2 h. ago Jackie Robinson mural in Miami defaced with racial slurs and swastikas

Miami murals of MLB icons defaced with hate symbolsSwastikas, slurs scrawled on Jackie Robinson imagePolice investigating mural vandalism as hate crimeMiami murals honoring baseball trailblazers Jackie Robinson and Minnie Minoso were defaced with swastikas and racist slurs this week.The vandalism in the city’s Overtown neighborhood was reported Monday to police, who told the Athletic on Friday that they are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Police launch investigation after body found in vehicle near London Gatwick Airport

‘Enquiries are ongoing to identify the individual and establish the full circumstances of the situation’

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18 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect makes sick taunt in letter about police investigation as German paedophile's prison release date draws closer

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has disturbingly taunted police in a new sickening letter about the toddler's disappearance as his prison release date looms closer.

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18 h. ago Body found in search for missing teenager after police investigate disturbing doorbell footage

The location of the find is a mere 15-minute walk from where Cole was last confirmed to be seen. Police Scotland are continuing their investigation to determine what happened

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24 h. ago Man jailed after being caught at Heathrow Airport with £1.2m hidden in suitcases bound for Lebanon

Mazen Al Shaar, 48, was stopped by Border Force officers at Terminal Three in March

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27 h. ago Police now say they are investigating shooting of actor Jonathan Joss as possible hate crime

King of the Hill actor’s husband claimed killing was due to his sexual orientation, which police initially dismissedInvestigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said on Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive.Joss’s husband has claimed the person who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire outside his home in San Antonio on Sunday night. A day after the shooting, San Antonio police issued a statement saying they had found “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation”. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Police launch urgent appeal as they investigate disappearance of 16

Leon has been missing for 24 hours and was last seen at a train station in south Wales

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37 h. ago Man found dead on the side of the road as police launch "incredibly complex" investigation

The tragic discovery was made in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday March 19. Essex Police confirmed the man's body was found on Lincolns Lane in Brentwood, Essex

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48 h. ago New search for Madeleine McCann ENDS with dozens of police seen packing up equipment at remote Portuguese site

The new search for clues related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has ended, after dozens of police were seen packing up investigative equipment at the Portuguese site. 

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51 h. ago Man accused of rape and transmitting HIV to multiple alleged victims

Adam Hall appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court following a 'significant investigation' by Northumbria Police, and has been accused of deliberately spreading HIV

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51 h. ago Military investigates death of 'warm' and 'compassionate' RAF dog handler after she suffered 'serious injuries' in van collision

The Ministry of Defence is investigating the death of a 'warm' and 'compassionate' RAF Police dog handler alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and police.

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3 d. ago Police investigate after 11 patients die at NHS hospital during routine heart surgery

The BBC said today documents suggest that patients treated at Castle Hill Hospital suffered avoidable harm-which medics failed to disclose on their death certificates.

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3 d. ago Police will not have to pick and choose which crimes to investigate, says Reeves

Senior police chiefs have written to the PM warning they will be forced to make difficult choices if spending cuts are announced next week.

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3 d. ago Madeleine McCann search latest: New farmhouse building investigated by police after draining well in Praia da Luz

Investigators are focused on an area between Praia da Luz, where she disappeared 18 years ago, and Christian Brueckner’s former house

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3 d. ago Police launch investigation into NHS hospital heart op deaths

Patients at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull suffered avoidable harm, reports suggest.

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3 d. ago Madeleine McCann search latest: Police investigate another farmhouse building as day two of new hunt begins

Investigators are focused on an area between Praia da Luz, where she disappeared 18 years ago, and Christian Brueckner’s former house

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3 d. ago Man seen 'suspiciously' filming near primary school as police launch investigation

Officers are investigating the incident involving a man near a primary school.

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3 d. ago Public warned 'do not approach' Travis Decker after his young girls are found dead

Travis Decker's children; Paityn, nine, Evelyn Decker, eight, and five-year-old Olivia were reported missing and then found deceased, deaths police in Wenatchee, Washington are investigating

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3 d. ago Police warn Starmer of ‘stark choices’ on investigating crimes if faced with cuts under spending review

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley among senior police officers who reportedly issued direct warning in letter to prime minister ahead of spending review

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3 d. ago New Love Island star exits ITV show after bosses learn of past arrest

One Love Island star has left the ITV villa after bosses learned of his past arrest. The star, who was released with no further action, said he 'fully cooperated with the police investigation'

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