Man Killed in Crawshawbooth Pickup Truck Collision as Teenagers Arrested Over Suspected Drug Driving
A man in his 50s has died after being struck by a pickup truck in Crawshawbooth, prompting police to arrest five people — including a 14-year-old boy — on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while impaired through drink or drugs. Emergency services were called to Burnley Road at around 10:06pm on Friday (8 […]
Urgent Search for Missing Burgess Hill Teenagers Summer and Ellie
Police are appealing for urgent help to locate two missing teenagers from Burgess Hill who are believed to be together in the Crawley area. Summer, aged 14, is described as 5ft 5in tall with medium-length dark hair featuring red highlights and red eyebrows. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and fluffy pyjama-style […]
British Man to Face Attempted Murder Charge in Florida Over Alleged Pool Attack on Son’s Ex-Partner
A British man accused of trying to drown his son’s former partner in a Florida swimming pool will be formally charged with attempted murder on Monday, US court officials have confirmed. Mark Gibbon, 62, of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, was arrested on Sunday 3 August at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, Florida, after allegedly forcing Jasmine Wyld, […]
Teen Injured and Girl Arrested After Incident in Barking
A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after an incident in Barking which left him with a facial injury. The Metropolitan Police were called to Station Parade at 9.11pm on Thursday, 7 August, following reports of a disturbance involving a group of people. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service (LAS). The teenager was […]
Daytime Patrols Launched as Safety Marshals Expand Across Sussex
Safety Marshals, already a familiar presence in Sussex’s nightlife, are set to hit the streets during the day too — thanks to new funding secured for the busy summer season. From Monday 11 August to Sunday 28 September, the marshals will expand their patrols to daytime hours across Brighton, Crawley and Eastbourne. These patrols will […]
Sons of Fugitive Sex Offender Avoid Jail After Helping Him Flee UK
Two men who helped their father flee the UK to avoid a child sex offences conviction have walked free from court with suspended sentences. Anthony Sousa, 32, of Sutton Street, Shadwell, and Jorge Sandoval, 29, of New Cross Road, south-east London, were convicted of perverting the course of justice after assisting their father, 58-year-old […]
Police Launch Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Woman from Birmingham
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a 30-year-old woman who has gone missing from Birmingham, with officers expressing extreme concern for her welfare. Jade was last seen on the evening of Wednesday, 6 August 2025, in the Birmingham area and has not been heard from since. She is described as a […]
Major House Fire in Chadwell Heath Sees 60 Firefighters Battling Flames
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a large house fire on Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, this evening. The first floor and roof of a semi-detached property are alight, with thick smoke visible from surrounding streets. London Fire Brigade said control officers received the first of 25 emergency calls at 6:21pm, prompting crews […]
Bexley Crime Roundup: Stalker, JD Sports Vandal, Police Chase Driver and More Sentenced
Magistrates have dealt with a series of criminal cases involving stalking, dangerous driving, shoplifting, and drink driving across Bexley and the surrounding areas. Erith man sentenced for stalkingJulian Miskin, 35, of Maximfeldt Road, Erith, admitted stalking without fear, alarm or distress between March 1 and March 5 this year.Miskin sent more than 200 messages, made […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal A12 Collision in Boreham
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision between a car and a lorry on the A12 northbound near Boreham in the early hours of Friday, 8 August. Emergency services were called to the scene, between junctions 19 and 20, shortly after 2:45am. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the driver of the car – […]
