UK Policing News

"Five repeat offender drink drivers have had their cars taken off them" Link:BBC News The people who are doing this repeatedly obviously don't care about the consequences. I wouldn't be surprised if they were caught driving with no insurance a few months down the line. EDIT: Because I can't spell....

My heart was in my mouth at the end when he was on the motorway, could have been so much worse: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/8421478.stm Disappointed the minimum term was only 3 1/2 years really.

A man who took a bus on a 30-mile joyride through West Yorkshire leaving a £250,000 trail of destruction has been jailed. Shane Oldroyd, 27, of Ossett, stole the single-decker Arriva bus from Wakefield bus station in August because he needed to get home and had no money. Judge Kerry Macgill told Leeds Crown Court Oldroyd was guilty of "wicked, dangerous and reckless" driving. He was jailed indefinitely to serve at least three-and-a-half years. Oldroyd ploughed into more than 50 cars, injured two people, destroyed several walls, road signs and traffic lights and badly damaged buildings during the rampage, Leeds Crown Court was told. …

Shane Oldroyd, 27, of Ossett, stole the single-decker Arriva bus from Wakefield bus station in August because he needed to get home and had no money. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/8421478.stm he ploughed into more than 50 cars what was this man thinking of putting peoples lives at risk and all the damage he has done.

I'm fairly sure we're all aware of this given the number of news sources this story is in, but here we are... http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/dec/16/p...y-dinah-mcnicol The mind just boggles, how can one person be so evil?

Man jailed over £250k bus rampage The bus caused chaos before crashing on the M1 near Wakefield A man who took a bus on a 30-mile joyride through West Yorkshire leaving a £250,000 trail of destruction has been jailed. Shane Oldroyd, 27, of Ossett, stole the single-decker Arriva bus from Wakefield bus station in August because he needed to get home and had no money. Judge Kerry Macgill told Leeds Crown Court Oldroyd was guilty of "wicked, dangerous and reckless" driving. He was jailed indefinitely to serve at least three-and-a-half years. Oldroyd ploughed into more than 50 cars, injured two people, destroyed several walls, road signs and traffic lights and badly…

Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death in Eltham in 1993 A retired police constable and a police staff member have been arrested after claims that evidence was hidden in the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry. The 53-year-old man and retired 62-year-old man were held on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is examining claims that 1993 evidence was not disclosed. Mr Lawrence, 18, was stabbed to death by a gang at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London, in 1993. Institutionalised racism No-one has ever been convicted in connection with the case. Baroness Ros Howells, a friend of Mr Lawrence's mother Doree…

British police officers are being sent on hypnosis courses led by an American celebrity therapist to train them how to squeeze information out of suspects. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0ZzsRD8VW I have of course been doing this for sometime. You will not stop Coach driver!! You will not stop Coach driver!! You will not stop Coach driver!! You will not stop Coach driver!! I am sure this will work.

Two police forces in the north-east of England have finalised plans to create a joint firearms unit. The Durham and Cleveland forces say the move, to create a team of about 100 officers, will streamline firearms capabilities and reduce costs. Joint cross border working is due to begin in April 2010. The forces are also planning to combine road policing teams from the autumn of next year and are looking at ways of further sharing resources. Cleveland Police Authority chairman Dave McLuckie said: "The government has made it clear it wants to see growing collaboration between forces, especially in providing key protective services. "Initially the project between ourselv…

Let's hope they don't break into their navigation, command and control systems and send them off flying half way around the world to us! AGH! BBC News website news page

A woman prison officer has been arrested over an alleged affair with an 18-year-old inmate who is serving life for killing another teenager. Emma Beard is alleged to have had a liaison with Danny McLean who was jailed earlier this year for stabbing Shakilus Townsend, 16, to death. McLean, who was a member of the 'Shine My Nine' gang, is being held at Feltham Young Offenders Institution. Danny McLean (l) is serving 15 years for stabbing Shakilus Townsend, ® Beard was last night arrested at her Feltham home in front of her husband Patrick and their four children. She was suspended on Tuesday. McLean is serving a minimum of 15 years for stabbing Shakilus at least six ti…

A woman prison officer has been arrested over an alleged affair with an 18-year-old inmate who is serving life for killing another teenager. 'The allegation that a female officer has had a sexual affair with an offender of this category is shocking. It is a breach of all morality and staff conduct.' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...ang-killer.html

Five repeat offender drink drivers have had their cars taken off them, the Association of Chief Police Constables in Scotland (Acpos) said. Another 12 second offenders' cases are still proceeding through the courts. The first week of this year's anti-drink drive campaign saw 124 drivers in total arrested for being over the legal limit while driving in Scotland. However, police said the number of drivers caught was down on last year when 164 drivers were arrested. Last week saw a collective warning issued by Scottish police forces, Crown Office and the government that repeat drink-drivers would face tougher action and have their vehicles taken away. 'Out there 24/7…

A suspected thief ran out of luck after trying for three miles to flee from an officer - who was a keen cross-country runner. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0Zm3ym1OS You can run.......... WD that PCSO!! :clapping: Question is, can you do 3 miles easy? Me not a chance, i get tired climbing into a coach.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...wer-limits.html can this new speed limit work or is this a new way of Britain,s face a new speed-camera blitz :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy: