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Police officer guilty of assault over teen headlock

A Metropolitan Police officer has been convicted of assault after restraining a teenage girl in a headlock during a stop in north London, raising serious questions about police use of force.

Police enter wrong home in Peacehaven blunder

Sussex Police faces serious scrutiny after officers mistakenly forced entry into a family home while searching for the Home Secretary's residence, raising urgent questions about police procedures and accountability.

Systemic Failure: UK Police Racism Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how decades of ignored warnings and failed reforms have allowed institutional racism to fester within British policing, creating a crisis of public trust.

Police cleared in choking incident after car horn protest

A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after allegedly choking a man who complained about officers blocking his street. The controversial incident, captured on viral video, sparked public outrage and calls for police accountability.

Manchester Armed Police Siege Ends With Arrest

A major police operation involving armed officers and negotiators unfolded in Manchester after reports of a man making serious threats, bringing a residential street to a standstill.

Met Police Racism Scandal: Shocking Footage Exposed

Exclusive bodycam footage reveals disturbing racism and misogyny within Metropolitan Police, prompting Labour leader Keir Starmer to demand immediate action from Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.

Met Police Racism and Violence Scandal Exposed

A bombshell BBC Panorama investigation reveals disturbing racism, misogyny and violent behaviour among officers at Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about Metropolitan Police culture.

Quebec Police Shooting of Teen Sparks Investigation

Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by provincial police in Louiseville. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.

Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.

Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament

The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

New Orleans Police Cleared in Fatal French Quarter Shooting

An internal investigation by the New Orleans Police Department has exonerated four officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man armed with two knives. The incident, which occurred in the French Quarter, has sparked public outcry and questi

Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death

The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.

Leicester police lose misconduct appeal

Two Leicester police officers have failed in their bid to overturn misconduct findings after a Court of Appeal ruling. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of police accountability.

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