Unlawful Killing in Gracie Spinks’ Stalking Case
In a somber conclusion at Chesterfield Coroner’s Court, a jury has formally declared the death of 23-year-old Gracie Spinks as an “unlawful killing” in an inquest into her tragic stabbing by her stalker, 35-year-old Michael Sellers. Gracie Spinks lost her life on June 18, 2021, as she tended to her horse in Duckmanton, near Chesterfield. […]
Appeal following Malmesbury Abbey burglary
Officers are investigating following a burglary at Malmesbury Abbey overnight. At around 10am this morning (16/11), officers responded after being informed that a number of items inside the abbey, including goblets and ornaments, had been stolen. Money from inside the abbey’s charity box was also stolen. Our enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked […]
Appeal for information following alleged assault in Sherborne
Detectives investigating a reported assault in Sherborne are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident occurred at around 11am on Thursday 26 October 2023 in Horsecastles Lane. It is reported that the victim – a woman aged in her 50s – was assaulted by a man who is known to […]
Swindon child rapist jailed for 24 years
A Swindon man has been jailed for 24 years for multiple sexual offences against a child, including rape. Matthew Vandross, 30, of Homington Avenue, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday (15/11) for sentencing after being found guilty in September of the following offences: In the hearing yesterday, he was given a 24-year sentence with a […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a reported robbery in Canterbury High Street
At around 7pm on Wednesday 1 November, a man with an orange push bike was approached near to the junction with Whitefriars Street and Canterbury Lane by two men. It’s alleged that one of the men, who is believed to be known to the victim, made threats and stole his mobile phone. Shortly after the […]
A thief from Ashford who stole designer footwear from a shopping centre on Kimberley Way, along with cleaning products and food from shop…
Oliver Hilden, 41, from Cuckoo Lane, also stole a parcel from a residential address in Ashford. On 6 November 2023, Hilden was identified by an officer from Ashford’s Community Safety Unit on CCTV, following three separate shoplifting offences at the shopping centre at the start of the month. The officer later identified Hilden from CCTV […]
A thief from Ashford who stole designer footwear from a shopping centre on Kimberley Way, along with cleaning products and food from shops around the town, has been jailed for six months
Oliver Hilden, 41, from Cuckoo Lane, also stole a parcel from a residential address in Ashford. On 6 November 2023, Hilden was identified by an officer from Ashford’s Community Safety Unit on CCTV, following three separate shoplifting offences at the shopping centre at the start of the month. The officer later identified Hilden from CCTV […]
An arsonist has been charged after a firebomb attack at Medway police station
At 4.40pm on Monday 13 November 2023, officers were alerted after a man entered the police station in Gillingham holding a jar containing clear liquid, believed to be diesel. It is alleged he poured the liquid over the front counter before setting light to a rag and throwing it onto the desk. The man was […]
Dealing with stress and anxiety in the workplace
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed at work? Are deadlines looming and tasks piling up too quickly for you to even keep track of them all? If this sounds like a familiar experience, then know that you are not alone. The workplace sometimes can be an incredibly stressful environment, with many people struggling to […]
A serving officer has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police for sexual activity with a child
A misconduct hearing heard a number of allegations against Officer A, attached to East Area Command Unit, which were proven at the level of gross misconduct. The panel found Officer A breached police standards of professional behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct, duties and responsibilities and honesty and integrity. Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the […]