Pedestrian, 79, left critically injured after collision in Sevenoaks
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was left fighting for his life following a collision with a car in Sevenoaks. The 79-year-old man was struck at around 1.25pm on Tuesday, 12 August, in Mount Harry Road at the junction with the A225 Dartford Road. It is reported the pedestrian was crossing the road […]
First Picture of Murder Victim named as Zahwa Salah Mukhtar as Police make fourth arrest in Romford murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Romford have made a fourth arrest. A 35-year-old man was detained on the evening of Sunday, 17 August, on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody. He joins three men already arrested in connection with the case — a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder, […]
Westminster Bridge closed during rush hour amid police incident
Westminster Bridge was closed in both directions this morning following a police incident that brought rush hour traffic in central London to a standstill. The bridge, which links Victoria Embankment to Lambeth Palace Road, was sealed off with police tape shortly after 6am. Photographs showed two ambulances stationed on the bridge while officers established […]
RNLI and Lifeguards in Action Twice on Airbourne Finale
Eastbourne’s RNLI volunteers were called into action twice on Sunday 17 August, as large crowds gathered for the final day of the town’s International Airshow. At 3:25pm, the charity’s All-Weather Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard to reports of a child struggling in the water at Seaford Bay. As the crew raced through worsening sea […]
Redditch Man, 27, Tragically Dies After Drowning at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton
A man who drowned while swimming at Ensor’s Pool in Nuneaton has been named as 27-year-old Wojciech Berlan from Redditch. Emergency services were called to the beauty spot at around 12.24pm on Sunday (17 August) after reports that a man had disappeared beneath the water and failed to resurface for more than five minutes. Specialist […]
M11 Near Harlow closed after Motorcyclist Dies Following Serious Collision
A man has sadly died following a serious collision on the M11 near Harlow this afternoon (Sunday, 17 August 2025). Emergency services were called shortly before 3.50pm to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on the southbound carriageway, close to Junction 7. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the motorbike rider was […]
Appeal After Toddler Killed in Fatal Whitstable Collision
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, and dashcam footage following a tragic collision in Whitstable that left a two-year-old child dead. Child Confirmed Deceased at the Scene Emergency services were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road at around 8.24pm on Saturday, 16 August 2025 after reports of a car colliding […]
Man stabbed at Gants Hill roundabout as police launch investigation
Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed at Gants Hill roundabout on Sunday lunchtime (17 August). The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were called shortly before 12pm to reports of a man injured at the busy roundabout, which connects to the A12 Eastern Avenue. Man taken to hospital Officers arrived at the scene […]
Armed Police Arrest Three After Masked Men Scale Building in Kings Hill
Armed police rushed to Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent, after three men wearing balaclavas were seen scaling the roof of a disused building on Saturday evening. Kent Police said officers were called to Tower View, Kings Hill, at 3.31pm on Saturday, 16 August, following reports of a disturbance inside the premises. Several armed units, […]
South Croydon Collision Man Suffers Life-Changing Injuries after being assaulted and hit by Van
Police have launched an investigation after a man was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in South End, Croydon on Saturday afternoon (16 August). Emergency services were called at around 4.10pm to reports of a collision involving a van and a 40-year-old man. The man was treated at the scene before being rushed to […]
