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Sky News
8 minutes ago
- Sky News
Missing Rolex case: Woman charged with murder after 69-year-old stabbed in her north London flat
A woman has been charged with the murder of a 69-year-old woman who was stabbed in her home. Jennifer Abbott - also known as Sarah Steinberg - was pronounced dead at her flat in Camden, north London, last Friday. Police previously said they believed the death could be linked to a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch. Nancy Pexton, also 69, has been charged by the Metropolitan Police and is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court later today. Ms Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours, who broke her door down after her family had not heard from her for several days. She had last been seen walking her corgi in the area on 10 June. A post-mortem examination gave her cause of death as sharp force trauma. Detective Inspector Barry Hart previously said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the victim's loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time." There has been an increased police presence in the area as detectives explore "several lines of inquiry".
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Dawn raid at house today in the fight against drugs
Police carried out a dawn raid at a house in Astley Bridge this morning. The raid was as a result of information from members of the community concerned about drugs in the area. A spokesman for GMP Bolton said: "Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have executed a drugs warrant at a house in Astley Bridge this morning. "Following information from members of the community concerned about drug supply in the area, your local officers obtained a warrant from the court. READ MORE: Farnworth properties raided by police in fight against drugs Horwich police arrest one as they carry out dawn raid at property "A small quantity of what is believed to be class B drugs were found during the warrant. "A 26-year-old man remains under investigation. "If you have information about criminality in your area, you can contact the independent charity, CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111." The raid is the latest to be carried out in Bolton to crackdown on drug dealing in the borough. Last month, police carried out a series of simultaneous dawn raids in the Farnworth area as part of an investigation drug gangs in the borough.
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Leeds bus crash: Woman, 79, dies after being hit by double-decker
A 79-year-old woman who was hit by a bus in Leeds city centre has died, police have woman, who has not been named, suffered serious head injuries when she was struck at a pedestrian crossing in Vicar Lane shortly before 14:00 BST on a statement, her family described her as "a deeply loved mother, sister and friend whose kindness and spirit will be profoundly missed by everyone whose life she touched".West Yorkshire Police said no arrests have been made in connection with her death, and have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or those with video footage, to get in touch. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Free Malaysia Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP
Khalid Ismail has been heading the Special Branch since May 2023. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Bukit Aman Special Branch director Khalid Ismail has been appointed as the new inspector-general of police on a two-year contract, effective June 23. He will take over as the nation's top cop from Razarudin Husain, whose term ends on June 22. Razarudin, who was appointed as the IGP for a two-year term in June 2023, had said he would not extend his contract out of respect for his mother's wishes. Khalid, 60, joined the police force in April 1987 and began his career with the Special Branch at Bukit Aman. He has held various key positions, including deputy director of Special Branch I, and security liaison officer at the Malaysian high commission in London. He was appointed as Special Branch director in April 2023 before reaching the mandatory retirement age in April 2025. His service was then extended on a contract basis, which remains in effect. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in a statement the appointment was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in accordance with Articles 140(4) and 140(5) of the Federal Constitution, on the advice of the prime minister and recommendation of the Police Force Commission. He thanked Razarudin for his services and congratulated Khalid on his appointment.
Free Malaysia Today
an hour ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops bust drug ring using rented cars, hotels to avoid detection
Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said the suspects earned about RM1,600 for each drug delivery. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate that used rented cars and hotel rooms for the past nine years to avoid being detected by the cops. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said a married couple and two men, aged between 27 and 39, were arrested in an operation at 6pm on Wednesday. In addition to seizing various types of drugs, the cops also confiscated two rented cars that they believe the syndicate used for drug trafficking, Bernama reported. 'All four suspects are believed to have been active in drug trafficking activities since 2016, and they are believed to have used rented cars to distribute the drugs. 'They are also believed to have rented hotels as accommodation to avoid being detected by the authorities,' he said, adding that the suspects earned about RM1,600 for each drug delivery. Two of the suspects have criminal records, including for narcotics-related cases, while all three men tested positive for drugs. The woman tested negative.
