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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former NBA champion Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas for driving under the influence and excessive speeding. He remains in custody ahead of a March court date.
A Bolton couple miraculously survived a fatal crash that killed four. They now face a lifetime of 'cruel' injuries and a long road to recovery apart. Read their harrowing story.
A 19-year-old man is dead and three visiting women are injured after a targeted shooting at the historic Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans. Crimestoppers has doubled the reward for information.
A devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, has claimed three lives and injured several others. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and investigation.
A woman in her 60s has died after a devastating fire destroyed a home in Limerick, Ireland. Emergency services recovered her body from the property on Chester Downes.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas for suspected drink-driving and speeding over 40mph above the limit. Get the latest details on the incident.
Musician Paul Hardcastle opens up about the heartbreaking final phone call with his son, Paul Jr., minutes before a fatal motorcycle accident in Essex. Read his emotional warning.
Police hunt for Ashton Anderson after a man in his 20s was killed on a County Durham petrol station forecourt. Seven people arrested for murder investigation.
A police officer was reportedly slashed across the face in South Shields. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm. Read the latest on this breaking story.
Chris Philp accuses West Midlands Police of 'capitulating' to extremist threats, following the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban and intimidation of MPs. Calls for IOPC investigation.
As Jon Venables faces a parole hearing, we examine the contrasting path of his accomplice, Robert Thompson, who has built a secret life and expressed remorse since his release.
The trial of Brendan Banfield, accused of killing his wife and a stranger in a twisted plot to be with the family's nanny, grips America. The au pair gives chilling testimony.
Police launch murder probe after man dies at a petrol station in Seaham. Officers seek Ashton Anderson, 19, as seven others are arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact Durham Police.
The death of Harvey Allen, 18, and the subsequent suicides of his mother and sister are being investigated for links to a Canadian chef accused of selling lethal substances worldwide. Read the full report.
A Seattle McDonald's, nicknamed 'McStabby's', has permanently closed its dining room due to severe crime, including stabbings and a fatal shooting. Discover the full story.
Constable Scott Dyson, critically injured saving a life during the Bondi Beach terror attack, has been discharged from hospital after a month. Read his remarkable recovery story.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a 19-year-old was stabbed at a German Doner Kebab in Leicester city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Four police officers injured and 14 arrested after missiles thrown during violent disorder outside the Iranian Embassy in South Kensington. Read the full report.
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London. Read the full report on the violent disorder and trespass incidents.
Met Police confirm 14 arrests and four officers injured during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London. One protester allegedly removed the embassy flag.
Four Metropolitan Police officers injured and 14 people arrested after violent clashes at Iranian Embassy protest in London. Read the full report on the disorder.
A man in his 50s was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries after falling from Rochester Castle. Emergency services, including seven ambulances, responded to the incident.
A man was found dead at the Malmaison Hotel in Liverpool city centre. Police are investigating but say there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage. Read the latest updates.
A coroner reveals police were prevented from fully investigating the house fire that killed 13-year-old Layla Allen in Prescot. The blaze started on her bunk bed, possibly by a lighter.