Family Pays Tribute to 19-Year-Old Ashton Rowbotham as Police Investigate Tragic Death in Grays

By Andy Clifford – Crime Editor The family of 19-year-old Ashton Rowbotham, who tragically lost his life in Grays, has paid tribute to him as investigators work to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Officers responded to an incident near New Road, Grays, around 03:40 on Friday, October 6. Upon arrival, officers discovered a disturbance […]
Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by several countries, including Israel, the United States, the European Union, and others

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reports a devastating toll of almost 6,500 lives lost since October 7th due to Israeli airstrikes. Initial attacks by Hamas on Israel resulted in more than 1,400 casualties, and over 200 people are reportedly being held hostage in Gaza. In a press statement from Tel Aviv, Israel’s Prime Minister […]
Massive Lorry Fire Shuts M2 Motorway Near Rochester in both directions

A massive lorry fire has forced the closure of the M2 motorway near Rochester, Kent, causing significant disruption and chaos on the road. The blaze, which erupted on the London-bound carriageway of the M2, has led to two people being injured but thankfully not seriously. The incident occurred between Junction 3 for Chatham and Junction […]
Shocking Confession: Jozef Puska Admits to Murder of Schoolteacher Ashling Murphy

By Andy Clifford – Crime Editor In a shocking turn of events, Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy, admitted to the crime while being questioned by gardaí at St James’s Hospital. The Central Criminal Court heard that Mr. Puska was visibly upset and crying as he confessed to assaulting Ms. Murphy, […]
Predatory Sexual Attacker Convicted in Birmingham

Dean Holness, a 38-year-old man from Kings Norton, Birmingham, has been convicted of a series of predatory sexual attacks, including multiple rapes, against two girls and two women spanning from Summer 2022 to Spring this year. The disturbing crimes targeted victims deliberately, with one incident involving taking a vulnerable […]
Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Winson Green Station Attack

Detectives from the British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing to the public for information to identify a man captured in CCTV images in connection with a shocking attempted rape at Winson Green Metro station. The incident occurred on October 10th, around 2 pm, when the victim was followed by […]
Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Winson Green Station Attack

Detectives from the British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing to the public for information to identify a man captured in CCTV images in connection with a shocking attempted rape at Winson Green Metro station. The incident occurred on October 10th, around 2 pm, when the victim was followed by […]
PCSO launches fishing event to reduce nuisance behaviour in Maidstone

Teenagers in Maidstone will take part in a fishing competition as part of a project to reduce antisocial behaviour in Downswood. The PCSO led initiative sees Kent Police team up with the Kent County Council youth hub and local businesses following concerns by residents around the use of a lake next to Mallards Way. The […]
New CCTV image as investigation into Tonbridge bottle assault continues

Another CCTV image has been issued by officers investigating a violent assault with a glass bottle in a Tonbridge supermarket. At around 8.40pm on 28 September 2023, a security guard suffered injuries after he was attacked by a suspected shoplifter at Sainsbury’s in the Angel Centre. The victim had challenged a man inside the store […]
Man Found Guilty of Murdering Woman After Weeks of Violence

Xyaire Howard, a 23-year-old resident of Press Road, NW10, has been found guilty of the murder of 71-year-old Susan Hawkey. The verdict was reached after a trial at the Old Bailey. Howard’s accomplice, Chelsea Grant, aged 28 and also residing on Press Road, was found not guilty of murder but had previously pleaded guilty to […]