#welfare-concerns

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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Met refers itself to police watchdog over handling of woman's suspected murder

Scotland Yard referred to the police complaints watchdog after a woman found dead post friends' welfare concerns.
Friends reported concerns to police twice regarding Kamonnan Thiamphanit's welfare, classifying her as medium-risk missing person before her body was discovered. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Residential Catford road closed due to welfare for man inside property

Police closed a residential road in Catford due to welfare concerns for a man inside a property.
Emergency services are at the scene engaging with the man to ensure his safety, cordons and road closures are in place. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

A2 CLOSED as armed police flock to scene over welfare concerns inside vehicle

Armed police closed A2 in Kent during rush hour due to welfare concerns for two men inside a vehicle.
The incident near Gravesend caused delays but the road has since reopened after the men were located safely. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Urgent search for mother and four-year-old daughter missing since February

Appeal launched for missing mother and child from Luton
Police concerned for welfare of Joana and Aliannah [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Police and social services contacted over 60 times before boy, 9, brutally murdered

Social services and police were alerted more than 60 times to concerns over the welfare of a nine-year-old boy who was later killed by his mother and stepfather.
Authorities missed multiple opportunities to intervene and protect the child, including classifying him as safe and well during home visits.
Neighbours made 999 calls reporting the boy's ordeal, and professionals were contacted about his welfare 64 times between 2018 and 2020. [ more ]
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