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New York City

Suspected farebeater caught carrying loaded gun: police sources

Cops recovered a loaded firearm from a man who was initially arrested for farebeating in The Bronx.

The suspect, Xavier Williams, had previous arrests and was on probation for a gun arrest. [ more ]

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Appeal launched after two teens, 16, arrested after attempted robbery in Chislehurst

Two 16-year-old boys arrested after attempted robbery at Elmstead Woods Station

British Transport Police seeking witnesses, particularly a man and a woman who intervened [ more ]

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Protesters clash with police amid community tensions' in south east London

Protesters clashed with police in South London during a demonstration related to tensions in the Eritrean community.

Eight people were arrested and four officers were injured in the clashes. [ more ]

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Hunt for on-the-run murderer who may be in London

Convicted murderer on the run in London

Police searching for Carl Hyde [ more ]

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Named: Man in court charged with attempted murder of two Essex Police officers

A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two police officers in Essex.

The man, Declan Diedrick, was armed with a knife and made threats before the police engaged with him. [ more ]

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London politics

Independent mayoral candidate Tarun Ghulati says London has 'lost its mojo' as he vows to 'bring back the smiles'

Investment banker Tarun Ghulati is running as an independent candidate for Mayor of London.

Ghulati aims to improve community cohesion, policing, and reopen closed police stations in high crime areas. [ more ]

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Update on condition of two men after double stabbing in Erith

Two men were stabbed in Erith, with their conditions initially assessed as life-threatening but later changed to non life-threatening.

No arrests have been made and police enquiries are ongoing. [ more ]

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Man stabbed to death near Abbey Road named

Ahmed Jama, a resident of Camden, was stabbed to death near Abbey Road on December 29.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and provide any information related to the stabbing. [ more ]

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A man armed with a knife attacks two officers at incident in Harlow

A man armed with a knife attacked officers in Harlow and has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.

One officer was injured during the engagement but has since been discharged from the hospital. [ more ]

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Riot police called to Camberwell protest after 50 demonstrators clash

Clashes erupted during a protest in Camberwell on Saturday, with protesters surrounding police vans and carrying sticks.

The protest and clashes were related to tensions within the Eritrean community, but no further details were provided. [ more ]

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Report: Data from 2022 California traffic stops shows pervasive pattern' of racial profiling

Black people accounted for nearly 13% of traffic stops in California in 2022, far above their 5% share of the state's population.

The report includes data from nearly 4.6 million vehicle and pedestrian stops by officers from 535 law enforcement agencies in 2022. [ more ]

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Report: Data from 2022 California traffic stops shows 'pervasive pattern' of racial profiling

Black people accounted for nearly 13% of traffic stops in California in 2022, far above their 5% share of the state's population.

The data collected in the report highlights the pervasive pattern of profiling in the state and the need for policy changes. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Most Effective Way to Reduce Hate Crimes

Hate crimes reported to the FBI rose more than 11 percent in 2021.

Efforts to combat hate crimes include aggressive policing of hate online, funding to local communities, and education against hate. [ more ]

Truthout

When Abolitionists Say "Free Them All," We Mean Palestine Too

The escalation of US wars leads to increased policing and militarization of the US border.

The US supports Israel's military through billions of dollars in aid, allowing it to operate as a police force globally. [ more ]

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San Francisco

ABC7 News rides along as plainclothes SFPD officers make drug arrests

San Francisco police have been directed to make more drug-related arrests targeting dealers and users.

Police have increased drug-related arrests in the Tenderloin neighborhood, with 960 suspected dealers arrested in 2023 compared to 566 in 2022. [ more ]

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New York City

Driver Crashes Into Manhattan Sidewalk, Injuring Several People

Several people injured in car crash in Midtown Manhattan.

The driver of the car was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. [ more ]

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Berlin

More than 300 arrested on New Year's Eve in Berlin as fireworks shot at police

Berlin police detained over 300 people on New Year's Eve after 14 officers were injured in firework attacks.

Authorities detained three suspects in an alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral on New Year's Eve. [ more ]

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NYC politics

New York City announces plan to stop unannounced inspections of nightclubs

/ CBS New York

NEW YORK -- New York City is looking to improve safety at nightclubs and other nightlife establishments.

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