Motorist Jailed After Striking Police Officer at Crash Scene in Maghull
A 62-year-old driver has been jailed for two years and four months after ploughing into a police officer at the scene of a road traffic collision in Maghull, seriously injuring him. Richard Ainscough, of Whitburn in Skelmersdale, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today where he was sentenced to 28 months in custody and disqualified […]
Fire Breaks Out at Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in Spain
Emergency services have rushed to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba — one of Spain’s most iconic historic landmarks — after a fire broke out at the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Friday 8th August 2025. Smoke was seen rising from the western section of the complex, which is officially known as the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba. […]
XL Bully Dogs Seized and Man Arrested After Street Altercation in Moulsecoomb
Police were called to Newick Road in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, on Wednesday evening (6 August) following reports of a disturbance involving two men. Officers responded to the incident at around 8:30pm and attended the scene where the altercation reportedly took place in the street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. As part of the investigation, two XL […]
M25 Lights Switch-Off Delayed as MP Raises Safety Fears Over National Highways Trial
National Highways has delayed a controversial plan to switch off motorway lighting between junctions 27 and 28 of the M25 as part of a year-long safety trial — after public concerns and pressure from local MP Julia Lopez. The trial, originally expected to begin on August 11, would see lighting removed along the stretch […]
Police Deny Asylum Seeker Rumours After Reported Rape in Barnehurst
Police investigating the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Barnehurst earlier this week have dismissed online speculation that the suspects are asylum seekers. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the incident was reported on Monday, 4 August, and involves a teenage girl who says she was assaulted by two older teenage boys. In a statement […]
Two Men Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse in Calderdale as Total Convictions Rise to 24
Two men have been convicted and jailed for the sexual abuse of young girls in Calderdale, West Yorkshire — bringing the total number of men sentenced as part of four linked investigations to 24. Legal reporting restrictions had previously prevented police and prosecutors from sharing the outcomes. These restrictions have now been lifted, allowing […]
Body Found in Search for Missing 94-Year-Old Man from Ashford
Police officers searching for a missing 94-year-old man from Ashford have sadly recovered a body. While formal identification is yet to be confirmed, the man’s family has been informed of the development. The man had been reported missing earlier this week, prompting a public appeal and extensive search operation. In a statement released today, Kent […]
Two Arrested as Protests Erupt Outside Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers in Canary Wharf and Islington
Officers from the Metropolitan Police have been deployed in Canary Wharf and Islington amid protests outside hotels being used to accommodate asylum seekers. The Met confirmed this evening that two individuals have been arrested in Canary Wharf. The first arrest was made after a bottle was thrown at officers by a protester opposing the housing […]
Met Police Deploy Additional Officers for Protest-Filled Weekend in London
The Metropolitan Police has outlined its plans for a busy weekend of demonstrations, public events, and football crowds, with reinforcements drafted from other forces across the country to maintain order and public safety across the capital. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, who is leading the public order operation, described the coming days as “particularly […]
Police Investigate Serious Assault in Reading Park — Forensic Teams on Scene
Police have launched a serious investigation in Reading this afternoon after an incident in a local park — believed to be a rape — prompted a heavy emergency services response and the presence of forensics. A large police cordon has been established near the children’s play area at Beresford Road Park, adjacent to the […]