Met Commissioner says stop and search keeps lethal knives off London’s streets
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has defended the use of stop and search powers as a means of ridding London’s streets of lethal weapons.
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Woman dies in road crash in Highlands
A woman has died following a road crash in the Highlands.
Police hunt for Greggs bakery robber
A man made off with a three-figure sum of money after robbing a Greggs bakery.
Police appeal after car stolen from Aberdeen street
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen from outside a house in Aberdeen.
Tear gas fired as French protesters condemn bill outlawing use of police images
Thousands of people have gathered across France to protest against a proposed security law that would restrict the sharing of images of police officers.
Police seeking to trace vehicle that collided with gate post in Inverurie
Police are conducting inquiries to trace a vehicle that failed to stop after striking a gate post in Inverurie.
Protests over new security law planned across France
Critics of a proposed French security law which would restrict sharing images of police were gathering across the country in protest on Saturday.
Man tasered three times following armed stand-off with cops in Aberdeen
A man has been jailed after an "utterly terrifying" armed stand-off with police in Aberdeen, in which he was tasered three times.
Man, 25, reported by police for driving almost double the speed limit on Aberdeen 40mph road
A man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after driving almost double the speed limit in Aberdeen.
Police informed after customer attends north-east pharmacy while positive for coronavirus
A north-east pharmacy was shut for deep-cleaning this morning after a customer who tested positive entered the store.
North-east councillor and MSP candidate feared for her safety after receiving death threat
A north-east councillor and MSP candidate has said she feared for her safety after receiving a death threat online.
Missing Aberdeen woman traced ‘safe and well’
Police have confirmed a missing Aberdeen woman has been found. Nicola Tennant was reported missing yesterday after last being seen at about 9.40pm in the Marchburn Drive area of Aberdeen. Officers this afternoon said the 37-year-old woman has been traced “safe and well” and thanked the public for helping their appeal.
Man in court for second time after north-east ambulance stolen
A man has appeared in court for a second time facing a string of charges, including drink-driving, after an ambulance was stolen in the north-east.
Motorists submitting more than 35 dash cam videos to UK police each day
Drivers across the country submit more than 35 dash cam videos of potential traffic offences being committed to UK police forces each day.
Dangerous dog sentenced to death goes missing near north-east woods
A dangerous dog that was sentenced to death by the courts has gone missing in north-east woods on the day his owner was ordered to hand him over.
Paris police suspended over beating of black man
A black man who was repeatedly punched, tear gassed and beaten with a truncheon by French police has said he is seeking justice.
Officer who designed police hijab aims to inspire Muslim women to join force
A police officer who helped design a new hijab because the one provided was uncomfortable and unsafe said she hopes it will inspire other Muslim women to join the force.
Delays after two-vehicle crash on Aberdeen road
A two-vehicle crash caused tailbacks on a busy Aberdeen road.
Police officer who dishonestly scanned 7p carrot barcode to get donuts is sacked
An on-duty police officer who dishonestly scanned a seven pence barcode for carrots to get a £9.95 box of Krispy Kreme donuts has been sacked for gross misconduct.
Police called after reports of youth with weapon at Aberdeen school
Police were called to an Aberdeen school after "worrying" reports of a male youth carrying a weapon.
Illegal rave organiser faces £10,000 fine as police halt party ‘in full swing’
The organiser of an illegal rave which attracted up to 300 people at an industrial unit is facing a £10,000 fine.
Cyclist taken to hospital following crash with car near north-east bridge
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash with a car near a north-east bridge.
Police hunt man in glasses who indecently exposed himself outside block of flats in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information to track down a man in glasses who indecently exposed himself in Aberdeen.
Video: Section of Aberdeen’s Union Street cordoned off as emergency services deal with medical matter
Police have cordoned off a section of Union Street in Aberdeen as they deal with an ongoing incident.
Big police presence including dogs spotted in Aberdeen community
A big police presence has been spotted in an Aberdeen community this morning.
North Yorkshire Police officers celebrate incorporation of hijab into uniform
Two police constables who designed a new hijab to be part of their uniform have celebrated making it a reality.
Man, 29, charged in connection with attempted armed robbery at north-east Spar
A man has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery in a Moray town.
Woman cut free from car as emergency services attend three-vehicle crash on north-east road
The fire service has cut a woman free from a vehicle at the scene of a three-car crash that closed a section of a north-east road.
Detective who ‘pinged a ruler’ on female colleague’s buttocks keeps job
A detective who “pinged a ruler” across a female colleague’s buttocks and sent her “crass” Facebook messages has kept his job.
Shop staff threatened with blade during attempted robbery in Moray town
Police in Moray are appealing for witnesses after a Spar staff member was threatened with a blade by a man who later escaped.