Probationary Police Officer Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
A probationary police officer from Bedfordshire Police has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out with friends. PC James Barrett-Barnett, aged 25, was found guilty on Tuesday at Huntingdon Crown Court of two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault by penetration. The court heard that Barrett-Barnett got […]
Jail for Driver Who Led Police on High-Speed Sussex Pursuit
A landscape gardener from Haywards Heath has been sentenced to ten months in prison after leading police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit through West Sussex, reaching speeds of up to 80mph in a 30mph zone. Paul Rudkin, aged 42, of Bentswood Road, found himself in hot water after failing to stop for police on Keymer […]
Teen killed in stabbing had ‘bitcoin debts’ before attack, court told
In a tragic turn of events, a court has heard how a teenager who tragically lost his life to a stab wound in Chelmsford had been grappling with significant debts in Bitcoin cryptocurrency in the days leading up to the attack. Andy Wood, aged 16, met his untimely demise near Waterson Vale in Chelmsford on […]
Car fire spreads to garage in Hawkinge, Folkestone
A car fire in Hawkinge, Folkestone, escalated into a larger incident when it spread to a residential garage. Kent Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded to the emergency call at Gray Close. Four fire engines, equipped with breathing apparatus and high-pressure hose reel jets, were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters battled the flames, using their […]
Bromley Downham Way stabbing: Male taken to hospital
Police responded to a call at 3:50 pm on Wednesday (April 17) reporting two men seen with knives in Downham Way. Subsequently, a man was discovered with stab wounds on the same road. He was swiftly transported to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his condition has been assessed as not life-threatening. At the scene, one […]
Israeli Strike in Lebanon Kills Two Hezbollah Militants
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have reported that two Hezbollah militants were killed in a targeted operation in Lebanon. The incident occurred overnight, with the Israeli military striking locations associated with the Lebanese militant group. According to a statement released on the IDF’s official Telegram channel, fighter jets carried out precision strikes on “terror targets” […]
Samantha Davis, Co-Founder of Little People UK and Wife of Actor Warwick Davis, Passes Away at 53
In a heartbreaking announcement, actor Warwick Davis confirmed the passing of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, at the age of 53. Samantha, renowned for her work as the co-founder of the dwarfism charity Little People UK, left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the advocacy for individuals with dwarfism. Warwick Davis shared […]
Body Found in Search for Missing Man Lee Grant
In a tragic turn of events, a body has been discovered in the search for missing man Lee Grant, who was reported missing from the Ashington area earlier this week. Lee Grant, aged 44, was reported missing on Monday, April 15, prompting extensive search efforts by authorities and volunteers in the area. Yesterday afternoon, a […]
A woman who called 999 over 2,000 times in three years has been jailed
Sonia Nixon, from Harrow, called the emergency line 1,194 times last year alone, putting her within the top three repeat callers across the Met in 2023. She used seventeen different mobile numbers to dial the call centre between 2021 and 2023, making her the fifth worst caller in that time. Nixon was arrested on Wednesday, […]
Barclays Bank in Croydon Targeted in Vandalism Attack
Barclays Bank in Croydon has been the target of a vandalism attack, resulting in extensive damage to the building and prompting a police response. A group of vandals reportedly smashed several windows of the bank, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. Graffiti messages were also sprayed over the remaining windows, with messages reading “Baby […]