5 h. ago Hillsborough survivors back petition to strip Sir Norman Bettison of knighthood

EXCLUSIVE: They want ex-chief constable who police watchdogs say should face gross misconduct rap to lose his ‘sir’ status and Queen’s Police Medal

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11 h. ago Hillsborough survivors call for former Chief Constable Norman Bettison to lose knighthood

It comes after a damning report said he would have faced gross negligence charges over the 1989 disaster which claimed 97 lives

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67 h. ago Final Hillsborough report provides closure but not consequences

Failings of legal system mean 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will be held accountableWhen the Independent Office for Police Conduct published the final report on its mammoth investigation into the Hillsborough disaster, the response from bereaved families and survivors was conflicted.Some of the IOPC’s findings could be regarded as historic, in particular that 12 former officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Final Hillsborough report ends investigation with no consequences

Failings of legal system mean 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will be held accountableWhen the Independent Office for Police Conduct published the final report on its mammoth investigation into the Hillsborough disaster, the response from bereaved families and survivors was conflicted.Some of the IOPC’s findings could be regarded as historic, in particular that 12 former officers would have had cases to answer for gross misconduct, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Police body branded 'absolute disgrace' after 'whining' about Hillsborough report

The reaction of South Yorkshire Police Federation to an independent report into the Hillsborough disaster has provoked fury from a survivor and an MP who branded them 'disgraceful'

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3 d. ago 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over Hillsborough, says watchdog

None of the former officers named by the IOPC will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retiredHillsborough disaster report: latest updatesTimeline: decades seeking justice and changeTwelve police officers would have faced disciplinary cases of gross misconduct for a catalogue of professional failings relating to the Hillsborough disaster if they were still serving, the police watchdog has said.However, no former officer named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retired. Some, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster, have died. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Police chief defends banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match saying Dutch cops warned about 'militaristic' Israeli ultras after Amsterdam violence

Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced MPs today to face questions over the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their Europe League game at Aston Villa last month.

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8 d. ago Top cop vows to bring "grooming gangs" and online child abusers to justice

The Chief Constable of Police Scotland Jo Farrell has vowed to crackdown on grooming gangs and other forms of child sex abuse. in a new report published today

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8 d. ago Police investigating attack on officers with hunting knife as attempted murder

PSNI deputy chief constable Bobby Singleton has revealed details of the incident in Londonderry.

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1 week ago Scotland's most senior police officer reinstated PC sacked over 'volley of vile racist language'

Chief Constable Jo Farrell gave Katie Barratt her job back despite the PC's racist outburst in a takeaway after a work's night out.

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1 week ago Scotland's most senior police officer reinstated cop sacked over vile racist tirade

Chief Constable Jo Farrell gave Katie Barratt her job back despite the PC's racist outburst in a takeaway after a work's night out.

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3 w. ago Mahmood to scrap ‘failed experiment’ of police and crime commissioners

The elected officials are in charge of setting police budgets and appointing the chief constable for their area

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3 w. ago Former police chief appears in court accused of fraud and misconduct in public office after allegedly lying about his military service

Former Northamptonshire Police chief constable Nick Adderley, pictured in 2024, has been accused on lying on his CV, including about his military career.

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3 w. ago Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell lands taxpayers with £134k expenses bill for second home

Details of the bill come just days after the Chief Constable asked for an extra £140 million from the Scottish government.

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4 w. ago Officers ‘traumatised’ after being assaulted by fans during Celtic v Falkirk tie

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland said police were doing ‘everything we can to trace those responsible’.

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4 w. ago Shoplifting suspect's unlucky day as he runs into police chief constable after getaway chase through the streets

Sir Stephen Watson had just finished attending a passing-out parade for new recruits in Bury yesterday when he saw officers pursue a man accused of stealing from a shop.

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4 w. ago Suspected thief arrested after running into path of chief constable

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson spotted the pursuit and got ahead of the suspect.

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4 w. ago No direction for police to remove personal protection weapons – Boutcher

The PSNI Chief Constable addressed the monthly meeting of the Policing Board in Belfast.

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