Customer thanks security guard Jacob for ‘saving his life’ by taking him to hospital
Asda customer David Williamson has thanked security colleague Jacob Roberts for “saving his life” by driving him to the hospital when he started to have chest pains in our Barnes Hill store in Birmingham. Fifty-nine-year-old David, who’d previously had a cardiac arrest and four small heart attacks, had gone into the store at about 9.20pm […]
Met Police make terror arrest in Portsmouth
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism as part of an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command and the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). Officers executed a warrant at a Portsmouth address on Tuesday, February 21, as part of a proactive operation. The adolescent was detained at the residence […]
A man has been convicted of the murder of Norma Girolami whose remains were found buried in a north London cemetery
Serkan Kaygusuz, 42 of Sparsholt Road, Islington, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 21 February, and was convicted of murder after a trial. The jury deliberated for only 29 minutes before reaching a decision. Kaygusuz was remanded to appear in the same court on Wednesday, February 22 for sentencing. Norma Girolami, 70, was last […]
The family of Michael Beaven have issued the following moving tribute following his tragic death in a road traffic collision earlier this month
“It is with great sadness that the gentleman killed on the A4 at Derry Hill on 7th February has been named as Michael Beaven of Braemor Road, Calne. Michael Beaven, 80, was the father of three children, Louise, Craig, and Katie, as well as two adoring grandchildren, Tyler and Harvey. He was born in Devizes […]
The family of Michael Beaven have issued the following moving tribute following his tragic death in a road traffic collision earlier this…
“It is with great sadness that the gentleman killed on the A4 at Derry Hill on 7th February has been named as Michael Beaven of Braemor Road, Calne. Michael Beaven, 80, was the father of three children, Louise, Craig, and Katie, as well as two adoring grandchildren, Tyler and Harvey. He was born in Devizes […]
Woman body pulled from water in Swindon
Police were called to Yelland Walk, East Wichel, Swindon, this morning (21/2), after a member of the public reported finding a body in the canal. Emergency services attended the scene and we can confirm that a body has been recovered from the water. While formal identification has yet to be completed, we believe the deceased […]
Two men have appeared in court after being charged with drug offences
On Friday, February 17, patrol officers in Chatham requested a vehicle to stop on New Road Avenue. Officers searched two men inside the car and discovered more than 70 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin. Both men were arrested, and the car was thoroughly searched, yielding more drugs. Officers also seized money and a mobile […]
A man and teenager have been arrested after a spate of burglaries were reported
Over the last four weeks, officers have received over 20 calls from people reporting items stolen from their sheds and outbuildings in Bestwood and Top Valley. Residents of Broadwood Road, Shoreswood Close, Chediston Vale, Rose Ash Lane, Fairlight Way, Hazel Hill Crescent, Padstow Road, Beckhampton Road, Eversley Walk, Chippenham Road, Broadwood Road, and Belleville Drive […]
Police are warning the public about courier fraud after a man was duped into handing over £15,000
On January 20, 21, and 24, a man in his 80s from the Salisbury area received a phone call asking him to withdraw a large sum of money to aid an investigation into his bank account. A man then came to his house to collect the money. We are currently conducting enquiries in relation to […]
Elderly and vulnerable people targetted targeted by distraction thefts in Sussex
Police are urging people to be vigilant following a number of distraction thefts in Sussex. Reports have been received from Crowborough, Uckfield, Crawley, and Haywards Heath of elderly and vulnerable victims having money taken from them by unknown suspects. The victims are approached by someone carrying a clipboard with a sign saying they are deaf […]