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LONDON: PROGRESS MADE IN HATFIELD CLOSE MURDER INVESTIGATION | INFORMING BRITAIN

14/4/2025

A man has been formally charged with murder following the death of a woman in Lewisham, in the Sourt East area of London.

Hai Van Nguyen, aged 41, of Hatfield Close, Lewisham, was charged on Monday 14 April 2025, with the murder of his wife, Hien Thi Vu, aged 45.

Nguyen has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court today.

A subsequent hearing will be arranged at a later date and venue to be confirmed.

On Sunday 13 April 2025, at approximately 06:41, London Ambulance Service notified Metropolitan Police of a critically injured woman at Hatfield Close, SE14.

Hatfield Close, SE14 | © Google

Officers from Metropolitan Police promptly attended the scene, supported by London's Air Ambulance.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman was pronounced deceased at the location.

At 06:52, a 44-year-old man voluntarily presented himself at Lewisham Police Station in connection with the incident.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.

The family of Hien Thi Vu have been informed and are receiving ongoing support from specially trained officers.

A Post Mortem examination is to be conducted in due course.

EDINBURGH: MAN CHARGED AFTER DISTURBANCE INJURIES THREE IN PORTOBELLO | INFORMING BRITAIN

14/4/2025

Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in the Portobello area of Edinburgh.

The incident occurred at approximately 22:55 on Saturday, 12 April 2025, prompting Officers from Police Scotland to respond to reports at Bath Street and Mentone Avenue.

Three individuals, comprising one 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds, sustained injuries and were conveyed to the Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh for medical evaluations.

The accused is scheduled to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday 15 April 2025.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for further proceedings.

LINCOLNSHIRE: LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP TO FIND WOMAN FOR COURT NO-SHOW | INFORMING BRITAIN

14/4/2025

Lincolnshire Police have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Sammie Hannon, a 28-year-old woman with no fixed address, formerly associated with the Skegness and Nottingham areas.

A warrant for her arrest has been authorised by Boston Magistrates Court following Sammie Hannon's failure to attend a scheduled court appearance.

The public is requested to provide any information that may aid in her apprehension.

People with information on Sammie Hannon are asked to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101, alternatively if those wish to remain anonymous the independent charity CrimeStoppers can be called on 0800 555 111.

When contacting Lincolnshire Police use Reference Number 25000135063.

LEWISHAM DEATH SPARKS MURDER INVESTIGATION | INFORMING BRITAIN

13/4/2025

A murder inquiry has been initiated following the death of a woman in her forties in Lewisham.

At 06:41 on Sunday 13 April 2025, London Ambulance Service notified Metropolitan Police of a gravely injured woman in Hatfield Close in the SE14 region.

Hatfield Close, SE14 | © Google

Officers were promptly dispatched, accompanied by London's Air Ambulance.

Despite the best efforts of Emergency Services, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

At 06:52, a 44-year-old man presented himself at Lewisham Police Station in connection with the incident.

He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

It is understood that the two individuals were known to each other.

The woman's next of kin have been informed and will receive support from specialist officers.

A Post Mortem examination will be conducted in due course.

The investigation is ongoing.

RUSSELL BRAND CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE SEX OFFENCES BY METROPOLITAN POLICE | INFORMING BRITAIN

4/4/2025

British TV personality Russell Brand has charged by the Metropolitan Police Service.

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.

Metropolitan Police has issued a charge and requisition to Russell Brand, 49, of Oxfordshire, in connection with the following offences:

One count of Rape
One count of Indecent Assault
One count of Oral Rape
Two counts of Sexual Assault

Detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4's Dispatches documentary and reports conducted by The Times newspaper.

It is alleged that Russell Brand carried out the following attacks in Britain's capital:

In 1999 a woman was raped in the Bournemouth area
In 2001 a woman was indecently assaulted in the Westminster area of London
In 2004 a woman was orally raped and sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London
Between 2004 and 2005, a woman was sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London

Russell Brand will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday 02 May 2025 to stand trial for charges against his alleged attacks on four separate women.

