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London
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 days ago
London

The four women murdered in the space of 15 days in London

Four women aged 25-38 killed in separate incidents, some stabbed, some unknown causes, may not be linked. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
London

7 billion cost of London's violent crime surge amid cycle of fear'

London's violent crime epidemic costs 7 billion a year, 1 in 4 residents have been threatened or attacked, leading to a cycle of fear. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Attacker who set fire to mosque worshippers given indefinite hospital order

A mentally ill man who set fire to elderly worshippers near mosques in London and Birmingham has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Man who set fire to worshippers leaving mosques handed hospital order

A man was given an indefinite hospital order for setting fire to elderly worshippers in London and Birmingham due to paranoid schizophrenia. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Victim blinded in one eye after glass smashed in his face at central London restaurant

Tauream Smith-Sharp was jailed for over six years for smashing a glass into his victim's face, blinding him in one eye.
The attack was unprovoked and violent, resulting in a life-changing injury for the victim. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Thug smashed glass in man's face and threw chairs at him in central London restaurant

Smith-Sharp jailed for attacking man in London restaurant
Victim left permanently blind due to glass attack [ more ]
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New York City
New York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Boy, 15, turns self in, charged with murder in deadly NYC subway shooting: cops

A 15-year-old boy turned himself in for a gang-related subway shooting, facing murder and attempted murder charges. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Boyfriend charged in death of 'sweet, innocent' Irish beauty stabbed inside NYC pub: 'We are heart broken'

The boyfriend was charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend at her workplace.
The victim, Sarah McNally, was described as a wonderful and beloved woman by her community. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

3 stabbing attacks in and around NYC subway in one day as transit crime concerns soar

Transit crime in NYC subway stations is becoming increasingly violent.
The number of attacks on trains leaving victims injured increased significantly between 2019 and 2023. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

15-Year-Old Is Arrested in Shooting of a Tourist in Times Square

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for shooting a Brazilian tourist in Times Square and firing at a police officer.
The teenager had arrived in New York last fall and was staying at a migrant shelter. [ more ]
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investigation
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
Los Angeles

Suspect in break-in at Mayor Bass' home previously convicted of violent assault

The man accused of breaking into Mayor Karen Bass' home had a history of violent crime in Massachusetts. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

'Our trains need to be safe,' Woman's attack on L.A. Metro line sparks calls for action

(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Twila Mahone has been growing worried about her safety commuting on Metro's A Line, but an attack last week - which left a 53-year-old woman's face bruised and battered - has left her increasingly rattled."It was just horrible," said Mahone, 56."It just took too long for that lady to get help."
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

A passenger dies at the Red Line station in Hollywood as Metro safety issues continue

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A passenger died late Tuesday at a Red Line Metro station in Hollywood, but no foul play is suspected, according to officials.Officers responded to the death just before 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Hollywood/Vine station, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Warren Moore.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Clarence Page: Don't jump to judgment in NYC subway chokehold death

We should not rush to judgment too quickly in the case of Daniel Penny.Too many already have done that.Penny, 24, has been identified by his attorneys as the Marine veteran who was video-recorded choking Jordan Neely, 30, on a New York City subway train last week.He might conceivably have earned praise for helping subdue an erratic man who was homeless and exhibited mental illness in a city where disturbing subway encounters are a way of life.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

More than 100 charged in rash of auto thefts in Toronto, police say | CBC News

Hundreds of vehicles have been recovered and more than 100 people have been charged in an ongoing Toronto Police Service investigation into car and catalytic converter thefts in the city's west end, police announced Wednesday.From November 2022 to April 11, 2023, investigators charged 119 people and recovered 556 vehicles stolen in Toronto, police said at a news conference.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Two more men charged over funeral drive-by shooting

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Two more men have been charged over a drive-by shooting outside a church in central London.Tyrell La Croix, 22, from Camden and Jordan Walters, 23, from Brent, were each charged with six counts of Section 18 wounding with intent, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Brooklyn
New York Post
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Man fatally shot in Brooklyn overnight: NYPD

