Court blocks asylum seeker eviction from Essex hotel
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to evict asylum seekers from a controversial Essex hotel, sparking debate over local authority powers and migrant accommodation.
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to evict asylum seekers from a controversial Essex hotel, sparking debate over local authority powers and migrant accommodation.
A man from Kent has been sentenced to prison for an indecent assault on a 16-year-old girl in Broadstairs. Read the full details of the case and the police response.
British Transport Police are hunting a suspect after a woman was grabbed by the neck and sexually assaulted on a Tube train near Warren Street. The terrifying attack happened in a crowded carriage during the evening rush hour.
An asylum seeker residing at a controversial Epping hotel has appeared in court, vehemently denying allegations of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and declaring 'I am not a wild animal' during a dramatic police arrest.
A man has been jailed for 21 months after attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl from a Tesco car park in Epping, Essex, in a shocking daytime attack.
A woman has been handed a suspended sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow diner while heavily intoxicated at a popular riverside restaurant in Britain. The entire incident was captured on the establishment's CCTV system.
Raja Jackson, son of UFC icon Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, faces a felony charge after a violent alleged assault on professional wrestler Stuart Smith in a California restaurant, leaving the victim with significant injuries.
Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.
Tensions boil over in Essex as Epping residents stage large-scale demonstrations, blocking roads and clashing with police over hotels converted to asylum seeker accommodation. Locals cite fears over safety and strained public services.
A Harley Street doctor, enraged by a delayed prescription for her sick child, violently attacked a Boots pharmacist in a shocking incident caught on CCTV. Read the full court details.
Sussex Police launch a major manhunt for a suspect following a serious assault in Barrack Hall Park, Bexhill. Residents urged to remain vigilant as investigation continues.
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
A shocking incident at a London NHS trust reveals a female doctor was groped by a male patient, leading to a misconduct hearing that questioned her professionalism instead of addressing the assault.
Sussex Police have launched a major manhunt after a woman was raped by a man and woman in an Eastbourne park in a shocking broad daylight attack. Detectives are appealing for witnesses.
In a dramatic blow to the Government's migrant housing strategy, Epping Forest District Council has successfully blocked the use of a local hotel for asylum seekers. The High Court ruling exposes deep disarray within Labour's flagship policy, leaving plan
Epping Forest District Council triumphs in High Court fight to close a former hotel housing asylum seekers, overriding Home Office human rights objections. A major victory for local authority power.
Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent attack on an officer during a COVID-19 enforcement patrol in Epping. The suspect fled the scene, leaving the officer injured.
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after attacking a 71-year-old woman in Epping, Essex, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The shocking incident left the victim with severe injuries.
An asylum seeker residing in a controversial migrant hotel in Epping has been charged with multiple offences, sparking renewed debate over immigration policies.
A gambler who flew into a rage and assaulted a casino employee in Westminster has been sentenced to jail. Read the shocking details of the incident.
The Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn charges against Dean Smith, who was falsely accused of assaulting a Home Office immigration officer during a raid in Essex.
Dean Smith, 42, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a horrific attack on a woman in Epping Forest, Essex. The Crown Prosecution Service described the assault as 'prolonged and sadistic'.
Disturbing CCTV images show a suspect after a woman was raped in a Sheffield hotel room. South Yorkshire Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Nine individuals have been charged following protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Epping, Essex, as tensions rise over immigration policies.
The Home Office is under fire for spending £1.5 million on a property in Epping, Essex, intended for asylum seekers, despite local opposition and legal challenges.
Local residents and activists face off in Epping, Essex, as the Home Office moves asylum seekers into a local hotel, sparking heated debates over immigration policy.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper under fire as Epping Police Station closure sparks outrage among locals and officials.
A senior police commissioner has blasted the Home Office for housing asylum seekers in local hotels without proper consultation, warning of rising tensions and stretched resources.
A 38-year-old man from Epping has been arrested after reportedly making threats to detonate an explosive device at a police station in Essex. The incident led to a swift response from armed officers.
A man's body was discovered in Epping Forest, Essex, prompting a police investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.