Man Drives Onto Sidewalk and Plows Into Crowd, Injuring Multiple People
At least six people have been injured, one of them critically, after a car mounted the pavement and drove into a crowd in central Berlin on Wednesday evening. Authorities say the vehicle, described as speeding out of control, rammed into pedestrians near a busy area of the capital, prompting a mass emergency response. The incident […]
Police Issue Update After Man Stabbed in Greenwich — Suspect Remains at Large
Police have issued an update following a stabbing in Greenwich on Tuesday evening, confirming that the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, while the suspect remains at large. Emergency services were called to Blissett Street, SE18, shortly after 5.30pm on March 25, following reports of a man being attacked with a knife. Officers from the Metropolitan […]
Smoke-Filled Cabin Forces United Airlines Plane to Declare Emergency and return to Heathrow
A United Airlines flight bound for New York was forced to declare an emergency and return to London Heathrow Airport this afternoon after smoke was reportedly seen filling the cabin mid-flight. Flight UA147, a Boeing 767-300 carrying 70 passengers and 11 crew, took off from Heathrow at around 3.45pm, en route to Newark Liberty International […]
Man Jailed for Brutal Sexual Assault of Vulnerable Woman in Kettering Town Centre
A man who raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman in Kettering town centre has been jailed for six years and nine months, in a case that police say demonstrates the power of rapid CCTV response and the continued focus on tackling violence against women. Florin Bogatu, 36, of Trafalgar Road, Kettering, was sentenced at […]
Weston Secondary School Clarifies Eid Holiday Policy Amid Concerns Over Religious Equality
Weston Secondary School has come under scrutiny after a letter sent to parents outlined arrangements for Muslim students to take a day off to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr on Monday, 31 March. The school has defended its decision, stating that the policy follows guidance for religious observance and is consistent with national education guidelines. The letter, signed […]
Concern Grows for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Dagenham
Police are appealing for help to locate Isra, a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday, 23 March 2025. Isra was last seen in Dagenham, and officers believe she may have links to Barking, Stratford, and Croydon. Her disappearance has sparked growing concern for her welfare, with the Metropolitan Police urging the public to […]
Emergency Services Incident Causes Major Delays on Butts Green Road, Hornchurch
Drivers and commuters are facing major disruption this afternoon following an emergency services incident on Butts Green Road, near Emerson Park Station in Hornchurch. The road is partially blocked in both directions, causing very slow traffic in the area. Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that several bus services are currently being diverted due to […]
Romford Residents Sentenced for Threats and Serious Assault in Separate Cases
Two Romford men have appeared in court over separate violent incidents, including one involving death threats in a domestic setting and another involving a serious assault. Man Jailed for Threatening to Kill Woman in Front of Child Christopher Keeble, 47, of Lower Bedfords Road, Romford, was sentenced to seven months in prison after admitting to […]
Norwood Primary Responds to Backlash Over Easter Celebrations with Police Monitoring in Place
Norwood Primary & Pre-School in Eastleigh has issued a public statement addressing community concerns and potential protest activity following a letter sent to parents about the school’s Easter celebrations. In a letter signed by Headteacher Miss Stephanie Mander, the school confirmed that it is marking Easter as it does other religious festivals, despite misinformation circulating […]
Three Teenagers Arrested by Armed Police After Knife Scare in Dagenham Park
Armed police officers arrested three teenage boys after reports of a group seen with a knife in Parsloes Park, Dagenham, on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the park at around 2:20pm on 25 March after a concerned member of the public reported seeing individuals allegedly carrying a weapon. In response, armed units were deployed […]
