Category : Police


Machete attack on Melbourne's Lygon Street on NYE

A suspected machete attack outside a Melbourne restaurant left two seriously injured, as police made dozens of arrests across Australia on a night of heightened security. Read the full report.

Teen arrested after explosives found in Blackpool

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested under the Explosives Act after police discovered concerning items at a Blackpool address. Several properties were evacuated as bomb disposal specialists assessed the scene.

Oldham grooming failures spark national inquiry

A new national inquiry will probe how authorities in Oldham failed child grooming victims, examining the role of ethnicity and culture in the flawed response. Read the full investigation.

Colin Salmon weeps in court, avoids driving ban

EastEnders star Colin Salmon broke down in court explaining his wife and daughter's serious illnesses. Magistrates spared him a ban so he can drive them to appointments. Read the full story.

Primrose Hill closed for NYE fireworks for first time

Primrose Hill will be locked for New Year's Eve for the first time, angering locals. The closure follows the fatal stabbing of a teenager last year and the disbanding of the Royal Parks police unit. Discover the full story.

Third arrest in fatal Gillingham hit-and-run

A third man has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run in Kent where an elderly pedestrian was carried on a car's roof for over a mile. Police urge for dash cam footage.

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