ACCUSED: Russell Brand | © YouTube

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police who is leading the investigation, said:

"The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers."

Detective Superintendent Furphy has confirmed his team's investigation into Russell Brand is currently ongoing, by saying:

"The Met's investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at [email protected]. Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line."

If you've been affected by issues in this article, please visit InformingBritain.com/Advice for support pages and organisations.

MISSING PERSON: TEENAGE GIRL disappeared IN MERSEYSIDE HAVE YOU SEEN HER? | INFORMING BRITAIN

23/3/2025

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in finding a 17 year-old girl who is missing from the Liverpool area.

Rhianna Shove was last seen in Walton Hall Park yesterday, Saturday 22 March 2025.

She is described, as:

White
5'6" tall
Slim build
Brown hair

When last seen she was wearing a grey Montirex puffer jacket, black leggings, black trainers and a black baseball cap.

She is known to frequent the areas of Walton, Bootle and Skelmersdale.

Merseyside Police are requesting the public dial 999 for any immediate sightings of Rhianna.

If you have any information on Rhianna's whereabouts, please call 101.

Alternatively, the Missing Persons charity can be contacted on 116000.

FATAL ACCIDENT IN CANNOCK BEGINS STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO CRASH | INFORMING BRITAIN

23/3/2025

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision in Cannock on Saturday 22 March 2025.

Officers were called to a report of a serious collision on the Hednesford Road near the Rugeley area at around 16:00.

The collision was between a grey Land Rover and a grey MG.

The driver of the MG, a man in his 40s, died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver and passengers in the Land Rover were taken to a local medical facility for further checks, but a spokesperson from Staffordshire Police believes their injuries are minor.

Detectives from Staffordshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are at the scene and are now trying to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident should contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting Incident Number 510 of 22 March 2025.

POLICE RELEASE CCTV FOOTAGE IN URGENT APPEAL FOR MISSING VULNERABLE WOMAN - HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

2/2/2025

Metropolitan Police have issued an urgent appeal for a missing vulnerable autistic woman.

Officers from Holborn and Covent Garden are urgently appealing for help to find a vulnerable woman who went missing following a visit to the theatre in central London.

Aziza Daley, who is 37, was last seen leaving the Cambridge Theatre in Seven Dials, Covent Garden at approximately 15:20 on Saturday 1 February 2025.

Aziza, who is from Croydon, has autism and is non-verbal.

She is known to enjoy open spaces.

When last seen, she was wearing a green top with open shoulders, black trousers and black boots.

Officers are concerned for her welfare.

It is possible she has now been out all night, in very cold temperatures, without a coat or other warm clothing.

Urgent enquiries are ongoing to try to find Aziza.

Investigators have released CCTV footage which was recorded not far from where Aziza was last seen.

These CCTV footages show. what she was wearing at the time.

Anyone who sees Aziza is urged to call 999.

Anyone with other information about her whereabouts is asked to call 101, giving the reference 4363/01FEB.

Alternatively those with information can contact CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800555111 or the Missing People charity on 116000.

MISSING PERSON: HAVE YOU SEEN KEVIN HICKS FROM LONDON?

26/1/2025

On Sunday 03 March 1986, while on his way back home from a nearby shop, 16-year-old Kevin Hicks disappeared in the Addiscombe area of Croydon in South London.

He hasn't been seen, or heard from, since.

Before Kevin disappeared he seemed happy, there were no troubling issues at his school and he applied for some jobs a week before he vanished.

Sunday 03 March 1986 was an uneventful day for Kevin and his family

At approximately 20:30, Kevin Hicks noted he needed to get some eggs for a Home Economics lesson at his school the next day, after telling his mother, Terry Hicks, he left his Sissinghurst Road home in Addiscombe to make the short walk to a local community shop called Sperrings on Lower Addiscombe Road.

