Response policing teams have been boosted by the arrival of ex-military personnel who are training to become police officers
Nottinghamshire Police and the University of Derby recently launched the country’s first scheme to provide a direct employment pathway for those in their military resettlement period to join the police service. The first cohort took part in a passing out parade at the force’s headquarters on Friday (7 July 2023) having completed their initial training. […]
Two teenagers have been arrested after a school was broken into and its playpark set on fire
Officers were called to Steadfold Close, in Bulwell, after receiving a report of a fire at around 1.30pm, on Sunday 2 July. Working alongside colleagues at Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service the fire was extinguished, and a thorough investigation began after it was deemed to have been deliberately set alight. It wasn’t long before officers […]
Teenage Girl Charged with Infanticide after Baby Found Dead in New Eltham
In a tragic case that has shocked the community, a teenage girl has been charged with infanticide after the lifeless body of a baby boy was discovered in New Eltham. The 16-year-old girl is accused of causing the death of her child on January 29 of the previous year. It is alleged that she left […]
A “committed and relentless” investigation into reports of sexual abuse of boys more than 40 years ago has resulted in a man being jailed
At Inner London Crown Court on Monday, 10 July, Clive McCleester, 77 of St Cross Road, Winchester was sentenced to eight years in jail and a further eight years on licence after he pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency with a child, against two teenage boys. Detective […]
Victim of Enfield Murder Identified as Emiliano Hasanpapaj
The Metropolitan Police have released the name of the victim who was fatally stabbed in Enfield during a group altercation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 11, and the victim has been identified as 22-year-old Emiliano Hasanpapaj. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, following reports of a fight involving […]
Met Police Officer Honored with Bravery Award for Apprehending Armed Suspect
Police Constable Andrew Cushing of the Metropolitan Police has been recognized as the London region winner in the prestigious National Police Federation Bravery Awards. PC Cushing’s courageous actions in apprehending a man who pointed a gun directly at him earned him this esteemed honour. Among the nominees from the Met Police were PC Adam Elwood […]
Police are urgently appealing to the public for help in finding a man missing from Devizes
Brett Stevens, 42, was last seen at around 9.30 am yesterday morning (13/07) near Rowde, Devizes, and we are concerned for his welfare. He is described as white, slim, around 6ft tall, with shoulder-length bleach blonde hair and stubble. He was last seen wearing a blue puffer jacket with a hood and jogging bottoms. A […]
A38 Eastbound Closed Near Liskeard Following Single Vehicle Collision
Road users travelling eastbound on the A38 near Liskeard, Cornwall, are advised of a closure between the B3254 junction and the A390. The closure is a result of a single-vehicle collision that occurred earlier. Devon and Cornwall police are present at the scene, working alongside contractors who are repairing the damage to the central reservation. […]
Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen in a burglary in Cleckheaton
The Kirklees District Crime Team would like to speak to anyone who has information about a break in at a household garage on Whitechapel Road, in the early hours on Tuesday July 11 in which the pictured Yamaha motorcycle was taken. Thieves broke into the garage at about 4am and made off with tools and […]