Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested Following Pursuit in Medway
A 20-year-old man from Strood has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after an early morning police pursuit in Gillingham. The incident occurred around 1:30 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024, when officers noticed a motorcycle parked on the pavement along Gillingham Gate Road. After officers approached to check on the motorcyclist’s welfare, the […]
Quick-Thinking Officers Praised for Heroism After Saving Cyclist Trapped Under Lorry
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been praised for their bravery and swift action in saving the life of a woman trapped under the rear wheels of an articulated lorry. Inspectors Steph Day and Patrick Allen, who were off-duty from their roles as Tactical Firearms Commanders, happened to be nearby when the incident unfolded. The […]
Man Loses Appeal After Being Jailed for Kicking Officer at Far-Right Protest
A man from Reading who was jailed for assaulting a police officer during a far-right protest near Downing Street has lost his appeal against his sentence. Ozzie Cush, 20, was sentenced to 10 months in prison after he kicked a Metropolitan Police officer in the hand during unrest on July 31. During the appeal hearing […]
Wiltshire Police Issue Warning Over Supermarket Car Park Distraction Thefts
Wiltshire Police have issued a warning to residents after a series of distraction thefts in supermarket car parks in Chippenham and Melksham. Thieves have targeted shoppers, particularly those in disabled parking bays, using tactics designed to distract victims under the guise of soliciting donations for charity. The thefts have primarily occurred in the car parks […]
Two Teens Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit in Haringey
At approximately 9:15 pm on Monday, 11 November, police attempted to stop a vehicle in Park View Road, Haringey. The driver failed to comply, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit. The chase ended when the suspect vehicle collided with a motorcyclist and a parked car before coming to a stop on Seymour Avenue, N17. […]
Appeal to Locate Missing Teenage Boy from Strood
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in finding Daniel Kowliski-Balabka, a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Strood, Rochester. Daniel was last seen around 6 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Strood town. Daniel is described as being 6ft tall with a slim build, short blond straight hair, and blue […]
Property Fire Closes Northgate Street in Devizes
Devizes Fire Station has closed Northgate Street to both vehicles and pedestrians following a significant property fire between the old brewery roundabout and Market Place. Emergency crews are currently on the scene, and firefighters are expected to remain at the site for several hours as they work to contain the blaze. Local authorities advise […]
Antisemitism Protest Outside London University Canceled Due to “Amsterdam-Style” Violence Threats
A planned protest against the appearance of a divisive United Nations official at Queen Mary University in London was cancelled amid concerns over violent threats. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating online posts that referenced “Amsterdam-style” violence in connection with the demonstration, which was intended to protest a scheduled talk by UN special […]
Man arrested for multiple charges, including assaulting three police officers and allowing his XL bully dog to run loose
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for multiple charges, including assaulting three police officers and allowing his XL bully dog to run loose. The arrest follows reports of a dog-on-dog altercation involving two XL bullies near Links Avenue, which resulted in injuries to a dog walker and his pet. The situation unfolded around 10:45 a.m. […]
E-Bike Rider Hits 75-Year-Old Woman in Brighton, Police Investigate
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and any information following a collision involving an e-bike rider and a pedestrian on Whitehawk Road, near the junction with Manor Road in Brighton. The incident occurred at around 5:15 pm on Saturday, October 19. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old woman, sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment, though she has since […]