Violent crime in Brooklyn continues to be a serious issue. [ more ]
BKReader
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Shooting Among Several NYC Weekend Incidents

Violent weekend in NYC with multiple shootings and fatalities.
Suspects in custody for two separate shootings in different boroughs. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Police Arrest One Suspect in Brooklyn Home Invasion, Accomplices at Large

A suspect has been caught in a violent home invasion in Brooklyn that resulted in one man being tasered and another man shot multiple times.
The suspect and his accomplices entered the home, displayed weapons, and demanded money from the victims. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Queens MS-13 gang member gets 35 years in 2017 fatal stabbing of 16-year-old in Alley Pond Park: Feds * Brooklyn Paper

Luis Rivera, an MS-13 gang member, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Brooklyn.
Rivera's co-defendant, Josue Leiva, was also sentenced to 35 years in prison for the same crime.
The gang leader, Melvi Amador-Rios, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison plus 38 years for his involvement in the murder and other charges. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn mom was fatally slashed and stabbed 55 TIMES allegedly by enraged son after pet dog bit him: cops | amNewYork

A Brooklyn mother was brutally murdered allegedly by her son, who stabbed her over four dozen times and also killed their pet dog.
The suspect has yet to be charged as he is currently hospitalized in intensive care. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Law

Fmr. DHS Sec Trashes Trump's Claim He's a Law and Order Candidate: That's Like Me Saying I Play In The NBA'

Napolitano criticizes Trump's law and order claims as unfounded
Violent crime rates have actually decreased significantly since 2020. [ more ]
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Law

Attorney General Garland defends special counsel's integrity in Trump indictment

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is pictured during a Justice Department event on May 24.On Wednesday, he defended the integrity of the special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after leaving office.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Attorney General Merrick Garland is defending his prosecutors and agents against rhetorical attacks from its most famous defendant, the former President Donald Trump.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

3 men found guilty in Ahmaud Arbery's murder file appeals of hate crime convictions

This combination photo shows Travis McMichael (from left), William Bryan and Gregory McMichael during their trial at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga.The three men have filed appeals of their federal hate crime convictions.AP The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have filed appeals of their federal hate crime convictions.
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany: Violent crime reaches 15-year high report DW 04/06/2024

Recorded violent crime in Germany rose significantly, reaching a 15-year high.
Overall crime in Germany increased by 5.5% in 2023, with a 9.3% rise compared to 2019. [ more ]
public-safety
New York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Four new NYPD classes hitting streets in wake of Jonathan Diller's fatal shooting: City Hall

Four new Police Academy classes in NYC this year
Mayor plans to increase police force for public safety and prosperity [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
US politics

US violent crime decreased in 2023, continuing to reverse pandemic-era spike, FBI data shows

Violent crime in U.S. dropped last year after a pandemic-era spike. Murders down 13%, violent crime down 6%, property crime down 3%. FBI report based on data from 80% of law enforcement agencies. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Second round of interviews complete in search for CPD leader

The commission tasked with finding three finalists for the vacant Chicago Police superintendent job has completed two rounds of candidate interviews and remains on track to meet its mid-July deadline, according to the body's president.Anthony Driver Jr., president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said Tuesday that he's "a billion percent" confident that the commission will "meet or exceed" its July 14 deadline to send three finalists for the job to Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: Chicago's flawed approach to public safety

Now that Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston has been memorialized and laid to rest, we should reexamine the circumstances that contributed to her tragic loss.Chicago's public safety strategies remain mired in the very practices and performance record that have bedeviled our streets since before COVID-19 changed so many other things.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Chicago's Mayoral Race Pits the Teachers Union Against the Police Union

CHICAGO When Bobby L. Rush, the Black Panther turned congressman turned elder statesman of this city's South Side, stood last week to endorse Paul Vallas for mayor, the first question he confronted featured his own words.How could a man who just two and a half years ago called Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police the most rabid, racist body of criminal lawlessness by police in the land stand behind Mr. Vallas, the candidate endorsed by that police union?
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Left-wing politics
www.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Karine Jean-Pierre Blames Trump Admin for Surge in Violent Crime When Asked About Slain NYPD Officer

