by the party, reportedly made the inflammatory remarks while […]
Police appeal after three women sexually assaulted on rush hour Central line Tube from Stratford
Police want to speak to this man after three women were sexually assaulted on a rush hour Central line Tube train from Stratford. Detectives on Thursday said that a man sexually assaulted three women on the busy Tube train from Stratford to Bank between 7.40am and 8am on July 30. Issuing a CCTV image in […]
Rising Violence and Self-Harm Incidents at Belmarsh Prison Highlight National Crisis
Inmates at Belmarsh Prison, a high-security facility in Thamesmead known for housing some of the most dangerous and high-profile criminals in the UK, committed hundreds of assaults on staff and fellow prisoners over the past year, according to new figures from the Ministry of Justice. The data reveals a disturbing rise in violence within the […]
Heartbreaking Tributes Paid to Nine-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bexleyheath Bus Crash
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a nine-year-old girl who tragically lost her life following a collision with a bus in Bexleyheath. The incident, which also involved her five-year-old brother, occurred on Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue at 9:05 AM on August 3. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the siblings […]