Author: Blake Foster

Essex Police launched an investigation on July 2, 2023, after a man died in Chelmsford, who was found to have taken the drug before his death. A wrap of heroin at the scene was taken for testing and was found to contain a synthetic substance with a higher potency than heroin. Officers found that the drugs were being sold by a drug line active in Chelmsford since May 2023, which often supplied crack cocaine and heroin to users and relied on using children as drug runners. Phil Nwosu, of Dale Close, New Barnet, was found to be the leader of…

Police were originally called to Putney Bridge at around 7.20am today (March 31) to reports of a concern for welfare. The bridge was shut both ways, causing congestion to Putney High School and back along Putney Hill, Fulham High Street and Fulham Palace Road. It is estimated that the bridge eventually reopened at some point between 10.40am and 11.40am. Officers then arrested a man, aged 42, and he has been taken to custody. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A man, aged 42, was arrested for causing public nuisance and has since been taken to custody. “The full bridge has since…

The baby was found by a bin collector outside All Saints Church shortly before 12.45pm last Tuesday (March 25). According to the Metropolitan Police, the body was left in a black M&S bag. Police have since arrested a woman, in her 30s, last Saturday (March 29) on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect and infanticide. She has been taken to hospital, where she currently remains, for treatment and to ensure all necessary medical care was provided to her. A forensic post-mortem will take place later this week, which will help officers understand more about the baby boy’s death. The Metropolitan…

Shamel Sudeene-Darien, 27, of Rosewell Close, was stopped by police in Horsham, Surrey, on suspicion of drug dealing.  He was found to have five wraps of heroin and six wraps of suspected crack cocaine.  Police then searched a rented address in Horsham where the young child in his care was found alone.  The address contained numerous hazards for a young toddler including drugs and weapons.  Detective Inspector Rebecca Hopkins said: “There were hazards in the address which included access to an unlocked rooftop balcony, uncovered electrical sockets, and loose wires from a television and lamp.  “Most worryingly, there were also…

Prime Hydration is available in a variety of different flavours in the UK including Lemon Lime, Meta Moon, Ice Pop and Tropical Punch. While there is also the likes of UFC, Central Cee and Glowberry Prime. New Prime spotted in Home Bargains Earlier this year, Prime co-founders KSI and Logan Paul announced the release of a brand new Prime Hydration drink – Future Freeze. The new drink was launched in the US back in February. Now, over a month later, it is finally available in the UK, with Paul and KSI taking to X (formerly Twitter) to make the announcement. The pair, via the…

Laura Handford, 41, was found laying on the floor of her friend’s spare bedroom in Forest Gate, where she was staying while she looked for a place of her own. She had struggled with Class A drug addiction for at least 20 years, an inquest heard on Monday (March 31). Rigor mortis – the stiffening of a body after death – was already affecting her extremities, so paramedics did not even attempt resuscitation. Tests on her blood found four drugs, including protonitazene. “The levels of drugs were not particularly high in themselves,” coroner Nadia Persaud told East London Coroner’s Court. “It’s…

The harrowing programme follows the story of a 13-year-old schoolboy named Jamie who is accused of murdering a female classmate. Featuring a number of big names like Stephen Graham, the show has proven a hit with viewers thanks to its unique style and thought-provoking message. Hit Netflix show Adolescence captures ‘national mood’ How *that* scene in #Adolescence was filmed. https://t.co/jSvgVsTBSY pic.twitter.com/Qd6c3WP5lP — Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 17, 2025 Anne Mensah, Netflix VP UK Content, said: “Adolescence has captured the national mood, sparking important conversations and helping articulate the pressures young people and parents face in today’s society. “We’re incredibly proud…

The shots were reported around 10.30pm on Saturday (March 29) in Basil Gardens in the Shirley Oaks area. The police were called but officers who attended could not find anyone who had been injured, nor any suspects. An investigation is now underway and anyone with any information that may help is asked to alert the police. To do this, call 101 quoting reference CAD7892/29March. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 22:35hrs on Saturday, 29 March to Basil Gardens SE27 to reports of shots fired.  “Enquiries were carried out but no one with any injury could be found,…

Al’s Pie & Mash in High Street was one of many businesses across Havering to be visited by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the month of March.  Inspectors review the handling, storage, and preparation of food, how food safety is managed, and the cleanliness of facilities. Of all 40 businesses to receive a visit, just two received a rating of one – one of them being Al’s Pie & Mash.  The FSA visited the store on March 3 to rate the premises across the three inspection categories. Hygienic food handling at Al’s was found to be “generally satisfactory”, relating to the preparation, handling,…

Ria Arianne Lindsay, 29, died at home in Maynard Road, Leytonstone, on January 7. A coroner formally opened an inquest into her death on Monday morning (March 31). “The death was reported to this court by the Metropolitan Police Service on January 27 as there was no clear cause of death,” said senior coroner Graeme Irvine. He authorised a post-mortem investigation, which included toxicology tests. The findings were not detailed in the short hearing at East London Coroner’s Court, Walthamstow – but they led a pathologist to give Miss Lindsay’s cause of death as “mixed drug toxicity”. “Given those circumstances,…