Witnesses Sought After Assault in Whitstable
Kent Police are calling for witnesses following an assault in Whitstable that left two men injured. The incident occurred late on Saturday, 6 July 2024, around 11:10 PM, in Victoria Street near the junction with Harbour Street. According to police reports, the victims, both men in their 40s, were walking when they were approached and […]
Community Rallies Around Family After Devastating Fire in Dagenham
A family in Dagenham has suffered an immense loss after a fierce blaze devastated their home and four others on Third Avenue. Dani Beadle, her baby, and their two dogs narrowly escaped the fire, which destroyed all their possessions, leaving them in desperate need of community support. The fire, which occurred recently, has left Dani […]
Life Sentence for Rapist Who Attempted Murder to Conceal His Crimes
Anthony Stocks, a 54-year-old man from Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 19 and a half years, after he was found guilty of multiple sexual assaults and the attempted murder of a young boy. Oxford Crown Court heard how Stocks committed repeated sexual offences against a young girl […]
Arrest Made in Dartford After Death of Eight Geese
In a shocking incident in Dartford, a man has been arrested following the death of eight geese. Kent Police responded to a call at 5:36 PM on Sunday, 21 July 2024, after the birds were discovered deceased on Anchor Boulevard. Following an investigation led by the Rural Task Force, a 19-year-old local man was apprehended […]
Witnesses Sought After Two-Vehicle Collision in Aylesford
Kent Police are calling for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred early Friday morning on London Road, Aylesford. The incident, reported at 7:00 AM on 26 July 2024, involved a green Ford Focus and a white Ford Transit Connect near the junction of New Road. Emergency services, including patrols from Kent Police […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Strood
Detectives are piecing together the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a man in his 60s, whose body was discovered in a residence on Gun Lane, Strood, early Friday morning. Kent Police were called to the scene at approximately 12:30 AM on 26 July 2024, where they found the deceased man inside the property. The […]
There will be a visible policing presence in central London on Saturday with a number of events, including protests, due to take place
Around 1,000 officers will be on duty supporting the policing operation with the majority of resources directed at the following three events: Conditions have been imposed under the Public Order Act on the two protest marches with the aim of preventing serious disruption. They are detailed at the bottom of this page. Chief Superintendent Colin […]
Murder Arrest in Scarisbrick After Elderly Man Shot Dead in Field
In a shocking incident in Scarisbrick, a 75-year-old man was tragically shot dead in a field, prompting a swift response from Lancashire Police. The victim was discovered on Pinfold Lane at approximately 4.55pm on Thursday, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick in connection with the […]
Criminal Investigation Initiated Against Police Officer After Manchester Airport Incident
A serious inquiry has commenced concerning a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer who was recorded on camera kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport. The disturbing event, widely circulated on social media, has drawn the attention of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has launched a criminal investigation into the officer’s […]
Major Fire Engulfs Dagenham Residences
A significant blaze has engulfed two terraced houses on Third Avenue in Dagenham today, prompting a large-scale response from the London Fire Brigade. Approximately 100 firefighters, backed by fifteen fire engines from Barking, Hornchurch, Leytonstone, and nearby stations, are battling the intense flames that erupted at 1:33 PM. Station Commander Darren McTernan, overseeing the firefighting […]