Police in Redbridge are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man

Balasankar Narayanan absconded from his care facility in Ilford on 21 September. When last seen he was wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with a black baseball cap. The 43-year-old has links across London, notably to Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands. We suspect […]
Police in Redbridge are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man – (ID 593150)

Balasankar Narayanan absconded from his care facility in Ilford on 21 September. When last seen he was wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with a black baseball cap. The 43-year-old has links across London, notably to Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands. We suspect […]
Police Investigate Possible Links Between Three Unexplained Deaths in Middlesbrough

Authorities are conducting an investigation into the potential connections between three unexplained deaths that occurred over a three-month period in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough. The police have not ruled out the possibility of links between these mysterious deaths, and inquiries are ongoing while detectives await the results of further tests to determine the […]
Social Media Predator Sentenced to 21 Years in Landmark Child Exploitation Case

A man who exploited and blackmailed numerous victims by posing as a teenage girl on social media has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The successful prosecution is attributed to the tireless efforts of the Essex Police’s specialist child exploitation proactive investigation team. Jay Lang, 24, carried out his sinister activities between April 2018 […]
Officers are seeking help to locate a man missing from Chatham

Caidyn Tait was reported missing from Chase Road at around midnight on Monday 11 September 2023 and officers are concerned for his welfare. Caidyn is 23 and of slim build. He has short dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and a short beard. He is approximately five feet five inches tall and was last seen wearing […]
Criminal Investigation Initiated as Human Placenta Discovery in Southampton Raises Concerns

In a concerning turn of events, detectives in Southampton have launched a criminal investigation into the discovery of a human placenta, with fears rising for the welfare of the mother and baby associated with the find. The investigation commenced after the placenta was reported to the police on June 21, more than three months ago. […]
A tax agent who abused his position to steal from a dying man has been jailed for more than 3 years

Joseph Logue, from Northampton, made self-assessment repayment claims for his clients but kept the money for himself, an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealed. The tax agent filed both genuine and fake Self Assessment returns on behalf of clients, but stole the repayments instead of passing them on, using the cash to buy […]
Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murdering Solihull Taxi Driver

Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murdering Solihull Taxi Driver Oliver Pugh, aged 20, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of taxi driver Mohammed Istakhar, who was brutally stabbed to death in Solihull last November. The 44-year-old victim, Mr. Istakhar, was discovered with severe injuries on November 29 on Braggs Farm […]
Leader of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Retires After 26 Years of Service

Chris Lowther, the leader of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), has retired after dedicating over 26 years of his life to serving the community. He announced his retirement in March this year from his position as Chief Fire Officer, a role he held since 2017. Born and raised in Gateshead, Chris’s journey […]
Serving Police Officer Tragically Killed in Smethwick Car Collision

A dedicated police officer who tragically lost his life in a car collision in Smethwick has been identified as Sergeant Paul Frear, an esteemed member of the West Midland Police Sergeant Frear, aged 45, was critically injured when he was struck by a car while on his way to work yesterday morning, near Smethwick Rolfe […]