Police arrest woman in her 20s and man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and seal off quarry after human remains are found Human remains have been found close to Stowfield Quarry, Gloucestershire Woman in her 20s and man in his 30s have been arrested on suspicion of murder Cordon remains in place across A4136 … Read more
NETFLIX White Lines When the Spanish crime drama Money Heist became a global hit, Netflix shrewdly signed up creator Álex Pina to make another show. This ten-episode series, which has the producers of The Crown on board, is the result. The latest show from Money Heist creator Álex Pina follows Zoe as she travels to … Read more
Woody Harrelson’s hitman father was twice accused of murder before being convicted of assassinating a judge – and claimed he killed JFK A new podcast delves into the life and crimes of contract killer Charles Harrelson He was jailed over the 1979 killing of U.S. District Judge John Wood Jr in Texas Harrelson had already been convicted … Read more
Phishing involves cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal information such as online passwords, bank details or money from an unsuspecting victim. Very often, the criminal will use an email, phone call or even a fake website pretending to be from a reputable company. The criminals can use personal details to complete profiles on a victim which … Read more
Two men have been arrested after up to 25 neighbours held a street party where they played bingo and had a barbecue on Monday afternoon. Police say up to 25 people were involved in a large street party at the junction of Marshall Avenue and Millbrook Avenue in Brambles Farm in Middlesbrough. Cleveland Police were … Read more
A third of police officers will have less than three years’ experience by 2023 as forces scramble to replace officers who have left since 2010, analysis reveals Analysis shows that a third of officers in 2023 won’t have necessary experience The government are targeting 20,000 new recruits in the next three years However, those new … Read more
Border Force in France seize £20million worth of cocaine within plywood boxes in a lorry carrying consignment of car parts to Britain The haul, which had a potential street value of around £20 million, was discovered within a number of plywood boxes in a lorry Border Force officers use hi-tech search equipment to combat immigration … Read more
Playboy tycoon James Stunt will be charged with money laundering and forgery but claims it is ‘the biggest fit-up’ after detectives investigated alleged ‘proceeds of crime’ Mr Stunt, who was once married Petra Ecclestone, will be summonsed in July The 38-year-old told his Instagram followers in a video that he was innocent Once worth an estimated … Read more
The United States confirmed that a massive cocaine shipment confiscated last weekend off Spain‘s coast is connected to members of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Working on a tip from the Drug Enforcement Agency [DEA] and the Colombian National Police and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, Spain’s military intercepted the Karar, a vessel that … Read more
Tributes have been paid to a former top police officer who went undercover during the times of the Yorkshire Ripper inquiry after her coronavirus-related death in a care home. Joan Tait, formerly Scriven, who died aged 81, carved out an impressive career in the police force and rose rapidly through the ranks to become one … Read more
Police prepare for a post-lockdown summer of crime and expect an increase in violence and gang activity on Britain’s streets when restrictions are eased Young men out of work and public gatherings likely to result in a ‘toxic mix’ Met police are also bracing for a surge in gang activity as gangs reclaim turf Police … Read more
Half of £168million fund earmarked to recruit extra police officers this year will now be used to cover forces’ extra costs due to coronavirus Kit Malthouse said £84million would be released to meet coronavirus costs Letter to Home Affairs Select Committee from Monday referred to ‘greater overtime’ and ‘absences of those unwell or self-isolating’ Decision … Read more
Frustrated teenagers have started attacking their parents as complaints of anti-social behaviour grow during lockdown, the Victims’ Commissioner has said. Dame Vera Baird told MPs on the Commons Justice Committee there has been ‘quite a big spike’ in calls about anti-social behaviour during the coronavirus outbreak. She has been speaking to representatives of victims’ services … Read more