A man has been issued with a community resolution after his dog attacked and killed a sheep in #Hitchin
The incident occurred in Lilley Bottom, on Saturday 20 February. At around 9.30am, a dog got loose and made its way into a field where it began to attack several sheep. Sadly, one was fatally injured. The dog’s owner, a 55-year-old man, collected the dog and accepted full responsibility for what had happened, offering to […]
Sussex Police has launched an investigation after a woman suffers serious injuries in Brighton
Officers swiftly responded to a report of noxious substance being thrown over a woman in the doorway of a property in Steine Garden at around 4.20pm on Thursday (20 May). The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival. Officers are conducting a number of fast-time enquiries to identify the suspect and identify any witnesses. […]
Southampton man charged following firearms incident in Horton Heath
Officers investigating reports of gunshots in the Horton Heath area have charged a man in connection with the incident. The charges come after a member of the public reported that a firearm had been discharged at an address on Chapel Drove at around 6.45pm on Sunday 16 May. Kieron Kimber, 28, of Warburton Road, Southampton […]
Investigation launched after baby is found in Walsall canal
Police investigation after a baby boy was discovered in a canal in Walsall this afternoon (20 May). A passer-by spotted the baby in Rough Wood Country Park, off Hunts Lane in Willenhall at around 1pm. Sadly it has been confirmed that the baby, believed to be a newborn, is dead. We’re now investigating these very […]
Armed arrest after suspected kidnap
Armed officers have arrested a group of men on suspicion of kidnap after a man was beaten with weapons and needed hospital treatment. A group of men visited the victim’s home this morning and reportedly took him to a shipping container in Mansfield Woodhouse before attacking him with weapons. He was then taken to Patterson […]
Burglars behind bars following dogged detective work
Three burglars have been put behind bars for a number of Bedfordshire break-ins after dogged detective work identified and linked them to their crimes. Miles Connors, 34, pleaded guilty to burglary at Luton Crown Court on Thurs (24 April) after he was identified by a detective, who recognised him from security camera footage. Connors, of […]
Crackdown on drug dealing in Eynesbury
Officers have carried out two warrants this week as part of a crack down on drug dealing in Eynesbury. This morning officers from the St Neots neighbourhood team raided a home in Fairfax Court following reports from members of the public around drug dealing. The team were joined by Police Dog Bailey who found cannabis […]
Wanted Police searching for Dushane Meikle
Have you seen Dushane Meikle? Detectives from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team investigating the murder of 24- year-old Billy Henham from Henfield have released an image of 27-year-old Meikle who they want to speak to in connection with the investigation. Billy’s body was discovered at a disused building in North Street, Brighton on […]
Gross misconduct proven against former detective constable
Allegations of gross misconduct have been proven against a former detective constable following a special case hearing which took place on Tuesday, 18 May. It found that the conduct of George Glassey, who was attached to the Central East Command Unit, breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Honesty and Integrity and Discreditable […]
Stolen property and £50k recovered from container yard
Stolen haulage containers, stolen vehicles, and £50k in cash was recovered by detectives during a day-long search of a yard in Purfleet. Detectives discovered that one of the containers had been stolen at 03:30hrs that morning and had been at the yard for a matter of hours prior to the police activity. That container, including […]