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The Crime Agents

If you want to understand what’s really happening on Britain’s streets, you need to hear this. The Crime Agents, the new podcast from the makers of The News Agents, goes beyond the headlines to uncover the truth behind crime that affects all of us. Why is violence rising? Why is public trust in the police collapsing? And what’s really driving young people to kill each other? Hosted by two insiders who have spent their lives chasing the answers, this is your front-row seat to the realities of

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35:44

Terror attacks & warzones: life as a bomb disposal...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/04/09

What's it really like to be a bomb disposal expert? In this episode, Andy & Neil explain how the police use these experts to defuse bombs and to save lives - and reveal why their services are called on more often than you might think.They're joined for an exclusive interview by Matt Middleditch - the head of Counter Terrorism Policing's 'bomb squad' - who shares his stories from decades on the frontline in the police and the military.Later, Neil reacts to Andy's recent investigation exposing

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27:58

Special Investigation: Inside Britain’s illegal care...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/04/01

In this special investigation, Andy exposes the scandal of the hundreds of illegal children's care homes which are operating all over the UK. In a joint investigation with The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Andy tells the horrifying story of a vulnerable 15 year-old girl who was groomed & raped by two 'carers' at one such home, who were given jobs working with children in spite of having a history of violent convictions.Andy tracks down and confronts the man who owned the care home in

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27:15

Q&A: Should all police officers carry Tasers & should...

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2026/03/29

Figures show that over 100 police officers are assaulted every day in the UK - so is it time for them all to carry a Taser in self-defence? Can all officers be trusted to carry these 'less lethal' weapons? Neil draws on his experience as former national lead for Tasers as he and Andy discuss whether it is now time for more British police to be armed. They also discuss whether the rise of the manosphere strengthens the case for banning social media for under 16s, and they explain why Martyn's Law -

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42:14

Levi Bellfield: catching a serial killer

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2026/03/25

LeviBellfieldwasthefirstBritishprisonertobesentencedtonotone,buttwowholelifeorders.Hemurderedthreewomen,includingtheschoolgirlMillyDowler,andwasalsoconvictedofmultiplerapesandanotherattemptedmurder.Inthisepisode,Andy&NeilspeaktoNeilLancaster,oneofthedetectiveswhowasakeypartofthesurveillanceteamwhichledtoBellfield'sarrest,andhearwhatitwasliketotailthismonsterfordaysonend.NeilLancasterexplainshowhefeltwatchingsuchanevilcharacterupclose-andhowthekillerverynearlyescapedpolice'sclutchesasthesurveillan

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29:05

Q&A: Death threats, Soham Murders & why does Andrew...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/03/23

In this week's Q&A episode, Neil reveals why he was once the subject of a death threat - and how one of his colleagues used some old-school tactics to deal with it. Meanwhile, Andy explains why the bomb squad were once called out to his house, and why he had to travel to work in a motorcade after receiving a death threat.Neil also goes into detail about the lasting impact the Soham Murders had on policing and safeguarding in Britain, and whether someone like Ian Huntley would ever get a job as a

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45:58

The manosphere: how dangerous are these toxic...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/03/18

This week, Andy & Neil take a deep-dive into the manosphere: a world of toxic misogyny and con artists. But where exactly is the line between influence and incitement? When does ideology cross a line into criminality? What more, if anything, can police do to stop these influencers from poisoning young minds?Neil explains how he saw this problem grow exponentially during his time as head of counter-terrorism policing, and Andy reveals how some of the most shocking stories he's ever covered have

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22:12

Q&A: Filming police officers, Iran’s terror threat &...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/03/16

After his rant last week about 'police auditors', in this week's Q&A Andy is challenged over his view and asked whether the George Floyd case in fact proves that officers should be filmed by the public while they're doing their job. He and Neil discuss this - and Andy has an update on police policy towards these 'auditors' from a source at the Met.Neil also explains exactly why the Iran War is likely to increase the threat of a terror attack happening on British soil, and he explains how youth

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36:32

Ian Huntley killed in prison attack: how and why?

The Crime Agents ·

2026/03/11

Ian Huntley, the notorious double child murderer, died last weekend after being attacked in prison. It wasn't the first time he had been attacked while he served his life sentence - and in this episode, Andy & Neil look at the growing problem of violence inside British prisons. They discuss how inmates fashion weapons for these attacks, why guards fail to prevent them, and how the hierarchy inside jails really works.They're joined by Vanessa Frake, a former prison Governor, who tells some

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25:06

Q&A: Is it time to increase the age of criminal...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/03/09

In this week's Q&A episode, Andy & Neil debate whether or not it's time to increase the age of criminal responsibility. It's currently 10 in England, Wales & Northern Ireland, but it's 12 in Scotland, and the UN recommends 14. Who's got it right? Andy cites the recent case where two 12 year-olds were convicted of murder in Wolverhampton and asks: would justice really have been served if they had been allowed to walk free?Andy & Neil also discuss some of the dangerous situations

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41:37

Does Trump’s Iran war make the UK less safe?

