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Police Clear Protesters From University of Arizona

University of Arizona police removed unauthorized encampment before graduation ceremony. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Colleges Have Spent Decades Trying to Help Students Feel "Safe." Recent Events Show That That's Not Working.

Campus safety battles have shifted from language to physical threats, with recent incidents demonstrating real dangers faced by students. [ more ]

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Battering ram used to break down door as woman arrested on suspicion of GBH

Police successfully forced entry to a house in Camden Road, finding a man with non-life-threatening injuries inside. [ more ]

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Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and injuries

Military horses running loose in central London, causing chaos and injuries before recapture. [ more ]

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Taxi driver describes moment military horse smashed into side of his Mercedes van with passenger inside

Loose Household Cavalry horses caused chaos in central London, damaging vehicles and causing injuries. [ more ]

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Video captures people running from 'XL Bully' which attacked four people in Battersea

Four men were injured during a dog attack in south London.

Met officers shot the dog dead to protect the public during the rampage. [ more ]

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Students across Europe hold Gaza war protests ahead of UN vote on Palestinian statehood

Dutch police arrested 32 individuals during a Gaza war protest at the University of Amsterdam over violence and vandalism. [ more ]

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6 days ago

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Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany

German police prevented demonstrators from storming Tesla's factory near Berlin due to environmental concerns. [ more ]

Washington Post

Los Angeles

In photos: Violence erupts at campuses as activists and counterprotesters clash

Authorities arrested protesters at Columbia and City College of New York campuses, and police intervened in clashes at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and counterprotesters. [ more ]

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Eric Adams Seizes Role as Face of the Crackdown on Student Protests

Mayor defends overnight arrests of protesters citing outside agitators [ more ]

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Police remove student protesters and encampment from UC Irvine

Police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine lecture hall and encampment, leading to remote classes following campus unrest. [ more ]

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Protesters block coach in Peckham from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm barge

Protesters blocked coach taking asylum seekers, declaring refugees are welcome despite police warnings. Over 40 officers attended and eventually removed the protestors. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Police Arrive at UCLA Amid Clashes Between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israeli Protesters

Violent clashes erupted between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters at UCLA and Columbia University, leading to arrests and police intervention. [ more ]

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New York police have cleared Hamilton Hall and the encampment at Columbia University

Police cleared student encampments at Columbia University and City College of New York due to pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

US: Police enter Columbia University to disperse protesters DW 05/01/2024

Special police units used a massive truck to enter Columbia University occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters, resulting in their arrest.

Columbia University students defied orders to clear an encampment, leading to a confrontation with the police. [ more ]

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France politics

French police remove pro-Palestinian students from the courtyard of Sorbonne university in Paris

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Sorbonne university, police removed them. [ more ]

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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

4 weeks ago

Columbia encampment cleared, students arrested, suspended

Protesters at Columbia University arrested for setting up encampment in support of pro-Palestinian cause, facing suspension and code of conduct sanctions. [ more ]

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Europe news

More than 100 arrested as tributes to Navalny removed across Russian cities

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny were removed in Russia while police watched.

More than 100 people were detained across Russia after attempting to lay flowers in Navalny's memory. [ more ]

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New York Post

The anti-Israel agitators were actually outsiders - and the schools could not have handled it worse

Police accuse 'professional radicals' outside agitators for inciting anti-Semitic protests on university campuses. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Police drag students from pro-Palestinian protest at Berlin university video

German police disbanded a pro-Palestinian protest at Free University of Berlin amid a surge of global demonstrations for Gaza ceasefire. [ more ]

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Police remove pro-Palestinian students from Paris's Sciences Po university

Students staged sit-in and hunger strike at French university before leaving peacefully. [ more ]

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Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End Encampment

Columbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers. [ more ]

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Chicago

University of Chicago Professors Say They Will Risk Arrest at Protest

University professors vow to risk arrest to protect pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. [ more ]

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Eight hundred protesters attempt to storm German Tesla factory

Protesters clashed with police opposing Tesla plant expansion in Grunheide, citing environmental concerns. [ more ]

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Police Clear Tents and Arrest N.Y.U. and New School Protesters

Student activists arrested and encampments cleared by police at N.Y.U. and the New School following requests from university officials. [ more ]

The Nation

At Emory University, Cops Are Using a Sledgehammer to Swat a Fly

Dr. Noelle McAfee arrested for intervening in police pummeling incident during student protest. [ more ]

New York Post

Pit bull mauls owner to death inside Bronx apartment

A pit bull fatally mauled its owner in the Bronx before being shot by cops. [ more ]

Boston.com

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protestors, others quickly call the police

University protests across the country demand divestment from Israel, leading to clashes with police and concerns about antisemitism. [ more ]

New York Post

Washington teen steals woman's purse, punches her outside pharmacy: authorities

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for snatching a woman's purse in a Seattle pharmacy, highlighting the presence of juvenile crime and the importance of surveillance in identifying suspects. [ more ]

New York Post

Versace sample sale in NYC shut down by cops after fights break out among more than 1,000 shoppers: 'They're going crazy'

More than 1,000 shoppers overwhelmed a Versace sample sale, leading to fights and police intervention.

