Appeal Launched After Quad Bikes Cause Damage to Sittingbourne Cricket Club
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after significant damage was caused to the grounds of Gore Court Cricket Club in Sittingbourne on the evening of Monday, 28 April 2025. At approximately 10pm, a group of individuals riding quad bikes and electric bicycles reportedly entered the cricket field at The Grove, damaging four separate pitches in […]
Met Police Ordered to Hold Misconduct Hearing for Firearms Officer Acquitted in Chris Kaba Case
The Metropolitan Police Service has confirmed it will hold a gross misconduct hearing for the firearms officer known as NX121, following a direction from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). NX121 was previously acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba in October 2024. Chris Kaba, 24, was fatally shot by the officer in […]
Flat Fire on Old Kent Road: Two Hospitalised as Firefighters Battle Blaze in Southwark
A serious fire broke out at a lower ground floor flat on Old Kent Road in Southwark this morning, prompting a major response from the London Fire Brigade. Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 9:35am after reports of a blaze engulfing a residential property. Crews were mobilised from […]
Firearms Officer Cleared of Chris Kaba Murder to Face Gross Misconduct Hearing
The Metropolitan Police officer acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba in 2022 will now face a gross misconduct hearing, following a review by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Sergeant Martyn Blake, who fatally shot the unarmed 24-year-old in Streatham, south London, was found not guilty of murder in October 2024. Despite the acquittal, […]
Stratford Teen Among Ten to Admit Role in Southend Seafront Brawl Involving Knives and a Gun
An 18-year-old from Stratford has become the tenth teenager to plead guilty to violent offences following a large-scale brawl near Southend seafront last summer, which left one boy stabbed and a firearm brandished among holidaymakers. Hamza Dinbil, of Corporation Street, Stratford, admitted to charges of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in […]
BREAKING: Met Police to Scrap Dedicated Royal Parks Policing Team by 2025 Amid Budget Cuts
Royal Parks policing, Metropolitan Police budget cuts, London police changes, MPS Royal Parks, crime in parks, policing restructure In a significant development for London’s green spaces, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed that its dedicated Royal Parks policing team will be disbanded by April 2025, as the force grapples with a £260 million funding shortfall. The […]
Tragic Early Morning House Fire in Romford Claims Lives as Residents Flee Through Window
A devastating house fire broke out in the early hours of this morning on Belgrave Avenue in Romford, claiming lives and prompting a dramatic emergency response. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was mobilised just after 5am, following reports of a blaze in the front room of a residential property. Residents were seen escaping through windows […]
Sweden Shooting: 16-Year-Old Detained After Three People Killed in Uppsala
A 16-year-old suspect has been detained by police following a fatal shooting that left three people dead in the Swedish city of Uppsala, authorities have confirmed. The triple homicide occurred on Tuesday, sparking a murder investigation led by Swedish prosecutors. Witnesses reported hearing five gunshots and described scenes of panic as people ran for cover […]
Police Appeal After Vehicle Window Smashed in Dover Retail Park
Kent Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a car window was smashed during a shocking daytime incident in Dover, leaving one occupant with minor injuries. The incident occurred at around 3pm on Saturday, 26 April 2025, in Charlton Green Road Retail Park, a popular shopping destination in the town. According to reports, the […]
Three Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Stopped in Biggleswade: False Plates, Tools, and Drugs Seized
A joint police operation led to the arrest of three individuals last night after a vehicle linked to a car theft in Cambridgeshire was stopped and searched in Biggleswade. The vehicle, which was reportedly involved in a theft incident earlier in the evening, was located by officers from the North and South Roads Policing Units […]