Facial Recognition Pilot Leads to 103 Arrests in Croydon
A Met Police pilot using live facial recognition cameras in Croydon has resulted in 103 arrests since October, including for serious violence. Discover the impact and controversy.
Category : Police
Radical Police Reform: 70% of Chiefs Could Go
Britain's top police officer calls for the biggest overhaul in a century, merging 43 forces into 10-20 'super forces' funded by a new national tax. Could this create a body 'better than the FBI'?
Unlicensed Cat Surgeries Lead to Animal Cruelty Arrests
Two unlicensed women in Georgia face charges for allegedly performing cat neutering surgeries in a private home, potentially without anaesthesia. Read the shocking details.
Father Kills Amazon Driver in Case of Mistaken Identity
A Texas father is accused of murder after fatally shooting an Amazon delivery driver he mistook for his daughter's boyfriend on Christmas Day. Read the full story.
Zombie knife sellers linked to 7 murders in UK
Exclusive: A Channel 4 documentary reveals how online knife sales led to the tragic murders of teens Ronan Kanda and Ashraf Habimana. Read the full investigation.
Ex-deputy killed after stabbing son, high-speed chase
A former Sacramento deputy was fatally shot by officers after stabbing his 11-year-old son and leading police on a 100mph chase. Read the full investigation details.
33-year-old charged with murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine
A 33-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine. Six others remain in custody as police continue their investigation. Read the latest updates.
Murder probe after man dies outside Asda Express in Seaham
A murder investigation is underway after 23-year-old Daniel Ambler died outside an Asda Express in Seaham. Police are seeking Ashton Anderson and have made multiple arrests.
Manchester petrol bomb suspect 'sets themselves on fire'
A suspect in a petrol bomb incident in Greater Manchester reportedly set themselves ablaze during the attack, forcing a family to flee their home. Follow for breaking UK crime updates.
Bangkok knife attack halted by bystanders in taxi
Shocking footage shows a woman allegedly charging at people with a knife in Bangkok's Nana district. Bystanders trapped her in a taxi to stop the attack. Read the full story.
Man arrested after woman found dead in Norfolk street
A man in his 60s is in custody after a woman in her 40s was found dead on a Norfolk street. Police are investigating the murder and urge witnesses to come forward.
Cop's 'Bloody Hell, You Can Run' After Dramatic Chase
Bodycam footage captures the moment a winded police officer tells a suspect 'bloody hell, you can run' after a dramatic foot chase through a residential area. Read the full story.
Seven arrested after man killed at Seaham petrol station
Daniel Ambler was killed at a petrol station in Seaham. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are appealing for information and seeking Ashton Anderson.
Teen charged with murder after squatting in neighbour's home
A teenager in Arizona is accused of murdering his 57-year-old neighbour and living in the victim's home while the body decomposed in the garden. Read the full shocking details.
Three suspects questioned for 36 more hours in Reid murder
Detectives have been granted an additional 36 hours to question three suspects over the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine. Eight people have been arrested in total. Read the latest developments.
Norwich murder: Woman killed, man arrested
A woman has died in a residential street in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich. A man in his 60s, believed to be known to her, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Grace Keeling's body recovered after two-week search
Exclusive details emerge of the recovery of 15-year-old Grace Keeling's body from the East Yorkshire coast, two weeks after a wave swept her and her mother to their deaths. Read the full story.
Deadly Karachi shopping mall fire claims lives
A massive overnight fire at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, has killed at least three people and injured many more. Firefighters battled the blaze as families search for missing loved ones.
Newlyweds' life changed by Bolton crash that killed four
A newlywed couple recall the horror of the Bolton crash that killed four people. Georgina Daniels remembers every second, while her husband Tom's memory is blank. Read their story of survival and recovery.
Six dead in Karachi shopping plaza fire
A devastating overnight fire at a multi-storey shopping centre in Karachi, Pakistan, has killed six people. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the cause.
Major Police Incident on Las Vegas Strip, Boulevard Sealed
A major police incident has shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip, with dozens of squad cars and a helicopter responding near the Bellagio and Paris hotels. Witnesses describe a massive response.
Six dead in huge Karachi shopping centre fire
A massive fire at Gulo Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, has killed at least six people. Firefighters fought the blaze through the night as flames ripped through the multi-storey building.
Six killed in major Karachi shopping centre fire
A massive fire at a Karachi shopping mall has killed six and injured 20. Firefighters battled the blaze for over 12 hours. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
Bolton crash survivors face living apart to recover
Newlyweds Georgina and Tom Daniels survived a horrific Bolton crash that killed four. Now, with life-changing injuries, they face a cruel separation during their long recovery. Read their story.
Search for missing girls Naomi Doran and Aimee Ivatt
Police launch a major search for Naomi Doran, 17, and Aimee Ivatt, 15, missing from Alexandria. The girls may have travelled over 30 miles. Public urged to help.
Sisters' Legacy: From a Bedroom to National Missing Persons Helpline
The story of Mary Asprey and Janet Newman, who founded the National Missing Persons Helpline from a back bedroom. Their legacy now underpins support for thousands, as The Independent's SafeCall campaign raises £165,000.
Barber Charged After Shaving Customer in Payment Row
A Sydney barber faced court after shaving a patch from a client's head over a $10 haircut dispute. The assault charge was later dropped. Read the full story.
Wife pays tribute to dad killed by police car in London
Celene Clark pays tribute to husband David, 35, killed by a Met Police vehicle in Borough. The IOPC investigates as a fundraiser for repatriation to Australia reaches £15,000.
Historic Police Merger: 43 Forces to Become 15
England and Wales are set for the biggest policing shake-up in 60 years, merging 43 forces into 15. Senior officers back the plan to tackle organised crime and modernise policing. Read the full story.
Police Chiefs Call for Urgent Reform of Outdated System
Senior police leaders warn the current 43-force model is failing against modern threats like cybercrime and organised gangs. They propose a radical restructure to 10-15 regional forces to free up thousands of officers.
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