The Latest Breaking News from Police

Police release image of man wanted for murder of wife and daughters

He is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe, which does not have an extradition treaty with the UK

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Japanese woman arrested for sewing roommate’s mouth shut

Police say they are investigating relationship between suspect and victim

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Bengaluru MBA graduate arrested after a cigarette purchase: Shopkeeper spots fake Rs 500 note after returning change; man recently freed in fake note case

A fake Rs 500 note used to buy a packet of cigarettes from a grocery shop in Tumakuru led police to an alleged counterfeit currency printing unit on Bengaluru's outskirts. The main accused, an MBA graduate previously arrested in a fake currency case, was allegedly running the operation after recently…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

TMC, BJP workers clash during Baruipur rape-murder protest rally in Kolkata

TMC and BJP youth wing workers clashed during a protest march in Kolkata. Police used batons to control the agitated groups engaged in fist fights. The Calcutta High Court had granted permission for the rally under strict conditions. One accused in the Baruipur incident was killed in an alleged encounter.…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Police launch ‘fast-moving’ murder investigation after teenager dies in stabbing

A police cordon is expected to remain in place at the address as the investigation continues

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Kenya journalist escapes abduction after criticism of president, says CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for an investigation into the attempted kidnapping of a senior journalist in Kenya, which followed angry criticism of his newspaper by President William Ruto.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 8

Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibition

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will arrive in London in the coming days in a discreet overnight operation under police protection ahead of its first-ever exhibition in Britain, the UK envoy overseeing the transfer said. The 68-metre-long masterpiece, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will go on display…

France 24 · Jul 8

Baruipur rape-murder: After police encounter, accused's mother refuses to claim her son's body

The mother of an accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case refused to claim her son's body. She said he met the consequences of his actions and she had no regret. Prabhas Mondal was killed in an alleged police encounter after snatching a firearm. He was an accused in the rape…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

SNP face group legal action over £600k 'raised for second independence referendum'

THE SNP are facing a group proceedings action in court over donations the party received for a “ring-fenced” independence referendum fund ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

TMC bank accounts debit-freeze, Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing till Thursday

A private bank reported to the Calcutta High Court regarding frozen Trinamool Congress accounts. The court adjourned the hearing after noting the solicitor general's personal difficulty. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction challenged the debit freeze of three party bank accounts. The court is considering appointing retired judges as special officers for…

The Economic Times · Jul 8