Karine Jean-Pierre blamed Trump for surge in violent crime
President Biden expressed condolences for slain NYPD officer [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Bidencare Is a Really Big Deal

President Biden has made Obamacare a bigger deal and improved life for millions of Americans.
Biden has achieved positive economic and social outcomes, such as low unemployment, low inflation, and a decrease in violent crime. [ more ]
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Supreme Court Could Soon Stop States From Being Able to Ban Assault Weapons

Recent polling shows the vast majority of Americans support a nationwide ban on assault weapons.The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.Samuel Corum/Bloomberg, via Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court could soon issue a decision on whether state and local governments can legally impose bans on assault weapons within their jurisdictions.
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www.france24.com
1 month ago
France news

Focus - Paying for the Gaza war: Israel's Arab citizens hit by budget cuts

Israel accused of unfairly targeting Arab population with budget cuts
Critics warn of drastic consequences for Arab communities in Israel [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Deliveroo driver stabbed in chest in front of terrified customers in Costa Coffee

The Deliveroo driver was stabbed by a bike thief in a London coffee shop, leaving the victim physically and emotionally shattered.
The assailant, Mohammed Shohid, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and shared his rationale of poor thinking skills and panic in court. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Child killer's sentencing to be broadcast in legal first after media victory

A child murderer will be sentenced on television for the first time in England and Wales following a successful legal challenge by the media.Marques Walker, 17, can now be identified as the killer of Jermaine Cools, who at the age of 14 was the youngest victim of fatal knife crime in 2021.Jermaine was stabbed as he lay defenceless on the ground outside a chicken shop in Croydon, south London, on November 18 2021.
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Violent crime is rising in Washington, D.C. But the city is blatantly ignoring the root cause

Inequality is linked to violence
Focus on preventative measures over reactionary policies [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Social justice

Louisiana overhauled its prison system. Now Republicans may undo changes.

Louisiana's prison reforms led to reduced incarceration rates and significant cost savings.
The new Republican administration in Louisiana seeks to scale back the prison reforms due to concerns about rising violent crime. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Minnesota man arrested in brutal slaying of L.A. woman who was found in refrigerator

Man arrested in killing of pregnant model and real estate agent in Los Angeles.
Victim found dead in refrigerator with blunt-force trauma injuries. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Sheriff investigating 4 homicides after violent night in southeast L.A. County

Two men were shot and killed outside elementary schools in Cudahy and Bell during a violent night.
The schools affected by the shootings closed temporarily and students were rerouted to nearby schools for their safety. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. officials tout double-digit drop in violent crime in 2023

Violent crime in Los Angeles, including homicides and nonfatal shootings, has decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Property crimes, particularly auto theft, have seen an increase during the same period.
The perception of safety remains a concern in Los Angeles despite the overall decrease in crime. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

DO NOT APPROACH - on-the-run rapist who throttled woman may be in London

Wayne Campbell is on the run from prison after raping a woman twice and physically assaulting her.
Campbell has links to London, particularly Edmonton, and is described as Black, 6ft2inches tall, and of a heavy build. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Newsom to send 120 CHP officers to fight crime in Oakland

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to send 120 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to target the increase in violent crime and theft.
The rise in crime in Oakland has sparked debate about whether to reform Proposition 47, a measure that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Crime is down in L.A. as city plans to spend $3.2 billion to expand LAPD

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

As Los Angeles prepares to expand its police force, with a $3.2-billion boost in spending, new data show that crime in the city has dropped moderately in 2023.Through May 20, L.A. experienced a drop of more than 10% in violent crime this year compared with the same period in 2022.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

L.A. Metro looks at creating own transit police force

Frustrated with local law enforcement agencies, Los Angeles County transit officials on Thursday rejected their proposals of a new contract to patrol buses and trains and signed off on a plan to explore creating their own police force.The move was a rebuke of local law enforcement that has been the backbone of security for Metro, costing the agency $912 million over the last six years.
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Girl, 14, in critically wounded in East Garfield Park shooting, police say

