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Image copyright Twitter Merseyside Police say a member of staff who tweeted a "rape joke" on the force's official account has left the force "by mutual consent". The tweet came in response to a Twitter user reporting a "rape" at Goodison Park, referencing Everton's 6-2 win over Sunderland on Sunday. The tweeted reply has since been deleted and the force has apologised. Merseyside Police said the civilian member of staff responsible had left its employment. A spokesman said the person was "due to leave the force but decided to go early" after talks. Following the incident, Jo Wood, from the Merseyside Rape and Sexual Abuse centre, said: "I think it's a real shame. W…

47 minutes ago Jump media player Media player help Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. PC Phillips' sister, Hannah Whieldon: "He believed... there was good in everyone"Thousands of police officers from across the UK have attended the funeral of Merseyside PC Dave Phillips, who died when he was struck by a car. The cortege, led by a pipes and drums band, made its way through Liverpool to the Anglican Cathedral. Mourners were led by Mr Phillips' widow Jen, while daughters Abigail and Sophie lit a candle in memory of their father. The 34-year-old father-of-two died on 5 October when he was hit by a vehicle in Wallasey. More on PC Da…

Stabbed policeman kept thinking about the film Hot Fuzz http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/34657788 A policeman who was stabbed trying to protect worshippers at a Birmingham mosque says his life didn't flash before him - but scenes from the film Hot Fuzz did. PC Adam Koch's been given a bravery medal for his "above and beyond the call of duty" efforts. He told Newsbeat: "Oddly enough it was a scene from the film Hot Fuzz that kept rolling through my mind. It was where Simon Pegg gets stabbed in the hand by Santa Claus and he says 'it's the most painful thing I've ever experienced.' "It literally is the most painful thing I've ever experienced." He tas…

traffic cones block road Five pranksters who dressed up as traffic cones have been investigated for "blocking the road like traffic cones", police have said. Kingston Police in south-west London tweeted a picture of a call-out their officers attended on Halloween. Five giant orange-clad people were reportedly disrupting traffic in Kingston town centre at about 04:00 GMT on Sunday. Police described the incident as "very interesting". ​ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34700184

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3300362/Residents-seaside-town-just-six-PCSOs-pay-100-year-private-security-firm-patrol-streets.html Residents of a seaside town which has just six PCSOs now pay £100 each a year for a private security firm to patrol their streets Hundreds of residents in a seaside town are paying a security firm more than £100-a-year to patrol their streets because of a lack of police. Security company AGS drives around Frinton-on-Sea in Essex every night between 7pm and 7am and also has an emergency phoneline - although they call 999 if the situation is very serious. Residents say they are paying AGS because because it has no police s…

Text messages sent by the Essex Police officer were racist and homophobic, a hearing was told A police officer who sent racist and homophobic text messages has been dismissed for gross misconduct. PC Jonathan Williams also made offensive remarks towards a woman he knew, an Essex Police hearing was told. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh said "every right-minded individual would be disgusted to hear the appalling comments" the officer had made. The hearing decided he had breached standards of professional behaviour in a number of areas. Mr Williams, who was based in Southend, was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice. "The trust an…

RIP to the murdered officer. Thoughts with family,colleagues and friends. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34441624?SThisFB

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-34441624 A police officer struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside "didn't stand a chance", the force's chief constable has said. PC David Phillips, 34, was hit by a pick-up vehicle which mounted a central reservation in Wallasey at 02:10 BST. The married father-of-two had been trying to stop the vehicle, which was taken from an estate agents in Birkenhead. A murder investigation is under way.

Appeal for information following violent disorder in Lambeth • Nov 02, 2015 09:58 GMT [image: Eight people police want to speak with] Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help identify eight people they would like to speak to in connection with the violent disorder at an unlicenced music event in Whitgift Street, SE1 on Saturday, 31 October. Late on Saturday, 31 October, officers attended a disused building in Whitgift Street, SE1 following reports of public disorder and criminal damage at an unlicenced music event. Upon arrival, they were confronted with missiles being thrown at them. A large number of revellers became increasingly violent. Extra…

A POLICE community support officer, who was bitten by a householder's dog, was deemed to be a trespasser because she had stepped into the porch of the property. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/airelocal/13888415.Female_PCSO_bitten_by_dog_in_Shipley_was_trespassing__magistrates_rule/?ref=fbshr (sorry I can't find it on the BBC website)