Officer jailed for GBH dismissed without notice
A Metropolitan Police officer jailed for grievous bodily harm has been dismissed without notice. PC Charlie Harrison, 39, attached to the Violent Crime Task Force, was convicted by majority verdict on Friday, 26 March at Southwark Crown Court and subsequently sentenced to two years and three months’ imprisonment. The conviction related to an incident that […]
Officer dismissed after drink-drive conviction
An officer has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing. PC Daniel Leighton, attached to the West Area Basic Command Unit, was subject to a public hearing on Tuesday, 18 May to answer an allegation that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘discreditable conduct’. […]
Haringey moped rider jailed after repeatedly exposing himself to women
A moped rider who repeatedly targeted and indecently exposed himself to lone women around the Haringey area has been jailed for 16 months. Jefferson Goncalves De Lima Da Silva, 29 (30.06.91) of Beresford Road, Haringey was sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment, concurrent on all charges, at Wood Green Crown Court on Monday, 17 May for […]
Man arrested on suspicion of war crime offences in Sierra Leone
Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s War Crimes Team (part of the Counter Terrorism Command) have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of war crimes as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations relating to atrocities that occurred during the Civil War in Sierra Leone between 1994 and 2000. The man was arrested today, Tuesday 18 […]
Knives removed from the streets of Thanet have been turned into a commemorative shield as part of a Kent Police initiative to thank its o…
All of the weapons featured on the Jon Odell shield had been seized by Kent Police, through the knife amnesty bins situated around the district. The shield was made by Broadstairs-based sculptor Gordon Fox, of Fox Forge Art, who uses his blacksmith skills to shape iron, steel, and copper, as well as stone and wood […]
Knives removed from the streets of Thanet have been turned into a commemorative shield as part of a Kent Police initiative to thank its officers for keeping the district safe
All of the weapons featured on the Jon Odell shield had been seized by Kent Police, through the knife amnesty bins situated around the district. The shield was made by Broadstairs-based sculptor Gordon Fox, of Fox Forge Art, who uses his blacksmith skills to shape iron, steel, and copper, as well as stone and wood […]
Emergency servics are currently on scene at Havenstone Way, Swaythling, after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered
A 50 metre cordon has been put in place and homes within that area have been evacuated for the safety of residents. Westbrook Way, Eric Meadus Close, and Wessex Lane between Wide Lane and Farmery Close is closed and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Farmery Close itself is open. Nearby footpaths have been […]
Emergency servics are currently on scene at Havenstone Way, Swaythling, after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered
A 50 metre cordon has been put in place and homes within that area have been evacuated for the safety of residents. Westbrook Way, Eric Meadus Close, and Wessex Lane between Wide Lane and Farmery Close is closed and residents have been advised to stay indoors. Farmery Close itself is open. Nearby footpaths have been […]
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Broadstairs
Kent Police received a report that three teenagers were threatened and had items stolen during a robbery in a car park in Callis Court Road between 9.30pm and 10pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021. A 28-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Monday 17 May on suspicion of robbery and possessing Class A […]
Police officer charged with causing deaths of aunt and nephew
The CPS has authorised charging PC Edward Welch, an officer from the Metropolitan Police, with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and dangerous driving on 31 August 2016 in Penge, South London. The date and court venue for his first appearance will be fixed in due course. […]