Crime

A “vile” rapist who subjected two children to three decades of abuse has been sentenced to a lengthy jail term.

Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison

Two men of a five-person group who planned to use fertiliser-based bombs at Kent’s biggest shopping centre have been let out of prison.

Armed thugs brutally attacked dad and threatened children in terrifying home raid

Three masked raiders who terrorised a family with young children have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years.

‘My 10-year-old daughter has been exposed to one of the world's greatest evils’

The devastated father of a young girl groomed on Snapchat and WhatsApp by a paedophile posing as a boy feels he has failed as a parent.

Moped thief’s attempt to run from police caught on camera

Footage shows the moment a moped thief tried to run off after leading police officers on a chase through a town centre.

Huge cannabis farm found inside village home

Police have raided a 600-plant cannabis farm growing inside a home in a small village.

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

Dropped cigarette ends lead to £6K in fines

Smokers have been ordered to stump up thousands in fines after being caught dropping cigarette butts at service stations and car parks.

Dad lobbed missiles at expensive cars in misdirected attack

An enraged father hurled objects at two Mercedes cars parked in a shopping centre car park in a warped attack on a man he accused of hurting his son.

Suspected cocaine dealers charged after drug raids

Three men have been charged after seven bags of cocaine, a knife and a mobile phone were seized at a properties during police raids.

Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

A knifeman threatened to kill his neighbour in a violent and abusive confrontation over birthday party decorations.

Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

A suspect has been arrested after a motorist allegedly crashed into a high street shopfront before later ploughing into an Indian restaurant.

Arrest made following ‘disturbance’ near railway station

Three police cars were spotted in a street following reports of a disturbance and a man seen “bashing” at the door of a property.

‘My boy was let down’ – Mum’s heartache as son’s killer ‘gets off lightly’

A 19-year-old motorbike rider who drove on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another teen, causing him fatal injuries, has been jailed.

Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

Two men are due in court after a handbag was reportedly stolen from a supermarket car park and a bankcard used in 13 different shops.

Police still investigating man's railway death two months on

Officers continue to investigate a man’s death after his body was found on railway tracks two months ago.

Stalker who sent ‘disgusting’ indecent images to women jailed

A man who sent images of naked men to two women, as well as sexually derogatory language, has been jailed for more than four years.

Police drones and unmarked vehicles used after drivers ‘shot at’

Drones and unmarked cars are being used by police after yobs targeted drivers on major roads.

Police officer masturbated on duty in uniform and filmed it

A British Transport Police officer has been dismissed without notice after he filmed himself masturbating while on duty and in his uniform.

Neighbours attacked after confronting woman over loud music