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Despite evidence suggesting that previous flashing crimes could have prevented Sarah Everard’s murder, only 10.9% of indecent exposure and voyeurism cases in London resulted in prosecutions last year. Police chiefs have recognized the severity of the issue and are now prioritizing the pursuit of perpetrators of violence against women, with the number of rape reports increasing by 244%. The hearing was organized by the Home Affairs Select Committee in response to concerns about the rising number of crimes such as indecent exposure and upskirting, especially in light of recent high-profile cases linked to offenders with a history of such offenses.

Two horses adorned with saddles and bridles escaped their enclosures and raced through the streets of London City. The incident was captured on social media and immediately brought to the attention of authorities. Police responded to the situation and managed to contain the horses near Limehouse. Currently, officers are awaiting an army horse box to transport the animals to a veterinarian. The Metropolitan police are collaborating with the army to locate the horses, and a black 4×4 with blue lights has been seen following them.

Two military horses have been contained by London police after running amok in the heart of the capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be at large. The incident occurred near Aldwych, between London’s financial center and the West End entertainment hub. Police are collaborating with army personnel to recapture the remaining horses. Reports indicate that one taxi driver had his car window broken by a startled horse, and a double-decker tour bus suffered windscreen damage. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Five Household Cavalry horses escaped their riders during a morning exercise in Whitehall, central London, on April 24, 2024. The loose horses caused chaos, running through streets in Victoria, Aldwych, and Tower Bridge, and injuring five people at three different locations. Two of the horses were reported to be contained as of 10:30 am, while the incident remained ongoing. Emergency services, including the ambulance service and police, responded to the scene.

On a freezing January night, Matthew Holland, a 31-year-old energy trader fueled by methamphetamine, embarked on a violent rampage within the Portland Astoria apartment complex. For hours, he tore through the walls, terrorizing neighbors while the police struggled to evacuate residents.