Police Force Merger Plan Faces Opposition Over Centralisation
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's radical policing reforms face resistance from rural politicians, opposition parties and senior officers concerned about centralisation.
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Major Police Reforms: New National Service & AI Rollout
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces historic policing overhaul including a new National Police Service, nationwide facial recognition vans, and strict response time targets.
Mahmood's £140m AI Policing Overhaul With Facial Recognition
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping police reforms including £140m AI investment, five-fold increase in facial recognition vans, and new National Policing Service merger.
DHS Denies Bullet Wound Counting Claims in Minneapolis Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security has refuted allegations that federal agents counted bullet holes in Alex Pretti's body after fatally shooting him in Minneapolis, following a pediatrician's sworn affidavit.
Met Pays £50k to Elderly Dancer Wrongly Tasered
Scotland Yard has settled a civil claim with 80-year-old Roy Morton, a retired ballet dancer who was Tasered and arrested in his kitchen after police mistook him for a much younger armed suspect.
Police Settle with Pensioner After Wrong Raid
The Metropolitan Police has settled out of court with an 80-year-old retired ballet dancer who was tasered and arrested in his home during a mistaken identity raid in 2021.
Solicitor Jailed for Grooming and Abusing Teenage Girls
Criminal defence solicitor Suleman Baig has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for sexually abusing two 13-year-old girls and paying them for explicit photographs.
Woman Dies After Pub Assault, Teen Charged
A 40-year-old woman has died from a serious head injury after a suspected assault outside a North Shields pub. A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.
Man Accused of Raping Woman at Court and Filming Incident
A Sudanese national living in a Hampshire hotel is on trial for allegedly raping a woman at the back of Portsmouth Crown Court and recording the assault on his mobile phone.
Florida Woman Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash
A 51-year-old Florida woman faces DUI manslaughter charges after allegedly striking and killing a 72-year-old man in a marked crosswalk near Madeira Beach while driving impaired.
Police Officer Sledding Crash with Child in Oklahoma
A Jenks police officer was filmed sledding into a young child during Storm Fern's heavy snowfall, with authorities confirming no injuries occurred in the incident.
Protests erupt over fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
US federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests and a review by the Trump administration.
Hampshire Highland Cow Spot Rescue Sparks Fire Warning
Firefighters issue urgent safety advice after rescuing three disoriented visitors from Butser Hill, where Highland cattle social media fame has increased footfall.
Doctor's Harrowing Account of ICE Shooting Aftermath in Minneapolis
A physician witnessed ICE agents shoot Alex Pretti during a protest, claiming they counted his bullet wounds instead of providing first aid, contradicting official self-defence claims.
Minnesota Prisons Counter Trump DHS 'Misinformation'
Minnesota's Department of Corrections has established a dedicated website to challenge what it calls 'inaccurate' and 'reckless' statements from Trump's Homeland Security about immigration enforcement in the state.
Agent Claps After Fatal Shooting Sparks Minneapolis Outrage
A disturbing video shows a Department of Homeland Security agent clapping after protester Alex Pretti was shot dead in Minneapolis, with his family calling it murder amid political tensions.
Live Facial Recognition Vans Roll Out in Major Police Reforms
Every police force in England and Wales will gain access to live facial recognition vans as part of sweeping reforms that include creating a National Police Service and merging regional forces.
Car Owners Face Fines and Jail for Vehicle Trash in Hilton Head
A new law in Hilton Head, South Carolina, imposes fines up to $500 and 30-day jail sentences for accumulating trash in vehicles to combat rat infestations, effective February 1.
Deputy Sir Carter Saves Driver from Burning Mail Truck
Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Sir Carter heroically rescued an injured mail truck driver from a burning vehicle after a crash in Parkland, Washington, with footage released showing the dramatic incident.
Border Patrol Agent Unlikely Convicted in Minneapolis Shooting
A top prosecutor claims the Border Patrol agent who shot Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti dead is unlikely to be convicted, citing major legal obstacles and qualified immunity.
Live Facial Recognition Vans to Roll Out Nationwide in UK
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping police reforms including nationwide live facial recognition vans, a new 'British FBI' and force mergers.
Mum Jailed After Baby Dies in Hot Car During Restaurant Shift
A mother has been sentenced to five years in prison after her 10-month-old daughter died from heatstroke in a car while she worked a fast food shift.
Train Derailment Inquiry Hears of Families' Loss
A fatal accident inquiry into the 2020 Stonehaven train crash hears emotional tributes from families who say they were robbed of their futures together.
Mahmood's 200-Year Policing Shakeup: UK FBI & AI Rollout
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest policing reforms in two centuries, including a UK FBI, AI integration, and mega-forces to replace England and Wales's 43 forces.
AI and Facial Recognition to Reboot Dixon of Dock Green Policing
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping police reforms including AI chatbots, live facial recognition vans, and a new National Police Service.
Man Guilty of Raping Teen in Nottinghamshire Park
Sheraz Malik, 28, has been unanimously convicted by a jury of two counts of rape against an 18-year-old woman in Sutton Lawn park. The victim was described as drunk and vulnerable.
Ex-Wife's Acid Threat Before Murder Plot Over Drug Debt
A court hears how Paris Wilson allegedly plotted her ex-husband's murder with a drug lord after threatening him with acid, leading to a fatal doorstep attack in Plymouth.
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.
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.
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