Woman Allegedly Threatened with Knife and Raped in Folkestone Park – Suspect Arrested
A 52-year-old man has been arrested following a horrifying report of a knife-point rape in Kingsnorth Gardens, a public park in Folkestone, Kent. The alleged assault occurred around 12:40pm on Friday, 6 June, prompting a rapid police response. The female victim, who suffered a facial injury during the incident, told officers that she had been […]
Teenager Stabbed in Herrington Country Park: Three Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
Northumbria Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland. Emergency services were called to nearby Margaret Terrace in New Herrington at approximately 6:10pm on Friday evening (6 June), where the injured teenager was found with serious injuries consistent with a […]
BBC Suspends EastEnders Star Jamie Borthwick Over Disability Slur During Strictly Filming
The BBC has suspended EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, 30, following the emergence of a derogatory remark he made about people with disabilities during filming for Strictly Come Dancing in November 2024. The incident, which occurred during Blackpool week of the popular dancing competition, was caught on camera and reported internally. The broadcaster has since issued […]
Tributes Paid to Christopher Packer, 54, After Tragic Draycote Water Drowning
The grieving wife of Christopher Packer, a beloved father and avid fisherman who tragically lost his life after falling into Draycote Water near Rugby, has paid an emotional tribute to the 54-year-old, describing him as a man who “brought happiness, joy and laughter to all he met.” Christopher was reported missing on Thursday 29 May […]
Emergency Services Respond After Person Struck by Train at King’s Cross Underground Station
Emergency services are currently at the scene following reports that a person has been struck by a train at King’s Cross Underground Station in central London. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30pm this afternoon on the Hammersmith & City Line, near Platform 1 at the busy transport hub on Pentonville Road, N1. British Transport Police […]
East Hill in Dartford Closed by Police Incident – Forensics on Scene
A major police incident has led to the full closure of East Hill (A226) in Dartford town centre, prompting traffic disruption, forensic activity, and bus diversions this evening. The road was cordoned off in both directions between Great Queen Street and York Road from early afternoon, as Kent Police deployed multiple patrol units and officers […]
Two Men Arrested in Devizes Over Burglary Conspiracy After Wiltshire Police Operation
Wiltshire Police have arrested two men suspected of conspiring to commit a series of burglaries, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Devizes. Multi-Unit Police Operation At approximately 10pm on Wednesday, 4 June, officers received intelligence regarding two suspicious vehicles—a Volkswagen Golf and a Mercedes Sprinter—entering Wiltshire from the north and east. A joint effort between […]
Suspected Bluewater Shoplifter Arrested at Gatwick After Alleged £2,000 Handbag Thefts
A suspected shoplifter linked to a string of high-value thefts from John Lewis stores, including at Bluewater, has been arrested at Gatwick Airport moments after disembarking from a flight. Arrest at Gatwick Arrivals Margarita Clementi, 37, of St Johns Avenue, Brent, London, was detained by Kent Police on Tuesday, 4 June 2025, as she approached […]
South East Braced for Thunderstorms as Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Alert
Heavy downpours, lightning and hail to affect counties across the South East this Saturday Slug: south-east-weather-warning-thunderstorms-met-office-june-2025 Keyword Phrase: South East weather warning thunderstorms The South East of England is set to be lashed by heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, June 7, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for much of the […]
Pensioner in life-threatening condition after crash on London Road
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision in Maidstone left a man in his 70s fighting for his life. Crash Details At approximately 2.45pm on Sunday, 1 June 2025, a grey Chevrolet Orlando and a white Fiat 500 were involved in a collision on London Road, close to the junction […]
