Brave Domestic Abuse Survivor Speaks Out as Abuser Jailed for Over Three Years
A courageous domestic abuse survivor has shared her harrowing journey after years of relentless violence and control at the hands of her ex-partner, Haroun Yasin Mohammed Berghout, who has been jailed for three years and four months. The woman, who endured years of coercive control and violent assaults, described living in constant fear, stating, “It […]
Outbuilding Fire in Gravesend Extinguished by Firefighters
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to reports of a fire in an outbuilding in Northfleet, Gravesend, this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 5.06pm, prompting the dispatch of three fire engines to the scene. Firefighters worked efficiently, using a main jet hose to tackle the flames and bring the […]
Man Jailed for Exposing Himself on Train to St Albans
A man who exposed himself on a train from London to St Albans has been jailed for a year following a thorough investigation by the British Transport Police. Shane Youngman, 43, from Icarus Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 7 February, after pleading guilty to exposure. Disturbing […]
Emergency Services Respond to Major Incident in Dover’s Pencester Road After Reports of “Bad Batch” of Drugs
A major emergency response unfolded this afternoon in Pencester Road, Dover, following reports that several people may have been affected by a “bad batch” of drugs, resulting in multiple hospitalizations. Shortly before 4 PM, emergency services, including paramedics, police, and the fire service, swarmed the town centre after receiving calls of multiple people in distress. […]
Israeli Police Investigating Explosions Involving Several Buses in Suspected Terror Attack
Israeli police are urgently investigating reports of multiple explosions involving buses in the coastal city of Bat Yam, in what authorities are calling a “suspected terror attack”. A spokesperson for the Israeli police confirmed the reports earlier this evening, stating: “Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in […]
Witness Appeal Following Double fatality on the A14
Police are appealing for witnesses after a tragic double fatality occurred on the A14 last night, leaving two people dead following a devastating collision. The incident took place around 9.15 pm on Wednesday, February 19, on the westbound carriageway between junction 1 and the M1. The collision involved a white Volkswagen Caddy and a heavy […]
Police Appeal for Help in Locating Missing Man from Southwark
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information as concerns grow for the welfare of Richard, a 29-year-old man who has been reported missing. Richard was last seen in the Southwark area between 07:00 and 08:00 on Thursday, 20 February. Authorities believe he may have since traveled to the Hillingdon area, and efforts are underway […]
Murderer Who Stabbed Teenage Mother to Death at Crawley Station Jailed for Life
A man who brutally stabbed the teenage mother of his child to death in front of horrified commuters at a train station has been sentenced to life in prison. Jason Flore, 26, was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years at Hove Crown Court for the murder of Stephanie Marie, 19, […]
Arsonists Jailed After Series of Blazes
A series of arson attacks in Brighton and Woodingdean in late 2023 led to four people being convicted following an extensive police investigation. Timeline of the Fires September 24, 2023: A Range Rover was set on fire outside a property in Downsway, Woodingdean. September 25, 2023: A fire broke out at Down Terrace, Brighton, causing […]
Samsidi D’Souza-N’Gom Convicted of Rape Following Old Bailey Trial
In a significant victory for justice, Samsidi D’Souza-N’Gom, aged 31, of Marshall Road, N17, has been found guilty of rape at the Old Bailey. The verdict, delivered on February 19, follows an extensive investigation led by specialist detectives from the North West Rape & Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) team. D’Souza-N’Gom is scheduled to be sentenced […]