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Give children terror attack advice in schools, say police 28 September 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Twenty-two people, including children, were killed at the Manchester Arena attack Children in schools should be taught what to do in the event of a terrorist attack in the…
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Portishead shooting: Man dies after police surround car 27 September 2017 From the section Bristol Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionVideo from scene of Portbury Hundred incidentA man has died in a "police shooting" involving a car near the M5 motorway in the Bristol area. The incident happened on the Portbury Hundred (A369) near junction 19 for Portishead at around 09:30 BST. One eyewitness told…
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Portishead shooting: Man dies after police surround car 27 September 2017 From the section Bristol Image caption An air ambulance is at the scene of the shooting A man has died in a "police shooting" involving a car near the M5 motorway in the Bristol area. The incident happened on the Portbury Hundred (A369) near junction 19 for Portishead at around 09…
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Police swoop: the aftermath of the operation in Holland Park Twitter/@WL_Living Armed police swooped on a suspected gunman in his car last night in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/armed-police-swoop-on-gunman-in-exclusive-holland-park-a3644526.html
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The arrested officer is a superintendent based in Milton Keynes, Thames Valley Police said A superintendent suspended over allegations of gross misconduct has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice, and harassment. Thames Valley Police would not confirm the name of the 46-year-old officer from Milton Keynes. In February Supt Gez Chiariello, 46, was suspended from his post in Milton Keynes after allegations of misconduct. The officer arrested on Monday has been released under investigation. In a statement on its website, Thames Valley Police said: "A 46-year-old man from Milton Keynes, who is of superintendent ran…
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Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to A police officer was dragged into a car and driven away following an altercation at a supermarket. She was one of two plain clothes officers called to Asda in Ashton-under-Lyne at 19:25 BST on 19 September following reports of a struggle between a man and security staff. As the officers attempted to stop the man from fleeing, one of them was dragged into a silver car. She escaped at a nearby junction. The officer suffered cuts and bruises. Greater Manchester Police described the man as black, aged around 30, about 6ft tall and of slim athletic build. Det Insp Richard E…
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Police rushed to a London tube station tonight after six people were injured in a massive acid attack. Full Story - Daily Mail
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A police force criticised for wearing shoes when attending a disturbance in a mosque "may well have no choice" but to do so again, a police commander said. Thames Valley Police was called out to Townfield Mosque, High Wycombe, during Friday prayers on 15 September. In their haste to stop the disturbance officers said they did not remove their shoes, as is required in a mosque. Supt Kevin Brown said officers will observe the custom "other than to intervene immediately to prevent harm". 'Prevent serious injury' As first reported by Bucks Free Press, police attended the mosque after reports of more than 200 people involved in a fracas outside the mosq…
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Traveller family slavery gang boss jailed for 10 years 12 September 2017 From the section Lincolnshire Image copyright Lincolnshire Police Image caption The head of the family Martin Rooney Senior was jailed for 10 years The head of a traveller family convicted of modern day slavery offences has been jailed f…
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41319545 Another county force at breaking point. They join an illustrious line of forces in crisis.
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22 September 2017 From the section UK An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the Parsons Green attack. Ahmed Hassan, of Sunbury, Surrey, will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court later in the day. He will also face a second charge under the Explosive Substances Act. Thirty people were injured last Friday when a bomb partially exploded on a rush-hour District line train. View the full article
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22 September 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Reuters An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the Parsons Green attack. Ahmed Hassan, of Sunbury, Surrey, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court this afternoon, when he will also face a second charge under the Explosive Substances Act. Three other men, aged 25, 30 and 17, remain in custody. Thirty people were injured last Friday when a bomb partially…
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Minorities make up 13.4% of the Met Police's officers Race hate crime against police officers in London rose by more than 50% in two years, new figures have revealed. A total of 667 police officers were victims of racist or religious hate crimes in 2016/17, up from 428 in 2014/15, a BBC Freedom of Information request has shown. The Metropolitan Police Federation said the 56% increase was "abhorrent". The Met Police said it was committed to prosecuting those that abuse its officers in this manner. A total of 4,215 officers employed by the Met Police are black or minority ethnic, making up 13.4% of the force, compared to 40% of the capital's populat…
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-officer-pins-suspect-floor-9372518 A shocking video has led to the investigation of a police force after it showed an officer allegedly punching a suspect to the floor during an arrest.
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Parsons Green: Injuries after London Tube train blast 15 September 2017 From the section UK Image copyright PA London Underground passengers have been injured following an explosion on a District Line train in south-west London. Police and paramedics were called at 08:20 BST (07:20 GMT) on Friday to Parsons Green station in Fulham. Pictures show a white bucket on fire inside a supermarket bag, but does not appear to show extensive damage to the inside of the Tube train carriage. Witnesses described seeing at least one passenger with faci…
