A man has been arrested after young men were threatened and robbed at knifepoint in Harlow. A 22-year-old man from Basildon was taken into Police Custody last night on suspicion of three robberies and one attempted robbery. The incidents took place in Harlow town centre on Wednesday, March 23rd, in the evening. Several young men were threatened in underpasses and cycle paths; some being forced to hand over their phones and wallets. Officers were granted additional stop and se

Greenbank High School, Southport. (Photo © Google Street View) A pupil at Greenbank Highschool was found to be carrying a knife during the school day. The incident, that one parent described to The Echo as being "very worrying", took place at the Southport all girls' school on Tuesday March 22nd. The school has reached out to parents and guardians to reassure them that the situation is being dealt with. An email seen by The Echo from the school's headteacher read: "I am writi

Talbot Street. Ryemarket Shopping Centre area, West Midlands. (Photo © Google Street View) Three teenagers have been arrested after two boys were robbed and stabbed in Stourbridge last Tuesday. The victims, aged 14 and 15, were attacked after an altercation inside Ryemarket Shopping Centre. Both boys were taken to hospital for treatment after the incident. The 14-year-old remains in a serious condition, but is stable. The 15-year-old has now been discharged. After an investig

Bridlington Avenue, Hull. (Photo © Google Street View) A teenager has been found guilty after stabbing a boy repeatedly in Hull. The 16 year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, assaulted the 14-year old with a large knife in September last year. The victim was chased through the Bridlington Avenue Estate after a disagreement between the two. He was then stabbed three times in the back, and a further three times in the front. One of the blows narrowly missing his heart

173 bus route, High Road, Chadwell Heath. (Photo © Google Street View) A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy died from a stab wound in Chadwell Heath on Monday. The 16-year-old boy was on the 173 bus going down High Road when it was discovered that he had been injured. Police officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene where the boy was in a critical condition. He was taken to hospital for treatment, but died from his injury early hours Tu

Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground, Beeston. (Photo © Google Street View) Two teenage boys have been arrested after knives were reportedly carried around a Beeston play park on Saturday. Two knives were seized from a house after the boys, aged 15 and 16, were seen carrying them around Dovecote Lane Recreation Ground. Inspector Andy Wilson, of Nottinghamshire police, said: “It should go without saying, but carrying a knife is very dangerous and there is never an excuse to have on

Our Lady of Compassion Church, School Lane, Formby. (Photo © Google Street View) An 18 year-old man has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Formby. The 16 year-old victim suffered serious injuries after the attack on School Lane Tuesday afternoon. The suspect, from Seaforth, is being held on suspicion of wounding, robbery and possession of a Class B drug following the incident. Chief Inspector Simon Owen, of Merseyside Police, said: “Enquiries are in the very early

Carter Gate, Newark. (Photo © Google Street View) A teenage boy and a man were arrested and two knives were seized after police investigated a disturbance report. Officers were called to Carter Gate, Newark, at around midnight on the 7th of March after being informed that a man had made threats towards a member of the public in the street. A 22-year-old man was detained at the scene and a knife was recovered. He was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed a

West Derby School. (Photo © Google Street View) A teenager has been arrested after a schoolboy was stabbed leaving West Derby all boys high school. The young man, from Liverpool, was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been taken to a police station in Merseyside for questioning. The weapon has been recovered. Police and paramedics attended the scene in Tuebrook, at around 3pm on March 3rd, following a report that a pupil had been stabbed. Detective Inspector Jennie Bec

Deighton Working Men's Club. (Photo © Google Street View) Two men have been arrested after a teenager had his hand hacked with a machete while on his way to use a cash machine in Huddersfield. Aged 27 and 29, the two have been arrested on suspicion of wounding in relation to the attack on Monday the 21st of February in Keldregate. The victim, a 19-year-old, was walking along Riddings Road to use the cash machine for a £10 withdrawal, when he was ambushed by masked men near D

Alum Rock. (Image: © Google Street View) A teenager has been arrested after a school boy was stabbed when a fight broke out between a large number of youths in Alum Rock. Aged 13, the teen, who we cannot name for legal reasons, is being held on suspicion of attempted murder, and remains in custody for questioning. Detective Sergeant Simon Hanlon, leading the investigation said: “We’re still trying to establish exactly what happened and why, but our investigation has already m

Thomas Corder. (Photo © James Croston) A 28-year-old man has been left with “life changing scars” after being slashed in the face in Liverpool city centre. Thomas Corder, from Ormskirk, had his face “slashed open” and other wounds inflicted after a verbal altercation at the Invisible Wind Factory. An ambulance was called to Seel Street in the early hours of the morning on the 12th of December. The Police were informed of the incident, and he was taken to hospital for treatmen

Ava White. (Photo © Merseyside Police) The farther of murdered schoolgirl Ava White has said that the family have been left “completely devastated and heartbroken”. In a statement released to Merseyside Police, Robert Martin said: "We would like to say thank you to everybody for their ongoing support during this devastating time. Thank you to every one of you for your kind messages and donations." 12-year-old Ava was stabbed in Liverpool city centre following the Christmas li