UK Policing News

FOUR special constables proved their worth to society when their pro-activeness helped take down a knife attacker. In October 2009 a man was stabbed three times in his chest outside his home in Selly Oak following a dispute over a debt. His injuries were potentially life-threatening however he was initially uncooperative with the ‘specials’ other than naming the offender. Those responsible for the attack had made off from the scene but after patrolling the area the team of four began to get their breaks. Two women were arrested for assisting an offender and three men were stop checked in the area but they couldn’t be immediately linked to the offence. Descriptio…

A vicious mugger pulled a woman who is six months pregnant down a flight of stairs as he snatched her bag at a railway station. The 18-year-old victim was left severely shocked after the attack at Palmers Green, north London, which was captured on CCTV. The thug grabbed her from behind and ripped from her shoulder her handbag, which contained jewellery, a mobile phone and cash. A CCTV camera image of the pregnant woman being pulled down the stairs by her attacker Fortunately the woman and her unborn child were not seriously hurt in the incident on Friday April 16. Detective Constable Jon Howlett, of British Transport Police, said: 'The woman was making her way out …

Police in England and Wales will be given more discretion to decide when some crime suspects should be charged. Home Secretary Theresa May also pledged cuts in bureaucracy and a "massive" transfer of power to communities, with locally-elected police commissioners. Shadow home secretary Alan Johnson said elected officials - which police authorities oppose - would "politicise operations" and undermine the service. Ms May also warned forces would have to share the burden of the recession. Speaking to the Police Federation conference she announced a "full review" of pay and conditions for police officers and staff. However she confirmed that the remainder of the police'…

A police officer has been stabbed in the stomach during a robbery at a bookmakers in Berkshire. The incident happened at the Coral bookmakers in Liscombe, in the Birch Hill area, at about 1200 BST. The officer, who was in plain clothes, was carrying out inquiries with a colleague at the bookmakers when the raid happened. He remains in hospital. Thames Valley Police said a man was arrested at about 1340 BST following a search involving dogs and a helicopter. 'Serious condition' Police said a man in his late 20s has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and attempted murder. Ch Insp Simon Bowden, of Thames Valley Police, said: "This is a serious incident in which …

Met police recruits should work for free in first year, says report

A three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after suffering devastating injuries in a hit-and-run accident. Lewis Ruddock was dragged under a speeding car and left for dead in front of his hysterical mother Jayne Day, who pleaded with the driver to stop. The toddler suffered multiple broken bones, a fractured leg, a smashed pelvis, a gashed head and internal injuries. Three-year-old Lewis Ruddock was left fighting for his life after suffering horrific injuries in a hit-and-run accident outside his grandmother's house Ms Day, 23, and the child's father Dave Ruddock, 25, have kept a 24-hour vigil by his bedside in intensive care since the shocking incident o…

Criminals using the River Thames have less chance of escape because of a new partnership between Kent Police, Essex Police and the Port of London Authority. The partnership means the continuation of a co-ordinated approach to patrolling and intelligence gathering, and it will save the two police forces money. In the past eighteen months closer working by the forces' Joint Marine Unit has saved more than £100,000. The agreement was signed by Kent Assistant Chief Constable Andy Adams, Essex Assistant Chief Constable Derek Benson, and Chief Harbour Master David Snelson from the Port of London Authority. Kent Police Authority Chief Executive Mark Gilmartin, Essex Police Au…

This is the moment a security guard begs for mercy as he is confronted by an armed robber. Imran Aslam, 34, was ambushed as he delivered £20,000 in cash to an ATM outside an estate agents in Blackburn. The bandit fired two warning shots before pumping a bullet into Mr Aslam's leg as he placed a box containing the money on the ground. Gun horror: Mr Aslam is confronted by two robbers. One points a handgun at the security guard CCTV images of the horrifying incident were released after a five-strong gang were jailed for a total of more than 50 years for two cash-in-transit raids. Dean Farrell, 23, of Blackburn, was branded 'dangerous' and 'merciless' by Judge Robert …

17-May-10 The study by the Police Federation shows the proportion of police to staff has fallen dramatically over the past decade in forces across England and Wales. It warns staff already outnumber officers in Surrey and Northamptonshire while other forces are on track to follow suit. The federation criticised the spiralling number of staff employees, many of whom carry out what was once police officer work, and questioned if they provided value for money. Paul McKeever, chairman of the Police Federation, said the research shows promises to keep officer numbers high may be nothing more than "smoke and mirrors". He called on the new coalition Government to order a fu…

Officers should have the opportunity to sleep while on duty in a move to keep them alert during difficult night shifts, according to a leading police psychotherapist. http://www.policeora...Cops_23854.html I thought Officers napped all day, to keep them alert for when they go home. I MIGHT be wrong thou.

The police watchdog is to investigate how officers dealt with a 47-year-old homeless man who was later found dead in a car park in Cardiff. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/8686835.stm It appears that the Police should take home any homeless persons, look after them till they are fit enough to go on the way themselves, this may of course take several years. We all know any Officer would be delighted bringing home Homeless persons. One you have looked after them, and then they die, only then will the IPCC not be called in to investigate.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/8686835.stm One question on this,surely a hostel can't be a public place so the Mental Health Act wouldn't apply?

Wrexham boy, 15, died after running from police officer The mother of a teenager who died after hitting a parked car while running from a police officer has told an inquest he had never been in trouble before. Jane Foulkes told the Flint inquest that her son Sam Foulkes, 15, had been a "polite and helpful young man". The inquest was shown a video of Sam running away from an officer in a Wrexham park, shortly after the officer confiscated alcohol from another youth. The inquest, which continues, heard Sam was over the legal drink-drive limit. The teenager, from Rhos, Wrexham, died in February 2008. His mother said his death had left her family "in ruins". She t…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8647980.stm Chief Constable Matt Baggott may delay the phasing-out of the police full-time reserve because of the escalation in the threat from dissident republicans. More than 200 officers due to begin resettlement training in June could be asked to stay on for nine months. Mr Baggott said in November he would press ahead with plans to phase out the full-time reserve by March next year. Part of the severance package included a nine-month resettlement training programme to help them find new jobs. It is estimated that keeping the officers on would cost around £6m. There are 100 officers currently taking part in that programm…