Urgent search launched for missing 10-year-old boy from Croydon
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing 10-year-old boy from Croydon. The child, named Travis (surname not released by police), was last seen at around 2pm (14:00 BST) today, Monday 19 August, and is believed to be wearing green checkered pyjama bottoms, according to a short appeal shared by MPS Croydon […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Rape Reported in Bexhill’s Barrack Hall Park
Sussex Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious incident reported in Barrack Hall Park, Bexhill. On Monday, 18 August 2025, just after 5:30 pm, a woman in her twenties reported being raped by a man in the park. She is now receiving specialist support as the investigation continues. The suspect is […]
Murder investigation continues after death of Zahwa Salah Muktar in Chadwell Heath
A murder investigation is under way after 27-year-old Zahwa Salah Muktar was found fatally injured in Chadwell Heath Lane in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police and paramedics were called to the scene shortly after 5.30am on August 16, where Zahwa was discovered with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency services, she was […]
High Court ruling: Bell Hotel asylum housing dispute escalates in Epping
Asylum seekers housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping face being moved within a fortnight after a High Court judge granted Epping Forest District Council a temporary injunction blocking the site’s use for migrant accommodation. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday afternoon, rejected a government bid to delay proceedings and ordered that the Bell Hotel […]
Man arrested after reports of axe seen in Camden Road
Police have arrested a man after reports he was seen carrying an axe on Camden Road (N7) this morning. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were called at 9:49am on Tuesday (19 August). Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes and detained the man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The suspect remains […]
Two Greater Manchester Police officers investigated for gross misconduct after death in custody
Two police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct following the death of a man in custody in Wigan, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed. The watchdog launched an investigation after Ellis Rocks, 26, was found unresponsive while being held in custody earlier this month. He had been arrested at the Britannia […]
Teenager Jailed for Waving England Flag Near Islamic Centre in North Yorkshire
A teenager has been jailed after admitting racially and religiously aggravated harassment outside a North Yorkshire Islamic centre. Martin, 18, was sentenced to 26 months in custody at York Crown Court after waving an England flag and acting aggressively near the religious building. Judge Sean Morris, the Recorder of York, told the defendant he had […]
Two Men Arrested After Drone Drops Package Over HMP Long Lartin
Police have arrested two men after a drone was spotted flying over HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton, Worcestershire late on Monday night (18 August). The drone is reported to have dropped a package of suspected contraband into the high-security prison before flying away. Officers quickly launched an investigation and tracked a blue Seat Leon […]
Keir Starmer in Major U-Turn on Apple User Privacy After US Pressure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic U-turn on Apple user privacy, following intense pressure from US officials and tech leaders, including American Vice President JD Vance. The move comes after weeks of debate over whether the UK government would seek greater access to encrypted Apple user data as part of new security proposals. […]
Woman Arrested After Man Stabbed in Haringey
A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in Haringey this morning. Police said they were called by the London Ambulance Service at 7.07am on Tuesday, 19 August to reports of a stabbing on West Green Road. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not […]