Many people work hard to pay their taxes, so it’s a gross injustice that fraudsters are shamefully taking advantage of measures set up to help people during the lockdown
An an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. Over 150 COVID support schemes have been introduced by the government to help those struggling financially, but a minority of individuals have […]
The man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment after he was stabbed
Police in Hastings are seeking witnesses and information after a man was stabbed. Emergency services were called to a report of the 50-year-old local man found with a stab wound to his leg at Admiral Steps, Nelson Road, Hastings, at 11.10pm on Friday (9 October). The man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, […]
A “lockdown pooch” that came into the RSPCA’s care during the first full day of Wales’ national lockdown is looking to end 2020 on a high note with a loving new forever home.
Shadow, a Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed, came into the care of the Newport centre on 24 March – from the Cwmbran area. He was very underweight, but his welfare has improved markedly in the RSPCA’s care. It is now hoped Shadow’s year can end on a “positive note” Three-year-old Shadow is on a behaviour plan […]
Officers are investigating a report that a teenage girl was pushed to the floor by a man, who then robbed her of her shoes
CCTV images of a motorist who could have information that can help Kent Police investigate a robbery have been released. Officers are investigating a report that a teenage girl was pushed to the floor by a man, who then robbed her of her shoes, while she walked in Langdale Close, Rainham, at around 3.30pm on […]
Victim named and arrests made in Bromley and Northolt following Telford shooting
The victim of the shooting in Telford on Tuesday (13 October) has been named as Tamba Momodou, a 20 year-old man from Telford. Four men and two boys have now been arrested in connection with the shooting at the car park at the Bridges Business Park in Horsehay. A murder investigation was launched and […]
Statements from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson below following the retirement of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey
Statements from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson below following the retirement of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey.Statement from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard:“I have known and respected Nick for many years as a dedicated colleague and detective.“Understandably, Nick and his family’s lives was turned upside down following […]
Police are searching for a young man who attempted to rob two men in a Horsham street
At about 10pm on Monday 5 October in Station Road, Horsham, near the junction with Depot Road, the suspect approached the pair, both in their twenties, as they were walking to their homes. He threatened them, said he had a knife though one was not seen, demanded contents of their pockets and tried to grab […]
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Milton Keynes
Peter Hodge, aged 32, is wanted in connection with multiple counts of malicious communications, assault and making threats to kill which have happened throughout Milton Keynes. Between 14 November 2019 and 18 September this year, it is believed that Hodge has made multiple calls to different establishments, threatening to kill and kidnap people. Hodge […]
Five people have now been arrested in connection with the incident – three 17-year-old boys, a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man
Five people have been arrested in connection with an incident in Drapery, Northampton, which happened yesterday afternoon At about 4.30pm, police officers were called to reports that a 17-year-old boy had been stabbed near McDonald’s. The boy was taken to hospital but thankfully, his injuries are not life threatening or life changing. Five […]
A Care home in the heart of Hampshire has spoken out after 35 Covid-19 tests were prepared for the laboratory but the courier service did not show up to transport the 35 tests, meaning they were to be disposed of
The Brakenlea Care Home, owned by Brookvale Healthcare is located in Pearson Lane, Shawford, near Winchester and accommodates 25 residents in 25 single rooms. The care home have previously experienced problems with the Randox Covid-19 Test kits costing the taxpayer £120.00 Each supplied by the government. Randox sent a faulty batch in May that […]