The Latest Breaking News from 999

Londoners dialled 999 over spiders in their room and missing KFC as force says just 15% of calls genuine

Another time-waster said their dog would not come back into their house

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

People urged to call 999 if they see missing teenage girls who may have travelled to Greater Manchester

Robyn Vaughan, 14 and Emmie Towers 15, are believed to be together

Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2023

Nurse struck off for failing to call 999 after death of secret lover patient in car park

A hearing was told Penelope Williams ignored advice to call an ambulance following the man's collapse in the vehicle.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Mother murdered newborn baby with cotton wool balls

Mayo’s mother found the child the next morning when she looked inside the bag and immediately called 999, the court was told

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Nottinghamshire Police hunt for 'violent offender' wanted on recall to prison

Police have warned the public not to approach the man and call 999 immediately

Nottingham Post · Jun 22, 2023

Police confirm man reported missing from Thornbury has been found

Officers have thanked the public for their help

Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2023

Call 999 if you see missing Bristol teenager Sabrina

Sabrina has links to Bristol city centre, Redfield and St Judes

Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2023

Window of takeaway smashed in with sledgehammer after passerby calls 999

Firefighters smashed through windows with a sledgehammer

Liverpool Echo · Jun 9, 2023

Wanted Bristol man back in jail after arrest following urgent 999 appeal

Joshua Bryant, 30, was wanted on a recall to prison last week and Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed he is back behind bars

Bristol Post · May 16, 2023

Five 4x4 vehicles covered in graffiti in two Bristol neighbourhoods

People are being encouraged to call 999 if they see anything suspicious near a vehicle

Bristol Post · May 14, 2023