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japantimes.co.jpJapan Police Agency Expands DNA Review to 239 Cases, Says Most Investigations Unaffected
The National Police Agency raised the total of flawed DNA analyses by a former Saga Prefectural Police employee from 130 to 239 after reviewing 643 tests. The agency said it cannot rule out negative effects on 37 investigations.
rediff.comSikh Man Convicted of Murdering 18-Year-Old Student With Dagger After False Racism Claim
An 18-year-old University of Southampton student was fatally stabbed in December 2025. The attacker was sentenced to life in prison with a 21-year minimum term on June 1, 2026.
citizen.co.zaPolice Rescue Soldier From Ultra-Orthodox Crowd During Draft Protest
Bodycam footage shows police extracting a soldier from an ultra-Orthodox crowd on Monday after anti-draft demonstrators attempted to reach him. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests against military conscription.
thegatewaypundit.comPolice Release Bodycam Footage of Student Arrest After Fatal Stabbing
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary released bodycam video showing officers handcuffing an 18-year-old stabbing victim. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called the footage evidence of unequal treatment by police.
nypost.comHundreds of Thousands Celebrate Arsenal Premier League Victory in North London
Metropolitan Police reported six stabbings and 24 arrests after Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations on Sunday. Most injuries were minor, though one man remains under hospital care.
rnz.co.nzPolice Commissioner Opens Investigation Into Arrest of Haredi Man Avoiding Draft
Police Commissioner Danny Levy opened an investigation on May 30, 2026, into the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger after pressure from ultra-Orthodox representatives. The move follows his earlier support for a High Court ruling requiring police to arrest draft dodgers.
news.sky.comManchester Airport brothers convicted of assaulting two female police officers; jury deadlocked on male officer charge
Liverpool Crown Court decided that two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport will not face another trial. The ruling ends proceedings on one allegation while a separate conviction stands.
The IndependentPolice Evacuate Residents From Homes on Stanstead Road in Catford
Emergency services responded to an incident on Stanstead Road in south London after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents within an inner cordon were moved to a nearby center and remained out of their homes for about 11 hours.
ww2.kqed.orgFairfield Police Officer Reassigned After Video Shows Student Being Struck During Arrest
Bodycam footage captured a Fairfield police officer striking 16-year-old Maurice Williams multiple times while attempting to detain him after a school fight. The department described the strikes as distraction techniques and later reassigned the officer.
rediff.comThree arrested after shooting outside Sheffield bar
Police arrested three people following a reported shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street in Sheffield city centre early Monday morning.
sabcnews.comJohannesburg Police Say Viral Video of Traffic Light Arrest Is Two Years Old
Social media posts in May 2026 claimed Johannesburg metro police had arrested five foreign nationals found with stolen traffic lights. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department stated the video dates to an operation two years earlier and shows no arrests.
thesouthafrican.comMetropolitan Police Arrest Nine After Stabbing at Clapham Common Gathering
A 17-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds during an unauthorized event on Clapham Common. Metropolitan Police responded on Friday, May 22, made nine arrests, and continue to review evidence.
The IndependentPolice Scotland investigation into SNP finances exceeds £2 million
Operation Branchform, launched in 2021, had cost £2,173,089 by 30 April. The probe has led to arrests and a court appearance for former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
bbc.co.ukPolice close Grosvenor Place after cyclist crash at Hyde Park Corner
A serious collision involving a cyclist and a lorry closed Grosvenor Place at Hyde Park Corner on Saturday evening. Police vehicles and several other vehicles remained at the scene hours later.
bbc.co.ukDorset Police to Increase Patrols at Sites Vulnerable to Illegal Music Events
Dorset Police announced preventative patrols at nearly a dozen locations ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The force is urging residents to report unusual activity in remote or industrial areas.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govTwo Killed in Busia Clashes After Police Arrest Suspect for Vandalism
Two people died during clashes in Busia, Kenya, after police arrested a suspect accused of damaging a police vehicle. County police and local officials gave differing accounts of the events.
nypost.comPolice Arrest Man After Fight at Venezuela Fury Wedding Reception
Police responded to a reported brawl at the wedding reception of Venezuela Fury and Noah Price on the Isle of Man. A man in his 20s was taken into custody and later released without charge.
eonline.comThree Former Married At First Sight UK Contestants Allege Sexual Assault on Show
Three former contestants on the UK version of Married At First Sight have stated they were sexually assaulted during filming. Police have asked anyone who believes they experienced sexual assault to contact authorities.
bbc.co.ukQueen Elizabeth II Bridge Closed After Police Incident
The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed southbound following a police incident. National Highways diverted clockwise traffic through the east tunnel while Essex and Kent police responded.
nypost.comSanta Monica Police Chase Ends in South Los Angeles Shootout
Santa Monica police pursued a kidnapping suspect early Monday morning after the suspect fled during an investigation. The chase covered more than 10 miles and ended with officers firing at the suspect before taking the person into custody.
The BbcPolice Seek Witnesses After Assault on Taxi Driver in Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a taxi driver was assaulted on Talbot Street in Belfast. The attack occurred around 23:10 BST on Saturday after the driver refused a lift to three people.
bbc.co.ukGuernsey Police Arrest 35-Year-Old Man on Suspicion of Making Threats to Kill
Guernsey Police arrested a 35-year-old man early Sunday morning at a private property on suspicion of making threats to kill. The suspect remains in custody and no other individuals are being sought.
The BbcTwo Police Officers Injured and 14 Arrests Made After Celtic Title Win
Two police officers were seriously injured and 14 people were arrested after fans gathered in Glasgow following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title victory. Police used riot officers to clear crowds after bottles and missiles were thrown.
Al JazeeraGerman Police Use Force at Berlin Rally Marking Nakba Anniversary
German police assaulted demonstrators during a Nakba anniversary rally in Berlin on 15 May 2026. Video footage shows officers hitting and pepper-spraying protesters as thousands gathered to mark the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.
theconversation.comBritish Veterans and Police Ease PTSD Symptoms Through Horse Therapy Courses
Members of the British armed forces and police are finding relief from PTSD by interacting with horses. The charity Warrior Equine offers three-day courses where participants use body language to engage the animals. The programs focus on leading horses into pens and encouraging m…
GB NewsMan Charged With Murder and Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl Near Alice Springs
Northern Territory police charged Jefferson Lewis with murder and two counts of sexual assault in the death of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Warlpiri girl's disappearance from a town camp sparked riots and looting in Alice Springs. Authorities imposed alcohol restrictions…
news.sky.comCar Bomb Explodes Outside Northern Ireland Police Station, Suspected Dissident Republican Attack
A car bomb detonated outside Dunmurry police station in Northern Ireland on Saturday night, with police suspecting involvement by the New IRA. No serious injuries were reported, though the attack prompted evacuations and drew condemnations from officials. The incident involved a…
rediff.comU.S. Officials Report Complaints of Unpaid Wages Among Iran's Armed Forces and Police
U.S. officials have stated that members of Iran's armed forces and police are complaining about not receiving their wages. This information was reported by @FirstSquawk on April 22, 2026. The report highlights potential financial difficulties faced by these groups in Iran.
thehindu.comThree Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Two Police Officers Wounded
A gunfire incident near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district resulted in three deaths, including two assailants and one police officer, with two other officers injured. The attackers arrived by car armed with pistols and long-range rifles. Turkish officials confi…