A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The girl was shot multiple times while in a vacant lot on West Lexington Street.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Woman found beaten on Red Line train dies in hospital

A 61-year-old woman found beaten on a CTA red line train has died
The suspect, Mijawon Johnson, was on parole at the time and now faces multiple charges [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Bucktown residents express anxiety and frustration over 2023 crime spikes at community meeting

Residents of Bucktown are frustrated with a spike in violent crime and want tougher penalties for juvenile offenders.
State legislator Jawaharial Williams appeared to endorse police officers using excessive force during a community meeting. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Man held without bail after Logan Square woman found fatally stabbed, her body in duffle bag

Days after Chicago police discovered a missing woman stabbed to death and her body placed in a duffle bag, a judge ordered her boyfriend who was allegedly found with a blood-tinged machete and bags of cleaning equipment held without bail Thursday.Cook County judge William Fahy determined Genesis Silva should not be released in a bond hearing Thursday.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Brandon Johnson's comments after mayhem give us a clue about what kind of mayor he'll be

I am not a supporter of Brandon Johnson as mayor.I don't believe that he has the intelligence and guts to run our city.His comments about not "demonizing youth" after the April mayhem gave all of us a clue about the kind of mayor he will be.He should have harshly condemned these youths and not made excuses.
www.mediaite.com
11 months ago
Chicago

Jason McIntyre Compares Chicago to Afghanistan on The Herd

Fox Sports 1's Jason McIntyre has drawn the ire of Twitter after he compared Chicago to Afghanistan on the air.McIntyre, the co-host of The Herd, asked host Colin Cowherd which American cities he'd live in outside of Los Angeles.When Cowherd immediately said Chicago, McIntyre was baffled.Chicago?!McIntyre said in response.
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

Explore: SF crime fell ever so slightly in 2023

Crime rates in San Francisco have shown a decline in 2023, with an 8.2% decrease in overall crime and a 9% drop in property crimes.
The increase in violent crime in 2023 is believed to be influenced by the lingering effects of the pandemic, causing social dislocation and emotional distress. [ more ]
sfist.com
11 months ago
San Francisco

CNN To Bash SF Sunday In Hour-Long Special, What Happened to San Francisco?'

CNN will continue its Fox News tilt this Sunday night with an hour-long special called What Happened to San Francisco?' a mini-documentary determined to push the failed city narrative.It's fair to wonder lately, What Happened to CNN? From their universally panned Trump town hall Wednesday night, to their inability to figure out what to do with the prime-time 6 p.m. PT slot after they were forced to fire the wildly unqualified but nepotistically connected Chris Cuomo, CNN lately seems, how would Don Lemon put it, past their prime.
'New York hates you': Trump motorcade gets hostile greeting in NYC
Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism
1 year ago
San Francisco

'New York hates you': Trump motorcade gets hostile greeting in NYC

According to the Local report, the arrest happened in Emeryville, across the bay from San Francisco and south of Berkeley.Mission Local reported the address corresponded to IT Consultant and Entrepreneur Nima Momeni of Expand IT, Inc.
Notable tech personalities in the city, including Twitter CEO Elon Musk, had claimed that the predawn knifing of Lee on April 4 was nothing more than a robbery and random attack.
Fox News
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC crime down with more police on beat, proving failure of earlier 'defund the police' tack: expert

New York City saw a decrease in murder numbers and shootings in 2023 compared to the previous year.
The city's Neighborhood Safety Teams, launched in 2022, have played a role in seizing illegal firearms and enhancing safety. [ more ]
WSJ
3 months ago
US politics

Government Seeks Death Penalty for Buffalo Supermarket Shooter

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket.
This is the first capital case pursued under the Biden administration, despite the President's personal opposition to capital punishment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
US politics

Judge in Trump's election subversion case targeted by swatting call

A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call.
Swatting, the act of making prank calls to emergency services in order to draw a police response, has been on the rise, with high-profile public officials being targeted. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Moment violent masked gang storm travel agent armed with hammers and knives

A group of armed robbers in the West Midlands has been jailed for a total of 54 years.
The gang targeted various businesses, including shops, arcades, and an estate agent, using hammers, knives, and an axe. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Government failing to tackle alcohol harm, MPs say

The Government is failing to tackle harm caused by alcohol, with too few people in treatment and barriers to getting help, MPs have said.The cross-party Commons Public Accounts Committee said Government data on how many people are struggling with alcohol problems is out of date, while the costs to the NHS and the economy must be an underestimate.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teen who murdered man with his own knife in dispute over drug deal jailed for life

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A teenager who murdered a 28-year-man by stabbing him with the victim's own knife in north London has been jailed for life.Christian Kuta-Dankwa, 19, of Rayners Lane, Harrow, attacked Mohamoud Mohamed Mahdi after the pair got into a dispute because his friend was dealing drugs.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

London trio jailed for 41 years as police seize firearms and counterfeit cash

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Three men have been jailed after a police bust found guns, thousands of pounds in cash and and class-A drugs.Darren Lewis, 53 - Alex Findlay, 28 - and Umut Alpergin, 24 - were all found guilty of possession of firearms with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition.
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan's 1.2m boost to tackle child fight-or-flight' knife trauma

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new £1.2 million scheme to fund 200 youth workers in an effort to combat knife crime in London.
The Rise Up programme, delivered by London Youth, aims to educate children aged 10 to 18 on leadership skills and conflict management, with participants reporting feeling better equipped after role play scenarios.
The initiative comes as London faces a rise in violent crime, with 19 teenagers killed in 2023 and a decrease in funding for youth workers and youth centers over the past decade. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Television

Based on a True Story': The Vogue of Killer Content

In a September 2022 episode of You're Wrong About, a history podcast, the writer Michael Hobbes noted that the number of serial killers might be diminishing, which could be a problem, he said for true-crime fanatics, anyway.Step it up out there, serial killers, he said.You got to produce good content.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan announces funding to provide mentors to 100,000 young Londoners

S adiq Khan has announced funding to enable an unprecedented 100,000 young Londoners will have a mentor by the end of 2024, as part of a drive to reduce youth violence in the city.The Mayor says that a 10 million funding boost will allow a further 50,000 young people in the capital access to mentoring support.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Met Police data error sparks fresh concerns over strip searches of children

F resh concerns have been raised about the strip searching of children by the Met Police, as the force revealed it had mistakenly misreported the scale of the tactic's use.Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said officers have overused and misused the power in the past, but are now focused on being much more careful about only using it when it's necessary.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London

This is a crisis': London reeling from three killings in eight hours

People are dying out here, said Renell Charles in a haunting video about knife crime filmed at his school last year.Innocent people are being killed, and it's young black boys just like me.Eight months later, the 16-year-old Arsenal fan was killed in what police described as a brutal attack.A prosecutor said he was ambushed with a machete as he left school in Walthamstow, east London, last Friday.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Sadiq Khan launches scheme to train 500 basketball coaches across London

The 1.1 million London Coaches Program will support the training of around 500 coaches over the course of three years.The project was announced on Tuesday at an event in Tottenham Court Road by Mr Khan and NBA Europe and Middle East managing director Ralph Rivera, who were joined by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Little Spain Is All but Gone. Will Our Lady of Guadalupe Be Next?

The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic house of worship on West 14th Street, is a grandly inventive architectural oddity and the mother of all Hispanic storefront churches in New York City.Manhattan's first church created for a Spanish-speaking congregation, it was cobbled together out of two adjacent rowhouses in 1902 and 1917.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Mayor and Met Police say major operation has brought fall in London homicides

A major police operation across six London boroughs has been credited with helping to bring the capital's homicide rate down to its lowest level in almost a decade.Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Met Police said Operation Denali which focuses on high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement is succeeding in reducing violent crime in the city.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Wildlife criminals linked to violent crime, drugs and firearms, new study claims

