A victim who suffered sustained violence and abuse at the hands of a former Swale resident has seen him jailed
On 23 July 2021, Stephen McCreadie entered a house uninvited, on the Isle of Sheppey, where a woman he knew was residing. Once inside he repeatedly punched her in an unprovoked attack in front of her young children. The woman fled the property while he was distracted and McCreadie pursued her. When he caught up […]
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a hostel on Great Peter Street in Westminster – (ID 531734)
A third-floor bedroom was destroyed by fire. Around 40 people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 10 calls to the blaze. The Brigade was called at 1.51pm and the fire was under control by 2.36pm Fire crews from Euston, Brixton, Clapham, Lambeth, Battersea […]
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a hostel on Great Peter Street in Westminster
A third-floor bedroom was destroyed by fire. Around 40 people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 10 calls to the blaze. The Brigade was called at 1.51pm and the fire was under control by 2.36pm Fire crews from Euston, Brixton, Clapham, Lambeth, Battersea […]
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a hostel on Great Peter Street in Westminster
A third-floor bedroom was destroyed by fire. Around 40 people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 10 calls to the blaze. The Brigade was called at 1.51pm and the fire was under control by 2.36pm Fire crews from Euston, Brixton, Clapham, Lambeth, Battersea […]
A man who received serious injuries after being stabbed in the back has seen his attacker jailed for nine years
Daniel Haine stabbed his victim in the back following an argument between a group of people in Ramsgate High Street in April 2022 and tried to evade capture by changing his appearance and discarding some of his clothing and the weapon. The attack was caught on CCTV and, despite wearing dark clothing and having […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Halsall this morning
Officers were called to North Moor Lane at 8.25am following reports that a serious road traffic collision had occurred. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver of the vehicle, who is a woman in her 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Sgt Phil Baxendale, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations, said: “This […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called to reports of a fire involving a number of garden sheds and fences in Archers Court Road, in…
Eight fire engines and a bulk water carrier are at the scene, where crews are working to extinguish the fire. As a precaution, people living near to the incident are advised to close their windows and doors while firefighting work continues. Please share this information with any loved ones or neighbours in the affected […]
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called to reports of a fire involving a number of garden sheds and fences in Archers Court Road, in Whitfield, Dover
Eight fire engines and a bulk water carrier are at the scene, where crews are working to extinguish the fire. As a precaution, people living near to the incident are advised to close their windows and doors while firefighting work continues. Please share this information with any loved ones or neighbours in the affected […]
The remains of a pregnant 34-year-old woman murdered by her husband over 20 years ago have been discovered
Debbie Griggs went missing from her home in Deal, Kent, in May 1999, according to her husband Andrew Griggs. Following a cold case review, Mr Griggs was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in October 2019. Police excavated the garden of a property in St Leonards, Dorset, after receiving a tip, […]
Officers are continuing to work with partners, including National Highways and Thurrock Council, to safely resolve the situation on the Dartford Crossing where two people are at height
The QEII Bridge remains closed while we work alongside our partners. During the busy Monday evening rush hour period a contraflow stayed in place through the tunnel to ensure traffic could move from one side of the river to the other. Police expect the bridge to remain closed this evening and into tomorrow morning’s rush […]