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United Kingdom · Violent Crime

Second man charged with attempted murder after Swanley shooting

Dave Smith, 28, is remanded to custody for a Sevenoaks hearing on October 14.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

UK authorities arrest three in money laundering and insider dealing probe

More than 100 agents searched five homes in London and Manchester, FCA said.

United Kingdom · Drugs

Police find up to £30,000 of cocaine in car boot, man jailed

Lee Hope was sentenced to two-and-a-half years after a stop on the A55.

United Kingdom · Court & Sentencing

UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s Falklands oil “red notice” requests

The UK warns the arrests are politically motivated as Sea Lion sanctions spread.

United Kingdom · Other Crime

Eight boys arrested over arson at former M&S building on Andover High Street

Fire crews tackled a blaze inside the derelict store after police were called at 3.12pm.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

Man arrested after e-bike pursuit in Harrogate narrowly misses pedestrian

Police detained a 20-year-old on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and drug offences.

United Kingdom · Unusual Crime

Man arrested after reportedly reversing into parked cars in Scunthorpe

Police say he failed a roadside breath test, blowing 125.

United Kingdom · Court & Sentencing

Man jailed after crashing stolen car during police pursuit on A303

Ben Marchant, 21, was jailed for 12 months after speeds over 100mph and a crash at Barton Stacey.

United Kingdom · Fraud

8,956 money laundering arrests involve adults under 30 in England and Wales

Police recorded 14,493 arrests and 7,735 charges from 2020 to 2025.

United Kingdom · Court & Sentencing

UK OCG sentenced to over 100 years for kidnapping and murder with Eurojust

The UK and Poland joint investigation team backed the cross-border case.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

Police arrest suspected shoplifter after chase in Carlisle city centre

Man was detained for shoplifting and breaching his criminal behaviour order.

United Kingdom · Drugs

10,000 suspected counterfeit cigarettes seized in Cardiff with cannabis

South Wales Police seized more than 100 bags of cannabis and an untaxed, uninsured van.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

Peterborough councillor urges tougher action after 450 e-scooters seized

Cambridgeshire Police snapped up more than 450 e-scooters between April 2025 and March 2026.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

Police seize illegal e-scooters and scramblers in Derry

PSNI say the vehicles are legal to buy but not to ride on public roads or pavements.

United Kingdom · Violent Crime

Seventh man arrested over Willenhall shooting and disorder

A 27-year-old was detained in Beechdale and released on bail with conditions as police continue inquiries.

United Kingdom · Police Operations

Police seize more than 70 vehicles in West Midlands street racing crackdown

Op Hercules takes action after law change allows seizures at first instance.

United Kingdom · Violent Crime

UK fugitive arrested in Britain after stabbing student in Seoul

Police arrested the suspect nine days after he fled overseas.

United Kingdom · Violent Crime

Four murder arrests after teen attacked in Stoke-on-Trent

One teen died and another was left in critical but stable condition.

United Kingdom · Violent Crime

Police respond after child is injured in dog attack in north Manchester

Officers rush to Newton Heath after reports of a dog attack.

United Kingdom · Drugs

Armed police arrest 39-year-old in Halifax over suspected Class A drugs

The man was detained on Waterhouse Street and remains in custody.