Killers of Birmingham Mum Burned Alive on Christmas Eve Remain at Large After Nearly 30 Years Saturday, December 20, 2025 traceymertens murder unsolved birmingham cheshire crime investigation drugs coldcase justice On a frigid Christmas Eve in 1994, the quiet village cemetery was shattered by the agonizing screams of Tracey Mertens, a mother of two, whose badly burned body lay on the steps of Christ Church in Eaton, Cheshire. Despite … Read More
Kent Police Introduce Voluntary GPS ‘Chav Nav’ Ankle Tags to Help Young Offenders Break the Crime Cycle Saturday, December 20, 2025 kent police gps ankletag youth offenders crime rehabilitation vru antisocial Kent Police have launched an innovative initiative offering young offenders the opportunity to voluntarily wear GPS ankle tags, aiming to curb antisocial behaviour and retail theft. Nicknamed the ‘chav nav’ due to their … Read More
Beware: How December Weather Forecasts Are Helping Car Thieves Target Your Vehicles Saturday, December 20, 2025 theft vehicles crime westmidlands police carcrime weather security christmas streetly Weather forecasts are an essential guide to planning your day — from deciding whether to take a walk, drive somewhere, or bring in the laundry to avoid rain or snow. However, West Midlands Police have highlighted a disturbing … Read More
‘Brazen’ Dealer Linked to Tamworth Drug Network Jailed After Attempt to Flee Police Thursday, December 18, 2025 tamworth drugs heroin crackcocaine police drugsupply staffordshire conviction operationtarget crime A determined drug dealer in Tamworth has been sentenced to four years in prison after a failed attempt to evade police. Dennis Lycett, 39, was apprehended in the Amington area on Wednesday, June 4, following a pursuit by … Read More
Midlands Towns and Cities Ranked in 2025 UK Crime Severity Index – Birmingham Among Most Dangerous Thursday, December 18, 2025 crime midlands birmingham violence safety nottingham blackpool middlesbrough offenses ranking A new national crime severity index has ranked towns and cities across the UK, revealing which areas face the highest levels of serious crime. The rankings use a weighted ‘crime severity score,’ giving greater emphasis to the … Read More
UK Murder Investigation Reopened 25 Years After Woman Found Dead in Bathtub Wednesday, December 17, 2025 murder inquest investigation northampton rhondaanderson coldcase police electrocution crime forensics A murder investigation has been launched into the death of Rhonda Anderson, whose body was discovered in her bathtub 25 years ago. On July 8, 2000, the 29-year-old woman was found dead at her home in the Briar Hill area of … Read More