25 m. ago Public need to stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops, police chief says

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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30 m. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects under interim guidance

The change is hoped to combat misinformation spread on social media

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52 m. ago Police ordered to reveal ethnicity of suspects charged in high

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is right to release further details even if that might ‘embolden racists’

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62 m. ago Disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance says minister

Police forces have been told to share suspects' ethnicity and nationality with the public

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1 hour ago Police chief says members of the public should stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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1 hour ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects after cover up claims

The interim guidance by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing comes after mounting pressure on police over the details they make public.

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1 hour ago New guidance for UK police on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How did a British doctor suspected of killing 163 people walk away from The Old Bailey a free man?

Modern historians believe Bodkin Adams may have killed as many as 250 patients, rivalling even Harold Shipman's estimated victim count.

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3 h. ago Live facial recognition to be rolled out in Greater Manchester as part of government crackdown

"We understand the concerns," police chief says

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5 h. ago Labubus located: Police track down $30,000 worth of popular collectibles stolen from warehouse

Evidence suggests the suspects were planning on reselling and shipping the 14 boxes of stolen items across the country

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9 h. ago Police told to release ethnicity of suspects in high profile cases after string of secrecy rows

Forces will disclose the ethnicity and nationality of a suspect when it could reduce the risk of disorder, there are high levels of false information about an incident or there is significant public interest.

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9 h. ago UK police should consider revealing ethnicity of suspects, says new guidance

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations that its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

The U.N. chief has warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians

Politics

13 h. ago Karoline Leavitt says chief of police now answers to Trump who is Commander

Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police department will be in force for the next 29 days

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14 h. ago Five dogs have died and more than 20 fell sick in California. Researchers suspect a toxic algae is to blame

The dogs that suddenly fell ill showed symptoms including lack of coordination and tremors

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14 h. ago 5 questions to ask if you suspect you're being called by a scammer

Phone scams are on the rise, with more than 12.5billion reported in the first quarter of 2025.

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14 h. ago UFC chief Dana White reveals White House fight night will happen on special date

The home of the World's most powerful man will now be the stage for some of the best scrappers on the planet, although fans may struggle to get tickets for the extraordinary event

Sport

15 h. ago Before killing 3 in a Target parking lot, suspect had many run

Records show the accused 32-year-old gunman who opened fire in a Target parking lot in Texas, killing two adults and a child, has a history of arrests for domestic violence and assault

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15 h. ago Suspect in shooting at Texas Target that killed three including a child is pictured after his arrest

Police have identified Ethan Nieneker, 32, as the Texas Target shooter

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16 h. ago 'This filly is a monster' – Jason Heavey marks your card with five more to follow

The Daily Star Chief Tipster has singled out another five horses who could reward punters over the coming days and weeks

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