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Soldier Found Dead in River Bound by Ropes Under a Boat, Inquest Told

Soldier Found Dead in River Bound by Ropes Under a Boat, Inquest Told

The body of Charlie Saywell, a 25-year-old soldier described by friends as a “true role model,” was discovered in the River Medway near Chatham on Tuesday, March 5. A worker noticed his mud-covered body around 10:50 at Turks Shipyard. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, the fire service, and HM Coastguard, responded to the scene, but […]

Firefighters Tackle Flat Fire in Deal

Multi-Vehicle Crash on A2 Near Canterbury: Emergency Services Respond to Major Incident

Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a flat fire in St Leonards Road, Deal, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, prompting a swift and coordinated emergency response. The alarm was raised at just before 7pm leading to the deployment of three fire engines to the scene. Firefighters, equipped with essential breathing apparatus, swiftly […]

Fire Engulfs Commercial Premises in Dartford

Serious Car Crash in Canterbury: One Person Rescued and Treated by Paramedics

Kent Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded to reports of a fire at commercial premises on Lowfield Street, Dartford, in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, 2024. The alarm was raised at 1.43am, prompting the dispatch of four fire engines to the scene. Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatuses worked diligently to combat the blaze, […]

UK Fire Services Honour Late Wayne Brown Amidst Investigation

UK Fire Services Honour Late Wayne Brown Amidst Investigation

Leading firefighters from across the country have paid tribute to Wayne Brown, the West Midlands Fire Chief, who was found dead at his home amidst an investigation into allegations that he had falsified his CV, claiming to hold a master’s degree and having played for Charlton Athletic, to secure his £180,000-a-year position. Wayne Brown had […]

An arrest has been made after a woman was assaulted in a chemical incident in Orpington

An arrest has been made after a woman was assaulted in a chemical incident in Orpington – UKNIP

An arrest has been made after a woman was assaulted in a chemical incident in Orpington.

Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade were called to Riverside Court at 9.55am yesterday (January 23).

A woman was found with head injuries, and she reported that a glue-like substance had been left on her door.

A search of the building was carried out by the brigade and four flats were evacuated as a precaution.

The fire brigade confirmed the substance was not hazardous.

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, and remains in custody.
Police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

The incident was over for fire crews just before 11.45pm.

Riverside Court can be seen partially cordoned off by police officers in pictures as the incident is was dealt with.

Firefighters from Sidcup, Bexley, and Bethnal Green Fire Station attended the scene.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 09:55hrs on Tuesday, 23 January by a woman who reported she had been assaulted and a glue-like substance put on her door in High Street, Orpington.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the woman was assessed at the scene for a head injury.

“LFB attended and confirmed the substance was not hazardous.
“A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, and remains in custody.
“Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Firefighters were called to a report of a chemical incident on High Street, Orpington.”

“Crews carried out a sweep of the building, and four flats were evacuated as a precaution whilst firefighters conducted their work.”

“The Brigade was first called at 0951, and the incident was over for crews at 1144.

“Firefighters from Sidcup, Bexley and Bethnal Green Fire Station attended the scene.”

Candle Sparks Bathroom Fire in Chatham

Candle Sparks Bathroom Fire in Chatham

An accidental fire in a Chatham residence was triggered by a fallen candle that ignited a clothes air dryer, resulting in clothing catching fire. The incident occurred in a home on Salisbury Road, prompting the response of two fire engines and the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus rapidly extinguished […]