A senior officer has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police Service without notice for refusing to take a drugs test
A misconduct hearing found gross misconduct proven against Commander Julian Bennett following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards. The independent panel leading the hearing announced its findings and sanction against Commander Bennett this evening (Tuesday, 31 October). Assistant Commissioner Barbara Gray said: “Julian Bennett’s actions were deplorable. He was a senior officer and showed […]
A major incident has been declared by The Hampshire & IOW Resilience forum from midnight to support preparations for the impact of Storm Ciarán
With very strong winds of up to 80mph expected in coastal areas on the island and across the south of the mainland area from tonight through to Thursday, there is a risk of damage to buildings and falling trees leading to a potential risk to life. Storm Ciarán is expected to reach Southampton this evening […]
A major incident has been declared by The Hampshire & IOW Resilience forum from midnight to support preparations for the impact of St…
With very strong winds of up to 80mph expected in coastal areas on the island and across the south of the mainland area from tonight through to Thursday, there is a risk of damage to buildings and falling trees leading to a potential risk to life. Storm Ciarán is expected to reach Southampton this evening […]
British Woman Fatally Stabbed in Italian Home; Husband Sought by Authorities
Tragedy struck in the tranquil Verratti district of Casoli, Italy, as a 66-year-old British woman was found lifeless in her home, her life cut short by a brutal stabbing. Italian authorities are now in pursuit of her husband, another British national, who left the scene in the family car before they could question him about […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 63-Year-Old Man in Bromley
Police in Bromley have launched an urgent search for a 63-year-old man named David who has gone missing from the area. Police are seeking the assistance of the community and the public at large to help locate him and ensure his safe return. David, whose full name has not been disclosed, was last seen in […]
Shoppers at Bluewater were given tips on first aid thanks to support from officers at Kent Police
The initiative to provide this training to those visiting the shopping centre in Dartford came from the force’s specialist team who focusses on the wellbeing of young people in Kent. Police Sergeant Glen Rickersey and PC Jodie Hobbs from the Kent Police Child Centred Policing Team welcomed around 100 people to the force’s engagement centre […]
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Royal Wootton Bassett
Keon Serraro, 15, has not been seen since Saturday and we are concerned about his welfare. We believe Keon may be in the Swindon area. A picture is attached. We would urge anyone with information about Keon’s whereabouts to contact us immediately. We’d also appeal to Keon directly – if you are reading this please […]
Man arrested after police dog locates suspected class A drugs hidden in vehicle
A man has been arrested after Police Dog Bracken located a large amount of suspected class A drugs in a vehicle. Shortly after 12.30pm yesterday (31/10), Melksham officers stopped a vehicle in Whitley near Melksham following concerns it had been used in the supply of drugs in the local area. Searches were conducted and thanks […]
Personal safety was at the heart of two community events held in Deal and Dover aimed at protecting women and girls from harm
The events held on Thursday 26 October 2023 at the Skatepark in Park Avenue, Deal and Pencester Park in Dover were a collaboration between police and partner agencies. They came about through a shared desire to reduce violent crime and protect vulnerable people. Whilst the community events were aimed at youngsters, there were visitors of […]
Doctor Who Centenary Everything You Need to Know
Doctor Who fans are in for a treat as the BBC celebrates the show’s 60th anniversary with a series of special episodes and exciting additions to the Doctor Who universe. The centenary special delivered a surprising twist as Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerated into David Tennant, who returns as the Fourteenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate […]