Police Appeal for Help to Locate Missing Man from Rochester
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate 33-year-old Jorge Brooker, who has been reported missing from Rochester. Jorge was last seen on Friday, 10 January 2025, and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as 5ft 7ins tall with brown hair combed over. Jorge may be traveling in a red Seat Ibiza, […]
Teenager Convicted of Manslaughter in West London
A teenager has been found guilty of manslaughter after the death of his neighbor in West London following an argument last year. Jimmy McDonagh, 18, of Dawley Avenue, Uxbridge, was convicted at the Old Bailey after a trial lasting just over a week. The court heard how a single punch to the neck killed 44-year-old […]
Woman Charged with Robbery and Attempted Theft at Penge Supermarket
A 23-year-old woman has been charged following an incident at a Sainsbury’s store in Penge earlier this month. Stephanie Donaldson, from Croydon, was arrested on January 3, 2025, after allegedly attempting to steal goods worth £800 from the supermarket. She was detained by security staff at the scene before police arrived. Following her arrest, Donaldson […]
Swindon Man Sentenced to Five Years for Drug Offences
A Swindon man has been jailed for over five years after being caught with £50,000 worth of class A drugs in a holdall. Jake Bell, 34, of Eglantyne Avenue, Tadpole Garden Village, was sentenced to 61 months in prison at Swindon Crown Court on January 14, 2025. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to […]
Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Horrific Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences
A man who subjected his ex-partner to years of horrific abuse, violence, and controlling behavior has been sentenced to 22 years in prison following a trial at Leicester Crown Court. The victim endured extreme physical and emotional abuse over a nine-year relationship, which included false imprisonment, sexual assault, stalking, coercive and controlling behavior, rape, and […]
Distraction Burglar Jailed for Targeting Elderly in Hythe and Dover
A man who posed as a tradesman to steal from elderly and vulnerable residents in Hythe and Dover has been sentenced to three years in prison. Stuart McAllister, 61, of Strand Street, Sandwich, committed a series of distraction burglaries between April and June 2024. Claiming to inspect insulation and test for damp, McAllister entered victims’ […]
Prolific Thief Sentenced to 27 Months Following Distraction Theft Spree
A man who carried out a series of distraction thefts across London in 2024 has been sentenced to 27 months in prison after an extensive investigation by law enforcement. Grafian Caldararu, 43, targeted victims in cafes and bars, using distraction techniques to steal valuables. Over the course of the year, he was linked to at […]
E-Fit Image Released in Dover Sexual Assault Investigation
Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to identify as part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault in Dover. The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, when a man knocked on the door of a property in the Tower Hamlets area of the town, […]
Hollyoaks Star Paul Danan Dies Aged 46
Paul Danan, best known for his role as Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks, has died at the age of 46, his management has announced. In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, Independent Creative PR described Danan as “a beacon of light to many” and praised his talent and kindness. Tributes and Statement The statement read: “It […]
Fatal Accident at Stratford London Underground Station: RAIB Report Released
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a tragic accident at Stratford London Underground station on December 26, 2023, which resulted in the death of a passenger. Incident Overview The incident occurred at approximately 1.57pm when a passenger alighted from a Jubilee line train at Stratford station. The passenger sat on […]