Three Fighting for their lives after Petrol Bomb attack in East London Indian restaurant
Detectives have launched an investigation after a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, left five people in hospital – three of them critically injured. Emergency services were called at 9.03pm on Friday, 22 August after reports of a fire at the premises. Casualties The London Ambulance Service treated […]
Woman Killed After Moped Collision on King Street, Hammersmith
A woman has died after being struck by a moped on King Street, Hammersmith (W6) this evening. Emergency response London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called at 5.30pm on Friday (22 August) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a moped and a cyclist. A spokesperson said: “We were called at 5.30pm […]
Bromley residents protest against migrant housing in their community
Residents in Bromley have once again taken to the streets to oppose plans to house asylum seekers locally, saying they do not want migrants placed in their community. A demonstration organised by the Great British National Protest group is being held outside the TLK Apartment Hotels in Orpington at 6pm tonight, marking the […]
Serving Met officer charged with multiple sexual offences
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a series of serious sexual offences, including rape. PC Robert Wing, who is attached to Specialist Operations, was charged on Thursday, 24 July with: Four counts of rape Two counts of assault by penetration One count of sexual assault He is due to appear at Westminster […]
Met Police Detective Inspector Charged with Perverting the Course of Justice
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with perverting the course of justice following an investigation by the force’s Anti-Corruption Command, under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Detective Inspector Taylor Flanagan-Clark, attached to the North West Local Investigations Team, is accused of destroying evidence connected to a separate criminal […]
Medway Police Crack Down on Dangerous Drivers and Illegal Vehicles
Police in Medway carried out a major day of action targeting dangerous drivers and unsafe vehicles, following complaints from local residents and businesses. The enforcement, which took place across Rochester and Strood town centres, involved neighbourhood constables, PCSOs, roads policing officers, as well as teams from Medway Council and the Environment Agency. Offences and penalties […]
Shoreham Airshow Crash: Sussex Remembers 11 Victims a Decade On
This week marks 10 years since the Shoreham Airshow disaster, one of the darkest days in Sussex’s recent history. On 22 August 2015, a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed during a display at the Shoreham Airshow, claiming the lives of 11 men and leaving many more injured and traumatised. The crash sent shockwaves across the […]
Romford and Wembley deaths leave communities reeling — police say cases not linked
Two fatal incidents in Romford and Wembley in the space of four days have left local communities shocked and seeking answers. Police say there is no indication the cases are linked. Chadwell Heath: Zahwa Salah Mukhtar, 27 Saturday 16 August, ~5.30am — Chadwell Heath Lane (Romford)Zahwa Salah Mukhtar, 27, was found fatally wounded and pronounced […]
Appeal launched to find missing 15-year-old girl from Hadlow near Tonbridge
Kent Police has issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Hadlow, near Tonbridge. Maria Dalton was last seen at around 7.30am on Thursday, 21 August, in the Hadlow area. She is described as wearing beige tracksuit bottoms, a white t-shirt, a sleeveless grey hooded top, white trainers, and may […]
Man, 76, who died after Stratford crash in ‘very busy road’ named
A pedestrian who died after being struck in a crash in Stratford has been formally named as 76-year-old James McCubbin. The incident happened on The Grove, near Stratford Library, at around 4:40pm on Friday, July 4. Mr McCubbin was rushed to the trauma centre at The Royal London Hospital, where he tragically died in theatre […]
