Police officer injured and man Tasered after armed stand-off in Istead Rise
A police officer has been injured during a dramatic stand-off with an armed man in Istead Rise this morning. Armed patrols were called to Worcester Close at around 7.45am following reports that a man was carrying “two bladed weapons” near a construction site and park. On arrival, officers engaged with the suspect outside a property. […]
Car overturns on Choats Manor Way near A1306 under A13 overpass
Emergency services were called to Choats Manor Way at the junction with the A1306, beneath the A13 overpass, after a car overturned shortly before 11am this morning. Images from the scene show the vehicle resting on its roof. Police and recovery crews were called to deal with the incident, which caused delays in the area. […]
Massive fire damages at least 100 apartments in West Houston; firefighters injured
A massive blaze has ripped through an apartment complex in West Houston, damaging at least 100 units and leaving multiple residents displaced. The fire broke out on Wednesday morning and quickly spread through the multi-building complex. Two firefighters were injured while responding to the incident. Their conditions have not yet been confirmed. Authorities have not […]
Murder investigation launched after Ice Cream Man fatally stabbed in Wembley
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Wembley. At around 6.10pm on Tuesday, August 19, police were called to Monks Park, Wembley after reports of a stabbing. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and treated a 38-year-old man who had suffered stab wounds. Despite the efforts of […]
Constance Marten seeks to appeal baby death manslaughter conviction
Constance Marten, 38, has lodged an application to appeal her conviction for the manslaughter of her newborn daughter, Victoria, following one of the UK’s most high-profile trials in recent years. Marten and her partner Mark Gordon, 51, were found guilty earlier this year of manslaughter by gross negligence, concealing the birth of a child, and […]
DWP announces biggest rise in out-of-work support since 1980
The government has announced sweeping reforms to the welfare system, including what experts describe as the largest permanent real-terms increase to the main rate of out-of-work support since 1980. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), the uplift will benefit nearly four million households, adding up to £725 a year in cash terms for […]
Six men sentenced after attempted robbery at Chippenham O2 store
Six men have been sentenced for their part in an attempted robbery at the O2 phone shop in Borough Parade, Chippenham, earlier this year. The group was stopped in its tracks on 16 March after Wiltshire Police, acting on intelligence about an organised crime group, were waiting at the scene. Officers intervened as the men […]
Serial Burglar Convicted in Brighton After Multi-Site Crime Spree
A man has been convicted for a calculated burglary spree across multiple homes in Hollingbury Rise, Brighton, following an exhaustive investigation by the local Burglary Team. On 14 July, police allege that 33-year-old Oliver Pierce, of Brentwood Road, forced his way into two residences and attempted a third break-in in the Hollingbury Rise area. Just […]
Mercedes driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph Christmas Day hit-and-run crash
A man has admitted killing a 22-year-old woman in a high-speed hit-and-run crash on Christmas Day 2022 after fleeing from police. Evan Forde, 32, was driving a Mercedes at speeds of more than 140mph in a 40mph zone on Hendon Way, Brent Cross, when he collided with the back of a BMW at around 3.45am. […]
HMRC issues scam warning as Self Assessment customers targeted
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to remain vigilant after a surge in scam attempts targeting taxpayers. Fraudsters are continuing to impersonate HMRC through bogus tax refund offers, phishing emails, and fake calls demanding urgent payments in an effort to steal personal and banking information. Between August 2024 and […]