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www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
London

Man allegedly 'kicked emergency worker' after arrest over disturbance

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assaulting an emergency worker in Erith.
The incident took place at Willow Road in Erith and the man remains in police custody. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 days ago
London

Condition update on doctor stabbed at Sidcup medical centre

The victim of a stabbing in Sidcup has been discharged from the hospital, with one suspect in police custody. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

24-year-old fatally shot in NYC; two persons of interest in custody: cops

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Brooklyn, police have 2 in custody. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

LAPD detains woman who allegedly tried to kidnap 4-year-old boy from Target

A woman tried to kidnap a 4-year-old boy from an L.A. Target store.
The woman was found and taken into custody by the LAPD. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Man choked to death on drugs in police custody after officer 'failed to adequately search' him - watchdog

The police watchdog found that a Met officer failed to adequately search or monitor a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody.
Andrzej Kusper died as a result of foreign body airway obstruction while being held at Leyton Custody Centre in east London.
The officer searched Mr. Kusper and found a small package containing a white substance, but failed to notice him putting his hand to his mouth during the search. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Man, 49, head-butts EMT, later dies at hospital: NYPD

A Bronx man died in police custody after head-butting an EMT who was treating him for injuries from a motorcycle accident.
The incident is being investigated by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
Boston

Accused killer who left girlfriend's body at Boston airport escapes police custody in Kenya

Kevin Kangethe, who is wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and dumping her body at a Boston airport, escaped from police custody in Kenya.
The circumstances of how exactly he escaped the police station are unclear, but four police officers who were on duty at the time are in custody and have released statements.
Investigators took three months to find and arrest Kangethe, who had fled to Kenya after the murder. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Andrzej Kusper: Family calls for change after inquest into choking death of man in Met police custody

The family of a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody is calling for improvements to policing.
Officers failed to adequately search the man, allowing him to conceal drugs in his mouth.
The man's family is devastated by his death and questions why force was used instead of a conversation with him. [ more ]
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