A jury has found a man guilty of non-recent sexual offences he’s been jailed for 27 years
The victims described sustained abuse taking place from the early 2000s for more than 10 years. They came forward to report his crimes as adults but were children and teenagers when the offences took place. Andrew Cocks, 54, of Oakleigh Avenue, Southend, appeared at Basildon Crown Court, charged with 25 counts of sexual offences against […]
A problem house which plagued neighbours and residents following more than a year of antisocial behaviour issues has been shut down
Officers working alongside Newark and Sherwood District Council had secured a 48-hour closure notice on the property on Wednesday (19 July). Two men, aged 58 and 28, and a 38-year-old woman, were hours later found inside the address breaching the closure order. A three-month closure order was granted at a hearing at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court […]
A man has been arrested after an elderly lady is believed to have been scammed out of more than £4,000
The woman, who is aged in her 90s from the Swindon area, received a phone call from someone purporting to be a police officer on July 17. The person on the phone claimed they were carrying out an investigation into a former bank employee who they alleged had deposited more than £4,000 into the victim’s […]
Officers are appealing for information following a collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian in Rochester
The incident happened in City Way, at around 7.20am on Thursday 6 July 2023. A man in his 40s was riding an electric bike on the pavement towards St Williams Way and Chatham at the time of the collision. The pedestrian, a man in his 90s, was treated for serious injuries and taken to hospital […]
Police are urgently appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of two children missing from the Trowbridge area
Amelia, 14, and Jacob Tilley, 12, have been missing since 5.30pm yesterday evening (Friday) from Trowbridge cinema and we are extremely concerned about their welfare. Amelia is described as a white female with bright green, pink and yellow hair in pigtails, around 5ft 4ins tall of a heavy build. She wears black glasses, a nose […]
Rail Strikes and Labor Disputes: Potential Disruptions for Summer Travel in England and Wales
As many schools across England and Wales break up for the six-week summer holidays, rail strikes are expected to create disruptions for families planning to travel during this period. Members of two rail unions are currently involved in industrial action at various train operating companies, as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. […]
Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Robbery Investigation: CCTV Images Released
Detectives from the British Transport Police (BTP) have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with a robbery at Bond Street Underground Station. The incident occurred at approximately 5pm on Tuesday, 27th June, and involved a 17-year-old girl who was targeted by the suspects. According to the authorities, the […]
Officers are investigating a suspected arson at a property in Chatham
The fire started at around 6am on Thursday 20 July 2023 at the rear of an address in Luton Road near the junction with Bank Street. Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the blaze which had spread from a carport into an adjoining building. A family were evacuated from the premises and were […]
A suspected drug-driver was arrested after being pulled over for not having their seatbelt on
Officers from the city west Operation Reacher team made the arrest while out in the Aspley area. During their patrol, the team spotted a motorist at the wheel without their seatbelt on in Hilcot Drive. After pulling the car over at around 12.35pm on Wednesday (19 July), police noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming […]
A man who ran a photography studio which targeted aspiring models has been jailed for sexually assaulting a former client
Detective Constable Sophie Baker, from the Central North Command, said: “The victim survivor in this case was fantastic from start to finish. She was extremely nervous at the prospect of giving evidence but, with the support of an interpreter, she told the court in fine detail what happened. For victims, describing the incident in court can […]