Gunshots Fired at Harrow Road Shop, Police Cordons in Place
Urgent police enquiries are ongoing this evening after gunshots were fired at a shop in Harrow Road, Brent. The incident occurred just after lunchtime today, damaging a residential window. Harrow Road has been closed off at the junction with Warfield Road, and the 18 bus route has been diverted. A spokesperson for Met Police stated, […]
Child Dies After Falling from Upper Floor of Flat in South London
A child has tragically died after falling from the upper floor of a flat on Hotspur Street, SE11. Police were called to the scene at 4.23pm on Friday, 24 May. Officers attended alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). Despite their efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s family has […]
Matthew Trickett: Death of Immigration Officer Accused of Spying for Hong Kong ‘Not Suspicious,’ Police Say
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that the death of Matthew Trickett, an immigration officer accused of spying for the Hong Kong intelligence service, is not being treated as suspicious. Matthew Trickett, 37, a former Royal Marine and private investigator, was found dead in Grenfell Park, Maidenhead, on Sunday afternoon after a report from a member […]
An investigation has been launched after a teenager was fatally stabbed in west London
Police were called at 1.30pm on Friday, 24 May to Bourne Avenue, Hayes to reports of a stabbing. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance paramedics responded and were on scene within minutes. Despite the extensive efforts of medics the victim, aged 16, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are […]
A jewellery thief who posed as a customer before attempting to steal a gold bracelet from a shop in Rochester has been jailed
Samuel Neculai brazenly went into the business in the High Street at around 11am on Thursday 22 February 2024. He then asked to look at the item valued at £1,225, which was displayed behind a glass window. A woman working at the premises took it from the display and passed it to Neculai to inspect. […]
Thousands of Pounds of Illicit Vapes and Tobacco Seized in Multi-Agency Operation
A significant haul of illicit vapes and tobacco worth thousands of pounds was seized from a Swindon store this week following a coordinated multi-agency operation. On Wednesday, May 22, officers from Swindon Central South NPT, supported by other neighbourhood officers and partners from Immigration and Trading Standards, conducted a raid on the retail premises Zabka […]
Teenager Arrested in West London on Terrorism-Related Charges
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command as part of an ongoing investigation. The arrest took place on Wednesday, May 22, at an address in west London. The boy is suspected of possessing information that could be useful for committing or preparing acts of terrorism. Commander Dominic Murphy, Head […]
ICJ Rules Israel Must Halt Military Operations in Gaza’s Rafah Following Urgent Plea from South Africa
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a ruling demanding that Israel immediately cease its military operations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. The decision comes after an urgent plea from South Africa, citing the risk of “physical destruction” to the Palestinian group in the area. Background Earlier this month, over 80,000 people fled […]
A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a woman was injured during a serious assault in Teynham
The victim was walking along Teynham Church Road at around 1.30pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024, when a person approached her from behind. It is reported she was pushed to the ground where she was punched and stamped upon. The victim, who is in her 50s, subsequently received treatment at the hospital and has since […]
More than 600 children in Swale have been learning about issues they may face as they embark on secondary school
The ‘Swale Safety in Action’ event took place between Monday 20 and Friday 24 May 2024, and saw more than 16 primary schools take part. The children attended the Swallows Leisure Centre where they were given advice about the dangers of carrying knives, taking drugs and drinking alcohol. They also received inputs on hate crime, […]