Cambs Cops: Our Stories

‘Wrong place, wrong time’ – our latest podcast follows the heartbreaking murder of student Mohammed Algasim. He was only 20 years-old, a ‘dutiful son, loving brother’ and the ‘leader of his family in spirit’. He was staying in Cambridge to study English and following a day with friends in London had returned to the city with friends. Spending a summer evening talking to friends, sitting on a wall...

Following the gripping two-part episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody, today’s podcast goes beyond the screen and into the reality of a case that haunted investigators for a decade. In 2013, 86‑year‑old Una Crown was murdered in her own home. Despite extensive enquiries at the time, vital questions went unanswered, and the investigation stalled. Years later, everything changed — not through luck,...

A woman is found dead in a quiet Cambridgeshire village. At first, it looks like a tragic accident — nothing more. But as detectives start to piece together the details, subtle clues point to something far darker. In this true crime podcast episode, we unravel how a seemingly straightforward incident became a complex, sinister investigation. Step by step, we follow detectives as they uncovered the...

Welcome to 24 Hours in Cambs Custody, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most crucial parts of policing – the custody suite. In this episode, we shine a light on the dedicated team who work around the clock to keep detainees safe, uphold the law, and support investigations. From managing high-risk individuals to ensuring every process meets strict legal standards, discover...

When seconds count, the Road Policing Unit is often the difference between life and death. These officers face scenes of trauma that most of us will never witness in a lifetime—yet they show up every day, doing everything possible to give people a fighting chance of survival. In this episode, we explore how officers cope with the emotional impact of repeated exposure to tragedy and the teamwork an...

"When you’re young, you think you’re invincible." Sgt Craig Wheeler recalls a collision that will never leave him: A young man, never in trouble before, driving too fast. In just ten seconds, he mounted a pavement and killed a child. Two lives shattered forever – the child’s family and his own. One moment of overconfidence, one mistake, and everything changed. Craig shares why these tragedies happ...

** Trigger warning - this podcast involves discussions around child sex offenders** When DC Molly Halksworth sat opposite Anthony Goodridge she had no idea she was about to hear the horrifying details of his shocking crimes. A moment that remains with her as she describes it as the most horrific thing she has heard in her life. In our latest podcast we explore the case of convicted child sex offen...

"Is the patient breathing?" "I'm not sure... No. No, she isn't." When a man dialled 999, reporting that his wife had died in her sleep, his story seemed simple: a tragic, natural death. But something didn’t sit right. As investigators peeled back the layers, they uncovered a web of inconsistencies. What began as a heartbreaking call for help soon spiralled into a full-scale murder investigation. I...

With more than two decades of experience, PC Mike Price is an oracle when it comes to policing football. And despite being a QPR fan, he took on the full-time role as lead officer for Peterborough United four years ago and now says he has a passion for the club. While the atmosphere at games is generally good, there is a very small minority of fans on officers’ radar.

The management of some of the county’s most dangerous offenders is no easy job and a daily challenge for the team responsible.   In our latest podcast DI Gavin Slyvester talks about how his team manages sex offenders and high risk violent offenders.

DS Dan Scott is the first to admit he underestimated the impact retail crime has on those working in the industry. For some staff dealing with shoplifters is a daily occurrence which can leave them victim to violence and threatening behaviour. While the financial cost to the industry is in the billions, with a misconception that perhaps this is a victimless crime the impact on individuals is signi...

An escalating pattern of behaviour could be putting women in danger and officers need to act fast. This episode explores the vulnerable nature of the street sex worker industry in Peterborough and how it is policed.  PC Sarah-Kate Watson talks about how an unusual case involving an escalating pattern of strange behaviour was managed. A case involving something the team ‘had never seen before’.

A man who has spent more than half of his life in prison shares his story as part of a new podcast series focused on prevention.   “I want to give myself a chance – turning away from a life of crime”, Ian Edwards, 57, talks about his attempts to leave his criminal past behind him.   He speaks candidly about the chaos, addiction, and anger that consumed his teenage years and led to him committing a...

In this episode we will be discussing the force’s work to prevent violence against women and girls. This is a priority area for the force and has involved a long-term behaviour change campaign and several education projects. This includes training CCTV operators, taxi drivers, door staff and businesses in spotting the signs of predatory behaviour. It was this training that led CCTV operators to ca...

In this episode we are joined by Tom Wilby, from the force’s Demand Hub, who discusses what it is like to be the first person to speak to someone in an emergency and in need of police support. Tom talks about the types of emergency calls the force receives and the role he plays in protecting people from harm and ensuring they have the help they need.

In this episode we are joined by Detective Inspector Lindsay Harbour who talks to us about the process involved in investigating the sudden death of a person. From the methodical search at the scene to those tell-tale signs that tell you something isn’t as it seems, Lindsay explains what officers are looking for and the role they play in determining the circumstances of a person’s death.

In this episode we are joined by DC Charlie Mitton, from the force’s Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit, who talks about the investigation into a highly manipulative and dangerous paedophile who preyed on young girls through social media. Warning – This episode contains discussions some listeners may find upsetting or difficult to listen to.

In this episode we are joined by Inspector Karl Secker who talks about the force’s work to support those in a mental health crisis through the use of a mental health car. Historically police were heavily reliant on the use of emergency powers through section 136 of the Mental Health Act to provide support to those in a mental health crisis. Now thanks to the force’s mental health car those in cris...

At birth, Megan Gwynn weighed less than 4lbs, had suffered a burst bowel and only survived thanks to emergency surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. She had also been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs and shortens life expectancy. Despite this, and her own concerns, Megan recently achieved her ambition of becoming a police o...

Concern for people and missing from home reports represent a significant slice of modern policing. But behind the stats there are stories of real people, some ending in tragedy but others in joyful reunion. In this podcast, Detective Inspector Nick Cook speaks about the highs and lows of investigating missing people, while experienced control room supervisor Malcolm Graham explains how concern for...

In this podcast we speak to Janet Cameron, a survivor of historical sexual abuse at the hands of convicted murderer Colin Hill.   Janet has bravely waived her anonymity and spoken out on her battle for justice, 32 years after being raped and being told by police there was nothing that could be done.   For more information on rape, serious sexual offences and how police can help - https://www.cambs...

We’ve got neighbourhood policing teams working closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to protect communities, gather information and reduce crime across Cambridgeshire. But we can’t do it by ourselves, we need residents like you to continue feeding us information so we can help rectify the issues that matter to you most. In this podcast you’ll hear direct from some of our...

Anthony Burn, 59, is a “manipulative predator” who sexually abused multiple young children for nearly 40 years. Burn befriended families in Huntingdon and elsewhere, before gaining their trust and targeting their children. In July last year he was jailed for a minimum of 20 years. In this podcast we speak to DC Kev Foxcroft about the investigation, and we hear from one of the victims who bravely a...

Like many people struggling with loneliness after the breakdown of a relationship, retired dentist Simon Frost from Soham, turned to the internet looking for company, friendship and possibly love, but it didn’t work out as he’d hoped. Sadly, Simon’s story is all too common. For many lonely and vulnerable people, the person online may be the only person they chat to all week, so even if they suspec...

It was a day on the front line like any other for PC Leo Clarke in February last year. But that one day changed the next year of his life as he knew it. Leo was left with a bleed on the brain after being attacked on duty. He needed surgery and spent almost a week in hospital. Now back helping to keep Cambridgeshire safe, in this podcast episode he speaks honestly and openly about the severity of h...