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06/05/2014
'Skull Cracker' Michael Wheatley Spotted In London
Officers were called to an address in Twickenham on Monday, in relation to a sighting of escaped armed robber Michael Wheatley, known as the "Skull Cracker" for pistol-whipping his victims.
Police searched the area, however they did not find the 55-year-old criminal who is now the object of a major manhunt.
A full review of security has been ordered into HMP Standford Hill open prison on the Isle of Sheppey after the robber, who received 13 life sentences in 2002 for a string of brutal raids on banks and building societies, failed to return to the jail following a temporary release.
Police are advising the public not to approach Wheatley.
(CVS)
Police searched the area, however they did not find the 55-year-old criminal who is now the object of a major manhunt.
A full review of security has been ordered into HMP Standford Hill open prison on the Isle of Sheppey after the robber, who received 13 life sentences in 2002 for a string of brutal raids on banks and building societies, failed to return to the jail following a temporary release.
Police are advising the public not to approach Wheatley.
(CVS)
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07 May 2014
'Skull Cracker' In Custody In London
Kent Police, in partnership with officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, have arrested two men in East London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. On 3 May, Kent Police began a search for Michael Wheatley, 55, who had failed to return to HMP Standford Hill after being released on temporary licence.
'Skull Cracker' In Custody In London
Kent Police, in partnership with officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, have arrested two men in East London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. On 3 May, Kent Police began a search for Michael Wheatley, 55, who had failed to return to HMP Standford Hill after being released on temporary licence.
26 August 2014
Convicted Robber Goes On Run From Open Prison
A 23-year-old convicted robber has gone on the run from HMP Standford Hill, the same open from which Michael 'Skull Cracker' Wheatley, absconded from. Police were called to the prison, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent at about 14:00 on Sunday, when it was noticed that Liam White was missing.
Convicted Robber Goes On Run From Open Prison
A 23-year-old convicted robber has gone on the run from HMP Standford Hill, the same open from which Michael 'Skull Cracker' Wheatley, absconded from. Police were called to the prison, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent at about 14:00 on Sunday, when it was noticed that Liam White was missing.
09 May 2014
'Skull Cracker' Charged Over Armed Robbery
Michael Wheatley, also known as the 'Skull Craker', has appeared at East Surrey Magistrates Court today accused of armed robbery, The 55-year-old, who was on the run from an open prison in Kent, was arrested in London following an armed raid on the Chelsea Building Society in Sunbury, Surrey, on Wednesday.
'Skull Cracker' Charged Over Armed Robbery
Michael Wheatley, also known as the 'Skull Craker', has appeared at East Surrey Magistrates Court today accused of armed robbery, The 55-year-old, who was on the run from an open prison in Kent, was arrested in London following an armed raid on the Chelsea Building Society in Sunbury, Surrey, on Wednesday.
12 December 2014
Human Skull Left At Church Believed To Be Over 500 Years Old
A human skull left on the doorstep of Lady St Mary's Church in Dorset has been found to be more than 500 years old. The skull was left wrapped in tissue and inside a bag at the steps of the church in July. Carbon dating has now found that it dates to the 15th Century.
Human Skull Left At Church Believed To Be Over 500 Years Old
A human skull left on the doorstep of Lady St Mary's Church in Dorset has been found to be more than 500 years old. The skull was left wrapped in tissue and inside a bag at the steps of the church in July. Carbon dating has now found that it dates to the 15th Century.
29 June 2004
Blunkett invokes High Court in top cop suspension row
The row over the future of underfire Humberside police chief David Westwood has entered the High Court, after the Home Secretary lodged papers last night asking the court to "enforce the law and grant a hearing".
Blunkett invokes High Court in top cop suspension row
The row over the future of underfire Humberside police chief David Westwood has entered the High Court, after the Home Secretary lodged papers last night asking the court to "enforce the law and grant a hearing".
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