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Oct 1 2024

Teenage driver charged over Stirling car and lorry crash that killed two passengers | UK News

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Stirling that killed two teenagers.

Kyle Marshall, 19, and Jayden McConnell, 17, were pronounced dead at the scene following the collision between a black Vauxhall Corsa and an HGV on the A91 on 17 March.

In an update on Tuesday, Police Scotland said the driver of the car has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

A force spokesperson added: “A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

The crash occurred between the Bannockburn Interchange and Greencornhills Roundabout at around 3.50pm.

The Corsa driver, who was 17 at the time of the incident, was taken to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with critical injuries.

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The front seat passenger, a 17-year-old female, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment of minor injuries and was later released.

The driver of the HGV, a 29-year-old man, was not injured.

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Sep 30 2024

Two more charged with murdering schoolboy stabbed in London | UK News

Two more people have been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed with a zombie knife in southeast London.

Daejaun Campbell died from his injuries after being attacked on Eglinton Road in Woolwich on 22 September.

Marko Balaz, 18, of Abbey Wood, appeared in custody on Saturday at Bromley Magistrates’ Court charged with murder, the Metropolitan Police said.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow and was arrested on Wednesday 25 September.

A 17-year-old male is also due to appear at Bromley Youth Court today charged with murder. He was arrested on Friday.

Jacob Losiewicz, 18, of Abbey Wood, who was charged with murder last week, will appear at the Old Bailey today.

The Met Police said they have updated Daejaun’s family with the developments.

A ban on owning zombie-style knives and machetes came into effect last week, two days after the stabbing.

It was introduced as part of efforts to reduce knife crime. Campaigners, including the actor Idris Elba, had pushed for the large blades to be outlawed.

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Sep 16 2024

London: Woman charged with woman’s murder in Tower Hamlets | UK News

A woman has been charged with the murder of another woman in London.

Officers were called to the Tower Hamlets area of the city at about 1.17am on Sunday.

Metropolitan Police received reports of a woman suffering stab injuries in the foyer of a block of flats in Duckett Street.

London Ambulance Service was also in attendance but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hope Rowe, 32, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

She has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

Formal identification of the deceased is yet to take place, but police believe her to be 31-year-old Charlotte Lawler.

Her next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from trained officers.

A 37-year-old man who was previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.

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Police said they were not looking for anyone else as part of their investigation at this time.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney previously said his thoughts were with the victim’s family “at this very difficult time”.

The investigation into the death continues and police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.

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Sep 7 2024

Khasha Smith: Man charged over death of missing Edinburgh mother-of-three | UK News

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a mother-of-three who was last seen nearly a year ago.

The 39-year-old suspect, arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance of Khasha Smith, 35, from Calder, Edinburgh. is due to appear at the city’s Sheriff Court on Monday.

Ms Smith was last seen on a FaceTime call with a friend on 10 October 2023, and was reported missing by her family on 5 January.

Police said following extensive inquiries, Ms Smith is believed to be dead, although her body has not been found.

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, has continued to appeal for information.

He said: “Our thoughts remain with Khasha’s family at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.”

He added: “Extensive inquiries remain ongoing to trace Khasha and I would again encourage anyone with any information regarding her disappearance to contact police, as a matter of urgency.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital, so please get in touch.”

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Aug 28 2024

Man, 20, charged over stabbing of mother who was with her child at Notting Hill Carnival | UK News

A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over the stabbing of a 32-year-old mother at Notting Hill Carnival.

Shakiel Thibou was charged with attempted murder, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

The mother, who is still in a critical condition in hospital, had been attending the carnival with her child.

Two other men have been charged in connection with the stabbing. The three men are brothers.

Sheldon Thibou, 24, was charged with violent disorder, possession of a stun gun and assaulting an emergency worker.

Shaeim Thibou, 22, was charged with violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker.

The three men, from separate addresses in Hammersmith and Fulham, west London, have been remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

Police said five people were stabbed and 230 were arrested on the closing day of the carnival in west London on Monday. A total of three people were stabbed on Sunday.

Notting Hill Carnival, which began in the 1960s, is one of the longest-running street parties in the UK, and culminates in a large parade on the Monday, filled with vividly costumed performers, music and dancing.

Around 7,000 officers were on duty for the bank holiday weekend event after the force said there would be a “very significant policing presence” this year.

