Man Who Strangled and Controlled Woman in Eastbourne Jailed
An Eastbourne man who controlled and violently assaulted a woman over several years has been sentenced to prison. Joshua Crompton, 27, of Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, sought to manipulate and control his victim’s behaviour through repeated assaults between 2022 and December 2024. The victim, now 21, reported the sustained abuse to police on December 20, 2024, […]
Ongoing Investigation into Death of Woman in Tottenham
Detectives are appealing for information following the suspicious death of a 75-year-old woman at a residential property in Tottenham. Elderly Woman’s Body Discovered Weeks After Her Death The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after officers forced entry into a property on Reynardson Road, N17, where they discovered the body of Pepita Sakirecili, also known as […]
Closure Order Issued for Dover Flat Linked to Drugs and Disorder
A flat in Dover linked to drugs, disorder, and antisocial behaviour has been shut down following a successful police-led closure order. Police Take Action Against Nuisance Property Kent Police secured the closure order on Wednesday, February 5, at Margate Magistrates’ Court, targeting a problematic property on Maison Dieu Road that had become a hub for […]
Hammersmith Murder: Woman Found Dead After Man ‘Forces Way Inside Flat’
A murder investigation has been launched after a 36-year-old woman was found dead in a west London flat following reports that a man had forced his way inside. Police Called to Scene After Reports of Forced Entry Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to a residential property on Coulter Road at 10:13 p.m. on […]
Car Smashes into House in Faversham: Shocking Images Show Extensive Damage
A house has been left badly damaged after a car crashed into the property on Canterbury Road, near the corner of Salters Lane, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Car Crashes into Home at 5:20 AM Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5:20 a.m. on February 9, following reports that a […]
Two Arrested in Swindon After Driver Crashes During Police Chase
Two men have been arrested in Swindon after a driver crashed while attempting to flee police during a high-speed chase. Pursuit Begins After “Over-Exuberant Driving” Officers attempted to stop a silver Vauxhall Insignia at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, after witnessing what they described as “over-exuberant driving”. The driver failed to stop after […]
Armed Police Swarm Lewisham High Street After Man Seen Waving Knife
Armed police have locked down Lewisham High Street after a man was seen waving a knife from a window, causing major disruption in the area. A large police presence has been in place since 10:45 a.m. today (February 10), with multiple emergency vehicles at the scene. Officers from the Metropolitan Police, along with London Ambulance […]
Private parking fines could be stopped by DVLA in new rule change
DVLA Could Block Private Parking Fines with Proposed Ban on Driver Data Sharing UK drivers could soon see an end to private parking fines as the DVLA considers banning the sharing of vehicle-keeper details with third-party parking companies. Currently, despite driver information and car registration plates being classified as personal data, the DVLA is permitted […]
“Large Machete” Found in Erith Seized by Police
A large machete discovered in a bush in Erith has been seized by police, preventing it from potentially being used in criminal activity. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to a report regarding the weapon on February 10. A photograph shared by police shows a long-bladed knife with a black and orange grip, alongside […]
Man Arrested After Police Respond to Concerns for Woman’s Safety in Forest Hill
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following a major police response in Forest Hill after concerns were raised for the safety of a woman at a residential address. Emergency services were called to Owens Way at 6.54 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, prompting a large police presence in the area. The road was cordoned off, […]