Counter-Terror Police Probe Heathrow Substation Fire Amid Russian Sabotage Fears
Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into a major electrical substation fire that forced the closure of London Heathrow Airport, amid growing speculation that it may be part of a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western infrastructure. The blaze, which broke out at the North Hyde electrical substation on Wednesday night, caused a […]
House Fire Closes Busy Swindon Road as Fire Crews Battle Blaze
A busy road in Swindon has been closed this evening as firefighters tackle a significant house fire. Emergency services were called to Groundwell Road at around 5pm today (Friday), following reports that a property was ablaze. It is understood the house is well alight, with multiple fire crews currently at the scene working to bring […]
Two Teenagers Found Guilty of Arson in Warminster
Two 16-year-old boys have been found guilty of arson after setting fire to a storage cage at the back of a shop in Warminster. The teenagers, both from the local area, were sentenced at Salisbury Youth Court on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. One teenager, from Warminster, received a 10-month referral order. The second, from Westbury, […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Suspected Arson in Swindon
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack on Castleton Street, Swindon, in the early hours of Sunday morning (December 22). Emergency services were alerted at approximately 2am by the fire service, who responded to a blaze believed to have been deliberately started around 1:45am. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in […]
Fire Breaks Out at HMP Wandsworth in London
A fire broke out at HMP Wandsworth, one of London’s largest and most troubled prisons, on Monday afternoon (14th October 2024). Emergency services were called to the scene at Heathfield Road, where a blaze had ignited in a cell located in C Wing within the prison complex. Fire crews were met on arrival by prison […]
Emergency Services Called to Old Police Station on Brentford High Street
Emergency services were called to Brentford High Street this evening following reports of three youths on top of a crane at the former Police station on the High Street, Brentford The incident prompted a swift response from local authorities, with police officers quickly arriving at the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety […]
Escaped Prisoner Sentenced for Planned Blackpool Bank Attack Inspired by Netflix Documentary
Alan Murphy, a 62-year-old escaped prisoner, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with a five-year extended licence for planning to detonate an explosive device at a local bank. The plot, which was thwarted by Lancashire Police in November 2020, was reportedly inspired by a Netflix documentary. On November 26, 2020, police officers conducting […]
Bradford House Fire: Two Men Arrested for Murder After Mother and Her Children Tragically Killed
Two men, aged 36 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a devastating house fire in Bradford that claimed the lives of a mother and her three children. The tragic incident, which occurred on August 21, resulted in the death of 29-year-old Bryonie Gawith at the scene. Her children, Denisty, aged nine, […]
Chaos Engulfs Manchester Victoria Station Following Incident
Chaos erupted at Manchester Victoria station this afternoon after a major incident led to the evacuation of multiple trains and the deployment of armed officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Incident Overview Crowds gathered in the station lobby in front of the live departures board, anxiously awaiting further instructions as delays mounted. Eyewitnesses reported that […]
Detectives Name Victim in Dagenham Fatal Fire as 17 Year Old Yob appears in Court charged with Murder
Detectives investigating a fatal fire in Dagenham, which is being treated as a murder, have named the victim as Robert Price, 76. Robert Price sadly died following a fire at a residential property on Oval Road North, Dagenham, on Saturday, July 27. Emergency services, including officers from the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire […]