5 h. ago Boy, 16, and girl, 14, in hospital after stabbing in Merseyside

Police urged people to avoid the area while officers conduct their enquiries.

Politics

5 h. ago FBI reassigns agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say

The FBI has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers

Events

7 h. ago Paddleboard operator jailed over river deaths was sacked as police officer

Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, made a fraudulent insurance claim, a South Wales Police misconduct hearing was told.

Events

7 h. ago Jailed paddleboard boss Nerys Lloyd was sacked from police force before river death tragedy

A South Wales Police Accelerated Misconduct Hearing found Nerys Lloyd had breached professional behaviour standards by placing a fraudulent insurance claim

Events

9 h. ago Police officers tried to protect Loch Ness Monster from harpoon

A remarkable document written in 1938 shows the former cop was convinced of the Loch Ness Monster's existence and raised the alarm over two men attempting to capture it 'dead or alive'

Events

11 h. ago Van with distinctive decoration takes police on M60 100mph chase

At one point the distinctive Fiat van drove the wrong way around the motorway

Events

12 h. ago What was found in a GMP officer's car 'would have had him sacked' if he didn't quickly resign

'A police officer is expected to target active criminals, not to consort with them'

Events

12 h. ago GMP officers pull over car and immediately arrest their colleague inside

'A police officer is expected to target active criminals, not to consort with them'

Events

15 h. ago Sycamore Gap: Bodycam footage from first officer on scene of felled 150

Police body worn video shows the moment officers saw the fallen Sycamore Gap tree for the first time in 2023.

Events

15 h. ago Red Cross escorts hundreds of stranded Congolese soldiers from rebel

The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is helping transfer hundreds of Congolese soldiers and police officers from the rebel-controlled city of Goma in eastern Congo to the capital Kinshasa

Events

15 h. ago First police officer to arrive at felled Sycamore Gap saw people 'visibly upset'

PC Peter Borini of Northumbria Police said there were already many people at the site of the felled tree when he got there at about 11:30am on 28 September 2023

Events

17 h. ago Trump officials increasingly recruit local police for immigration enforcement despite ‘red flags’

Agreements with agencies in 38 states resurrect aggressive tactics shelved more than a decade ago amid alarms about civil rights abusesThe first few months of 2025 have been tumultuous for Sheriff Bill Rogers, the chief law officer of Columbus county in North Carolina. In February, his department settled a lawsuit accusing Columbus jail deputies of neglecting the care of a county inmate who was almost beaten to death in 2023. Then in March, a group of Roger’s deputies were accused of assault during the arrest of a 57-year-old who claimed he was punched in the back of the head and left bloody after allegedly running a stop sign.Those episodes follow years of scandal. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings

Sgt Martyn Blake was cleared of murdering Chris Kaba, 24, by a jury at the Old Bailey in October last year

Events

17 h. ago Sycamore Gap trial live: Park rangers ‘visibly upset and shocked’, says first police officer to see fallen tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have appeared for the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Events

17 h. ago Police officer cleared of murder after shooting Chirs Kaba dead will face gross misconduct hearing

Martyn Blake was cleared last October after being accused of firing his weapon and killing the 24-year-old 'without justification' to stop the suspect escaping police.

Events

18 h. ago Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings

Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake was cleared of murder in October and force bosses argued he should not face a disciplinary hearing.

Events

18 h. ago Five Met Police officers facing sack after petrol bombs thrown and car torched at Kent riot training base

PC James Duthoit and four others accused of breaching standards of professional behaviour

Events

24 h. ago Childcare in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

As more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses

Society

34 h. ago Watch: Cop leaps on to runaway boat after owner is thrown overboard

This is the dramatic moment a police officer in Florida leapt from his craft on to a runaway boat to bring it to a halt.

Politics

36 h. ago Footage shows Weezer bassist’s wife with gun moments before LAPD cops shot at her

Jessica Lauren was arrested for attempted murder of a police officer and later released after she posted $1 million bail

Culture