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2 days ago

Police apologise to family of woman found dead at convicted sex offender's home

Avon and Somerset Police apologised after an IOPC inquiry found unacceptable failings in the initial investigation of Kelly Faiers' death at a convicted sex offender's residence.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police shoot man in north London after he 'made threats to kill'

A man is fighting for his life after being shot by Metropolitan Police officers who entered a London property by force. Scotland Yard were called to an address in Walthamstow at 10am on Friday to reports of a man with a gun. The suspected gunman allegedly made threats to kill at the property on Stow Crescent near Banbury Reservoir. Trained negotiators were dispatched and at 2pm officers entered the property and discharged their weapons.
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2 weeks ago

Pensioner dies after being hit by police vehicle in central London

A man in his 80s died after being struck by a police vehicle on Lambeth Palace Road during an emergency response on 2 October.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Manchester synagogue attack victims were shot by police as they hid from killer

Two victims of the Yom Kippur terrorist attack in Manchester were shot by armed police as they sheltered inside the barricaded door of the synagogue, it has emerged. Greater Manchester Police confirmed one of the victims was found to have suffered a gunshot wound. Another survivor is in hospital with a bullet wound, which is not life-threatening. Knifeman Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, who appeared to be wearing a belt laden with explosives, was not carrying a firearm when he launched the car and knife onslaught
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Nine Met police suspended amid inquiry into claims of excessive force

Nine Met officers suspended amid investigation into alleged excessive force, discriminatory and misogynistic comments at Charing Cross between August 2024 and January 2025.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
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Nine Met Police officers suspended after BBC investigation

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and the force has referred itself to the IOPC over alleged misconduct at Charing Cross station.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Police shot chainsaw-wielding man fearing he had explosive device, watchdog says

Bodycam footage showed a man holding a chainsaw and another object, which officers suspected to be a firearm or IED, while wearing a gas mask and body armour.
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