Parents paid £20k after wrongful WhatsApp arrest
Hertfordshire police pay damages to parents wrongfully arrested over school WhatsApp complaints. Read the full story on the debate over free speech and policing.
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Met Police officers refuse ID in plain-clothes stop
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.
Sun pays substantial damages to Christopher Jefferies
News Group Newspapers agrees to significant payout after defaming retired teacher Christopher Jefferies during Joanna Yeates murder investigation
Vine wins libel case against Barton's vile tweets
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine wins landmark libel case after Joey Barton compared him to notorious sex offenders in vicious online tirade - judge orders £75,000 damages.
Met Police officer guilty of 24 rapes in systemic failure
Met Police PC David Carrick admits to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing systemic failures in police vetting and raising serious questions about institutional safeguards.
Police review after Huntingdon train attack
Exclusive: Police watchdog begins review after violent train attack leaves victim with life-changing injuries as family questions delayed response in Huntingdon incident.
Police officer sacked after dragging vulnerable man in custody
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been dismissed after disturbing CCTV footage revealed him dragging a handcuffed vulnerable man across a custody suite floor in what watchdogs called 'an abuse of power'.
Police Officers Arrested Over Custody Rape Allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Met officer disciplined over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces disciplinary action after pointing a Taser at a black man during a controversial stop in West London, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Met Police scandal: Report reveals toxic culture at London station
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
Legal victory sparks call for drama regulation
After winning damages over historical inaccuracies in a Richard III film, a claimant demands stronger oversight of fact-based dramas, raising crucial questions about artistic license versus truth.
Police Taser Naked, Bleeding Man in Shocking Bodycam Footage
Disturbing new body camera footage shows Illinois police deploying a Taser on a disoriented, naked man already bleeding from head injuries, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Police officer dismissed after Taser flowers incident
A Metropolitan Police officer has been fired after deploying a Taser on a man who was placing flowers at a memorial site in Uxbridge, following a misconduct hearing that found his actions constituted gross misconduct.
Police officer faces hearing over Taser use on Afghan refugee
A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after deploying a Taser on an Afghan refugee during a controversial arrest in a Uxbridge convenience store, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Police chase ends in fatal shooting near Westminster
A dramatic police pursuit through central London culminated in a fatal shooting near Westminster, leaving one man dead and raising serious questions about armed police protocols.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
Steve Coogan pays damages in academic defamation case
Actor Steve Coogan settles defamation claim with academic Dr Matthew Sweet over false allegations made during media appearances, agreeing to substantial damages and legal costs.
Steve Coogan pays damages after failed libel case
Actor and comedian Steve Coogan faces substantial financial damages after losing legal battle against David Sherborne, with judge ruling his libel claim was 'doomed to fail' in dramatic court reversal.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Met Police officers arrested in Essex-led operation
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following a coordinated operation by Essex Police in Dalston, uncovering a significant breach of professional standards.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl in Stratford, raising further concerns about police conduct standards.
Nottingham Police Officer Dies After Medical Episode at Station
Tragedy strikes Nottinghamshire Police as PC Stephanie Irons, a dedicated officer with 13 years of service, passes away following a sudden medical emergency at her workplace.
Police officer ignored emergency calls for pizza delivery
Shocking bodycam footage reveals a New Jersey police officer prioritising pizza delivery over emergency calls while investigating a brutal murder case in his own neighbourhood.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl, raising further concerns about police conduct and vetting procedures.
Met Police Commander suspended in misconduct probe
A high-ranking Metropolitan Police Commander has been removed from duty amid a misconduct investigation, marking another blow to London's police force.
Met Police stop David Lammy in controversial incident
London's Metropolitan Police confirms officers from Essex stopped David Lammy's vehicle in what the Labour MP called a 'disturbing' incident, raising fresh questions about police conduct and racial profiling in the capital.
Met Police Chief Battles BBC Over Police Station Exposé
Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley launches extraordinary attack against BBC Panorama ahead of explosive documentary revealing shocking failures at troubled police station.
Met Police officer suspended over sick leave revelry
A Metropolitan Police officer has been removed from duty after being filmed dancing on tables and downing shots while signed off sick, raising serious questions about conduct standards.
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