3 h. ago Donald Trump's Scotland visit 'recipe for disaster' for struggling frontline cops

Nearly a third of Police Scotland officers are set to be deployed or on standby for the US president's visit with fears it will stretch force to limit.

Politics

6 h. ago Mum smacked police officer after launching glasses and chairs in Wetherspoons

Lucy Cleary had to be subdued with incapacitant spray following the drunken attack

Events

10 h. ago Masked rioters attack highway and clash with police in Limoges, France

Overnight violence leaves nine police wounded, say authorities, who suspect a gang turf warDozens of masked assailants wielding metal bars, mortars and molotov cocktails attacked cars on a highway and clashed with police early on Saturday in the city of Limoges in central France, officials said.The overnight clashes left nine police wounded, according to authorities, who said they suspected a gang turf war. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago Hammer of justice! Drug dealers watch in bewilderment as police dressed in superhero costumes smash down door and shut down narcotics operation

This is the moment police officers in superhero costumes take down drug-dealing operation in Peru.

Economics

20 h. ago Man charged after attempted murder bid on police officer outside Scots shop

Emergency services raced to a licensed premises in Clydebank after reports of a man with a weapon outside.

Events

20 h. ago Scottish crime: Man arrested in connection with 'attempted murder' of police officer in Clydebank

Police said they were called to a report of a man with a weapon

Events

32 h. ago Emergency services swarm scene of ongoing incident in Edinburgh

Images from the scene show a police cordon in place with uniformed officers standing guard.

Events

33 h. ago Now Police Scotland chiefs say no uniformed officers to take part in Pride march

Police officers in uniform will not take part in a Pride event in Scotland's biggest city on Saturday following a landmark High Court judgment.

Events

35 h. ago Met confirms police van 'made contact' with protester at anti

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed one of their vans made contact with a protester during the chaos outside a migrant hotel which saw thugs clash with officers yesterday.

Events

37 h. ago Voices: The Epping ‘protests’ make me ashamed to admit I’m from Essex

Hordes of people swarming on a hotel believed to be housing asylum-seekers, destroying police vans and attacking officers, writes Victoria Richards – in the name of what, exactly?

Events

38 h. ago I didn't know police officers I was punching were women, student tells Manchester Airport brawl trial

A jury has been shown CCTV of Mohammed Fahir Amaaz punching unarmed officer Lydia Ward in the face, breaking her nose and leaving her covered in blood.

Society

40 h. ago Student tells court he did not know police officers he hit at airport were women

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz is accused of assaulting three police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024.

Events

41 h. ago Essex police arrest two after asylum hotel protests turn violent

Police say eight officers were assaulted when crowds surrounded a small counter-demonstrationTwo people have been arrested after a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers during which eight officers were assaulted, Essex police said.Riot police wore helmets and took up position while crowds of men, some masked, surrounded a small counter-demonstration by anti-racism activists on Thursday evening. Continue reading...

Events

41 h. ago Police drop investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police investigated after officers reviewed footage from the sets of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan

Events

42 h. ago Epping protest: Police hunt thugs after officers injured amid violent scenes outside migrant hotel

Police vowed those responsible would ‘feel the full force of the law’ following violent clashes on Thursday night

Events

47 h. ago Epping protest: Police hunt thugs who hijacked peaceful demonstration outside migrant hotel sparking violent scenes

A crowd of men, some wearing masks and balaclavas, were seen squaring up to police officers, throwing bottles and jumping onto police vans

Events

49 h. ago Epping protest: Violence erupts as masked men clash with police during demonstration outside migrant hotel

A crowd of men, some wearing masks and balaclavas, were seen squaring up to police officers, throwing bottles and jumping onto police vans

Events

56 h. ago One child dead after coach carrying dozens of school pupils crashes in Somerset

Police said the A396 remains closed after the crash and officers asked for people to avoid the area

Events

58 h. ago Rushing to save swimmers, a former baseball player and police officer loses his life

A former minor league baseball player and ex-police officer has died after rushing to save swimmers in a rip current

Events

60 h. ago Homeland security officials defend immigration court arrests after being sued

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is defending its policy of having Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrest people at their immigration court hearings after a group of immigrants and advocates filed a class-action lawsuit that seeks to stop the practice

Events