Three men arrested after murder of woman in Chadwell Heath
Police have arrested three men following the murder of a woman in Romford. A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called at around 05:30hrs on Saturday, 16 August to Chadwell Heath […]
Witness Appeal After Fatal M23 Collision in Merstham
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M23 in Merstham this morning (Sunday, 17 August). Officers were called shortly before 6.30am to reports of a collision in a layby involving the driver of a VW – who was outside his vehicle at the time – and the driver of an Audi. […]
Air France Flight Declares Emergency After Passenger Attacks Purser
An Air France flight bound for Senegal was forced to return to Paris after a violent incident involving a passenger and a senior crew member. Flight AF718, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (registration F-GZNI), departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Saturday, 16 August at 17:24 CEST en route to Dakar. The aircraft was cruising […]
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 […]
South Croydon Collision Person Taken to Major Trauma Centre
A person has been taken to hospital after a serious road traffic collision in South Croydon. Emergency services were called to South End, near Brighton Road, shortly after 4pm on Saturday, 16 August. The incident led to road closures in both directions, causing significant delays in the area. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We […]
Borehamwood Residents Allowed to Return After Controlled Explosion
Police have confirmed that residents in Cowley Hill, Borehamwood have now been allowed to return to their homes after a suspicious object was made safe. The object, discovered under a car on Saturday afternoon (16 August), was examined by the British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. A controlled explosion was carried out before the […]
24 Drivers to Be Prosecuted After Driving Wrong Way on M54
Police have confirmed that 24 drivers will face prosecution after they were caught driving the wrong way along the M54 following a collision. The motorway was closed at Junction 1 today (Saturday) to allow officers to work safely at the scene of a road traffic collision. Despite the closure, multiple motorists ignored instructions and drove […]
Boy, 13, Missing from Maidstone as Police Launch Appeal
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old boy missing from Maidstone. Kristian Skapsts was reported missing on Thursday, 14 August and was last seen at 2.24pm near the Lockmeadow industrial complex in Maidstone. Kristian is described as 5ft 4in tall, of medium build, with short straight blond hair. He was last […]
Dozens of Families Evacuated in Borehamwood as Army Bomb Squad Carries Out Controlled Explosions
Dozens of families were forced to leave their homes this afternoon after a “suspicious object” was found under a car in Borehamwood, prompting the deployment of a specialist British Army bomb squad. Emergency services were called to Cowley Hill shortly after 12.30pm, where Hertfordshire Police quickly established a 100-metre cordon and evacuated around 50 […]
Murder investigation launched after Woman killed outside a care home in Romford
Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford East London, remains closed this morning after a woman died following an attack in the early hours of Saturday. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that detectives from its Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are leading the investigation. Emergency services were called to the scene in Chadwell Heath Lane after […]