Sperrings on Lower Addiscombe Road | © Crimewatch

According to Google Maps, the route between Sissinghurst Road and Lower Addiscombe Road would take roughly 10 minutes to walk there.

The full journey on foot - there and back - is approximately 0.8 of a mile.

This could be done in less than half an hour.

Kevin's Sissinghurst Road home | © BBC / Crimewatch UK

Kevin only had £1 in cash on him.

An hour and a half later, the last confirmed sighting of Kevin Hicks was made.

Somebody who knew Kevin saw him at roughly 22:00 on Shirley Road and according to this witness, it appeared like Kevin was heading in the direction of Sissinghurst Road.

This visual evidence is significant because not only is it the last confirmed sighting of Kevin, Shirley Road is not the shortest route if someone was to walk back to Sissinghurst Road from Lower Addiscombe Road and it is a little out the way - especially on foot.

It's unclear as to what compelled Kevin to add unnecessary walking distance to his journey.

No reason has ever been established as to why Kevin was on Shirley Road.

Did he fancy a walk to clear his mind of the Home Economics school project the next day or was the teenager encouraged to meet somebody, perhaps under the pretense of a lift home?

Almost four months after Kevin's disappearance, Metropolitan Police turned to Crimewatch UK in the hope that BBC One's viewers would hold key information and take their investigations several steps further as the case did not receive much publicity outside of London and it's possible Kevin could be anywhere in Britain.

Superintendent David Hatcher appealed on Metropolitan Police's behalf by asking for the public's assistance during his esteemed Incident Desk segment.

Superintendent Hatcher noted that recently before the schoolboy's disappearance, he bought expensive stereo equipment and would be unlikely to leave that behind.

On the night of Kevin's disappearance, he was wearing:

Red, white, and black, bomber jacket
Denim jeans
Red and white Hi Tec trainers

The Crimewatch UK appeal failed to yield any new leads or lines of enquiry and the investigation of Kevin Hicks' disappearance was wound down but remained open if any new evidence came to light and it is still an active case today.

Apart from Friday 25 October 1996, someone telephoned local newspaper Croydon Advertiser and said they knew where Kevin's body was. Police asked for this person to call again but never did.

In 2011, an Age Progression image was released of Kevin as a 33-year-old.

He probably won't have changed much - is that someone you know?

Kevin's parents, Derek and Terry Hicks, continued to appeal for Kevin Hicks to return home or anyone to come forward with new details that would explain their son's disappearance, however they passed away before Metropolitan Police revisited the case in 2016, without ever knowing what happened to their son.

In December 2016, Metropolitan Police made a fresh appeal for information into Kevin Hicks' disappearance, this followed a review of the investigation earlier that year.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command took on the investigation and a Detective Inspector explained he and his team believe Kevin has been murdered.

Detective Inspector John McQuade, said:

"Kevin simply disappeared that night and was never seen nor heard of again. We can only imagine what the intervening years must have been like for his family, years of worry and distress at not knowing what happened. Sadly, both his parents died without ever discovering the truth. Many enquiries have been carried out over the years but Kevin's body has never been found but there is no evidence he is still alive. We believe Kevin must have met someone that night, been assaulted and his body disposed of. A substantial reward is on offer for anyone with information leading to the discovery of Kevin's body or the prosecution of the person or people responsible for his murder. I hope this will encourage anyone with information – no matter how small you think that piece of information might be – to come forward as soon as possible. We believe Kevin must have met someone in that hour-and-a-half and that person attacked him. Perhaps the suspect didn’t mean to kill him but it is clear Kevin's body must have then been disposed of. On 25 October 1996, following media appeals, someone anonymously called the Croydon Advertiser and said she knew where Kevin's body was. We would appeal for that person to come forward and contact us again; you may have really important information for us. I truly believe people in the local Croydon community hold the answers to what happened to Kevin."

Since 2016, Metropolitan Police have offered an award of £20,000 for any details that will help them either locate Kevin safe and well, or learn what happened to him on the night he disappeared.

