Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th February 2025, at 08:00hrs The Prime Minister has described the incident as horrific and senseless Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his government are committed to tackling knife crime and has described the attack at a sheffield school on Monday afternoon as horrific and senseless.Continue reading “Keir Starmer says government committed in tackling knife crime in school stabbing statement”
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Man jailed for starting house fire in West Yorkshire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th February 2025, at 06:00hrs He pleaded guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing A man who started a house fire in West Yorkshire has been handed an eight year prison sentence. Connor Dunphy, 28 was also handed a restraining order preventing him from contacting hisContinue reading “Man jailed for starting house fire in West Yorkshire”
Man 21 who tried to kidnap woman on her way home from work pleads guilty
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 21:15hrs He put his victim through a terrifying ordeal luckily she was able to put up a fight and the defendant pushed her out of the vehicle after driving a short distance A man who put a woman through a terrifying ordeal afterContinue reading “Man 21 who tried to kidnap woman on her way home from work pleads guilty”
Police warning as man claiming to be a doctor prescribed medication to woman
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 21:00hrs A man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault following the incident An arrest has been made after a woman who was prescribed medication by a man claiming to be a doctor through social media becomes more unwell. In a statementContinue reading “Police warning as man claiming to be a doctor prescribed medication to woman”
East Lancashire town centre road closed following road traffic collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 20:20hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time say Lancashire Police A road closure is in place this evening in East Lancashire following a road traffic collision. Craddock Road in Colne town centre is closed whilst emergency services deal withContinue reading “East Lancashire town centre road closed following road traffic collision”
Officers arrest two men flying drone near prison wall
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 19:55hrs Officers sprung into action after spotting two men acting suspiciously GMPs Neighbourhood Policing Team alongside Prison Liaison Officers in Wigan have made two arrests and recovered a drone outside HMP Hindley. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said: “Over theContinue reading “Officers arrest two men flying drone near prison wall”
Man 20 charged after Police Officer suffers serious facial injuries during incident
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 19:35hrs He has been remanded into custody to appear at crown court A man has been charged after a police officer suffered serious facial injuries during an incident in Beeston. In an update posted today, West Yorkshire Police said: “A man has beenContinue reading “Man 20 charged after Police Officer suffers serious facial injuries during incident”
Girl carried weapon to school everyday before stabbing teachers and pupil at South Wales school
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 18:30hrs The teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons will be sentenced in April A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil has been found guilty of attempted murder. Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and the pupil were hospitalised after theContinue reading “Girl carried weapon to school everyday before stabbing teachers and pupil at South Wales school”
Police appeal for man who may be able to assist in triple stabbing investigation to come forward
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 17:30hrs Officers investigating this incident have followed up with several lines of enquiry and are now in a position to ask for the public’s assistance. Officers are looking to speak to this man as they believe he can assist with investigations following reportsContinue reading “Police appeal for man who may be able to assist in triple stabbing investigation to come forward”
Investigation Launched following death of woman in Rock Ferry
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 16:45hrs Three people arrested earlier have been released on bail pending further enquiries An investigation has been launched in Merseyside following the death of a woman found inside a property in Rock Ferry. In a statement released today, Merseyside Police said: “We canContinue reading “Investigation Launched following death of woman in Rock Ferry”