Sudanese Migrant Jailed for Attempting to Enter the UK Illegally
A Sudanese migrant who disguised himself by changing clothes after steering a small boat across the Channel has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. Daniel Malual, 24, was observed piloting a dinghy filled with asylum seekers by Border Force patrols on September 21, 2024. After reaching the UK, Malual reportedly changed his clothes to […]
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe Announces Retirement After Five Years of Leadership
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has announced his intention to retire after five years in the role, informing Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan of his decision. Roe, who joined the London Fire Brigade (LFB) 23 years ago as a firefighter, has led the organisation through significant reforms, a global pandemic, and a transformation of […]
Two Teenagers Charged with the Murder of Woolwich Boy
Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa in Woolwich last week. A 15-year-old boy from Woolwich and a 16-year-old boy from Plumstead were charged with murder in the early hours of Thursday, 16 January. Both have been remanded in custody and are set to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court later […]
Traffic Halted on M20 Eastbound Due to Police Incident
Motorists traveling on the M20 in Kent are facing significant delays this morning as a police incident has led to all traffic being temporarily held. The incident is affecting the eastbound carriageway between Junction 12 (A20 Ashford Road, Cheriton) and Junction 13 (A20 Folkestone). Authorities have halted traffic to manage the situation and ensure […]
Police Investigate Death of Man Found Collapsed in Chiswick
Officers from the West Area Command Unit, which covers Hounslow, are investigating the unexplained death of a man found collapsed in Chiswick on Sunday morning, 12 January. Emergency services were called to Sutton Lane North, near Chiswick High Road, at approximately 8:20 am. The man, believed to be 48 years old and reported missing to […]
Two Arrested Following Major Drug and Cash Seizure in Blackfen
Officers from the Blackfen and Lamorbey Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), with support from Blendon and Penhill SNT and Falconwood and Welling SNT, executed a Section 23 warrant at an address in Blackfen, resulting in a significant haul of drugs, cash, and other items. Items Seized: Approximately £22,000 in cash Four mobile phones 750 bags of […]