Chief Constable Kier Pritchard from Wiltshire Police says to urge caution when reading information relating to the incident on social media following Swindon Shooting
I know that yesterday’s incident in Swindon will continue to cause distress and anxiety within our communities and many people will have questions about what happened. As we outlined in our statements yesterday, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are now independently investigating this matter as is protocol in incidents such as this. This […]
Junior Palmer will spend a reasonable period of time in prison
Junior Palmer, 55, of Whitestone Way, Croydon was driving along Garratt Lane, SW18, in a silver Mercedes when he was stopped by police for speeding at 12.30am in March. As he appeared nervous and couldn’t provide details of his movements, police, who were on proactive patrol in the area, carried out a drugs search and […]
A 17-year-old male remains in police custody following the pursuit of a stolen scooter in Lewisham
At approximately 3.45pm, on Saturday November 8th officers from the Met’s Operation Venice Team, working with unmarked units from the Mets Violent Crime Taskforce (VCTF), spotted the rider of a scooter acting suspiciously in Lewisham Town Centre. A computer search revealed that the scooter had been stolen last month from a car park in […]
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear your views on how much you would be prepared to pay for the services provid…
Each year the Service presents options for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority’s consideration demonstrating what an increase, or no increase, would mean to the Service. As a combined authority, we set our own budget and council tax which is separate to those set by other local authorities. Our funding comes from a central […]
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service would like to hear your views on how much you would be prepared to pay for the services provided by the fire service through your council tax
Each year the Service presents options for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority’s consideration demonstrating what an increase, or no increase, would mean to the Service. As a combined authority, we set our own budget and council tax which is separate to those set by other local authorities. Our funding comes from a central […]
Teenage boy was robbed of his mobile phone in Margate whilst being held at knife point
At around 1.20am on Saturday 31 October 2020, the victim was walking along Ramsgate Road near the entrance of Chapel Hill Close, when three boys approached and asked for his belongings. When the victim declined, one of the suspects was reported to have threatened him with a penknife. Items were stolen including […]
The cyclist, a 58-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries including fractures to her ribs, pelvis and arm
Police are looking to speak to drivers who saw a collision on the A127 in Basildon this morning, Monday 9 November.A cyclist and a lorry were travelling in the same direction on the Southend-bound carriageway when they were involved in a collision between the Fortune of War roundabout and Basildon at about 6am.The cyclist, […]
A 50-year-old software and analytical engineer, who deliberately leaked highly sensitive military information and data, has been convicte…
After initially pleading not guilty, Simon Finch, of Southport, pleaded guilty part-way through his trial at the Old Bailey on Monday, 9 November to the following offences: – Recording information for a purpose prejudicial to the safety of interests of the state, contrary to section 1 of the Official Secrets Act, 1911;– Making a […]
A 50-year-old software and analytical engineer, who deliberately leaked highly sensitive military information and data, has been convicted of offences under the Official Secrets Act
After initially pleading not guilty, Simon Finch, of Southport, pleaded guilty part-way through his trial at the Old Bailey on Monday, 9 November to the following offences: – Recording information for a purpose prejudicial to the safety of interests of the state, contrary to section 1 of the Official Secrets Act, 1911;– Making a […]
Officers from the Met’s Wildlife Crime Unit are appealing for information after three foxes were shot with a crossbow in Greenwich
Officers from the Met’s Wildlife Crime Unit are appealing for information after three foxes were shot with a crossbow in Greenwich. Police were contacted on Thursday, 5 November after a member of the public spotted a fox with a bolt/arrow sticking out of its back in Parkgate, SE3. Volunteers from the Fox Project charity were […]