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A 15-year-old girl was held by Northamptonshire Police for 26 hours A 15-year-old "vulnerable girl" was kept in police protection for more than 26 hours because no suitable accommodation could be found for her. Sgt Sam Dobbs, of Northamptonshire Police, posted messages on Twitter about how officers had to keep the teenager fed and "entertained". He said the girl was eventually collected by social services in London. Northamptonshire Police said there was a "considerable" delay in finding secure accommodation for the girl. The case came to light in a series of tweets posted by Sgt Dobbs on Wednesday, in which he said there were a lot of "angry police". "We liaised …

Volunteer of the Year with Pembrokeshire Frame Winner: Chris Evans Rosemary Davies made the nomination... ‘Chris is a Special Constable, giving up hours of his own time each month to assist regular officers to keep Pembrokeshire safe. There are actually over 20 Special Constables in Pembrokeshire - each giving over 20 hours a month of their time. Chris is the Special Inspector for Pembs and last month he clocked over 40 hours of time. Chris coordinates training and ensures Special Constables are safe and prepared. He is cheerful, welcoming, skilled and generous. He has a young family of his own and also manages to juggle a full time job in th…

My apologies if this has already been posted. I haven't been following the forum closely of late, but some searching didn't turn up anything. About a week ago a "serial con man" was found guilty of various frauds after posing as a Formula 1 boss. His name: Stuart Howatson aka "Trojan" of ps.com fame. Daily Fail article.

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Daniel Cobley was dismissed from Thames Valley Police Constable falsely 'updated' victim on investigation into stolen phone Cobley had only been a policeman for two years before being sacked Detective Chief Superintendent said police must be honest to gain trust ​ SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message Daniel Cobley, who is in his 40s, falsely updated a crime file to say that he had spoken to a victim of a theft. However, the man had already died A police constable has been sacked for claiming to talk to a victim of theft who was already dead. Daniel Cobley falsely updated a crime file to say that he …

Gunmen opened fire in Paris on 13 November in 2015 and killed 130 people in a concert hall, stadium and in restaurants and bars The City of London Corporation has pledged £1.6m more to increase armed police patrols in the Square Mile in the wake of the Paris attacks. It plans to fund the increase in security with a 0.1p rise in business rates from 0.4p to 0.5p in the pound. Police authority funding can be raised locally, the home secretary has said. The corporation said because of the City's low residential base, funding would be raised from April through a rise in rates rather than council tax. 'Crucial role'It estimates about 9,000 people live in the Square Mile. …

Leon Briggs died in hospital after becoming ill at Luton police station Five Bedfordshire Police officers could face criminal charges over the death of a man in custody, the police watchdog has said. Leon Briggs, 39, died in hospital on 4 November 2013 after being detained at Luton police station. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has now referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service. It said there was "an indication" that five officers and a member of staff "may have committed crimes". Bedfordshire Police has not made comment. Mr Briggs was being held under section 136 of the Mental Health Act following concerns about his behaviour in Marsh …

Over the past few days there have been a number of security alerts and finds. DR activity is expected to continue with the 100yr anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising. See links regarding incidents: http://www.u.tv/News/2016/03/08/Teen-arrested-over-bomb-alert-at-PSNI-station-55396 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-35769229 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-35742838 http://www.u.tv/News/2016/03/08/PSNI-relentless-in-pursuit-of-dissident-attackers-55377 http://www.u.tv/News/2016/03/08/Vigilance-warning-after-Lurgan-device-reports-55406 http://www.u.tv/News/2016/03/07/Discovery-of-terrorist-hide-m…

The police complaints watchdog is to be overhauled and renamed. The home secretary, Theresa May, announced that the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) would become the Office for Police Conduct. Guardian: Full story

Police are warning shop staff in Fife to be aware of a fake notes scam involving children. Children aged between 11 and 15 have been used to buy low-value items in shops with forged £50 notes. They are then given genuine currency in change, leaving the businesses out of pocket. The problem was reported at the beginning of last month. Four stores in Auchtermuchty, Cupar and St Andrews have been targeted in the past few days. Since the beginning of February, there have been seven reports of fake notes being used at shops in north east Fife. Retailers are now being urged to ensure staff check and report any suspicious notes to police. Sgt Pat Turner, of Police Scotla…

The crash happened at the junction of Dunchurch Road and Overslade Lane A woman has suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a police car in Rugby. The pedestrian, in her 20s, was struck on the Dunchurch Road at 12:20 GMT, police said. The car that hit her was being driven on a 999 callout to the A45 at Stretton-on-Dunsmore. West Midlands Ambulance Service said the woman was anaesthetised at the scene and taken to University Hospital Coventry. The IPCC said it had sent investigators to the scene of the crash at the junction of Dunchurch Road and Overslade Lane. Eyewitness David Williams said: "A container lorry was coming along and behind that I could see …