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Two most wanted distraction burglars arrested
Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, can confirm that two individuals who appeared on the list of top 10 most wanted distraction burglars have been ...
One in ten have been the victim of a scam
New statistics released by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) reveal that almost 10 per cent of adults have fallen victim to a scam. Almost half of thos...
Don't let the pickpockets win! CRIMESTOPPERS ANNOUNCES NEW CRIME CAMPAIGN
Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, is warning young people to be on their guard when out and about to help prevent them from becoming a victim of p...
CCTV prize website delay
A website that planned to offer members of the public cash prizes of up to £1,000 for monitoring CCTV footage has had its launch delayed. [29 January ...
More women arrested for violence
New statistics have found that a record number of women were arrested for violent offences during one year than ever before. [29 January 2010] In 2007...
Woman questioned over murdered children
A woman is being questioned over the murder of her two young children. [28 January 2010] Fiona Donninson, 43, a former City worker, went to Heathfield...
Teenager named over child rape
A teenager who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl while on bail for the rape of a ten-year-old has been named. [27 January 2010] Simon Heaton, 17...
Knife crime searches not effective
Knife crime has risen in some parts of London, despite more police using stop and search powers. [26 January 2010] Knife crime rose by 8.6% in Southwa...
Most wanted distraction burglars target the elderly
Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, is today launching a list of 10 Most Wanted people sought in connection with distraction burglaries and warning...
News releases
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Football disorder suspects revealed
Photos of football fans wanted in connection with trouble at last week's Manchester derby have been released. [26 January 2010] Fans of both Mancheste...
Sarah's Law rolled out
A pilot scheme that allows parents to check if an individual has a history of child sex offences is expected to be rolled out across the country. [25 ...
Fraud costs UK billions every year
Fraud losses cost each UK adult £621 a year, according to the National Fraud Authority (NFA). [22 January 2010] The total cost of fraud losses to the ...
Crime in the news
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Crime falls overall but gun crime rises in London
New figures released for last summer have revealed that the risk of being a victim of crime fell to 22%. [22 January 2010] The British Crime Survey (B...
Young brothers tortured victims
Brothers aged 10 and 12 are being sentenced for torturing and threatening to kill two boys. [21 January 2010] The brothers led their victims to an iso...
Jersey abuse men launch appeal
Two men jailed for abuse on Jersey are appealing against their convictions. [20 January 2010] Claude James Donnelly, 69, was jailed for 15 years for c...
Man held over riverside murder
A 19-year-old man has been arrested following the murder of 18-year-old Asha Muneer. [20 January 2010] The victim, from Whitley in Reading, was killed...
Young woman found murdered by river
A woman, believed to be 19-years-old, has been found dead on a riverside footpath. [19 January 2010] The victim's body was found next to the Kennet Ri...