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Richard Barklie said he had travelled to Chelsea matches for more than 20 years "without incident" An ex-police officer and Chelsea fan has apologised for his part in an alleged racist incident on the Paris Metro - but has denied he is a racist. Richard Barklie, 50, of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, was identified as one of the people sought by the Met Police. In a statement, he denied racist chanting and said he wanted to explain the context of the incident to police. Chelsea Football Club has barred five fans after a video showed a black man being prevented from boarding a train. Mr Barklie, an ex-Royal Ulster Constabulary and Police Service of Northern Ireland of…

Auto Express Mike Rutherford 7 hrs ago Pete Gibson Taught by the fuzz - Mike driving What do hugely experienced police officers get up to after they’ve been in ‘the job’ for 30 years, then exercise their right to take early retirement? Some sit back, put their feet up, watch the sunset and enjoy their not unreasonable pensions. But for two close and highly respected Metropolitan Police colleagues, Chief Inspector Nigel Walsh and Sergeant Alan Kitchener, retiring (aged around 50) from Scotland Yard enabled them to give birth to XCOPS, which describes itself as more than just a driving school. We went along to see what makes it stand out against stand…

PCC Olly Martins has told local authorities they need to collect 15.85% more in police precept PCC 'could lose' tax rise vote PCC to ask public for more funds A referendum on council tax increase in Bedfordshire which would help fund more police officers is to go ahead. Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins has formally told the county's three local authorities they must collect 15.85% more in police precept to raise an extra £4.5m per year. As this is more than the government's 2% limit, a vote will be held alongside May's general election. The prime minister said the force could find "further efficiencies". Bedfordshire Police currently raises 29% of its fu…

This horrifying video shows the moment a teenager lost a game of chicken with a 54mph lorry. Against all odds, the 14-year-old boy escaped with minor injuries after being hit by the 40-tonne truck - which was travelling well within the 60mph speed limit on a country road. The incident happened in October on the A449 near Penkridge, Staffordshire, and the clip has been released to deter youngsters from playing with their lives during the half term break. Heartstopping moment boy gets hit by a 40-tonne truck Cheating death: This teenage boy lost a game of chicken with a 40-tonne truck - but somehow survived It shows three youngsters on a grass verge n…