Police appeal for witnesses after 23-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in north-east crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in north-east crash.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on north-east road
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on a north-east road.
Coronavirus: Former north-east cop forced to call off service for tragic PC Yvonne Fletcher
A former policeman from the north-east has been forced to cancel a service marking the anniversary of his colleague’s death – but still plans to make a lone visit to her memorial stone.
Tributes paid to Leicestershire police officer who died in hospital
Tributes have been paid to a Leicestershire police officer who has died.
Man charged after police officers ‘assaulted’ in Glasgow
A man has been charged after police officers were allegedly assaulted at a park.
Drivers caught speeding at more than 100mph on quieter roads
Police are continuing to warn motorists not to take advantage of quieter roads by speeding.
At least 300,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says crime agency
At least 300,000 people in the UK pose a sexual threat to children as paedophiles look to exploit the coronavirus lockdown, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
Neighbours in shock over double murder on south London estate
Community members have described their shock following a double murder in a “crowded flat” on a south London estate.
Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff
Dramatic footage shows officers using their belts to rescue a man from a 50ft cliff over a quarry.
School ‘heartbroken’ by loss of seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in park
A seven-year-old girl randomly stabbed to death in a park was “a ray of sunshine” who lit up a room with her smile, her teachers have said.
Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of a man and a woman in Lambeth, south London.
Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer
A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.
Police given new guidance on enforcing coronavirus lockdown after backlash
Police forces have been told people should not be punished for travelling a “reasonable distance” to exercise following criticism of heavy-handed tactics used to enforce the Covid-19 lockdown.
Domestic abuse law has ‘mixed’ first year across Scotland
Successful implementation of groundbreaking domestic abuse legislation is “still far off”, Scottish Women’s Aid has said, despite the new law coming into force a year ago.
Police told to be ‘consistent’ over coronavirus lockdown rules
Police forces have been told to be “consistent” over their handling of new powers to enforce the Covid-19 lockdown.
Basu calls for calm from public and police over lockdown laws
One of Britain’s most senior police officers has urged the public not to judge officers too harshly in their policing of coronavirus lockdown measures amid growing criticism of the force’s responses.
Woman suffers ‘serious’ injuries after becoming stuck underneath tractor at north-east farm
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after becoming stuck under a tractor in the north-east.
Appeal after woman robbed on north-east street
Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed by two men who demanded money on a north-east street.
Coronavirus support site goes live in north-east
A new website and phoneline have been launched today in the north-east to provide people across the region with information about how to access support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus lockdown laws: What type of food can I buy and is driving allowed?
Police officers across the UK now have powers to arrest or fine people flouting coronavirus lockdown rules.
Man arrested over £10m frozen fish cocaine haul
A man has been arrested on the Isle of Wight as police investigate the seizure of almost 100 kilos of cocaine from the back of a van carrying frozen fish.
TV presenter Nadia Sawalha appeals for help to find daughter’s friend
TV presenter Nadia Sawalha has called for help to find the 16-year-old friend of her daughter who has been missing for three days.
Police hunt armed man who stole controlled drugs from pharmacy
A man has stolen controlled drugs including morphine from a pharmacy after threatening staff at knifepoint.
Delivery driver robbed of van by man holding suspected firearm
A delivery driver has been robbed of his van after he was threatened by a man holding what appeared to be a firearm.
Family appeal for help to find 80-year-old man missing for a week
The family of an elderly man missing for a week have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to get in touch.
Police appeal for information after break-in at Aberdeen shop
Police are appealing for information after an Aberdeen shop was broken into. The incident happened at the DSG store on Bankhead Road at around 1.45am on Monday. It is not clear what was taken. Anyone with any information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0161 of March 23 2020.
‘Inquiries ongoing’ after one-vehicle crash in north-east
A north-east road was closed for several hours this morning following a one-vehicle crash.
James Bond guns worth £100,000 stolen from Enfield home
Five deactivated guns used in a number of James Bond films have been stolen.
Speed awareness courses suspended for 12 weeks
Speed awareness courses have been suspended for 12 weeks amid coronavirus concerns.
Police launch investigation after ‘unexplained’ death in north-east town
Police have launched an investigation after an unexplained death of a man in a north-east town.