Child Rapist Jailed for Historic Crimes Committed Nearly 50 Years Ago
A 78-year-old man from Medway has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for a series of child sexual abuse offences committed almost 50 years ago. Alan Vinten, of Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court of repeatedly abusing a young girl during the 1970s, starting when the victim was […]
Two Men Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Former Friend in Croydon
Two young men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of their former friend, Lucas Sutton, in Croydon. The attack, motivated by a perceived betrayal, left Lucas dead and his family devastated. Keahn Williams, 20, from Coulsdon, and Kai Nelson-Palmer, 17, from Croydon, were found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey […]
A man has been jailed for raping a stranger in Swindon
Constantin-Robert Munteanu, 46, of Ferndale Road, Swindon, targeted the woman in an alleyway between Gladstone Street and Ponting Street shortly before midnight on January 12 this year. The incident was reported to the police via a charity and Munteanu was swiftly identified, arrested and charged with two counts of rape. He was remanded into […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Teenager Stabbed in Huddersfield Two arrests
Police in Kirklees have launched a murder investigation after a 16-year-old boy tragically died following a stabbing incident in Huddersfield yesterday. Emergency services were called to Ramsden Street, located in the town centre, around 2:45 pm on Thursday, April 3, after reports of a stabbing. Officers attended the scene and found the teenage victim with […]
Large Field Fire in Calshot: Firefighters Battle Blaze
A large field fire in Calshot has prompted a significant emergency response, with crews from five fire stations currently at the scene. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service reported that the fire broke out just before 7pm on April 4, 2025. The blaze is affecting an area of gorse and standing […]
Two Men Arrested Following Class A Drugs Factory Raid in Tatsfield
Officers from Tandridge Beat (Surrey Police) have arrested two men following a drug raid at a property in Tatsfield. The operation took place on Thursday morning after police executed a warrant at the address. Upon entering the property, officers discovered suspected Class A drugs and equipment believed to be associated with the production of […]
Multi-Agency Search Continues: Teenage Boy Missing After Swimming in Beckenham Place Park Lake
A 16-year-old boy has gone missing while swimming in a lake at Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, prompting a major emergency response and the evacuation of the park. The boy was last seen at around 3:08 PM on Friday, April 4, after reportedly getting into difficulty in the water. Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, […]
Bromley Schools Urge Pupils to Go Straight Home Amid Acid Attack Rumours
Several schools in Bromley have advised pupils to go straight home after classes today (April 4) following unverified rumours circulating on social media about a potential acid attack in Bromley High Street. Despite no incident being reported and no credible threat identified, local authorities are taking precautionary measures. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they […]
Teenage Boy Missing After Swimming Incident in London Park
A 16-year-old boy has gone missing while swimming in a lake at Beckenham Park Place in Lewisham, prompting a major emergency response and evacuation of the park. The boy was last seen at around 3:08 PM on Friday, April 4, after reportedly getting into difficulty in the water. Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police and […]
Russell Brand Charged with Multiple Sexual Offences
Russell Brand, 50, the well-known comedian and actor from Oxfordshire, has been formally charged with a series of sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police Service. The charges follow a comprehensive investigation launched in September 2023, prompted by allegations reported in Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Sunday Times. Brand has been charged with the following offences: […]