Criminals who commit offences against wildlife are often linked to violent crime, drugs and firearms offences, a new study has claimed.Academics warn that criminal gangs are diversifying from activities such as drug or human trafficking into the illegal wildlife trade, because they consider the risk of being caught low and profits high.
www.mississauga.com
11 months ago
Toronto

Ontario to get $121M from federal government to fight gun and gang violence

Ontario is getting $121 million to fight gun crimes and gang violence as part of a $390 million investment from the federal government.Minister of Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will make the announcement at Peel Regional Police headquarters in Mississauga on Monday along with Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Sir Keir Starmer will promise to halve levels of violence against women and girls within a decade if Labour takes office.He will also pledge to halve serious violent crime and raise confidence in the police and criminal justice system in the wake of the damning report by Baroness Casey into Scotland Yard.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Labour promises more community cops like Happy Valley's Catherine Cawood

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Labour has promised to fund thousands of new neighbourhood police officers like Happy Valley's Catherine Cawood claiming the Tory government had abandoned the use of local knowledge to tackle crime.
Mission Local
11 months ago
Mission District

Video of police shooting scene released in SFPD town hall

Surveillance camera footage released today of last week's deadly police shooting in Glen Park showed Sergio Milton Barrios, 40, apparently dancing in the breezeway of his building near the gun he discarded earlier in the three-hour standoff.When he reaches for his gun, four officers fire various weapons at him.
"San Francisco is home to much in the way of visible public misery, unnerving street behavior and overt drug use. ... But the city’s violent crime rate is at a near-historic low, and is lower than most mid-to-large-sized cities."
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Arrest made in SF killing of Bob Lee - tech exec's alleged killer also worked in tech

Mission Local is informed that the San Francisco Police Department early this morning made an arrest in the April 4 killing of tech executive Bob Lee, following an operation undertaken outside the city's borders.The alleged killer also works in tech and is a man Lee purportedly knew.We are told that police today were dispatched to Emeryville with a warrant to arrest a man named Nima Momeni.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

SFPD promises more police and patrols after 4/20 Dolores Park shooting

After receiving a torrent of emails and calls from residents following a 4/20 shooting in Dolores Park, the San Francisco Police Department's Mission Station has increased its late afternoon and night patrol watches around the perimeter of Dolores Park.It has also committed to a fixed presence in the park on the next 4/20, the Mission Station captains announced at a virtual community meeting Tuesday.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Shooting on No. 49 Muni bus hospitalizes one

A man allegedly shot another passenger Sunday evening on a No. 49 Muni bus near Mission and 13th streets, police said.The victim was taken to the hospital, and his condition is unknown.The incident occurred at about 5:51 p.m., according to police.The suspect, allegedly wearing a puffy gold jacket and carrying a plastic bag, fled on foot and appeared to have run northbound on 12th Street, according to the Citizen app.
BBC News
11 months ago
UK politics

Government not taking 'appalling' alcohol harm seriously, MPs say

MPs are concerned that the government is not taking alcohol harm seriously enough following an increase in deaths.The public accounts committee (PAC) is calling on the government to address the barriers to accessing treatment.In 2021 there was the highest number of alcohol deaths on record and alcohol is linked to 42% of violent crime.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Tories' failure to tackle alcohol harm is causing public health crisis, say MPs

The government's failure to tackle alcohol harm in England has led to a serious public health crisis affecting millions of people, MPs have warned.Problem drinking is fuelling violent crime and costing the NHS 25bn a year, with the number of deaths almost doubling in two decades, according to a damning report by the public accounts committee.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer promises to halve crime against women

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to halve violence against women and girls if Labour wins office at the next general election.In a speech, the Labour leader said he would put domestic abuse specialists in police control rooms, and set up dedicated courts for rape trials.He also pledged to halve knife and serious violent crime, as part of his five "missions" for government.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

I believe Mayor Khan is very beatable': Paul Scully enters London Tory mayoral race

