Former Metropolitan Police Officer Has Sentence Extended After Attempt to Appeal Conviction for Rape
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Cliff Mitchell, who was convicted of repeatedly raping a woman and a child, had his sentence extended after attempting to appeal the punishment. Mitchell, 24, was originally sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years and 225 days for his crimes, but his application to have the […]
Teen Boy Charged with Murder After Pensioner Dies in Dagenham House Fire
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life following a fatal house fire that claimed the life of a pensioner in Dagenham, Essex. The teenager is set to appear in court today. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, 27 July, in Oval Road North, […]
Man Suffering Severe Burns Rushed to Specialist Hospital After Graveyard Fire in North West London
A man has been rushed to a specialist hospital after being found with severe burns in a graveyard on Church Road, North West London. The incident occurred at approximately 12:11 PM on Wednesday, 31 July, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Police, London Fire Brigade, and London Ambulance Service attended the scene after receiving […]
St Johns Road, East Ham Double Stabbing: Man Charged
A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a double stabbing in East Ham. Ismail Uradde, of Holland Road, East Ham, was charged on July 27 with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in a public place. This follows a major incident in East Ham last week that saw […]
Explosive Details Emerge in Trump Assassination Attempt: FBI Director Testifies
In a dramatic congressional hearing, FBI Director Chris Wray revealed startling details about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, including the deployment of a drone and the discovery of explosive devices. The incident occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the assailant, employed a […]
Ramsgate’s Historic K Laundry Ltd Engulfed in Flames, Fire Crews Depart After Lengthy Battle
After more than 31 hours of continuous firefighting, crews have finally extinguished a massive blaze at K Laundry Ltd, a long-standing business in Northwood Road, Ramsgate. The fire, which began early yesterday morning, drew significant attention due to the scale of the emergency response and the historic significance of the affected business. K Laundry Ltd, […]
Cooper Calls Leeds Disorder ‘Audacious Criminality’
The home secretary has condemned the violent disorder that broke out on the streets of Leeds, describing it as “audacious criminality”. Five people have been arrested after trouble flared in the Harehills area on Thursday when officers responded to a child protection issue. Videos on social media showed crowds of people in the streets, a […]
London District Calls on Police to Halt Use of Live Facial Recognition
Islington, a London district famed for its Victorian architecture and home to Arsenal Football Club’s stadium, has urged police to cease the deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology within its boundaries. This move follows similar rejections by the Haringey and Newham councils. Last week, the Islington Borough Council officially opposed the Metropolitan Police’s use […]
Metropolitan Police Arrest 10 Ahead of King’s Speech
At least ten members of the pro-Palestine group Youth Demand have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police just hours before the King’s Speech. Scotland Yard announced the arrests in a statement, emphasizing the significant policing presence in central London in anticipation of the State Opening of Parliament. “Last week, Youth Demand said they planned to […]
A man has been issued with a three-year football banning order following ticket tout offences relating to Everton matches
Lester Woodard, 43 years, of Westell Close, Baldock, Hertfordshire appeared at Sefton Magistrates Court on Thursday 4 July where he was given the ban. It followed an investigation by Merseyside Police that showed he had touted 468 tickets for the first 13 Everton matches of the 2023/24 season. He is now banned from entering any […]