Serious Incident on Otley Road, Leeds: Counter Terrorism Police Leading Investigation
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has taken over the investigation into a serious incident on Otley Road, Leeds, which left two women seriously injured earlier today. Emergency services were called at 2:47pm following reports of a man seen wielding weapons, including a crossbow and a firearm, in the busy Headingley area. Officers quickly arrived at […]
Police Dismiss Fake Claims of Riots in Leeds as Misinformation Spreads Online
Police and fact-checkers have dismissed online claims of a riot breaking out in Leeds as false, warning the public to verify information before sharing. Rumours began circulating on social media on Friday evening, with posts falsely suggesting large-scale unrest had erupted in the city. One widely shared post from X (formerly Twitter), posted by user […]
Gardaí Seize €130,000 Worth of Electric Bikes in Dublin Crime Crackdown
Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) South Division have seized dozens of electric motorbikes and frozen a large bank account following a major day of action targeting organised criminal activity. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, focused on addresses in Dublin 10 and Dublin 24. It forms part of Operation […]
Driver’s Plea Fails as Police Seize Untaxed and Uninsured Car
A driver’s attempt to avoid having their luxury vehicle seized backfired after they insulted officers during a roadside stop. Police said the motorist, who was caught driving a “rather swanky” car without valid insurance or road tax, resorted to calling officers derogatory names while pleading for leniency. Despite their protests, the vehicle was seized […]
Vehicle Seized on A1 After Driver’s Story Unravels
A car transporter was stopped by the Roads Policing Unit on the A1 near Grantham after officers suspected the driver was using the vehicle for commercial purposes without proper authorization. The driver initially claimed both vehicles on the transporter were for personal use. However, officers quickly uncovered online company reviews suggesting the transporter was […]
Missing Man Believed to Be in Chatham: Public Urged to Call Police
Here’s the news article based on the information you provided: Missing Man Believed to Be in Chatham: Public Urged to Call Police Chatham, Kent — April 26, 2025 Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating Quentin McCloud, a 58-year-old man who has been reported missing and is believed to be in the Medway […]
Image Released in Gravesend Sexual Assault Investigation
Police have released a computer-generated image of a man they wish to identify as part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault that took place on a bus travelling between Gravesend and Dartford. The incident occurred at around 5pm on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, while the victim was riding the 480 bus service. […]
Man Fighting for His Life After Serious Crash in Rainham
A man is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious collision in Rainham on Friday evening (April 25). The Metropolitan Police were called to New Road, RM13, at around 8.18pm after reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, […]
Major Fire at Industrial Unit in Sittingbourne: Firefighters Remain at Scene
Fire crews remain at the scene of a significant blaze at an industrial park on Styles Close in Sittingbourne, which broke out on Friday, 25 April. At the height of the incident, ten fire engines, a height vehicle, and specialist support, including a bulk water carrier and firefighting robots, were deployed by Kent Fire and […]
Stamford Hill E-Bike Crash: Man Fighting for Life After Collision
A 46-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious crash involving an e-bike and a car in Stamford Hill, Hackney. Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Northfield Road and Stamford Hill shortly after 8pm on Thursday, April 24. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, […]
