Man Drives Onto Sidewalk and Plows Into Crowd, Injuring Multiple People
At least six people have been injured, one of them critically, after a car mounted the pavement and drove into a crowd in central Berlin on Wednesday evening. Authorities say the vehicle, described as speeding out of control, rammed into pedestrians near a busy area of the capital, prompting a mass emergency response. The incident […]
Emergency Services Rush to Major Incident in Ashford Town Centre
A large-scale emergency response unfolded in Ashford town centre on Wednesday night, with police, paramedics, and an air ambulance rushing to Bank Street following reports of a serious incident. The street was cordoned off near to Lloyds Bank just after 8:30pm, as multiple emergency vehicles were seen arriving at the scene. Eyewitnesses described a heavy […]
Police Issue Update After Man Stabbed in Greenwich — Suspect Remains at Large
Police have issued an update following a stabbing in Greenwich on Tuesday evening, confirming that the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, while the suspect remains at large. Emergency services were called to Blissett Street, SE18, shortly after 5.30pm on March 25, following reports of a man being attacked with a knife. Officers from the Metropolitan […]
Five Hospitalised After Suspected Drug Overdose in Borehamwood as Two Arrested in Separate Incidents
A major emergency response was launched in Howard Drive, Borehamwood today after five people were found unwell at a property, in what police believe to be a suspected drug overdose. Emergency services were called shortly before 11am following reports that several individuals had fallen ill inside a residential address. One man and four women were […]
Smoke-Filled Cabin Forces United Airlines Plane to Declare Emergency and return to Heathrow
A United Airlines flight bound for New York was forced to declare an emergency and return to London Heathrow Airport this afternoon after smoke was reportedly seen filling the cabin mid-flight. Flight UA147, a Boeing 767-300 carrying 70 passengers and 11 crew, took off from Heathrow at around 3.45pm, en route to Newark Liberty International […]
Ilford Clements Road Car Park Police Incident: Area Reopens Following Mental Health-Related Emergency
A section of Ilford town centre was brought to a standstill this afternoon as police responded to an incident at the Clements Road car park, later confirmed to be mental health-related. The incident, which unfolded shortly before 4.30pm, prompted officers to cordon off Clements Road at its junction with Handford Road, while emergency services gathered […]
Police Release CCTV Image After Brighton Florist Shopfront Smashed With Wheelie Bin
Police have launched an investigation and released a CCTV image after a woman was seen repeatedly ramming a wheelie bin into the front of a Brighton florist in the early hours of Sunday, 3 March. The incident occurred at around 1am outside Gunns Florist on Sydney Street, leaving the shopfront with significant damage. Appeal for […]
Security Minister Praises Emergency Services During Major Counter-Terrorism Exercise in Wales
Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE MP has commended the dedication and coordination of emergency services in Wales during a major counter-terrorism training exercise held at the Swansea.com Stadium. The multi-agency exercise, conducted on Wednesday (26 March), simulated a large-scale terrorist attack, allowing responders including police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency teams to test their joint […]
Man Jailed for Brutal Sexual Assault of Vulnerable Woman in Kettering Town Centre
A man who raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman in Kettering town centre has been jailed for six years and nine months, in a case that police say demonstrates the power of rapid CCTV response and the continued focus on tackling violence against women. Florin Bogatu, 36, of Trafalgar Road, Kettering, was sentenced at […]
EU Urges Citizens to Stockpile 72 Hours’ Worth of Supplies Amid Rising Threats
Citizens across the European Union are being advised to stock up on three days’ worth of food, water, medicine, and other essentials in the event of natural disasters, pandemics, or even military attacks, as part of a sweeping new EU-wide preparedness strategy. The European Commission unveiled the plan on Wednesday, marking the bloc’s first-ever civil […]