M62 Link Road Shuts After HGV Crash with Central Reservation
An HGV crash has forced the closure of a key M62 link road overnight. National Highways confirmed the accident happened after a heavy goods vehicle smashed into the central reservation. Major Route Closures at Junction 35 As a result of the collision, the link roads from the M62 westbound onto the M18 southbound, along with […]
Heavy Police Presence After Brawl Rocks Woodhatch
Police have flooded the Woodhatch area tonight following reports of a violent scrap between groups of men. Multiple Calls Reporting Fighting at 5.20pm Officers were alerted to the disturbance around 5.20pm, with several emergency calls reporting men fighting in the Woodhatch Road area. Authorities rushed to the scene amid concerns for public safety. Police Hunt […]
Firefighter Stuart Mackie Bows Out After 30 Years of Service
Station Officer Stuart Mackie has taken his final roll call after a remarkable 30-year career with the London Fire Brigade. From Forest Hill to West Norwood Stuart began his fire-fighting journey at Forest Hill and wrapped up at West Norwood, serving with distinction throughout. Leadership That Shaped the Brigade Over three decades, Mackie worked […]
Hornchurch Man Denies Suffocating Woman in Basildon
60-Year-Old Faces Serious Charges at Basildon Crown Court Peter Faires, 60, from Staverton Road, Hornchurch, has appeared in court accused of suffocating a woman in Basildon. Speaking via video link from Chelmsford Prison, Faires denied seven charges against him, including a campaign of abuse and intentional suffocation. Allegations of Abuse and Control The first […]
Beaten with hammer, grandad killed in brutal debt row in Brentwood
A 63-year-old grandad was battered to death with a hammer after a bitter dispute over money in Brentwood. Jason Moore, 39, has now been convicted of manslaughter. Fatal fight on Ingrave Road The horrific attack happened last September 12 when Francis Reilly visited Moore’s home on Ingrave Road. A heated argument erupted over an […]
Body Found in Search for Missing North Tyneside Woman
Police have tragically discovered a body during a search for 44-year-old Lucy Patterson, who went missing from the Holystone area on Monday morning. Extensive enquiries were launched to find her. Location of Discovery and Family Notified The body was found earlier today in Rising Sun Country Park. Formal identification is pending, but police believe it […]
Two Held Over Cyber Raid on London Nurseries
Police Bust Cyber Criminals in Hertfordshire Sting Detectives from the Met Police have snapped up two suspects in connection with a brazen cyber-attack on a chain of London nurseries. The dramatic swoop took place at homes in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday 7 October. The duo, aged 17 and 22, were arrested on suspicion […]
Man Charged Over Attempted Mosque Arson in Kettering
A 43-year-old British-born man faces serious charges after allegedly trying to torch a mosque in Kettering. Arif Ali Rafiq, from Northampton, was charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life. The Incident The attempted arson took place on the afternoon of Sunday, October 5. Police say Rafiq tried to set fire to the front […]
Stalker Follows Women Home, Waits 12 Hours Outside Their Flat
A creepy stalker who followed two women home from a nightclub and camped outside their flat for 12 hours has finally been brought to justice. Night Out Turns Nightmare On April 20, 26-year-old Abdullah Abdullah approached two friends at Infernos nightclub in Clapham. After they rejected his advances, he trailed them around the area before […]
Police Hunt Man in Bristol Sexual Assault Case
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to question over a sexual assault on a teenager in Bristol. Attack at St James’ Park The shocking incident happened around 10pm on Saturday, 16 August at St James’ Park. Since then, officers have launched a full investigation, scouring CCTV footage, social media, and carrying […]