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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.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

Met Police officer investigated over bullying allegations

A female Metropolitan Police officer is under formal investigation for gross misconduct after being accused of orchestrating a sustained and vicious bullying campaign against a junior colleague, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Alpine Manhunt for Alleged Police Killer in Victoria

An intensive manhunt is underway in Victoria's treacherous alpine region for a man accused of murdering a police officer. The suspect has vanished into the bush near Porepunkah, sparking a massive search operation.

Two Australian Police Officers Shot Dead in Victoria

A horrific shooting incident in regional Victoria, Australia, has left two police officers and a male suspect dead after a confrontation at a property in Porepunkah, near the town of Wangaratta.

German charged over cocaine at Perth Airport

A German national has been charged by Australian Federal Police after Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant quantity of cocaine concealed within his luggage upon arrival at Perth International Airport.

Met 'PC Predator' jailed for exploiting burglary victim

Metropolitan Police officer Paul Hoile, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison after using his position to target and sexually exploit a traumatised burglary victim. The judge condemned his 'egregious breach of trust' in a case that has sent shoc

Fury Over Police Betrayal in Banker Murder Case

Exclusive: Senior Met Police officer faces allegations of misleading the family of City banker shot dead in a suspected hit, with claims the betrayal was to secure a promotion. The victim's widow speaks out.

Police Officer Steals Bank Card from Victim, Gets Sentence

Exclusive: A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced after being caught on camera brazenly stealing a bank card from a crime victim's wallet and attempting to use it, in a shocking breach of trust that has rocked the force.

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

Police officer jailed for assault in custody

A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting a vulnerable woman while she was in custody. The incident, described as a 'gross breach of trust,' occurred in St Austell.

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