Greater Manchester Police apologized for a "missed opportunity" to examine seized phones of synagogue attacker Jihad al-Shamie before his October 2023 attack, which could have revealed his extremist mindset. The apology followed the life sentencing of Mohammad Bashir for planning a separate terrorist act on the UK Defence Academy with Shamie.
Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have urged the public not to speculate on motives, stating there is no evidence of political motivation. Politicians across the spectrum have echoed calls for restraint, warning that speculation is unhelpful and distressing to the family.
Police investigating the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe have urged the public and politicians to avoid speculation, after Nigel Farage commented on the case. Detectives stated there is no evidence of political motivation or a wider public threat.
Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and authorities are not seeking anyone else. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon.
Sir Stephen Watson, chief constable of Greater Manchester police, stated that UK policing has adopted "the language of activism" and that official guidance has "over-corrected" to combat racism accusations. He believes this perception, fueled by anti-racism guidance, has contributed to public distrust, despite not personally believing in "two-tier policing."
A survivor of the Bedford train crash recounted the harrowing experience, with bodies flung across carriages and passengers suffering broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and left 33 needing hospital treatment.
PC Jess Turnbull, 19, died after being struck by a car while responding to a crash on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington, Northumberland. A 73-year-old man was arrested and is on bail. Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine described Turnbull as "dedicated and committed."
A 19-year-old police officer, Jess Turnbull, has died from injuries sustained when a Mercedes crashed into her marked police car while she was responding to a separate collision. Turnbull had joined Northumbria Police in September and was described as dedicated and committed.
Hampshire's Chief Constable Alexis Boon apologized to the family of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old stabbed to death, after bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing him as he lay dying and repeatedly stated he had been stabbed. The killer, Vickrum Digwa, falsely accused Nowak of racial abuse. Boon stated he would not resign, and an IOPC investigation is ongoing.
A car bomb exploded outside a PSNI station in Dunmurry, Belfast on Saturday night. A delivery driver was hijacked at gunpoint and forced to transport the device. The New IRA claimed responsibility in a statement. Police chief Jon Boutcher called it a 'deliberate, reckless and stupid attack' and announced increased patrols.
A car bomb exploded outside a PSNI station in Dunmurry on Saturday night after dissident republicans hijacked a delivery driver's vehicle at gunpoint and forced him to transport the device. The New IRA claimed responsibility, stating it was an attempt to kill police officers. Police Chief Jon Boutcher condemned the attack as reckless and stupid, praising officers who rushed toward danger to evacuate families. The PSNI will increase patrols and checkpoints across Northern Ireland amid threats from dissident groups.
Police in Northern Ireland have released body-worn footage of a car bomb explosion outside Dunmurry police station. The device was transported by a delivery driver who was hijacked at gunpoint in west Belfast and forced to deliver the bomb. The PSNI believes dissident republicans, likely the New IRA, carried out the Saturday night attack which is being treated as attempted murder. Police chief Jon Boutcher praised officers who evacuated families while the bomb exploded, saying nobody was seriously injured only through good fortune.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
Kuzey İrlanda'da Dunmurry polis karakolu önünde patlayan araç bombası 'kasıtlı, pervasız ve aptalca' bir saldırı olarak nitelendirildi. Polis şefi Jon Boutcher, dissident cumhuriyetçilerin sorumlu olduğunu belirterek, memurların cesaretini övdü ve yetkililer saldırıyı kınadı.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
