Six members of a suspected criminal gang have been charged in connection with a cocaine network running from the south-west of England to…
The men were arrested following allegations they were all involved in a drugs supply chain using mobile phones and postcodes, and which also included deliveries to areas across Tonbridge. On Friday 10 May 2024, an investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate led to the execution of search warrants at several addresses, including […]
Six members of a suspected criminal gang have been charged in connection with a cocaine network running from the south-west of England to Tunbridge Wells
The men were arrested following allegations they were all involved in a drugs supply chain using mobile phones and postcodes, and which also included deliveries to areas across Tonbridge. On Friday 10 May 2024, an investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate led to the execution of search warrants at several addresses, including […]
Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Lambeth have made an arrest
A 25-year-old man was arrested in south London in the early hours of Tuesday, 14 May on suspicion of murder of 26-year-old Jazmel Patterson-Low – he remains in custody.Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe, Specialist Crime, leads the investigation and said:“This arrest demonstrates that our investigation is making progress but I am still appealing to any witnesses […]
Wet Wipes set to Be Banned in the UK
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay is set to announce groundbreaking legislation today that will ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the United Kingdom. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to combat plastic pollution and protect the environment. The Plastic Problem Wet wipes, often used for personal hygiene and cleaning […]
Animal Rescue Worker Convicted of Fraudulent Use of £190,000 in Public Donations
Chris Tucker, an animal rescue worker, has been convicted of fraudulently misappropriating £190,000 of public donations to finance his personal property. Following a five-day trial at Lewes Crown Court, which concluded on Friday, October 6th, Tucker was found guilty by a jury. The funds in question were raised for the Bexhill and Hastings Wildlife Sanctuary […]
Portslade Brawl Update: Eight People in Custody
In a recent development in Portslade, Sussex Police have apprehended an additional three individuals following a violent altercation that took place on Station Road yesterday afternoon. The incident, which reportedly involved weapons, prompted a swift response from emergency services around 2:15 pm. With these latest arrests, the total number of individuals taken into custody related […]
Sussex Police Shut Down Dealer in County Lines Operation
Sussex Police’s relentless efforts to dismantle County Lines operations have resulted in the incarceration of yet another drug dealer. Alvin Satou-Boumpoutou, aged 32, fell into the police’s radar during Operation Centurion’s investigation targeting illegal drug supply in Sussex. The enforcement team executed a search warrant at Satou-Boumpoutou’s residence on St James’s Road, Croydon, on November […]
Serving Police Officer Charged with Child Abduction and Arranging Sexual Exploitation
A serving officer of Bedfordshire Police has appeared in court facing charges of child abduction and arranging the sexual exploitation of a child. PC Elliot Wright, aged 29, who served as a roads policing officer and has now been suspended from duty, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court today. The charges stem from an incident where […]
Newhaven Incident: Police Officer Assaulted During Duty
In an incident in Newhaven, East Sussex, a police officer was hospitalised after being assaulted while responding to a 999 emergency call. The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday evening, has sparked concern over the safety of officers while on duty. Sussex Police have reported that the officer, alongside two colleagues, was responding to a disturbance […]
Urgent Appeal: Two Teenage Girls Missing from Yapton and Worthing
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of two teenage girls, Sapphire and Chelsea, aged 12 and 14 respectively, who have been reported missing from Yapton and Worthing. The pair were last seen at 6:43 pm on the previous evening and have not been sighted since. Sapphire, described as 4’8″ […]