T he race to be the Tory mayoral candidate ramped up on Thursday as Government front-bencher Paul Scully threw his hat into the ring.Mr Scully, the Minister for London, is the first MP to declare a wish to challenge Labour mayor Sadiq Khan, who is seeking a record third term next May.He is the seventh person to publicly seek the Tory nomination but arguably the first political big hitter.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Toronto

Federal government proposes stricter bail system in new bill | CBC News

The federal government is proposing changes to the country's bail system that would make it harder for those accused of certain offences to be released on bail.Bill C-48 would amend the Criminal Code so that those charged with a serious violent offence involving a weapon one with a maximum penalty of tens years' imprisonment who were convicted of a similar offence within the last five years will face a reverse onus to get bail.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Embattled St. Louis Prosecutor to Resign Amid Effort to Disqualify Her

The chief prosecutor in St. Louis, who made history as the first Black woman to hold the post but faced widespread criticism for her handling of violent crime, said on Thursday that she would resign on June 1.The prosecutor, Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner, a Democrat, was facing an effort by Missouri's attorney general, a Republican, to remove her from office.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Man accused of hijacking a South Carolina school bus in 2021 found not guilty by reason of insanity

A man who in 2021 was an Army trainee in South Carolina was found not guilty by reason of insanity last week in connection with an alleged hijacking of a school bus with 18 elementary students onboard.Jovan Collazo, who is now 25, had been accused of getting on a bus headed to a Columbia elementary school on May 6, 2021, with an unloaded rifle and telling the driver he didn't want to hurt him but he wanted him to take him to the next town.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions in the killings of his wife and son, court filing says

Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions and sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, his defense team said Thursday in a three-page court filing.The filing was expected, as Murdaugh had 10 days to send a notice of appeal following his conviction last week, and his attorneys had indicated they planned to do so.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

David Greising: Kim Foxx and Lori Lightfoot show the reality of governing with progressive ideals in Illinois

Much has been made of a new progressive era in Illinois politics, and a series of recent public remarks by elected Chicago officials formed a triptych of the promise and the problems of being a progressive leader at this time in Illinois."The vanguard for progressive policy all over this country" is what Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson called Illinois before a joint session of the state legislature last week.
www.mediaite.com
11 months ago
LGBT

The Five' Descends Into Chaos During Pronoun Discussion: Don't Compel My Language'

Fox News' The Five flew into chaos when co-host Jessica Tarlov suggested that when discussing the topic of transgender people, it was respectful to use correct pronouns.The exchange took place on the Thursday edition of The Five and a clip from the episode began to circulate on Twitter via Justin Baragona.
Social Media Today
1 year ago
Marketing

Meta Provides New Ad Placement Controls to Ensure Brand Safety

As it works to provide more tools to facilitate brand safety in ad placement, Meta has launched a new set of inventory filters for Facebook and Instagram Feeds , which will provide a simple way for brands to avoid unwanted association with potentially offensive, or otherwise undesirable content.The default Meta ads setting will show ads next to content that both adheres to Meta's Community Standards, and meets its monetization eligibility criteria.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Monumental increases security funding for Capital One Arena events

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the owner of Capital One Arena, increased its funding by 20 percent to hire off-duty police officers for game events, according to Cuneyt Dil of Axios and other reports.Capital One Arena is the economic center in Washington's Chinatown neighborhood.Since the building opened in 1997, it has turned Chinatown from a seedy neighborhood to a vibrant entertainment district.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Our choices for City Council: Taliaferro, Gutierrez, Villegas, Comer, Mathias, Walz, Dunne

With the following choices, the Tribune Editorial Board concludes its endorsements for aldermanic seats in Chicago's April 4 runoff election.29th Ward Incumbent Ald.Chris Taliaferro came just a few dozen votes short of avoiding a runoff in this ward, which includes the West Side's Austin neighborhood.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Our choices for City Council: Robinson, Hone, Hall, Chico, Lee, Mosley, M. Scott

Chicagoans clearly wanted a change in leadership, choosing on Feb. 28 to make Lori Lightfoot a one-term mayor.When it came to the City Council, however, that desire for change among voters was not nearly as strong.The final official vote count had 31 incumbent aldermen winning their seats in contested and uncontested first-round voting.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2023 Chicago runoff election

