Category : Search result: Staffordshire crime


Oasis ticket fraudster admits £4,000 scam

Rosie Slater, 32, scammed fans with fake Oasis reunion tour tickets. She pleaded guilty to 11 fraud counts and will be sentenced in April. Police warn to buy only from reputable sellers.

Clayton children orphaned after mum's sudden heart attack

Ellie, 5, and Alfie, 3, are now orphans after their mother Louise Smith died suddenly from a heart attack on December 12, just two years after their father lost his battle with cancer. Their aunt Tracy Green is now caring for them and has launched a fundr

Reform UK expels council leader over racist posts

Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting Sadiq Khan and David Lammy. Read the full story.

Former Doctor Charged with Assaulting 38 Patients

Nathaniel Spencer faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on patients, including children, at two Midlands hospitals. The CPS authorised prosecution after a complex police investigation.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

Dog starts house fire by chewing lithium battery

A Staffordshire family's ordinary afternoon turned to chaos when their playful dog triggered a devastating house fire by chewing through a lithium-ion battery, serving as a crucial warning to pet owners nationwide.

Dangerous prisoner escapes during hospital visit

Police forces across Staffordshire on high alert as convicted criminal John Millett, serving time for serious offences, escapes custody while at hospital in Tamworth. Authorities warn public not to approach.

Police officers face misconduct hearing over custody death

Two Staffordshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings following the death of a 34-year-old man in custody, as the Independent Office for Police Conduct concludes its investigation into the tragic incident.

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