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Man who urged Prince George attack admits terror charges 31 May 2018 Image caption Husnain Rashid changed his plea almost two weeks into his trial An Islamic State supporter who called for jihadis…
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Ex-EDL leader Tommy Robinson jailed at Leeds court 29 May 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Tommy Robinson founded the EDL in 2009 but quit the group in 2013 …
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hi there Anyone knows what the vetting process requires? I mean what they check except criminal records, I am wondering if we are allowed to be on a dating website.
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Extra police officers will be on the streets of London this Bank Holiday weekend amid a surge in violent crime in the capital. "Bank Holiday should be a happy and safe time for all," the Mayor of London said today, as he announced officers from the Metropolitan police and the new Violent Crime Taskforce - in both plain clothes and uniform - will be on duty from Saturday. "Violence on our streets will not be tolerated," he said in a statement, which warned Londoners against carrying weapons. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/extra-police-officers-will-be-on-streets-of-london-this-bank-holiday-weekend-as-part-of-drive-to-a3848871.html
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A riot squad chief inspector has won a landmark sexism case against a female boss who objected to beers being in the work fridge and male officers walking around in towels. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5760163/Met-police-chief-inspector-wins-sexism-case-against-female-senior-colleague.html
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44204844
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Metropolitan Police officers are four times more likely to use force against black people compared with the white population, new figures suggest. The Met used force 62,000 times in 2017-18 with more than a third of incidents involving black people. Techniques such as verbal instructions and using firearms were recorded. The Met Police said: "The proportionate use of force is essential in some circumstances to protect the public and often themselves from violence." Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the "disproportionate use of force is discriminatory". Full Story
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Two men jailed for Salford house fire murders 24 May 2018 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe attack on the family's house in Salford was captured on CCTV Two men who murdered four children by torching their home with petrol bombs have been given life sentences. Zak Bolland, 23, and David Worrall, 26, were convicted of murderin…
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A hero police single-handedly saved seven people from a fire after their homes set alight in the middle of the night. The officer had been out walking late on Friday when he came across a block of flats on fire in Croydon. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/hero-met-police-officer-singlehandedly-saves-seven-people-from-dying-in-a-burning-building-a3846576.html
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A policewoman is suing the Metropolitan Police for £200,000, in what is thought to be the first case of its kind, after having to watch 100 child abuse videos. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/06/female-police-officer-sues-met-200000-having-watch-100-child/
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Sajid Javid pledges more funding for overstretched police 23 May 2018 comments Image copyright Reuters Sajid Javid has promised to ensure police officers have the resources they need to meet the challenges they face. The home secretary, whose bro…
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Berlinah Wallace jailed for life for Mark van Dongen acid attack 23 May 2018 Image copyright Avon and Somerset Police Image caption Berlinah Wallace threw sulphuric acid at her former partner, Mar…
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Police officers involved in high speed chases are set to receive greater legal protection if they crash under new Home Office plans. The shake-up aims to dispel the "myth" that officers cannot pursue moped riders who are not wearing helmets. Under Government proposals published on Tuesday, laws surrounding the offences will be tweaked to recognise police drivers' high level of training. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-officers-in-highspeed-moped-chases-to-be-better-protected-under-new-rules-a3845096.html I agree with the new rule and they put a end to moped crime.
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Manchester Arena attack: Anniversary to be marked in city 22 May 2018 Related TopicsManchester Arena attack Image copyright AFP A cathedral service, a minute's silence and a sing-along vigil will mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack…
