Serving Metropolitan Police Officer Dismissed Following Misconduct Hearing
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing that found he had engaged in discreditable conduct. Misconduct Findings PC Hywel Williams, a student officer attached to the Central South Command Unit, was found to have breached professional standards after being accused of unwanted sexual touching of a colleague while off-duty […]
Six Charged with Murder After Father-of-Two Stabbed to Death in Tottenham
Tottenham, London — Six people have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Gregory Castillo Volquez, 36, during a violent altercation at a block of flats on Tiverton Road, Tottenham, in the early hours of 13 January. Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:55am after reports of a fight. Upon […]
Maidstone Shop Thief Jailed for Breaching Town Centre Ban
A prolific shop thief who repeatedly ignored a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from Maidstone town centre stores has been jailed for over a year. Repeat Offender Dougie Frankham, 38, of Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone, was sentenced to 14 months in prison after breaching his CBO on multiple occasions. The CBO, issued in February 2022 […]
Man Charged with Terrorism Offences Following Counter-Terrorism Investigation
A 59-year-old man has been charged with multiple terrorism offences following an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command. Charges Paul Martin, of Croydon, faces the following charges: Encouragement of terrorism under Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 Possession of articles for the purposes of terrorism under Section 57 of the Terrorism […]
Suspected Swale Shoplifter Charged as Police Clamp Down on Retail Crime
Kent Police’s ongoing crackdown on shoplifting has led to 22 charges being brought against a suspected offender in Swale. Incident Details Between December 2024 and early January 2025, multiple shoplifting offences were reported at Morrisons in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. Stolen items allegedly included meat, cheese, alcohol, household goods, and hygiene products. Arrest and Charges Following […]
Man Fatally Stabbed in North London as Four Arrested for Murder
A 36-year-old man has been fatally stabbed in North London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Incident Details Police were called at 4:55 AM on Monday, 13 January to reports of a stabbing on Tiverton Road, N15. Emergency responders, including paramedics and the London Air Ambulance, arrived swiftly, but the victim was […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Suspicious Fire in Canterbury
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a property in Canterbury, which is now being treated as arson. Incident Details Kent Police were called at 2:46 AM on Friday, 10 January 2025, to reports of a fire at the front door of a property in Cambrai Court. Officers attended the scene alongside […]
Second Person Charged with Assisting Daniel Khalife After Prison Escape
A second individual has been charged in connection with assisting former soldier Daniel Khalife following his dramatic escape from HMP Wandsworth in September 2023. Adeel Khan Charged Adeel Khan, 30, from Waltham Forest, east London, has been charged with aiding Khalife after his escape. He has also been charged with possession of a phone in […]
Family’s Luggage Stolen at London Gatwick Airport – Police Release CCTV Image of Suspect
A family’s baggage was stolen at London Gatwick Airport while they were “distracted,” police have said. Authorities are now appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft. Incident Details The theft occurred between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM on 12 December […]
O2 to Scrap Pay-As-You-Go Data-Only SIM Service by End of January
O2 has announced it will discontinue its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) data-only SIM service later this month, impacting thousands of customers who rely on the mobile broadband and iPad service. Service Shutdown Details The PAYG Mobile Broadband & iPad services will be officially discontinued on 31 January 2025. Customers have been notified via email and are advised […]