UK Policing News

Four police officers refused to help deal with a shoplifter before driving away from the scene, a misconduct hearing has been told. PCs Jonathan Webb, Mark Higgins, Joanne Parr and Paul Birch were in a car when Tesco staff on Dale Street, Liverpool, allegedly flagged them down. Passenger PC Webb wound down his window but declined assistance, saying he was not "kitted up", the hearing was told. The officers all deny breaching standards of professional behaviour. The hearing was told Tesco deputy store manger David Markey asked the officers for help as security officer Shaun Rigby apprehended Roy Fagan, 31, last December. He reported Mr Rigby was struggling with Faga…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-34346798 So. Primark had the balls to say it wasn't as she was saying........she's been charged with intent to pervert......and pleaded guilty to doing so............. So. The question occurs to me is this...............if we'll charge somebody with that when she's found to lie about an incident not involving the police, why won't we charge people when they make false claims about police officers/forces? Is it because Primark care more about their reputation and the reputation of their staff than police forces do?

Three police officers have been injured during a stabbing attack in north-west London. They were attacked in Elmwood Crescent, Brent earlier. One officer is being treated in hospital and two others had minor injuries. The officer in hospital is not thought to be seriously ill, the BBC understands. BBC: Full story

police stabbing Metropolitan Police The officer was stabbed with this lock knife A 17-year-old boy who stabbed a police officer with a lock knife at the Notting Hill Carnival has been given a six-month detention and training order. The PC was breaking up a brawl on 31 August in Elgin Crescent when the youth lashed out with the drawn knife. At Wimbledon Youth Court, the teenager pleaded guilty to wounding and possession of a knife with intent to cause threats and violence. Police arrested a total of 67 people for having weapons at the carnival. The PC, from Catford Police Station, had to have stitches in the 1in (3cm) deep wound in his arm. Det Supt Raffaele D'Ors…

The impact of cuts on police forces in England and Wales is far greater than the government realises, according to a group of MPs. In a highly critical report, the Commons Public Accounts Committee also says cuts to other services are increasing police work. The Home Office says the reforms are working and front-line policing is being protected. The BBC's home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani reports. For full story follow the link for video. 'Policing cuts will impact public' - say Public Accounts Committee - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34287666 Apparently this group of MP's have got it wrong home office has already stated the reforms (cuts) are …

Violence broke out as protesters clashed with police in Parliament Square in December 2010 The Metropolitan Police is to pay compensation to two brothers cleared of pulling an officer off his horse during tuition fees protests in 2010. Christopher and Andrew Hilliard were acquitted of committing violent disorder in Parliament Square, central London, following a trial. The Met Police has also sent them a written apology "expressing regret". The out-of-court settlement came as the brothers sued the force for malicious prosecution and assault and battery. The brothers are reportedly to receive £25,000 each. Christopher Hilliard told Channel 4 he was "frequently worrie…

http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/13773442.Man_allegedly_smashes_windows_of_five_parked_cars_at_Gloucester_police_station/ I'd be very annoyed if someone did that to my car! Glad we have a secure yard to park in!

Ch Insp John Buttress was previously cleared of mortgage fraud by jurors at Liverpool Crown Court A senior police officer cleared of fraud is facing a disciplinary hearing to answer the same allegation. Ch Insp John Buttress said he has been subject to lengthy investigations after "disagreements with management". His case is being heard in private by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) despite the Home Secretary saying the hearings should be open to the press and public. In January, he was cleared of mortgage fraud by jurors at Liverpool Crown Court. The cost of bringing that case is reported to have been around £1m. On Tuesday, Mr Buttress arrived at GMP headquarters …

Two Sun journalists have gone on trial accused of paying a Surrey police officer for information for stories. Prosecutors said the officer got about £10,000 over 10 years, and the "corrupt relationship" was based on "tip-offs" on incidents, arrests or celebrities. The Old Bailey heard the officer was "abusing the trust" placed in him. The journalists - Chris Pharo, 46, and Jamie Pyatt, 52 - both deny aiding and abetting the officer committing misconduct in public office. The trial stems from the Metropolitan Police's Operation Elveden, which is investigating alleged illegal payments to police and other public officials. 'Excellent contact'Opening the prosecution, J…

THE county's police force is now consulting on proposals to close five of its enquiry offices from January next year. The proposal, which is part of a £250,000 savings initiative, would see the closure of enquiry offices at police stations in Houghton Regis, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Flitwick. According to the force, community policing teams will continue to be based at these stations and it will still be possible to be seen at these stations by appointment. In addition, Biggleswade and Dunstable will continue to host those officers who respond to emergency calls from the public. Enquiry offices at Luton Police Station and Greyfriars Police Station w…