Police Appeal: Woman Sought After Shop Worker Injured in Handsworth Robbery Attempt
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal to identify a woman in connection with an attempted robbery that left a shop worker injured in Handsworth last month. The incident occurred around 2pm on Tuesday, 19 March, at a store on Holyhead Road, where a worker sustained a hand injury while attempting to prevent the […]
Sunderland Tragedy: Man Jailed for Manslaughter After Collision Claims Life of Christine Vasey
A tragic case reached its conclusion in Sunderland this week as Joseph Smith, 37, was sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of Christine Vasey, a 68-year-old woman from Doncaster. The incident, which began as a shop theft, ended in heartbreak after a fatal collision on October 26, 2024. A Theft That […]
Foie Gras and Duck Breast Used to Hide £8m Cocaine Haul Seized at Newhaven Port
An organised crime group that smuggled nearly 100kg of cocaine into the UK beneath a decoy load of foie gras and duck breast has been dismantled, following a major National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Four men were sentenced at Hove Crown Court after their elaborate smuggling attempt was foiled by Border Force officers at Newhaven […]
Two Teenage Girls Arrested After Man Found with Life-Changing Injuries in Luton
Two teenage girls have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man in his 40s was discovered with life-changing injuries in Luton early this morning. Bedfordshire Police were called to Foxglove Way at around 4:30am on Monday, April 14, following an abandoned 999 call. Upon arrival, officers found the injured man lying outside the […]
Police Appeal to Locate Missing Woman from Medway
Kent Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find Ann Bazela, a 27-year-old woman from Medway, who has been reported missing. Ann was last seen at around 7:45pm on Monday, April 14, in the Windmill Road area of Gillingham. Concern is growing for her welfare, and officers are calling on anyone […]
A2 Easter Week Roadworks to Bring Overnight Closures and Diversions: Full List Released
Drivers across Kent and southeast England are being warned of overnight road closures and diversions on the A2 and surrounding routes as part of a planned maintenance programme taking place throughout the early part of Easter week. The works, led by National Highways, are aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure reliability on one […]
Manchester Arena Terrorist Hashem Abedi ‘Silent and Grinning’ During Vicious Prison Attack on Officers
Convicted terrorist Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is under fresh scrutiny after launching a brutal and premeditated attack on three prison officers at HMP Frankland in County Durham. Abedi, 28, who is serving a life sentence for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, allegedly ambushed staff in the […]
Teen Arrested After Violent Threats Sent to Schools in London and Sheffield
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after multiple schools across Sheffield and London received threatening emails on Monday morning, warning of potential violence involving firearms. The messages, which sparked widespread alarm among parents and staff, were sent to nine schools in Sheffield and St Mary’s Primary School and Nursery in Walthamstow, East London, prompting closures […]
Screams for Help as Two People Spotted in Sea Near Brighton Pier
Two people were spotted in the sea west of Brighton Palace Pier early yesterday morning, prompting a rapid response from Brighton RNLI and emergency services. At 5.40am, the volunteer crew from Brighton Lifeboat Station launched after reports of two individuals in distress in the water. According to RNLI Brighton, one person had already been helped […]
Man Rushed to Hospital After Broad Daylight Stabbing in Leyton
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed outside Leyton Fire Station this afternoon in a shocking incident that unfolded in broad daylight. The attack occurred at approximately 3:30pm on Monday, April 14, at the junction of Church Road and Oliver Road, Leyton. The location is a busy area […]