Missing Waterlooville male James Scutt now found

You may have seen our appeal to find James Scutt yesterday after he had been reported missing   We are pleased to say police have confirmed he has now been located.   Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal

Police move on encampment in Portchester

Police have been working with partners at Fareham Borough Council in response to an unauthorised encampment which was set up at Wicor Recreation Ground, Portchester today (5 July)   Under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, police have the power to direct individuals to leave the land and remove any […]

Suspected gunshots fired at police car in Streatham Common

Officers investigating a suspected firearms discharge in Streatham Common have located the suspects’ vehicle   The grey Kia Niro Estate was found in the Tulse Hill area and will be recovered for a full forensic examination.   The investigation into a suspected firearms discharge at a police car during a pursuit in south London remains […]

Witness appeal following fatal collision in Ferndown

Officers investigating a fatal collision in Ferndown are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward   Dorset Police received a report at 11.10am on Tuesday 5 July 2022 of a collision in Redwood Drive involving a highways lorry that was carrying out resurfacing work and a male pedestrian.   Officers attended along […]

Firefighters tackle Southsea blaze after spreading to neighbouring properties

Firefighters tackled the blaze that spread across several gardens and destroyed sheds in Southsea   Firefighters said the blaze started in a shed and spread across multiple gardens in Southsea.   Crews rushed to the scene on Middlesex Road at around 6.10pm yesterday.   Two appliances from Southsea and two from Cosham battled to extinguish […]

Firefighters called to vehicle collision West Street Portchester

Fire crews from Portchester and Cosham were called after a vehicle collided with a traffic island in Portchester   Four appliances were in attendance of the collision close to Portchester crematorium at around 12.20pm.   The circumstances behind how the vehicle collided are under investigation, however there are not thought to be any serious injuries […]

Police appeal to help find missing Waterlooville man

Have you seen missing James Scutt?    James, aged 34, was last seen in the Waterlooville area at around 12pm on Monday, July 4.   He is thought to have travelled to the Winchester area in his van, and was last heard from at around 6pm the same day.   It is possible he may […]

More than 30 firefighters called to tackle Eastleigh house blaze

Firefighters called to tackle house fire in Eastleigh    More than 30 firefighters were called to a house fire in Eastleigh shortly before 6pm yesterday evening.   Crews from Eastleigh, St Mary’s and Redbridge were alerted to the end of terrace property fire on Barton Road at 5.51pm. Photo credit Southern Emergencies The aerial ladder […]

Firefighters are tackling a large house fire in Southampton

Firefighters are currently tackling a large house fire in Southampton   Around 30 Firefighters are tackling the blaze that broke out in Barton Road, Eastleigh.   Crews from Eastleigh, St Marys and Redbridge are currently dealing with the fire on Barton Road, Eastleigh.    Both Barton Road & Chickenhall Lane have been closed whilst Firefighters  tackle the blaze, police are […]

Bank’s quick thinking stops elderly woman being scammed

A Fareham bank’s quick thinking prevented an elderly person being scammed   Staff of a Fareham bank’s quick thinking stopped the elderly person from being scammed after Rogue Traders took them to the bank to withdraw funds.   The victim was taken by the so-called Traders to withdraw cash for unnecessary garden work.   No […]