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Aug 15 2024

Man charged with attempted murder after officer stabbed in chest at HMP Frankland | UK News

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed at a high security prison in Durham.

David Taylor, 62, was charged on Thursday after a serving Greater Manchester Police detective constable was stabbed in the chest on 23 July at HMP Frankland.

The officer suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

He was later discharged and is now recovering at home.

Taylor, formerly of Willington, County Durham, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on 3 September.

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Frankland prison is a Category A prison and holds more than 800 men.

Inmates are thought to include Wayne Couzens, a former Met Police officer who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard in 2022, and double murderer and necrophiliac David Fuller.

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Aug 9 2024

Ricky Jones: Former Labour councillor charged with encouraging violent disorder | UK News

A former Labour councillor has been charged with encouraging violent disorder.

Ricky Jones, 57, was filmed addressing a crowd at a London demonstration on Wednesday evening, during which he “appeared to make remarks and a gesture to encourage others to act violently towards far-right protestors”, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

Jaswant Narwal, chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, said: “He has been arrested and charged within 48 hours, and will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, 9 August.

“We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Jones was a Labour councillor in Dartford, Kent.

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Aug 5 2024

Boy, 16, charged with murder after ‘vulnerable’ Robert Price dies in Dagenham house fire | UK News

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man died following an alleged firework attack on his home.

Robert Price, 76, died from inhalation of fumes, and burns, following a fire at a house in Dagenham, in east London, at around 5.40pm on 27 July.

Firefighters forced entry to the house on Oval Road North and found Mr Price. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The teenager, who is also charged with arson with intent to endanger life, will appear in custody at Barkingside Youth Court on Monday.

He is the second youth charged in connection with Mr Price’s death. Neither of them can be named for legal reasons.

A 17-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, also charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

The court heard he was alleged to have been part of a group that deliberately started a fire at Mr Price’s home, who was described as a “vulnerable adult”.

The 17-year-old defendant was not accused of throwing a firework himself during the alleged attack. But the prosecution claimed he was part of the group.

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The Met’s Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: “I would like to reassure the community that while the investigation remains ongoing, police are not seeking to identify any further people in connection with the fatal fire on Oval Road North.

“I also ask that the privacy of Mr Price’s family is respected.”

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Aug 3 2024

Two more charged over alleged Russian-linked arson attack on Ukrainian business in London | UK News

Two more men have been charged in connection with an allegedly Russian-linked arson attack on a Ukrainian business in London.

Jakeem Barrington Rose, 22, of Croydon and Ugnius Asmena, 19, of Wandsworth were due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ on Saturday.

Both men are accused of aggravated arson.

Rose was further charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and a private place.

The pair were arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation into alleged offences under new spying laws.

They join five others already charged over a blaze at an industrial unit in Leyton, east London, on 20 March, which needed 60 firefighters to bring it under control.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, which is leading the investigation, said: “While these are very serious allegations, I want to reassure the public that we do not believe there to be any wider threat to them in connection with this matter.

“This investigation remains ongoing, but now that charges have been brought about I would urge everyone to respect the criminal justice process and not to speculate or comment further in relation to this case.”

Rose and Asmena’s co-defendants face a plea hearing on 4 October with a trial expected to begin at the Old Bailey in June 2025.

Dylan Earl, 20, of Elmesthorpe, Leicestershire, is charged with aggravated arson and offences under the National Security Act, including preparatory conduct and assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Jake Reeves, 22, from Croydon, is also accused under the act of agreeing to accept a material benefit from a foreign intelligence service, as well as aggravated arson.

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Dmitrijus Paulauska, 22, from Croydon, is charged with failing to disclose information about terrorist acts.

Paul English, 60, from Roehampton and Nii Kojo Mensah, 22, from Thornton Heath, south London, are both charged with aggravated arson.

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Jul 29 2024

Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children | UK News

Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Edwards, 62, resigned from the BBC in April after he was accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit pictures.

He was the BBC’s highest-earning newsreader and had been with the corporation for 40 years at the time he resigned.

Police have said his alleged offences took place between December 2020 and April 2022 and relate to images shared in a WhatsApp chat.

The former newsreader was arrested on 8 November 2023 and charged on Wednesday 26 June.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 July.

It comes after Edwards was paid between £475,000 and £479,999 in the 2023-24 financial year, making him the broadcaster’s third-highest-paid presenter overall.

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