George Lithgow

Crime

Family of man murdered in Peckham launches fresh appeal 10 years later

No criminal charges have been brought over Ola’s death in 2015

21 Apr 2025
UK

Three dead after two-vehicle collision in Somerset

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
16 Aug 2024
Crime

Two men jailed for goading police at London protest

Police arrested 121 people after the demonstration.
16 Aug 2024
Crime

Jeweller, 66, jailed over public order offences at London protest

Russ Cooke had been drinking with friends when he decided to join in with the disorder.
15 Aug 2024
Crime

Police force that discriminated against white officers ‘considering next steps’

Thames Valley Police promoted an ethnic minority sergeant ‘without any competitive assessment process taking place’, a tribunal found.
14 Aug 2024
Southport disorder court cases
Crime

Two men deny assaulting police officers during Whitehall disorder

A female officer is said to have been punched twice to the back of the head

14 Aug 2024
Environment

Mixed weather ahead with rain on the cards

Rain moving towards the north west of Scotland could bring some high rainfall totals on Thursday.
13 Aug 2024
UK

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe was struck by train - inquest

The former batter died on August 4 having suffered ‘traumatic injuries’ during the incident at Esher railway station, Surrey Coroner’s Court heard

13 Aug 2024
Crime

White police officers passed over for promotion win race discrimination claim

Thames Valley Police promoted an ethnic minority sergeant ‘without any competitive assessment process taking place’, a tribunal found.
13 Aug 2024
UK

Six charged over ‘disgraceful scenes’ in Sunderland

The number of arrests made over the disorder in the city is 14.
4 Aug 2024
UK

Ten police officers injured and one unconscious after rioters target hotel

People threw planks of wood at police outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham.
4 Aug 2024
UK

Demonstrators attack police and target hotel as riots continue

Masked rioters threw lengths of wood and sprayed fire extinguishers at police officers outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham.
4 Aug 2024
UK

Thugs will ‘pay the price’, Government warns amid fears of more disorder to come

A further wave of violence swept the country on Saturday.
4 Aug 2024
UK

Further arrests over violent disorder in North East

Northumbria Police said warrants were carried out in Sunderland city centre and the Ford Estate area.
3 Aug 2024
Crime

Two men in court over alleged arson attack on behalf of Wagner Group

Jakeem Barrington Rose and Ugnius Asmena face offences under the National Security Act.
3 Aug 2024
Politics

Army apologises to former poster girl for ‘years of racist and sexist abuse’

Former Corporal Kerry-Ann Knight, who is black, received a substantial payout from the Ministry of Defence over her treatment.
2 Aug 2024
Crime

Probation Service and Met 'must improve after Zara Aleena murder'

A prevention of future deaths report warned there is a risk similar killings could occur unless action is taken

2 Aug 2024
Crime

Teenage arsonist sentenced for causing £750,000 of damage to Hotpoint factory

Kian Setchfield, 19, started the blaze which tore through lorry trailers causing torrents of dark smoke.
1 Aug 2024
Business News

GPs told ‘don’t punish patients’ as ballot result looms

The last time GPs took collective action was in 1964.
1 Aug 2024
UK

Police issue warning after ‘incorrect’ name for Southport suspect posted online

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, remains in custody.
30 Jul 2024
Crime

Prison officer pleads guilty to misconduct after sex with inmate

A police investigation was launched after officers were made aware of a video filmed inside HMP Wandsworth in south London.

29 Jul 2024