UK Policing News

A 41-year-old driver died when his sports car overturned in south-west London, feet away from a police car. The Metropolitan Police say officers saw the Lotus Exige crash on Saturday night but were not in pursuit. An air ambulance was sent but the car driver was pronounced dead at the scene on Putney Hill. There were no other passengers or vehicles involved. Because of police proximity the details have been referred to the force's department for professional standards. Source: BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8490051.stm Actually saw the aftermath of this as was in Fulham last night, and we were driving home, whole road was closed off and car was ov…

Did anybody see this article today in the Birmingham Mail? Link here: Birmingham Mail I first heard about this site a few weeks ago when I got a press release from them The Rat Book but I have noticed them in the media quite alot lately, they had something to do with a march in Weymouth over the weekend, did anybody hear about this??

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson said such people "make our society worthwhile". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8470538.stm

Kent Police have admitted they broke the law when they stopped and searched some people at Kingsnorth Climate Camp. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8488613.stm

Nice try! Nick Freeman would have been proud of that defence :D A police officer who was caught driving at 98mph in a 50mph zone claimed the speed limit was not enforceable because the signs were not lit. Sgt Craig Nicholas Jones, an organised crime officer with North Wales Police, was taking a prisoner from Colwyn Bay to Caernarfon when he was stopped. The 40-year-old denied speeding but was was convicted by Llandudno magistrates. His 90 day driving ban, along with £500 fine and £1,000 costs, have been lifted pending an appeal at crown court. The court heard he had been driving along the A55 dual carriageway when he was stopped late at night on 1 April. Sgt Jones'…

The Daily Wail makes it clear in their headline where they stand... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...ce-patrols.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8489137.stm Counter-terrorism police say their discovery of a film of children being encouraged to hold guns is evidence of attempts to radicalise youngsters. kids with guns, always a joy. The program i will be watching thou.

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoo...orse.6024786.jp

Three men who raped a 16-year-old girl as the attack was photographed on a mobile phone have been sent to a young offenders institute. Bolton Crown Court heard the victim went to an address in Rochdale after receiving a phone call in May 2008. She drank whisky and was then raped by the men as she became incapacitated. Ajmal Afridi, 19, of Boundary Street, Imtiaz Syed, 20, of Ellesmere Street, and Tayyab Hussain, 19, of Henry Street, all Rochdale, admitted rape. Afridi was sentenced to six years in a young offenders institute. He raped the girl twice and sexually assaulted her. Syed received the same sentence after he admitted one count of rape and one of incident …

motorists will be able to claim back thousands of pounds in compensation from cowboy clampers in a major victory for the Daily Mail. Home Office minister Alan Campbell last night tabled laws which will, for the first time, give drivers the right to an independent appeal if they are clamped on private land. A tribunal, which will be funded by charges made against clamping companies, will have the power to order firms to repay in full unfair fines or towing charges. Significantly, the panel will also be allowed to force the clampers to pay compensation to motorists who incur extra costs because of their actions. This could range from taxi fares home because their ca…

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a PCSO was involved in a collision with a motorbike in West Lancashire. At 1.30pm on Friday 29 January police received a report of motorcycle nuisance in the Crabtree Lane and Moss Nook area of Burscough. A PCSO attended the scene and was subsequently involved in a collision with a motorbike. The male PCSO was taken to Southport Hospital with head injuries, which are not thought to be too serious at this stage, although it is likely he will stay in hospital overnight for observations. The male pillion passenger was thrown from the motorbike as a result of the collision and was also taken to hospital with head injuries. Once a…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicest...ire/8489880.stm A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding a police officer with intent in Leicestershire. The officer was injured while making an arrest in Hill Street, Barwell, early on Saturday. He received hospital treatment and is recovering at home. The man has also been charged with aggravated burglary, common assault, and two charges of possession of a bladed article. He is due to appear before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Recipients are told they are due a tax refund and asked to fill in an online form with bank or credit card details. Victims have their accounts emptied or card limits used, and risk having the details sold to other criminal gangs. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8489727.stm thats why i wont do mine on line and a warning to all.

An interesting survery has been posted by a NWP Superintendent regarding the appearance of uniform. Take a look HERE