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- BBC News
Attempted murder arrest after hit-and-run in Reigate
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and assault following a hit-and-run crash in Surrey. The 37-year-old man from Horley - currently in police custody - was arrested after a silver Mercedes collided with a pedestrian around 17:45 BST on Hornbeam Road in Reigate on 5 June. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, remains in hospital in a "serious condition", according to Surrey driver of the car left the scene after the crash, though the vehicle was found by officers later that evening, police said. Surrey Police said they arrested the suspect in London on 8 June. The pair are thought to know each other, the force added. "We understand this was a distressing incident," said Det Insp Gavin Dublin-Cumberbatch, detailing there had been a "significant emergency services presence" on the night of the crash. "Our thoughts are with the family of the injured young man," he added. Officers urged anyone with information or footage that could assist their investigation to get in contact.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Ex-Tory MP will face no further action over allegations of rape, police confirm
FORMER Tory MP Crispin Blunt will face no further action over an allegation of rape, police have confirmed. The ex-justice minister, 64, was detained in October 2023 on suspicion of the sex attack as well as possession of a controlled substance. Dad-of-two Blunt was suspended by his party and told to stay away from Parliament. He denied wrongdoing and accused the person behind the allegation of attempted extortion. Yesterday Surrey Police confirmed there was insufficient evidence to proceed over claims of rape. Mr Blunt, who stood down as MP for Reigate last year, remains under investigation for drug possession. A second man, in his 50s, is being investigated for the same alleged offence. A Surrey Police spokeswoman said: 'An investigation was launched following a report of rape in October 2023. 'Extensive enquiries have been carried out and a man in his 60s and a man in his 50s were arrested on 25 October 2023 in Horley in connection with the offence. 'It has since been determined that there is insufficient evidence to proceed and that no further action will be taken against either of the men in relation to the report of rape. 'However, both men will remain under investigation on suspicion of possession of controlled substances pending further enquiries. "Enquiries into this matter are ongoing."
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Police drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt
No further action will be taken against a former government minister after he was placed under investigation on suspicion of Blunt, 64, who served as a justice minister between 2010 and 2012 and was formerly MP for Reigate in Surrey, was arrested in Horley in Surrey in October Police said on Thursday there was "insufficient evidence to proceed" and that "no further action" would be force said that a man in his 60s and another in his 50s will remain under investigation on suspicion of possession of controlled substances pending further inquiries. Mr Blunt said at the time of his arrest he would "co-operate fully" with the investigation and was "confident" he would not be was first elected to parliament in 1997 as a Conservative. He had the Tory whip withdrawn following the arrest and stood as an independent did not contest the 2024 general election.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man arrested on suspicion of rape released on bail
A man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail. Surrey Police said they were called at 16:50 BST on Monday following a report of concern for a woman's safety at Horley Recreation said they were supporting the woman following the have appealed for anyone who was in or around the recreation ground between 16:30 and 16:50 BST on 26 May and saw "anything suspicious" to get in contact.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of rape
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an incident in Surrey. Police were called at 16:50 BST on Monday following report of concern for the safety of a woman at Horley Recreation Ground. A man in his 30s remains in custody and specialist officers have been supporting the woman, police said. Surrey Police wants anyone who was in or around the recreation ground between 16:30 and 16:50 and believes they saw "anything suspicious" to get in contact. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Surrey Police
