Inquest into M5 death of teen tased by police
An inquest has begun into the death of Logan Smith, 18, who was tased by police and then hit by a car on the M5. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
An inquest has begun into the death of Logan Smith, 18, who was tased by police and then hit by a car on the M5. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Two families endured an unimaginable three-week ordeal after a police error wrongly identified a fatal crash victim. One grieved for a son who was alive, while another kept vigil for a stranger. Read the full shocking story.
A devastating police error saw two families misidentify their sons for three weeks after a fatal crash. One mourned a boy who was alive, while the other kept vigil by a stranger's bedside. Read the full shocking story.
South Yorkshire Police wrongly informed a family their son survived a fatal crash. The 18-year-old victim was misidentified, leading to a three-week ordeal. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog.
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak of their trauma after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham collision. Read the full story.
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after South Yorkshire police mistakenly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their full tribute.
A catastrophic police error saw two families wrongly told which son had died in a Rotherham crash. The mistake was only uncovered weeks later when a teenager awoke from a coma. Read the full investigation.
A family spent Christmas planning their son's funeral after police wrongly said he died in a crash. He was in a coma. Read the shocking full story.
A South Yorkshire Police blunder saw a family mourn their 'dead' son for 22 days after a crash. Trevor Wynn, 17, was in a coma while another victim was misidentified. Read the full shocking story.
A family's grief turned to shock after their son, declared dead by police following a car crash, woke from a coma. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog.
A family's Christmas was shattered after police wrongly said their son died in a crash. Weeks later, he woke up. Read the shocking full story of the identification error.
A 59-year-old man has died after being detained by police on Southport Road in Bootle. The incident has been referred to the police watchdog. Read the latest.
The death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal woman in a Tennant Creek watch house has led to demands for an independent inquiry, as internal police investigations face scrutiny. Read the latest developments.
A man has died after being shot by armed officers near the scene of a two-vehicle collision on London Road, Thetford. The IOPC is investigating.
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Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
A Devon magistrate has been formally warned after making a racially insensitive remark comparing a probation officer to Al-Qaeda. Read the full investigation details.
Ira Sachs' film 'Peter Hujar's Day' tops the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations with five nods. Discover the full list of contenders and key facts about the ceremony.
A senior Greater Manchester Police commander admitted gross misconduct after sending explicit images to a junior officer. He retired just before a hearing that would have fired him, sparking calls for urgent disciplinary reform.
A major bank CEO has fired an executive after a 'highly disturbing' mock terrorist act was staged in a photo booth at the office Christmas party. Read the full story.
An executive and junior colleague at Ubank are under fire for a disturbing photo booth stunt at their office Christmas party, described as a mock act of terrorism. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man was struck and killed on the M5 after leaving an ambulance. The incident has prompted a police referral to the IOPC and major road closures. Read the full report.
Carey Mulligan dazzled on the pink carpet at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards in London. Discover all the winners and stunning fashion moments from the prestigious ceremony celebrating UK filmmaking talent.
Former NSW constable used excessive force on teenagers and destroyed evidence. Four colleagues failed to report misconduct. Read the shocking findings.
A Washington DC jury delivers a surprising not guilty verdict for a man accused of assaulting a federal agent with a sandwich, raising questions about police conduct and proportionality.
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
Two police constables are under investigation after comparing their force's management to Nazi Germany in a controversial social media post that has sparked internal disciplinary proceedings.
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
The British Independent Film Awards unveils its 2025 nominations with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the shortlist, celebrating the best of UK cinematic talent.