Speaking in 2016, Kevin's only living relative - his sister Alexandra - gave a statement.

Alexandra Hicks, said:

"Christmas is always a particularly hard time of the year, especially now both my parents are gone. It would be the best Christmas present to have Kevin back or to know what has happened to him. With Kevin and I being only a year and a day apart with our birthdays, the month of February is a constant reminder of not knowing where he is or what has happened to him. On 2 March 2017 it will be 31 years since Kevin went missing and I appeal to anyone with any information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist police with their investigation. Someone somewhere knows something. It is time to let go of that secret."

She has since moved away from Croydon and is now living in Hastings, Sussex.

As of press time, Kevin Hicks hasn't been seen for 14,209 days.

The Missing People charity are continuing to work on a safe return home for Kevin or any information on his whereabouts.

If you know any details that would help Missing People, Metropolitan Police, and (more importantly) his sister Alexandra, please call 116000 or email [email protected].

Alternatively you can call the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.

There is a £20,000 reward for information that will help Metropolitan Police solve this case.

MISSING PEOPLE: HAVE YOU SEEN DOREEN JAMIESON FROM ABERDEEN?

25/1/2025

On Wednesday 19 December 2001, then 41-year-old Doreen Jamieson disappeared.

Royal Cornhill Hospital before its demolition

Doreen absconded from Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen while receiving treatment for Mental Health complications that troubled her life and hasn't been seen for 8,438 days. (count correct at the date this article was published).

The last time Doreen was sighted, on 19 December 2001, she was wearing beige jeans, a brown floral patterned coat, and white trainers. It is strongly believed she would have been carrying a black bag.

Doreen has links to Kingseat in Aberdeenshire which is approximately one mile East of Newmachar and enjoyed having leisurely walks in the area.

Missing Doreen Jamieson

During the initial investigation, Grampian Police (now Police Scotland) received information from a member of the public, this was relayed into the Public Domain by a Detective on the case.

DC Graeme Reid, said:

"We had a call from a member of the public about a favourite walk Miss. Jamieson had in the grounds of Kingseat."

Doreen Jamieson's partner, Alan Mitchell, spoke at around the time of DC Reid's comment.

Alan Mitchell, said:

"I am hoping that if the police don't find her, they will at least discover something to help find her."

Mr. Mitchell, added:

"I am confident she is still alive."

Kingseat Hospital | © Bill Harrison

The building and grounds of the former Kingseat Hospital near Newmacher, Aberdeenshire, were searched extensively.

There was no evidence to suggest Doreen Jamieson had been in the vicinity of the former Kingseat Hospital or its grounds at the time of Grampian Police's search.

Prior to her disappearance, Doreen would call her mother every day on the telephone.

Her mother, Anna Sutherland, was said to be extremely concerned for Doreen's safety due to her suffering from depression before vanishing.

On the day after Doreen Jamieson's 42nd Birthday, Anna Sutherland gave a brief statement, saying:

"I just want my daughter to return home."

Anna Sutherland, added:

"We are all very worried."

The Missing Persons charity are actively working towards a safe return home for Doreen Jamieson.

Doreen Jamieson will be approximately 65-years-old, today.

If Doreen is in employment, she will either be recently retired from a workplace or possibly speaking about an imminent retirement with her colleagues.

According to a Facial Aging Software app on MEDIA.IO, this is possibly what Doreen Jamieson would look like today at 65-years old.

Do you know anybody with an Aberdonian accent who looks sort of like this in your social circles?

If you know anything that would help Police Scotland with locating Doreen, or you're Doreen yourself, please get in-touch with either of the following organisations.

Please call Missing People on 116000, alternatively you can anonymously give details to CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.

If you would prefer to give information via email, Missing People are available through [email protected].

Police Scotland can be contacted directly on 101.

If you have been affected by issues raised in this article, please call Samaritans on 116123 or email [email protected].