Teen Fighting for Life After Triple Stabbing on Old Kent Road
A teenager is in a life-threatening condition following a stabbing that left three people injured on Old Kent Road late on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called at 10.47pm on 27 August. The London Ambulance Service treated three victims before taking them to hospital. Victims A 17-year-old boy remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition, […]
Man Charged After Suspected Arson at Rochester Business
A man has been charged following a suspected arson attack at a business premises on Rochester High Street. The incident took place between 5am and 5.25am on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, when a fire is reported to have started in a floral display at the shop entrance. The flames spread to the door frame and […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Collision in Alkham
Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses following a serious crash on Alkham Valley Road. The incident occurred at around 9pm on Monday, 25 August 2025, near the section of the road that passes under the A20. Vehicles Involved The collision involved a blue Seat Ibiza and a silver BMW. Emergency services, including paramedics […]
Met Special Constable Convicted of Child Rape and Sexual Offences
A serving Metropolitan Police volunteer officer has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, including the rape of a child under 13. Gwyn Samuels, formerly known as James Bubb, was found guilty on Thursday, 28 August of five serious charges following a trial at Amersham Law Courts. The trial, led by Thames Valley Police, began on […]
Chris Froome Airlifted to Hospital After Serious Training Crash in France
British four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a training crash. In a statement shared on the cyclist’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, it was confirmed the 40-year-old was involved in a solo crash on Wednesday. No other cyclists or vehicles were reported to have […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Crash on North Circular Near Wembley
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash on the North Circular (A406) near Wembley on Wednesday afternoon. Police said they were called at 3.34pm on 27 August to reports of a collision on the busy route. Emergency services, including officers from the Metropolitan Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene. […]
Reading Driver Arrested After Using Amber Warning Light and Failing Drug Test
A motorist was arrested after being stopped on the A33 in Reading when police spotted their vehicle driving with an amber warning light flashing on the roof. Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing team, #XRX11, said they initially pulled the car over after confusion about the flashing beacon, which is not authorised for general road use […]
Passenger welfare issue forces EasyJet Manchester–Alicante flight to divert to Gatwick
An EasyJet flight from Manchester to Alicante was forced to divert this evening (28th August 2025) after declaring a mid-air emergency. Flight EZY EZY2033 / U22033 departed Manchester at 18:56 but while flying over the English Channel the aircraft squawked 7700 — the transponder code used to signal a general emergency. The Airbus diverted back to […]
Armed Robbery at St Leonards Shop Sparks Police Witness Appeal
Residents of St Leonards are being urged to come forward after a late-night robbery shook the quiet seaside town. Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal following a violent incident at Wesgo Local on Bexhill Road, which took place shortly before 10pm on Monday, August 25, 2025. According to officers, two masked men stormed the […]
Police Called to Incident at St Mungo’s Primary in Glasgow
Police were called to St Mungo’s Primary School in Glasgow after an incident involving a member of the public. In a letter issued to parents and carers on Wednesday, the school confirmed that staff acted swiftly and contacted police after an individual entered the school grounds. No Pupils at Risk Headteacher reassured families that no […]
