Parents spent 3 weeks by wrong boy's bedside after police error
A catastrophic police identification failure led to two families' agony after a fatal crash. Explore the unanswered questions and procedural failures in this heartbreaking case.
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Police mix-up leaves families grieving wrong sons for weeks
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.
Teen misidentified in fatal Rotherham crash, court told
A coroner hears how a 17-year-old was wrongly named as a fatal crash victim, causing anguish for two families. Police have referred themselves to the watchdog.
Teen misidentified after fatal Rotherham crash, court told
An 18-year-old was wrongly named as a victim of a fatal Rotherham collision after a police identification error, a coroner's court heard. Read the full story.
Police misidentify teen killed in Rotherham car crash
A police error led to the wrong family being told their son died in a Rotherham crash. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating the identification process.
Police error: Family told wrong teen survived Rotherham crash
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.
Family's 'unimaginable' ordeal after police misidentify crash victim
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.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
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.
Police misidentify teen in fatal crash, families grieve wrong boy
A devastating police error saw two families told the wrong fate of their sons after a fatal car crash in Rotherham. One family planned a funeral for a boy who was alive in hospital. Read the full story.
Family told son dead for 3 weeks in police error
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.
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.
Surrey Police apologises for Algerian identification error
Surrey Police issues formal apology after misidentifying a man as Algerian during court proceedings, raising concerns about accurate record-keeping and its impact on legal cases.
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.
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.
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.
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