Police Chiefs Back Plans to Slash Number of Forces
The head of the National Police Chiefs' Council supports Home Office plans to significantly reduce the 43 police forces in England and Wales, citing slow decision-making and funding inefficiencies.
Category : Crime
AI and Facial Recognition Rollout in UK Police Reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces £140m investment in AI and facial recognition technology to free up six million police hours annually, alongside sweeping reforms including a new National Police Service.
Man jailed for life after stabbing and burning sister alive
Kornelijus Bracas, 27, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years for the brutal murder of his sister Alesia Nazarova in Portadown, Co Armagh, nearly three years ago.
Mahmood's Policing Revolution: British FBI, AI & Force Cuts
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping reforms including a British FBI, AI facial recognition rollout, and consolidation of England and Wales' 43 police forces.
Mayoral Candidate Charged in Wife's Murder After Suicide Ruling
Michael Anthony Leon, 66, faces murder charges after prosecutors say he staged his wife's 2015 death as suicide. New digital evidence led to his arrest.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Affair and Smuggling
A former prison officer has been sentenced to three years for having sex with an inmate, smuggling contraband, and leaking sensitive information, with the scandal exposed via Snapchat videos.
Barron Trump's Account Treated with Caution in London Trial
Jurors at Snaresbrook Crown Court have been advised to exercise caution regarding Barron Trump's account of an alleged attack on his friend, considering potential bias or error.
Texas Teen Dies in Tragic Sledding Accident
A 16-year-old girl from Texas has tragically died following a sledding accident where she was being pulled by a Jeep Wrangler on an icy residential street in Frisco.
Pathologist Details Fatal Injuries in Sheppey Murder Trial
A forensic pathologist has outlined the likely cause of death for Alexander Cashford, allegedly murdered by three teenagers in Kent. The trial continues at Woolwich Crown Court.
Asylum Seeker Guilty of Park Rape in Nottinghamshire
Sheraz Malik, a 28-year-old asylum seeker, has been found guilty of two counts of raping an intoxicated 18-year-old woman in Sutton Lawn park. The jury delivered unanimous verdicts after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
Sheraz Malik Guilty of Rape in Nottinghamshire
Sheraz Malik has been convicted of rape following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court. The 32-year-old from Sutton-in-Ashfield was found guilty of the serious sexual offence, with sentencing scheduled for a later date.
Man Stabs Girl Through Heart in Boston Street Attack
A schizophrenic Lithuanian man stabbed a nine-year-old girl through the heart while she played with a hula hoop in Boston, Lincolnshire. Deividas Skebas denies murder but admits manslaughter.
Man Flees Hospital After Dumping Dead Woman in Car
Police in Georgia are hunting Michael Lee Harrelson after he allegedly drove to a hospital with a dead woman in his passenger seat then fled as staff tried to help.
Schizophrenic Man Stabbed Girl, 9, Through Heart in Street
Deividas Skebas stabbed nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte to death in Boston, Lincolnshire, while she played with a hula hoop. The murder trial heard the attack occurred as her mother worked nearby.
Murder Probe After Woman Dies in North Shields Bar Attack
A murder investigation is underway after Lisa Denton, 40, died from injuries sustained when she was punched in a North Shields bar. A teenage male has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Soldier Stole From Mother for Lego Collection
A former soldier has avoided jail after stealing over £28,000 from his elderly mother with dementia, spending thousands on Lego sets while her care home fees went unpaid.
YouTuber Wins £3m from Saudi Arabia Over Harrods Assault
A British-based YouTuber has been awarded over £3 million in compensation after a High Court judge ruled the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was responsible for a physical assault and cyber surveillance campaign against him.
Prison Guard Jailed for Sex with Inmate and Smuggling
Alicia Novas, 20, has been sentenced to three years for misconduct in public office after a sexual relationship with violent armed burglar Declan Winkless at HMP Five Wells.
Ex-Wife's Acid Threat Text Revealed in Murder Trial
Winchester Crown Court hears Paris Wilson sent chilling texts to ex-husband Danny Cahalane days before he was doused in sulphuric acid in a plot allegedly orchestrated by a drugs kingpin.
Man admits murdering barmaid who rejected his advances
Michael Doherty pleaded guilty to murdering 21-year-old Courtney Angus after she spurned his romantic interest, then went on a knife-wielding shoplifting spree where he confessed to police.
Paedophile Extradited to UK for Child Rape Conviction
David Bayliss, 48, has been convicted and sentenced to 18 years in prison after being extradited from New Zealand to face trial for multiple child sexual offences including rape.
Father Charged with Murder After Infant Daughter Dies in Maine
A 24-year-old Maine father faces murder charges following the tragic death of his 12-week-old daughter, Lyla Samuels, during their first solo playdate together.
Renee Good's Family Break Silence on Second ICE Killing
The family of Renee Good, killed by ICE in January, have issued a statement after a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis, calling for an end to ICE operations in the city.
Police Sergeant's Suicide Linked to Force 'Witch Hunt'
An inquest hears a decorated Sussex Police sergeant with an unblemished 22-year record took his own life after a 'witch hunt' over unfounded allegations, his widow says.
Man Admits Murdering Student After Relationship Ends
Adedapo Adegbola, 40, has pleaded guilty to murdering 23-year-old Steph Irons, a psychology graduate, at her Nottingham home after their brief relationship ended.
BA Pilot Secretly Filmed Cabin Crew Member During Sex
A British Airways pilot allegedly filmed a cabin crew member during intimate acts without consent and shared videos with another pilot, Reading Crown Court hears in voyeurism trial.
Final Hamas Hostage Remains Found by IDF in Gaza
Israeli military confirms identification of Ran Gvili's remains, the last hostage from Hamas' October 7 attacks, discovered in northern Gaza Strip area.
Teargas Used at Minneapolis ICE Hotel Protest
Federal agents used chemical irritants to disperse protesters outside a Minneapolis hotel believed to house ICE agents, following recent fatal shootings by immigration enforcement personnel.
Ex-Senator on Trial for Drugging MP with MDMA
Joël Guerriau, a former French senator, stands trial in Paris accused of spiking Sandrine Josso's drink with MDMA in an alleged sexual assault attempt, a case that has shocked French political circles.
Nurse's Family Learned of Death from Journalist, Not Officials
The family of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse shot by border patrol agents in Minneapolis, discovered his death via an Associated Press journalist. Authorities failed to notify them, sparking outrage and protests.
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