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Man jailed for attacking woman abused others as police ‘failed to heed rape threats’

Police said the man would get a verbal warning for sending rape threats but he didn’t because he was later deemed ‘no longer a threat’

The Independent UK

Police taser use doubles in four years in Bristol area as more officers allowed to carry devices

There are concerns that expanded use could be a 'worrying erosion of safeguards'

Bristol Post

‘You have to let the anger go’: Mina Smallman on her daughters’ murder – and the police who shared photos of the bodies

It is nearly two years since Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were killed in a London park and pictures of their bodies were shared by the officers who were supposed to be guarding them. Their mother talks about taking on the Met, and how she carries on in the face…

The Guardian - UK

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Scotland Yard rejects new partygate inquiry as Sue Gray report is finally out

A scathing report has revealed how No10 staff sought to hide booze-fuelled parties with one saying: “We seem to have got away with” it.

Evening Standard

Police watchdog urged to investigate Met Police after Boris Johnson gets one Partygate fine

The Metropolitan Police issued 126 fixed penalty notices to No10 officials, in relation to lockdown-busting parties held across Westminster. The PM has been accused of lying to Parliament.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 3, mauled to death by dog went into cardiac arrest after suffering head and neck injuries, coroner told

Police destroyed one dog and seized ten others as part of a 'significant' investigation into the 'harrowing' death of Daniel Twigg, a pre-inquest hearing was told

Manchester Evening News

Police used Tasers more than 30,000 times over the last year

Special constables will be allowed to carry the devices under new plans

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Met PC fired for failing to investigate abuse case before the victim was murdered

A Metropolitan Police officer has been fired for her "shocking" failure to investigate a woman's domestic abuse allegations against her estranged husband before he murdered her.

Evening Standard

Volunteer Special Constables will be allowed to use Tasers for the first time

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has previously noted black people are more likely to be Tasered for prolonged periods of time than white people.

Daily Mirror

Off-road biker seriously injured after 'losing balance' during police chase

The police watchdog has cleared the officers involved of any blame

Manchester Evening News

Moment professor's son hit and killed by UK police car as dad accuses cops of 'murder'

WARNING - DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Arthur Holscher-Ermert, 27, died after being hit by an unmarked police car in Peacehaven, East Sussex - he will be laid to rest next to his mum who died four years ago, his dad says

Daily Mirror

Officer under investigation after man is fatally struck by police car

Citing ‘concern’ within community, watchdog promises ‘a thorough and independent investigation’

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog investigating officer over death of man hit by police car

Arthur Holscher-Ermert died in the incident in Sussex on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Distraught dad says 'police officers who ran down my son are murderers'

Arthur Holscher-Ermert, 27, died after being hit by an unmarked police car on Saturday night, with his reeling family demanding answers from the force

Daily Mirror

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Nottingham Post

Watchdog issues statement over death of Nottinghamshire dad who police said was "alive and well"

He had been missing for months

The Independent UK

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

The collision happened in Peacehaven, East Sussex, at just after 11.10pm on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Police officer who pursued women he met on duty for sex jailed

Oliver Perry-Smith ‘abused his power’ by contacting vulnerable women and looking up their personal details

Wales Online

‘Sexual predator’ police officer who abused power jailed for misconduct in public office

Oliver Perry-Smith targeted women in vulnerable positions

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The Independent UK

‘Sexual predator’ ex-police officer jailed for misconduct in public office

Oliver Perry-Smith was prolific in the abuse of his position over a five-year period, the police watchdog said.

The Independent UK

Met Police bosses criticised for defending officers in black athlete search

Five officers are facing disciplinary hearings for alleged gross misconduct over the incident involving Bianca Williams.

Manchester Evening News

Corrupt GMP officer abused his position to have sexual relationships with women he met on duty

PC Simon Beech would have been sacked if he had not already resigned

The Independent UK

Five police officers could face the sack over Bianca Williams stop and search

The athlete and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos were handcuffed after the incident in July 2020.

Evening Standard

Five Met officers involved in stop-and-search of sprinter Bianca Williams charged with gross misconduct

The police watchdog ordered disciplinary hearings into the stop of the athlete, then 27, and her partner Ricardo dos Santos

The Guardian - UK

Police who handcuffed Bianca Williams to face gross misconduct charge

Police conduct panel finds case to answer against officers who searched British sprinter in front of her baby

Daily Mirror

Met Police stop and search black teen 60 times in 2 years leaving him 'fearful' of cops

A new report from police watchdog IOPC reveals a number of damning failures of Met police stop and search tactics, a year since the government announced an expansion of the tactics use

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