16 h. ago Man seriously assaulted and robbed in Scots town as police launch appeal

The man was walking in Dumfries in the early hours of Sunday morning when he was attacked by another man.

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18 h. ago Gunfire at Sydney Airport as police drop rifle during scuffle with man at cafe

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

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20 h. ago Man arrested after police gun fired during scuffle at Sydney Airport

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

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28 h. ago Police launch urgent hunt for woman missing from seaside town

Claire Bennett, 49, was last seen leaving Truro railway station at 3.24pm on Monday before vanishing

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38 h. ago Bridge torched and destroyed at Scots park as police launch probe

Police want to trace four people who were seen near the blaze at the time it broke out late on Saturday night.

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64 h. ago Lighter thrown at Hearts player during Dundee United clash as police launch probe

The object was thrown during the match at Tannadice Stadium, Dundee around 4.40pm on Sunday.

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4 d. ago Police launch investigation after water in Cheshire canal suddenly 'disappears'

The Canal and River Trust reported the incident to police

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4 d. ago Woman trapped in house of horrors as leaky flat above pours water into home

Linda Benjamin has been battling with Renfrewshire Council for eight months after she had water pouring out of her lights and running down the walls.

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5 d. ago Cheshire Police launch investigation after canal 'drained' for 'online attention'

A two-mile stretch of the Trent and Mersey canal was drained last week

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6 d. ago Police launch urgent appeal to find pair of children, 11 and 13, after they went missing

Police say they are concerned for the safety of Amy, 13, and Taireece, 11, who were both last seen in the Broxtowe area at around 6pm yesterday.

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7 d. ago Police watchdog launch probe over alleged leak of Manchester Airport footage

The IOPC confirmed an investigation is under way over the alleged leak.

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7 d. ago Scots with dementia who go missing can be traced faster with new life

Alzheimer Scotland has partnered with Police Scotland to launch a small, yellow fob holding the personal details of a vulnerable person to get them home faster.

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7 d. ago Man, 66, in critical condition after Bannockburn crash as police launch appeal

Police are appealing for information after a 66-year-old man was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition following a crash on the A91 .

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8 d. ago Moment teen yobs are confronted in police 'catapult crackdown' after surge in wildlife attacks

Kent Police have released footage of officers stopping and searching teenagers for catapults following a wave of antisocial behaviour reports.

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1 week ago Water regulator Ofwat to pour £75million of taxpayers' cash into telling households how to save water... while billions of litres wasted daily due to leaky pipes

The watchdog, which ministers have vowed to scrap, is set to launch the multi-million-pound advertising and information campaign to reduce water usage by homes and businesses.

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1 week ago Football hooligans launch barriers at each other as police forced to stop violent clashes

Football hooligans had be separated by police when violent clashes broke out ahead of kick-off during a local derby in pre-season

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1 week ago Man found 'seriously injured' on Scots road as police launch appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found on Bridge Street in Alexandria.

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1 week ago EastEnders legend attacked in own home as police launch manhunt

The soap legend is rushed to hospital as he’s found unconscious following a break-in at his home

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3 w. ago Police probe 'linked' North Lanarkshire car fires and launch appeal for witnesses

Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage following the "deliberate" and "linked" fireraisings.

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3 w. ago Police launch hunt after man punched on train for ‘making noise’

Police launch hunt after man punched on train for ‘making noise’  London Evening Standard

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