A serving Met officer will face a misconduct hearing after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child
Police Constable Farhan Ghadiali, attached to the Central West Command, was found guilty of sexual assault on Friday, 24 March after a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. This follows an investigation by Essex Police. Detective Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson of Area West Command Unit said: “PC Ghadiali has been found guilty of an extremely serious offence […]
Officers recognised for public protection work at MPS awards ceremony
Commander Kevin Southworth, Met lead for public protection, was joined by Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe in recognising the outstanding work of officers and staff from across the Met in tackling high harm offenders and abusers and supporting victim survivors at a ceremony at New Scotland Yard Thursday, 23 March. He said: “The examples seen here are […]
Courts and tribunals opening times over Easter 2023
The courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 7 to Monday 10 April 2023. They will reopen on Tuesday 11 April 2023. Some magistrates’ courts will be open on Saturday 8 and Monday 10 April 2023, but for remand hearings only. We’ve listed these courts below. Always check with the […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater L…
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles has launched a new network to support UK companies in greater Los Angeles. The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles has launched a new network to support UK companies in greater Los Angeles. The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than […]
Harlow’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Paul Austin, says reducing violence in the district remains his top priority
Ch Insp Austin, who joined Essex Police in 2006, said more officers had been committed to hotspots where trouble has occurred. “We know from our analysis that violence occurs predominantly within our town centre area and we’re putting more police officers in those locations to make Harlow residents feel safer. “Our priority over the coming […]
A speeding motorist who collided with several cars and failed to stop for officers has been jailed
James Harty of The Street, High Roding, Dunmow, was jailed for 18 weeks when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 22 March after he pleaded guilty to failing to stop after a collision at an earlier hearing. At around 8pm on 8 July last year, officers from our Operational Support Group were on […]
A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Bravery Award
Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi. A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood. Suwi told Roanna that his […]
A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council…
Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi. A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood. Suwi told Roanna that his […]
A drug dealer spotted by police after a large street fight in central Nottingham has been put behind bars
Twenty-year-old Olajiire Albert-Shoyombo tried to run away from the scene in Shakespeare Street but was chased by officers and tackled to the floor. He had also been arrested three months previously after being seen by officers dealing cocaine and heroin on the streets. Mobile phone evidence gathered after the two incidents allowed police to build […]