Teen Injured and Girl Arrested After Incident in Barking
A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after an incident in Barking which left him with a facial injury. The Metropolitan Police were called to Station Parade at 9.11pm on Thursday, 7 August, following reports of a disturbance involving a group of people. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service (LAS). The teenager was […]
Daytime Patrols Launched as Safety Marshals Expand Across Sussex
Safety Marshals, already a familiar presence in Sussex’s nightlife, are set to hit the streets during the day too — thanks to new funding secured for the busy summer season. From Monday 11 August to Sunday 28 September, the marshals will expand their patrols to daytime hours across Brighton, Crawley and Eastbourne. These patrols will […]
Police Release Images After Sexual Assault on Train From Barnes Bridge to Vauxhall
British Transport Police (BTP) have released images of a man they wish to speak to after a woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted on board a train in south-west London. The incident happened on Monday 13 May at around 4.40pm on a service travelling from Barnes Bridge to Vauxhall. Officers say the suspect left the train […]
Sons of Fugitive Sex Offender Avoid Jail After Helping Him Flee UK
Two men who helped their father flee the UK to avoid a child sex offences conviction have walked free from court with suspended sentences. Anthony Sousa, 32, of Sutton Street, Shadwell, and Jorge Sandoval, 29, of New Cross Road, south-east London, were convicted of perverting the course of justice after assisting their father, 58-year-old […]
Police Launch Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Woman from Birmingham
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a 30-year-old woman who has gone missing from Birmingham, with officers expressing extreme concern for her welfare. Jade was last seen on the evening of Wednesday, 6 August 2025, in the Birmingham area and has not been heard from since. She is described as a […]
Motorcyclist Dies Following Serious Collision on Noak Hill Road
A 35-year-old motorcyclist has died following a serious collision on Noak Hill Road in Havering this evening Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a red motorbike involved in a crash. Witnesses described seeing police and ambulance crews attending, with the road closed in both directions. One local resident, Tracey Chambers, said […]
Police Appeal After Woman Killed in East Staffordshire Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 40s tragically died in a two-vehicle collision in East Staffordshire. Emergency services were called shortly after 5pm on Friday (8 August) to the junction of Tutbury Road and Hanbury Road in Hanbury following reports of a crash involving a blue Volkswagen Polo and a yellow […]
Major House Fire in Chadwell Heath Sees 60 Firefighters Battling Flames
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a large house fire on Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, this evening. The first floor and roof of a semi-detached property are alight, with thick smoke visible from surrounding streets. London Fire Brigade said control officers received the first of 25 emergency calls at 6:21pm, prompting crews […]
Girl, 13, Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car in Sutton
A 13-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Rose Hill, Sutton. The collision happened near Gloucester Gardens at around 4.30pm on Saturday, 9 August. Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene and found the teenager injured. She was taken to hospital where her injuries were assessed […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Boy from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate Vinnie, a 14-year-old boy reported missing from Eastbourne. Vinnie was last seen at around midday on Friday, 8 August in the town centre. He is described as 5’2” tall, with blue eyes and blond hair. When last seen, he was wearing a white T-shirt, navy […]