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A 29-year-old yob has been slammed behind bars for clocking a woman with a savage, unprovoked punch in broad daylight. Tristan Fretwell launched the shocking attack on Milton Street, Nottingham, on the night of 6 February.

CCTV reveals Fretwell sneaking up from behind before slugging the woman in the face, sending her crashing to the pavement. She was out with her partner and friend – all left stunned with no clue why she was targeted.

Quick-Thinking Cops Snatch Drunk Offender

A peaceful residential street in Plymouth was thrown into chaos today as bomb disposal experts were called to investigate a mysterious item. Locals were forced from their homes as police set up a 100-metre safety cordon on College Avenue, Mutley.

Man in 20s Arrested Over Firearm

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a man in his twenties was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate during a search in the area. The police are treating the situation seriously, although no wider public threat has been identified.

The Berlin Green Party has slammed the current refugee housing system and wants to swap overcrowded mass accommodation centres for smaller, dispersed flats across all city districts. Their election manifesto, unveiled last weekend, calls for a “social housing programme for refugees” to replace the giant shelters that currently cram most of Berlin’s 37,592 registered refugees.

A 15-year-old’s gutsy decision to report her attacker to school staff sparked a rapid police arrest, unmasking a dangerous predator running a twisted multi-alias grooming operation across social media.

Rapist Gurpreet Randhawa Snared Same Day

Gurpreet Randhawa, 21, from Wolverhampton, was locked up for 18 years after admitting to four counts of rape and multiple child exploitation offences. His crimes spanned from July 2024 to September 2025.

The Met Police has scored a major victory in court, defending its rule that officers and staff must declare if they belong to the Freemasons or similar secretive groups.

High Court Backs Met’s Transparency Drive

The High Court rejected a judicial review brought by the United Grand Lodge of England and others, who challenged the Met’s decision to tighten its declarable associations policy.

A fire at a derelict building in Canterbury has sparked a police investigation. Kent Police are treating the blaze as suspicious and are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Blaze Hits St George’s Place

The fire broke out at 2.16pm on Saturday 14 February at an abandoned property in St George’s Place. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, helping with road closures and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while Kent Fire and Rescue Service battled the flames.

Two Teens Arrested Over Arson

“I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,” he said. “I have always been a massive Eurovision fan and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously.”

On the night of Saturday, February 14, police stopped a suspicious car cruising around Perry Vale, Perry Hill, and Polecroft Lane. The Met swooped in and uncovered a gun inside the vehicle.

Two 19-Year-Olds Arrested at the Scene

Both men, just 19 years old, were promptly arrested. Nakeem Reid from Polecroft Lane faces charges for possession of a firearm. His mate, Taariq Odum-Jones of Drakefell Road, is charged not only with firearm possession but also with possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Court Appearances and Next Steps

Law enforcement scored a massive win at London Gateway port near Thurrock, Essex, with the haul of 536kg of cocaine worth over £53 million. The operation, led by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) alongside UK Border Force, struck a heavy blow against the drug trade on Friday, 13 February.

Man Arrested Over Multi-Million Pound Drug Plot

Salmonella found in Tesco Grape & Berry Medley

Tesco has urgently recalled its 230g Tesco Grape & Berry Medley after tests revealed the presence of Salmonella. The affected packs have a use-by date of 16 and 17 February 2026.

Health risks and symptoms

Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhoea, and painful stomach cramps. If you experience symptoms, it’s important to stay home from work, school, or nursery until 48 hours after symptoms stop to avoid passing the infection on.

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