Videos on social media captured chaos as shoppers pushed their way into the store during the sale. [ more ]

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Hainault stabbing: Resident witnessed neighbour screaming he is in my house'

A neighbor witnessed a sword attack in Hainault leading to a 14-year-old victim's death, multiple injuries, and police officers requiring surgery. [ more ]

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Hainault sword attack witness describes moment police taser and arrest armed suspect

One man armed with a sword was arrested after a deadly attack in London, with eyewitnesses describing the police tasering and arresting him. [ more ]

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Too much woke and not enough awake, Sadiq. It's got to stop

London is facing a surge in crime with brazen thefts and attacks happening regularly, leading to a sense of fear and helplessness among residents. [ more ]

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Dog Tasered after biting police officer near Wembley Stadium

A dog was Tasered near Wembley Stadium after biting a police officer during an arrest. [ more ]

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Two Household Cavalry horses in 'serious condition' after six-mile rampage through central London

City of London Police officers on motorbikes created a path for the panicked horses to be steered into a box after a dramatic six-mile rampage. [ more ]

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Bromley woman jailed for role in child trafficking drugs operation

Young individuals sentenced in drug trafficking and human trafficking case involving recruitment of children. [ more ]

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Germany news

FACT CHECK: Are foreign language protests really forbidden in Germany?

Irish activists faced language restrictions at a solidarity event for Palestine in Berlin. [ more ]

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WATCH: Blood covered Household Cavalry horses run loose in London

Two horses on the loose in central London near Aldwych, one covered in blood, prompting police and Army intervention. [ more ]

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Police clash with St George's Day protesters at rally in central London

Clashes occurred in central London during a St George's Day event with far-right supporters, including violence against police and disorder before the event. [ more ]

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Plumstead bar stripped of licence after staff got into brawl outside

A Plumstead bar, Danfe Restaurant & Bar, lost its alcohol license after staff got involved in a street fight outside the premises. [ more ]

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Boston

Police attacked at Dorchester party; three arrested, BPD says

Three people arrested at chaotic party in Dorchester

Incidents included assaulting officers and resisting arrest [ more ]

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UK news

Moment 300 children storm shopping centre in Milton Keynes

Presence of chaos in a Milton Keynes shopping center as hundreds of children clash with security and police.

Thames Valley Police imposes dispersal order due to antisocial behavior involving around 300 children. [ more ]

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UK news

XL bully to be put down after savaging rescue husky while unmuzzled and unleashed'

XL bully attacked a rescue dog in Liverpool, prompting police to destroy it.

The rescue husky, Alan, sustained deep bite marks but survived due to the location of the bite on his back.

Police faced criticism for the delay in seizing the XL bully responsible for the attack. [ more ]

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UK news

Topless man cries after police catch him throwing drugs over garden fence

Police caught man throwing drugs over fence

Man sentenced to over two years in prison for drug offense [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan must combat 'blatantly visible' drug taking on London streets, Tory says

Londoners encouraged to call police if witnessing habitual drug taking

Sadiq Khan highlights the need for long-term funding to address drug problem [ more ]

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NYC politics

Governor to Dispatch Natl Guard, State Police to Subways

Governor Hochul dispatching personnel to combat subway crime

Five-point plan unveiled to enhance safety in the subway system [ more ]

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Police block pro-Palestine protest day after PM's extremist warning

Pro-Palestine protest in London blocked by police due to extremism concerns

Protesters express gratitude towards police for maintaining safety during demonstrations [ more ]

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Man rushed to hospital after being assaulted during a brawl near a park in Harrow

Police were called to an incident in Grove Avenue where a man was assaulted near a park in Harrow.

The victim was taken to the hospital, and no arrests had been made as officers conducted enquiries. [ more ]

BBC News

3 months ago

Watch: Off-duty police charge at knifeman in London

Off-duty police officers intervene to stop knife attack

Officers praised for their heroic actions [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

3 months ago