PC Harper's killers still eligible for early release
Debbie Adlam, mother of PC Andrew Harper, says her family will 'pay the price' as killers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers remain eligible for early release under proposed sentencing reforms.
Category : Cold Cases
Five-Year-Old Letti Cole Found Dead in Water
Letti Cole, 5, was found dead in water in Badsey, Worcestershire. Police confirmed no third-party involvement; family devastated and fundraising for memorial.
Judge orders return of trafficking victim sent to France
A judge has ordered the return of an alleged trafficking victim who was sent to France under a one-in-one-out scheme, ruling the removal was unlawful.
Forensics at Arbroath estate after girl, 9, dies
A nine-year-old girl died after being found seriously injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath. A 35-year-old man has been arrested; police are not seeking anyone else.
Blackstock Market devastated by roof garden fire closure
Blackstock Market's roof gardens will stay closed for the rest of 2026 after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, causing 'devastating' disruption.
Father's agony 40 years after son vanished
Peter Boxell, 80, describes four decades of 'living nightmare' after son Lee, 15, disappeared in 1988; police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Tate Modern balcony boy leaves hospital, family says
A boy thrown from the Tate Modern balcony in 2019 has finally left hospital and returned to school, his family announced, saying his smile is back.
Man jailed for keeping dead mum in freezer for three years
Christopher Phillips, 60, has been jailed for keeping his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years and fraudulently claiming over £78,000 in benefits.
Police appeal to Metro readers over 1979 vanishing
Police are appealing to Metro readers for help finding Suzanne Lawrence, 14, who vanished in 1979 after leaving her east London home with her sister.
Fresh Appeal in Kyle Vaughan Disappearance on 38th Birthday
A fresh police appeal has been issued on the 38th birthday of Kyle Vaughan, who disappeared in 2012 after his car was found crashed on the A467.
Man vanished without trace in detective's hardest case
Ron Ellis, 32, vanished without trace from Northwich in May 2010; Cheshire police believe he died and a detective calls it his hardest investigation.
Kercher family questions fresh forensic evidence in Knox appeal
Meredith Kercher's sister questions new forensic evidence in the appeal of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, as Italian judges prepare to reconsider the case.
Man jailed for murdering two women and hiding bodies in freezer
Zahid Younis jailed for minimum 38 years for murdering Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa, whose bodies were found in a freezer in his London flat.
Missing Ron Ellis is dead, police believe, 16 years on
Ron Ellis, 32, disappeared from Northwich in May 2010 after a birthday trip to Manchester's Gay Village. Police believe he is dead but are still seeking answers.
Nottinghamshire Police criticised over 'victim blaming' Facebook post
Nottinghamshire Police apologises after a Facebook post suggesting women walking alone at night are at risk is called 'sexist' and 'condescending'.
Former New York Giants player Sam Beal missing for seven months, sister appeals for help
Family of ex-New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal appeals for help after he vanished in Virginia last July; police investigating.
Woman in yellow and fire on hill clues in Diane murder
Key to solving Diane Sindall's 1986 murder is the killer's DNA profile, police say, with clues including a woman in yellow and a fire on Bidston Hill.
Witness who 'locked eyes' with Jill Dando killer says police should have acted on CCTV sooner
Witness who saw Jill Dando killer claims police should have checked CCTV years ago; she identified suspect in footage.
Mother of schoolboy missing since 1986 dies without answers
Funeral held for Alice Cairns, mother of Philip Cairns who vanished in Dublin in 1986. She died without learning what happened to her son.
Spider-Man suit placed on bush track in William Tyrrell case, court told
Court hears police placed Spider-Man suit and camera on bush track in William Tyrrell investigation; Gary Jubelin faces illegal recording charges.
Rare Walt Disney-designed Mickey Mouse gas mask from WWII surfaces at Antiques Roadshow
Rare Walt Disney-designed Mickey Mouse gas mask from WWII found at Antiques Roadshow in East Sussex, estimated at £30-£60.
Viewers Left in Tears as 24 Hours in Police Custody Revisits 'Saddest' Cold Case Murder
Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody revisits the 2013 murder of Una Crown, 86, in Wisbech, as DNA evidence finally led to killer David Newton's conviction.
Frankenstein killer's friend fears he murdered more boys
Kim Kaplan, who had 'Frankenstein' killer Allan Grimson as best man at her wedding, fears he killed more boys and urges police to probe unsolved cases.
£50k reward still on offer in 1999 Martin Joyce
A £50,000 reward remains on offer in Martin Joyce's 1999 disappearance as the Bank of England pub faces demolition with no further police dig planned.
Detective: Diane Sindall's killer may have had blood on clothes
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson believes the killer of Diane Sindall, murdered in 1986, may have gone home with blood on his clothing. A £20,000 reward is offered for information leading to a conviction.
Reform council chief threatens police report for café owner
Barry Ashley, café owner, faces police report from East Sussex council leader Andy Woolley after providing free meals to children when holiday food vouchers were stopped.
Arrest in Murder Inquiry After Woman's Body Found in Suitcase Near M25
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in suitcase on Kent farmland. Leah Questin, 37, was reported missing on 12 September.
Maddie McCann: Christian Brueckner Declared Formal Suspect by Portuguese Prosecutors
Christian Brueckner declared formal suspect by Portuguese prosecutors in Madeleine McCann case, pending 15-year deadline.
Engineer died from brain injury after Heathrow incident
Aircraft technician Georgie Buxton, 23, died after being struck in the face at Heathrow, a coroner has heard. A criminal investigation is underway.
Legal rights if neighbour's tree blocks sunlight
Under UK law, you don't automatically have the right to light for your garden. However, you may have legal options if a window has been blocked for 20 years or if a tall evergreen hedge is involved.
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