Chicago voters will head to the polls again on April 4 to cast their ballots for mayor and city council in runoff faces.Below are the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's endorsements for the runoff election.See endorsements in the Feb. 28 elections here.In our view, Paul Vallas is the candidate best positioned to tackle the city's existential problem of violent crime, and to do so without regard to where in the city you live.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Why it's not such a wonderful life when real-time panic causes bank runs

George Bailey knew how to fend off a bank run.After his Uncle Billy mislaid a crucial deposit envelope at the Bailey Brothers Building & Loan and fear spread, the citizens of Bedford Falls ran to the bank to demand a return of their deposits only to encounter George, in the form of Jimmy Stewart, guarding the vault with a moral lesson.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Man charged for murder in fatal stabbing of former girlfriend on CTA platform

A 26-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed on a CTA platform early morning Saturday in the Loop was able to identify a former boyfriend as her attacker before she died, Chicago police said Monday.Alejandro Arellano, 31, was charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing that occurred at the Adams and Wabash "L" train station around 1:26 a.m. on Saturday, according to police.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Moment thug sprayed PC in face with ammonia and threatened him with pistol - as he is jailed for 16 years

T his is the heart-stopping moment a PC chases a thug who sprayed him with ammonia and pointed a pistol at them.Body-worn camera footage shows officers confront a barechested James Boyle, 22, as he stalks the streets of Mitcham armed with a pistol shortly after midnight on June 17 last year.Police were called to reports of people acting suspiciously around parked vehicles on Commonside East when PC Samuel Goard, approached Boyle asking him to take his hands out of his pockets.
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago
London

What police are doing to tackle knife crime in Havering after recent stabbings

Ch Insp Chris Nixon (l) said police are "committed to disrupting and deterring violence from the streets of Havering" in the wake of incidents such as a stabbing in South Street, Romford last month (right) (Image: Met Police/Paul Davies) An east London police chief has said tackling knife crime in Havering is a priority for our officers, after a month in which the highest number of incidents were reported for nearly four years.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

At least 13 more Mass. schools targeted on 3rd day of 'swatting' calls

Schools In total, at least 31 schools across Massachusetts have been targeted.At least 13 more Massachusetts schools were targeted with swatting calls Wednesday - the third straight day that a slate of schools across the state received them."Swatting" is a type of fake 911 call where the caller falsely claims a violent crime is happening at a location with the goal of generating a heavy police response to that location.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to speak to Chicago FOP Monday in Elmhurst

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is scheduled to speak at an invite-only event Monday in Elmhurst to members of Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police and potentially deliver some rhetorical political payback to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.The Presidents Day visit to a so-far undisclosed location in the Chicago area would represent an escalation of the feud between DeSantis and Pritzker, who has been the focus of some speculation as a potential 2024 Democratic presidential candidate if President Joe Biden does not seek to be nominated for a second term.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

La Belle Vie: French coffee culture and France's best restaurants

La Belle Vie is our regular look at the real culture of France from language to cuisine, manners to films.This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to your newsletter preferences in My account.In the last four years of living in France, I have been lucky enough to get to explore a lot of France's western coast in Brittany, but sadly I cannot say I have put enough effort into visiting other parts of the country too.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

La Belle Vie: How to speak pure' French and what to expect when dating in France

La Belle Vie is our regular look at the real culture of France from language to cuisine, manners to films.This newsletter is published weekly and you can receive it directly to your inbox, by going to your newsletter preferences in My account.In the last four years of living in France, I have been lucky enough to get to explore a lot of France's western coast in Brittany, but sadly I cannot say I have put enough effort into visiting other parts of the country too.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Lil Uzi Vert Gave the Eagles the Soundtrack to Their Season

Follow our live updates of the Super Bowl between Philadelphia and Kansas City.PHOENIX Like all N.F.L. teams, the Eagles employ many exceptionally large men.But as they left their locker room ahead of the N.F.C. championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, they were led by a musician who stands just 5-foot-4.
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