A British pilot and career criminal has been jailed alongside two other men in connection with a plot to fly four Albanian illegal immigr…
As part of an NCA investigation, Richard Styles, from St Albans, was arrested at Deenethorpe Airfield near Corby, Northamptonshire, in March 2022. He had just flown his twin-engine plane to the airfield from Belgium, carrying with him three men and a woman who were all attempting to evade immigration checks. NCA investigators found that Styles […]
A British pilot and career criminal has been jailed alongside two other men in connection with a plot to fly four Albanian illegal immigrants into the UK
As part of an NCA investigation, Richard Styles, from St Albans, was arrested at Deenethorpe Airfield near Corby, Northamptonshire, in March 2022. He had just flown his twin-engine plane to the airfield from Belgium, carrying with him three men and a woman who were all attempting to evade immigration checks. NCA investigators found that Styles […]
Two men have been jailed for the manslaughter of Josephine Smith in Romford
. Kai Cooper, 19 of Cleeve Court, Leatherhead and a 17-year-old male appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, 28 April where they were sentenced for their actions that led to the death of 88-year-old Josephine Smith in Romford. Cooper was sentenced to eight and a half years’ imprisonment for manslaughter, arson and affray. He […]
Appeal after unexplained death of man
Officers were called to Old Hill, Tettenhall, in Wolverhampton, just before 4am today (Friday) after a man was found lying in the road. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are working to establish what happened, and are treating the death as unexplained. […]
Police make a further arrest into the murder investigation of Kelvin Ward
Officerd habe arrested an 18-year-old on suspicion of murder as they continue to investigate the murder of Mr Ward who was fatally stabbed on Chester, Road, Castle Bromwich earlier this month. Two people have already been charged in connection with the investigation. The family of the 50-year-old have been made aware of the recent update […]
Electric scooter’s are coming back to the streets of #Birmingham
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has appointed leading UK shared transport operator #Beryl to deliver the region’s brand new e-scooter hire scheme. The first phase of the scheme will see e-scooters hit the streets of Birmingham in June, with further phases to be rolled out during the rest of 2023 and beyond. The UK-based operator […]
Police launch search for Peter Harlow over licence breach
Police have launched a search for Peter Harlow, a 36-year-old resident of Pembury, Kent, who is wanted for recall to prison. Harlow has reportedly breached the terms of his licence and police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Harlow is known to have links to Hastings and police have warned […]
Police are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries on a motorway slip road
Officers were called to the northbound exit slip at Junction 25 of the M1 at around 4.40am today (Friday 28 April) following reports a man was lying in the carriageway. He had suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre where he remains in a critical condition. The man is described […]
Fire crews called to Gatwick car park blaze
Fire crews are currently on the scene at Gatwick Airport’s short carpark where a fire has broken out. Police have closed the car park to visitors and passengers whilst fire crews deal with the incident that involves a smoking vehicle on the second floor of the short-stay car park. At this stage, it is unclear […]
Man on bike threatens teenagers with knife in Lewes
Police in Lewes are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were threatened with a knife by a man in Pinwell Road. The incident occurred at around 3:30 pm on Tuesday (25 April) and was reported to the police shortly afterwards. Officers ensured the safety and wellbeing of the teenagers involved and are currently […]