Police called to serious incident in Poplar
Armed police descended on the Poplar area this evening following shocking reports of four men fighting with knives and machetes near Penny Fields Park and East India Dock Road. Footage shared with UK News in Pictures shows a chaotic scene, with men hacking at each other in the street as stunned residents looked on. One […]
Two Men Aged 18 and 19 Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Colindale
Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Colindale have arrested two men following the tragic death of a woman who was struck by a car on Grahame Park Way earlier this week. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 25 March, when a car collided with a female pedestrian in her 60s. Despite the best efforts of emergency […]
Ilford Man Sentenced After Falling Asleep at the Wheel and Crashing into Police Car on M11
An Ilford man who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the back of a police car on the M11 motorway has been sentenced for dangerous driving, narrowly avoiding causing serious harm to officers on duty. Habib ur Rehman, 38, of Ilford Hill, was driving a Honda CR-V on the southbound carriageway near Wendens […]
UAE Man Imprisoned After Travelling to Brighton for Underage Sexual Encounter
A 21-year-old man from the United Arab Emirates has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting to engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl in a Brighton hotel. Hamdan Alshamsi was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on March 25th, following an earlier guilty plea to three counts of engaging in sexual activity […]
Police Conduct Knife Arch Operation at Hurstmere School in Sidcup
Officers from the Metropolitan Police in Bexley attended Hurstmere School in Sidcup today(26 March 2025) as part of a proactive knife arch operation aimed at tackling knife crime and ensuring student safety. The initiative, carried out during school hours, involved the use of a knife arch detector, a walk-through metal scanner used to identify individuals […]
Brighton Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse Spanning Over a Decade
A Brighton man who sexually abused three girls has been convicted at court. James Quinto, 31, of Kingswood Street, sexually abused the victims over a number of years around 2010 when they were between seven and 18 years old. Quinto was as young as 10 when he was carrying out the offences, which continued into […]
Three Charged After Vodafone Stores Targeted in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Raids
Three people have been charged following back-to-back incidents at Vodafone phone stores in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, where thieves allegedly attempted to break in and made off with dozens of phones and tablets. The first incident took place just after 5.10pm on Friday, 14 March, when Kent Police received reports of an attempted burglary at the […]
Man Given Indefinite Hospital Order After Fatal Stabbing in Harrow
A man has been handed an indefinite hospital order following a series of violent assaults, one of which resulted in the death of a father-of-two in Harrow. Abdul Khan, 27, of Durham Road, Harrow, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 25 March under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act, meaning he will […]
Virgin Media O2 to Begin 3G Network Switch-Off in April – Millions Urged to Check Their Devices
Virgin Media O2 has announced it will begin switching off its 3G network in April, starting with Durham as the first affected area. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to invest in faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient 4G and 5G networks. The telecoms provider confirmed the shutdown on its website, stating: “3G […]
Weston Secondary School Clarifies Eid Holiday Policy Amid Concerns Over Religious Equality
Weston Secondary School has come under scrutiny after a letter sent to parents outlined arrangements for Muslim students to take a day off to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on Monday, 31 March. The school has defended its decision, stating that the policy follows guidance for religious observance and is consistent with national education guidelines. The letter, signed […]