UK Policing News

TWO police volunteers have described the moment they saved a man's life after he collapsed and stopped breathing while on a night out in Hull city centre. Read more: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Police-patrol-saves-life-man-collapses-Hull-city/story-28512046-detail/story.html

offences include violence and sex assault 4 hours ago Six police officers were sacked for offences ranging from sexual assault to uploading pornography, Thames Valley Police has revealed. Other offences included coercing a suspect to admit a crime he had not committed, damaging a vehicle while drunk, and the theft of soft drinks. The figures come from misconduct hearings held between January and November. The force said 11 other officers received final written warnings. A further 10 were given standard written warnings, eight received management advice, and three left the force. Det Ch Supt Tim De Meyer, the head of the force's professional standards department, …

Seven people are on trial at Sheffield Crown Court in connection with the alleged the sexual exploitation of children in Rotherham A man accused of sexually abusing vulnerable girls in Rotherham paid a police officer for information, a court has heard. Basharat Hussain, one of seven defendants, had "somebody in CID", a witness told Sheffield Crown Court. The woman said he had paid for information about a safe house and for details of "when he was going to get busted". Mr Hussain, 39, denies 16 offences linked to child abuse in Rotherham. Panic alarmThe court heard the woman began a relationship with Mr Hussain, who she referred to as 'Bash', in 2000 when she was 15. …

39 minutes ago The girl was seen walking along Shobnall Road A toddler led an off-duty police officer to the body of her mother after he spotted her walking on her own to nursery. The police community support officer (PCSO) was driving with his wife when he saw the two-year-old in Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent, police said. The girl told him she could not wake her mother, Nicolla Rushton, and led him to her inside their home. The 30-year-old's death is not being treated as suspicious. The officer, who is not being named, stayed with the girl until the emergency services arrived. 'Difficult time'Ch Insp Steve Maskrey, from Staffordshire Police, praised the off…

2 hours ago John Buttress was sacked by Greater Manchester Police in September Greater Manchester Police's professional standards unit is to be investigated after allegations of criminal wrongdoing against some of its members, the BBC has learned. Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has ordered a review of the unit - which examines misconduct complaints against the force - by the Metropolitan Police. He said no-one had been charged with any criminal offence. But he confirmed "a number" of officers are facing misconduct proceedings. Complaints have been made against six officers, the BBC understands. Kent Police was called in following claims made by former GMP Ch Insp Joh…

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3388340/British-policewoman-arrested-leaving-sleeping-baby-Manhattan-hotel-room-Single-mother-sues-New-York-authorities-claiming-child-held-hostage-kidnapped-foreign-country.html This is a really bizarre case. The MET Officer left her baby alone on several occasions whilst in a hotel and then resisted arrest after the hotel called the NYPD. She was also arrested on drugs charges in relation to possession of codeine. However, the charges were subsequently dropped. The Court papers can be found here, which includes the police officer's account of the arrest. http://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2015/…

There is case law that states even taking a child away from it's parent without permission is kidnap. I can see this turning out to be a bad news day for Primark

1 hour ago Fraudsters have conned people out of about £25,000 by convincing them they were taking part in undercover operations to target criminals. Scammers phoned residents of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, pretending to be police officers and fraud investigators. Victims were convinced to take out cash, seal it in an envelope, and then hand it to couriers who called on them later, police said. Callers claimed they needed someone to work undercover and help expose fraud. Another tactic was to lie that bank accounts had been compromised. Police said some victims hung up and then phoned their bank to confirm the claims. Rolex watchesBut because scammers kept the line ope…

Parts of Wrexham which suffer higher crime levels could see an increased police presence under new proposals. Wrexham council funds police community support officers in the county and wants to switch focus to where they are deployed. The plans also include allowing communities to set up a network of special constables with support from North Wales Police. Councillors will make a decision on Tuesday. ​ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-35261699

stingers Stingers are used by police to burst the tyres of vehicles, usually when they are being driven by suspected criminals Dozens of police officers have been injured while using so-called stinger devices, the BBC has learned. Officers have suffered whiplash, fractures, cuts and back injuries while deploying the devices, which are used to burst the tyres of vehicles. In October, PC Dave Phillips was killed when he was hit by a vehicle while using a stinger in Merseyside. Police Service Northern Ireland recorded 14 injuries - higher than any other force that provided figures. Data released to the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act revealed 49 officers f…

Brixton police Police were targeted on Plato Road in Brixton at about 19:30 GMT but no one was injured in the incident Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven "recklessly" at police officers in south London. The patrolling officers were targeted in Brixton at about 19:30 GMT on Saturday by a man driving a Citroen C4. The Met said the officers had been approaching the car on Plato Road having identified the occupants as "behaving suspiciously". As police approached, the car was driven at them. No-one was injured. Police officers on patrol approached the vehicle after identifying the occupants as acting suspiciously The…