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2026/03/04

In this week's episode, Andy & Neil look at what impact the expanding war in the Middle East is having here in the UK. The Iranian regime has a long history of plotting terrorist acts and using proxies to hit targets on British soil - so will Keir Starmer's decision to allow the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iran make us a target for retaliation?Neil explains how the IRGC - the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps - has used sleeper cells and highly trained agents to

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23:53

Q&A: Andrew’s arrest, the evidence against Lucy Letby...

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2026/03/02

This week, Andy & Neil take your questions on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, with Andy revealing the intriguing details he's been told by his sources about why the police search of Royal Lodge went on for almost a week.They also respond to questions about the reliability of the evidence used against Lucy Letby in the former neo-natal nurse's controversial trial, and Neil explains why the Sieg Heil - aka a Hitler salute - isn't technically illegal in the UK and many other countries.Later,

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42:55

Who’s winning the war on gang violence?

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2026/02/25

More than one child is murdered every week in the UK - but what if the solution to gang violence isn't tougher prison sentences or more stop & search? This week, Andy & Neil explain why the kids caught up in this violence seem to be getting younger, and Andy speaks to a gang member in the West Midlands - Britain's knife crime capital - to find out what life is really like for these youngsters. But across the country, more areas are using specialist taskforces and alternative approaches to

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26:41

Q&A: Tracking down Epstein's emails & was Jim...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/23

In this week's Q&A episode, Andy & Neil explain how the police will be attempting to get their hands on the original versions of the emails in the Epstein Files as they continue their investigations into the likes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson. They also react to Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claiming the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants', and discuss whether his comments crossed a legal line and could be considered hate speech. Plus, Andy reveals

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28:28

Special episode: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/19

Join Andy & Neil for this special episode as they react to the news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office after the release of the Epstein Files. They discuss why Thames Valley Police will have made the historic decision to arrest the former Prince, and explain what happens next.They also answer some of the key questions, such as: will Andrew have had a mugshot taken and will he have been kept in a police cell? Will he benefit from any

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41:20

The gangs targeting Premier League stars

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/18

In towns and cities across the UK, the wealthy are being watched. Organised criminal gangs are targeting millionaires, high-profile sports stars and some of Britain’s most exclusive jewellery stores. Not randomly. Not recklessly. But with precision.They research their targets. Track their movements. Study alarm systems. Map escape routes. Then they strike. Safes are ripped out in minutes. Priceless jewellery displays cleared before police even arrive. Millions in watches, diamonds and cash

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02:00

Introducing: Up To Speed

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/17

The Crime Agents listeners, we've got a new podcast we think you'll love.Step inside sport’s greatest soap opera, Formula One, with a brand-new podcast Up To Speed. Hosted by Drive to Survive star Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 content creator Jolie Sharpe.Expect razor-sharp reaction, behind-the-scenes insight, blockbuster interviews and answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! With their deep knowledge,

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35:05

Cheating death: ‘I was ambushed by Russian hitmen’

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2026/02/16

In this special bonus episode, Andy is joined by Sky News cameraman Richie Mockler, who tells the extraordinary story of how he and his team cheated death after being ambushed by Russians at the start of the Ukraine War in February 2022. Richie describes fearing for his life after being hit by two bullets - and how he and the team all managed a miraculous escape thanks to local mechanics, Ukrainian police, and a big slice of luck. Andy also asks Richie about the impact this incident had on him and

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35:48

Mandelson, Epstein & Andrew: when power and policing...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/11

In this episode, Andy is joined by Lewis Goodall from The News Agents to look at the ongoing police investigation into Peter Mandelson, the former Labour peer brought down by his extensive association with Jeffrey Epstein. Neil dials in from his holiday to explain exactly what it would take for Mandelson to be convicted of Misconduct in Public Office, while Andy explains how British police will be working with their US counterparts to secure the evidence they need from the Epstein Files.Andy and

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27:23

Q&A: Andrew's bodyguard & was police chief right to...

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/09

In this week's Q&A episode, Andy & Neil address the row which has recently engulfed West Midlands Police. Was the force right to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa? And did Chief Constable Craig Guildford's mishandling of the crisis mean that it was right for him to go as a result? Andy & Neil dissect the mistakes that were made and whether better leadership could have saved his job. They also respond to a question about whether Andrew

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45:05

Lucy Letby: time for a retrial?

The Crime Agents ·

2026/02/04

Did Lucy Letby really murder seven babies, and attempt to murder seven more? This case has received global attention and has caused more public debate than any other in recent memory. In this episode, Andy & Neil debate whether, for the sake of public confidence in the British justice system, it's time for the former neo-natal nurse to be allowed a retrial.Many high profile figures, from politicians, to medical experts and influencers, have campaigned in support of Letby in the past couple of

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