26 h. ago Police close road after man 'struck by car' in south Manchester

The victim was rushed to hospital from the scene

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3 d. ago Russia to track all migrants and 'demand DNA' while UK hotel fury grows

Russia is days away from forcing migrant workers to download a mobile app which tracks their every moment and shares this information with police. It is also close to making DNA sampling compulsory.

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3 d. ago Live updates as M56 near Manchester Airport closed due to 'police incident'

There is heavy traffic on the motorway

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4 d. ago Top cop urges suspected police killer to 'lay down your firearms and give yourself up' as he vows hundreds of officers won't leave the area until they catch him

Live updates: Dezi Freeman, 56, remains on the run after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers at a property near the Victorian town of Porepunkah on Tuesday morning.

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4 d. ago Dramatic police raid on Porepunkah home as Freeman's wife and teenage son are ordered to 'come out with your hands in the air'

Live updates: Dezi Freeman, 56, remains on the run after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers at a property near the Victorian town of Porepunkah on Tuesday morning.

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5 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Edinburgh woman dies after early morning 'disturbance' at property on Restalrig Avenue

Police closed Restalrig Avenue after a 'disturbance'.

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5 d. ago 'Public safety' fears as 22 police custody suites have closed in last two years

“Public safety” concerns have been raised after the scale of the closure of custody suites in Scotland has been revealed.

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6 d. ago Police warn roads in Kirkmuirhill are still closed after two men were found injured during early hours of this morning

At around 4.45am, officers were called to a report of the stricken men being in Braeside Crescent.

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7 d. ago ‘Dangerous’ suspect who allegedly killed two officers escaped into bush alone and is believed to be ‘heavily armed’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Don't stand so close to me: The egos that propelled The Police to superstardom and the most acrimonious of splits

In the latest chapter in their tumultuous relationship, legendary frontman Sting is being sued for millions of pounds in lost royalties by his former bandmates.

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9 d. ago Man dies of head injuries after ‘workplace accident’ at funfair

The annual Spanish City Summer Funfair has been closed as police investigate the death

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1 week ago Major funfair shut down by cops after person 'seriously injured' in ride incident

The Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, was closed down by the police on Saturday afternoon after a person was injured on a ride

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1 week ago Keir Starmer will APPEAL over ruling to close Epping migrant hotel after it throws Labour asylum policy into chaos by triggering wave of cases across Britain

Security minister Dan Jarvis revealed the Government will appeal against a refusal to allow the Home Office to intervene in the case.

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1 week ago Police watchdog closes investigations into Met Police's charging of Caroline Flack

An investigation into the death of Caroline Flack and the charges brought against her has now been closed, following the belief that her celebrity status had 'influenced' the decision

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1 week ago Man fires crossbow at police officer after stabbing neighbour

Footage shows a man firing a crossbow at a police officer from close range, having just stabbed his neighbour.

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1 week ago Investigation over Caroline Flack closed as watchdog finds police actions 'reasonable'

Late Love Island host Caroline Flack took her own life in February 2020 after learning she would face a trial for the alleged assault of her boyfriend Lewis Burton

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1 week ago Councils across the country poised to close migrant hotels: Labour's policy in chaos...as minister admits they have no idea where they'll rehouse asylum seekers

Yesterday, council leaders won the first step in their bid to have The Bell Hotel closed, after Mr Justice Eyre ruled the establishment must stop housing asylum seekers by September 12.

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2 w. ago Police descend on Edinburgh's Dublin Street as incident sees road closed and forensics tent put up

A city centre street in Edinburgh has been closed by police due to an ongoing incident which has seen a forensics tent erected on the pavement.

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2 w. ago Glasgow traffic: Great Western Road partially closed due to police incident

Emergency services remain on the scene.

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2 w. ago Westminster Bridge: Man taken to hospital after landmark closed for ‘police incident’

Dramatic images show empty River Thames crossing blocked by police cars and paramedics

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