Police

Menezes jury told to ignore protest

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:04:51 GMT

The coroner at the inquest of Jean Charles de Menezes has told jurors to "ignore" a courtroom protest by family members.

Protest as Menezes inquest retires

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:04:07 GMT

Relatives of Jean Charles de Menezes have staged a courtroom protest just before a jury in the inquest retired to consider its verdict.

World News (Morning) for December 4th, 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:21:52 GMT

US gives Mexico anti-drugs budget - Vigil and protest in Mumbai - Hudson's brother-in-law in court

Woman held after child's death

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:44:04 GMT

A woman arrested after her son was found dead at their home is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital.

Police promise action over Baby P

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:41:29 GMT

The Metropolitan Police have promised to implement any recommendations made in their reports on the Baby P case.

Menezes unlawful killing verdict ruled out

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:57:31 GMT

The Jean Charles de Menezes inquest jury has been told it cannot consider a verdict of unlawful killing.

World News (Evening)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:17:42 GMT

Tourists to return from Thailand - Chemical Ali sentenced - Pakistan told to hand over suspects

Credit crunch hits security van robberies

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:46 GMT

The impact of the economic slowdown has led to an increase in security van robberies, police have said.

Two police trainees in drugs arrest

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:10:34 GMT

Two women trainee police officers are being held on suspicion of possessing and supplying class A drugs.

World News (Evening) for November 30th, 2008

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:28:59 GMT

Pakistan denies involvement in Mumbai attacks - Tension rises in Thai blockade - 400 dead as religious fighting continues in Nigeria

Mobile phones 'needlessly kill'

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:36:51 GMT

Road users are still being "needlessly killed" through the flouting of mobile phone rules five years after they were introduced.

Nigerian clashes kill at least 200

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:07:44 GMT

Ethnic and religious clashes have killed more than 200 people in the Nigerian city of Jos

World News (Evening) for November 29th, 2008

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:50:13 GMT

Mumbai siege ends - Thai police forced to abandon checkpoint - Deforestation in the Amazon up 4%

Police trainees in drugs arrest

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:33:03 GMT

Two women trainee police officers have been arrested on suspicion of possessing and supplying class A drugs.

World News (Evening) for November 26th, 2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:12:04 GMT

Thai president defiant amid protests - Iraqi security vote delayed - Chinese workers protest against factory closures

Critics speak out against Tasers

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:17:04 GMT

Major doubts have emerged over Government plans to issue police with 10,000 new Taser stun guns.

Four policemen killed in crash

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:54:56 GMT

Northern Ireland Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has led tributes to four policemen killed a horrific early morning road accident.

Police name slain man

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:03:27 GMT

A man gunned down in an alleyway in west London on Friday evening has been named by police.

Police catch psychiatric escapee

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:55:52 GMT

A murder suspect who escaped from a psychiatric hospital has been caught by police.

Seven arrested after triple death crash

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:48:04 GMT

Seven people were arrested by police investigating a road accident in which three people died.

A meteor streaks across the Canadian skies

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:20:44 GMT

A massive fireball that lit up the skies on Thursday evening is claimed to be among the biggest meteor events to be witnessed in Canada.

Three arrested after man beaten to death

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:45:14 GMT

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a house.

A meteor streaks across the Canadian skies

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:43:03 GMT

A fireball falls from the sky filmed by a police-car in Alberta Province.

Police chase crash victims named

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:39:23 GMT

Two people killed during a high speed police pursuit have been named by police.

Three killed in police car chase

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:21:09 GMT

Three people have died and a fourth is seriously ill after their car crashed during a police pursuit.

Two men killed in separate stabbings

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:23:10 GMT

One man has died and two others have been injured after a multiple stabbing incident near Wigan.

More Muslims 'needed in top police jobs'

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:15:16 GMT

More Muslim police officers are needed in higher ranks and specialist units, according to a report.

Drugs swoop police arrest 18

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:14:16 GMT

Police have arrested 18 people for suspected drugs and money laundering offences.

Paula Abdul shocked over Idol's death

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:51:33 GMT

American Idol judge Paula Abdul has spoken of her shock over the death of a woman who appeared on the TV series.

Driver gatecrashes meal

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:39:23 GMT

Diners in a US restaurant were forced to scatter when a motorist gatecrashed their meal.

Bedouin kidnap 25 Egyptian police

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:32:22 GMT

Bedouin in Sinai have abducted 25 Egyptian policemen and taken them to an unknown location.

Elderly couple found dead

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:09:52 GMT

An elderly couple have been found dead in their Greater Manchester home.

Farrell unveils Pride And Glory

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:14:40 GMT

Colin Farrell says he had a tough time filming the gritty police drama Pride and Glory.

Colin Farrell unveils Pride And Glory

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:58:35 GMT

Colin Farrell has talked about his new cop drama where he stars alongside Edward Norton and Jon Voight.

Yacht carrying ?572m of cocaine seized

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:54:53 GMT

A luxury yacht packed with around ?572 million of cocaine has been seized off the Irish coast.

Boy in court over Brit teen's murder

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:28:29 GMT

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court in New Zealand charged with murdering and sexually assaulting a British teenager.

MovieBuff - Easy Virtue, Pride And Glory, W

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:57:11 GMT

We take a look at Easy Virtue, Pride And Glory and W

Terror arrests after 'material' found

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:54:03 GMT

Three people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after police found "suspicious material" at two homes.

Parents mourn murdered Briton

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:33:01 GMT

The parents of a British teenager murdered in New Zealand have visited the spot where their daughter was found dead.

