The Latest Breaking News from Police

Home secretary to order special investigation amid fears inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk

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A failed police officer who was moonlighting as a childcare worker has admitted taking explicit images of children as young as four while in his care.

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore arrested for assault following his firing. Police audio reveals claims of stalking and suicidal threats involving a weapon at a staffer's home.

Police are hunting vandals who targeted a memorial, painting anti-police slogans, for the second time in two years.

The tree in Shotton Colliery, Co Durham, was chopped down between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday, according to police.

The family of a Chicago police officer who was fatally shot by her partner while on duty has filed a lawsuit contending the Chicago Police Department did not heed warnings about the officer who fired the shot

The Roundhouse in Camden has issued an apology over the incident which has been reported to police