54 m. ago Top cop calls for cannabis crackdown as the smell is 'sometimes enough'

Even the smell of weed is a 'sign of crime' says leader of the College of Policing Sir Andy Marsh and many police feel 'unsafe' when they smell it

Politics

16 h. ago Top police chiefs say smell of cannabis is a 'sign of crime' that can make even them feel 'unsafe'... and frontline officers should 'do something about it'

Sir Andy Marsh (left), the country's longest-serving chief constable admits the smell of the drug is a 'sign of crime and disorder' which makes even him 'feel unsafe'.

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27 h. ago Met Police chief says football clubs should foot £70million bill for policing matches

Sir Mark Rowley called for a 'polluter pays approach' for policing events like football matches, which leave forces rather than Premier League clubs on the hook for a massive bill

Economics

28 h. ago Met Police chief says policing football matches across country costs £70m

Sir Mark Rowley said that policing of football matches costs £70 million which it does not get back from football clubs.

Economics

43 h. ago US hit with mass shootings and fatal accidents on Fourth of July holiday

Violence and shootings tend to surge during the summer, especially on one of the deadliest days of the yearFriday’s US Independence Day holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the US, including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and five wounded as a police chief voiced frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city.Indianapolis metropolitan police chief Chris Bailey told reporters early Saturday morning that the Fourth of July mayhem a day earlier was “completely unacceptable and unnecessary” – and that parents and guardians needed to better control their children. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Illegal migrants could be at mercy of bears next if top Trump aide has his way

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller's wishes could leave illegal migrants at the hands of vicious bears.

Events

5 d. ago Domestic abuser police officer threatened to stab partner and set mum's home on fire

Tariq Mahmood was found guilty of abusing his former partner as a Police Scotland chief slammed the conduct of the disgraced officer.

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6 d. ago Police unveil 'revolutionary' new handheld gadget that captures even slightest bruising on domestic abuse victims for use as evidence

Britain's biggest force is today unveiling the device which will allow frontline officers to gather forensic-grade material that can be used as evidence in court within minutes of first contact.

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8 d. ago Justice chief faces fresh questions over death of tragic police dog Zara

Angela Constance has been accused of washing her hands of the dog's sad case.

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9 d. ago Police chief, 48, reveals how she 'jumps if the doorbell goes' after 80

Assistant Commissioner Pippa Mills, 48, said the impact of being harassed by Richard Jackson now gives her 'sleepless nights'.

Events

1 week ago Olympics chief reveals plans for transgender policy change and pledges to 'protect the female category'

Kirsty Coventry revealed that a working group was being set up to determine a new policy after 'overwhelming support' amid raging controversy over transgender boxers.

Events

1 week ago Double killer Hazel Stewart fails in bid to have sentence reduced

Stewart is serving a minimum 18 years behind bars for the killings of Constable Trevor Buchanan, 32, and 31-year-old Lesley Howell.

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1 week ago Labour law chief says international law 'at heart of UK foreign policy under Starmer' amid row over tepid support for US attack on Iran's nukes

Lord Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply with 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.

Events

1 week ago Police officers and Met chief express concerns over Notting Hill Carnival

Sir Mark Rowley questioned if funding for extra stewards will be secured in time for late August, while an officers’ group called the event ‘unsafe’.

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1 week ago Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott over police response after violent mugging

The former news anchor, 74, said she felt ‘humiliated and angry’ after the incident

Events

1 week ago Selina Scott gets apology from Met Police chief as ITV star vents mugging fury

Sir Mark Rowley said his force could have given a better service to television broadcaster Selina Scott after she reported a terrifying mugging in London's Piccadilly

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1 week ago Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott over police response to her mugging

The 74-year-old former news anchor said she felt ‘humiliated and angry’ after the incident.

Events

1 week ago EU may take action against Israel if conditions in Gaza do not improve

Bloc’s foreign affairs chief warns of a response unless action is taken to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza Strip The EU may take action to increase pressure on Israel unless there are “concrete” improvements for the inhabitants of Gaza, its foreign policy chief has said.After meeting the bloc’s foreign ministers in Brussels, Kaja Kallas said it was “very clear” that Israel had breached its human rights commitments in Gaza and the West Bank. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Met Police chief 'shocked' by planned Palestine Action protest in London

Met Police chief 'shocked' by planned Palestine Action protest in London  BBC

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2 w. ago 'The public rejects it!' Met Police chief condemns Palestine Action as thousands of activists set to descend on London in support of 'extremist' group

'The public rejects it!' Met Police chief condemns Palestine Action as thousands of activists set to descend on London in support of 'extremist' group  GB News

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