Police probe 999 crash death

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:21:20 GMT

Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a police car answering an emergency call.

Five released in Ayres probe

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:40:58 GMT

Five people held in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old man have been released without charge.

Police probe 'sex assault' at barracks

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:56:41 GMT

Detectives are investigating an alleged sexual assault at an Army training centre, a newspaper report claims.

Police chief faces theft charges

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:10:27 GMT

A police chief has been charged with theft and false accounting.

Woman charged with terror offence

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:05:42 GMT

A woman has been charged with a terror offence two weeks after police raided addresses in Manchester and Holland.

Man shot by police marksman named

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:52 GMT

A man shot dead in the street by armed marksmen after a domestic row has been named.

Police in Hallowe'en crime crackdown

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:13:28 GMT

Police fear teenagers may use Hallowe'en as a cover for gang violence.

DNA hope for 25-year-old murder

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:52:47 GMT

Detectives have developed a DNA profile of the killer of a trainee hairdresser who was murdered 25 years ago.

Man dies after crash with police car

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:04:59 GMT

A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a police vehicle in west Wales.

Guns seized after man shot dead by Police

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:49:40 GMT

Three guns have been seized after police shot an armed man dead in the street.

Menezes cop: 'I was about to die'

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:12:45 GMT

The policeman who shot Jean Charles de Menezes six times said he thought he was "about to die".

'Terror' four remanded in custody

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:03:38 GMT

Four men accused of terror offences after raids in Birmingham have been remanded in custody.

World News

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:11:24 GMT

Skinheads plot to assassinate Obama - Syrians attend civilians funeral - Palestine says peace 'can't be secured' this year.

Police 'to get fingerprint scanners'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:11:58 GMT

Police will reportedly be issued with mobile fingerprint scanners so they can check peoples' identities in the street.

World News (Morning) for October 27th, 2008

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:50:58 GMT

Syria condemns US attack - Livni calls for early Israeli election - Mexican drug baron arrested

Drug gang linked to 18 deaths jailed

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:22:41 GMT

A gang of drug dealers linked to 18 deaths because of the high-purity heroin they sold have been jailed.

Morning world news

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:02:52 GMT

Zimbabwe summit In Swaziland - Gaza protest for captive soldier - Kurds clash with Police in Turkey

Post mortem on human remains due

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:18:45 GMT

Results of a post-mortem on human remains found in woodland are due to be disclosed later.

'Marksmen left to decide de Menezes fate'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:55:43 GMT

A senior officer has said it is "unbelievably outrageous" that two marksmen had to decide whether or not to kill Jean Charles de Menezes.

Police agree three-year pay deal

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:46:43 GMT

Police officers have agreed a three-year pay deal with the government.

'Woman's remains' found in woodland

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:45:48 GMT

Detectives believe human bones found in woodland belonged to a young woman and had been there for less than 18 months.

World News (Evening)

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:55:45 GMT

N Korea dismantles nuclear plant - Mexico grenade attack - EU lifts travel ban on Belarus President

World News (Morning) for October 8th, 2008

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:52:10 GMT

Obama and McCain go head to head - Iran defends uranium plan - Streets cleared after Bangkok protest

Naked Man

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:41:02 GMT

A westerner who went skinny dipping in Tokyo has been arrested by police.

Jury slams police force over OAP's death

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:51:14 GMT

A jury has accused the police of "institutionalised complacency" after a PC was convicted of careless driving following an OAP's death.

De Menezes officer 'feels terrible'

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:26:27 GMT

A senior policewoman choked back tears as she told an inquest how she felt the day Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead.

Murder hunt police release picture

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:52:30 GMT

Police hunting the murderers of a Chinese couple found dead in their flat have released another picture of a man they wish to speak to.

De Menezes police 'changed minds twice'

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:44:25 GMT

Police twice changed their minds about whether Jean Charles de Menezes was their target, just minutes before shooting him dead.

Officer charged after teenager's death

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:33:45 GMT

A police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after he hit a schoolgirl with his patrol car.

Service held to mark Police Memorial Day

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:16:35 GMT

The Prince of Wales and the Home Secretary have attended a service to mark National Police Memorial Day.

Man held after police car attack

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:09:59 GMT

A man is being questioned after a police car was blasted with a shotgun as officers followed a stolen vehicle.

Menezes police 'had no picture of suspect'

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:46:32 GMT

Some officers staking out Jean Charles de Menezes's home did not have a picture of the suspect they were hunting, it has been claimed.

Rise in 'stop and search' complaints

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:15:40 GMT

The number of complaints made about "stop and search" incidents has risen by nearly a quarter.

De Menezes' 'warning to family'

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:56:17 GMT

Jean Charles de Menezes made a stark warning shortly before he was shot dead, his inquest has heard.

De Menezes 'not identified as bomber'

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:02:50 GMT

The police who shot Jean Charles de Menezes had not positively identified him as a suicide bomber, an inquest heard.

Michael apologises over drugs bust

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:49:54 GMT

George Michael has apologised to fans after being cautioned on suspicion of possessing drugs.

'Too many children locked up'

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:25:48 GMT

The number of children locked up by the courts in England and Wales has increased fivefold in a decade, the charity Barnardo's has said.

Double attack in Cornwall

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:16:12 GMT

Police in Cornwall are investigating two violent attacks on the weekend.

Gazza held over criminal damage

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:01:21 GMT

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

Police 'stop and account' forms dropped

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:34:58 GMT

Plans to cut police red tape in knife crime hotspots have been announced.

World News (Evening)

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:16:38 GMT

Stock market chaos - Petraeus hands over power in Iraq - Ukraine coalition collapses