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nypost.comworld1 hr agoUpdated
Gunman Wounds Ten in Tucson Shooting, Police Shoot Suspect
A gunman opened fire on a downtown crowd in Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, wounding ten people. Police officers on foot patrol shot the suspect, who remains in life-threatening condition.
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The Guardianworld20 hrs ago
25-Year-Old Man Dies After Police Pursuit in Northern Rivers
The Guardian reported that a 25-year-old Queensland man died after a police pursuit that began on the Gold Coast and ended when his vehicle drove down an embankment south of Murwillumbah at about 2am Sunday. NSW police declared a critical incident.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Bronx Street Renamed Didarul Islam Way to Honor Slain NYPD Officer
A street renaming ceremony Saturday honored Didarul Islam, the 36-year-old NYPD officer killed in a July 2025 Midtown shooting. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the officer's family attended the event at E. 172nd Street and Beach Avenue in Soundview. New York Post reported t…
channel4.comsports1 day ago
West Midlands Police Chief Constable receives £57,000 payout on retirement after intelligence failures over Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Craig Guildford stepped down from his £220,000-a-year post after West Midlands Police recommended banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a November 2025 Europa League match. GB News reported the payout and related criticisms of the force's intelligence.
news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Man Jailed for 10 Years After Pleading Guilty to 19 Burglaries Across Eight Counties
Gledis Uka, 30, received the sentence at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to 19 of 33 charges. The crimes occurred seasonally between 2023 and 2025.
finance3 days ago
Three Men Sentenced to Combined 13 Years and Nine Months for £4 Million Cryptocurrency Police Impersonation Scam
Kevin Nwamma, Anthony Ikenwe and Hamza Bashir received a combined 13 years and nine months at Southwark Crown Court on July 16. The gang impersonated officers to steal cryptocurrency from eight victims.
israelnationalnews.comworld3 days ago
Israel Police Arrest Yossi Musli in Wave of Grenade Attacks
@Jerusalem_Post reported that detectives detained Musli on July 14 as part of an inquiry into recent attacks on Japanika branches and other sites. The Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended his detention by five days on July 16.
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news.sky.comworld4 days ago
14-Year-Old Charged With Terrorism Preparation and Racially Aggravated Criminal Damage Over Alleged Mosque Plot
A 14-year-old boy faces charges of preparing acts of terrorism linked to extreme right-wing ideology and a plan to attack two mosques in Sutton. He was also charged with racially aggravated criminal damage to a car window. The boy will appear in court on July 16.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Scotland Gang Feud Ends After Six Months With 64 Arrests and Internal Crime-Group Resolution
Police Scotland reported that a violent gangland feud that began in Edinburgh in March 2025 concluded after six months through arrests and a resolution of differences between rival groups. The operation covered 84 incidents across the central belt.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics6 days ago
Nigerian Court Limits Police Lawyers to Prosecution and Orders Legal Officers in Every Division
The National Industrial Court ruled July 11 that officers who are lawyers but not appointed as legal officers may only prosecute cases. The decision followed a 2025 suit by the Nigerian Bar Association against the police and related bodies.
axios.comworld7 days ago
Two Men Charged With Murder After Body Found in Suitcase in Kent Woods
Joshua Miller, 32, faces murder and burial charges while Jamie Cooper, 27, faces a burial charge. Both men, from the same Wandsworth address, were remanded after the discovery in Borstal.
Yonhapworld8 days ago
Police Agency Raids Gwangju Chief's Office While Lead Investigator Arrested in Murder Evidence Probe
Investigators searched the offices of the Gwangju police chief and other sites on July 11 as part of an inquiry into suspected collusion to destroy evidence in a May murder case. The probe centers on a police officer whose son faces charges of killing a high school student.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
Acting South Korean Police Chief Apologizes Over Murder Case Evidence Controversy
Acting National Police Agency Commissioner Yoo Jae-seong apologized Friday at Incheon International Airport after cutting short a U.S. trip. The remarks addressed allegations of leaks and evidence destruction tied to a May murder case in Gwangju.
news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Metropolitan Police Pays £25,000 Settlement to Graham Linehan After Arrest Over Posts Urging Violence
The force issued a second apology after dropping its investigation into posts on X. Linehan was detained at Heathrow in September 2025 on suspicion of inciting hatred.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
South Korean Police Form Task Force After Allegations of Evidence Tampering in Murder Case
The Korean National Police Agency announced July 9 it will create a task force to examine past cases and overhaul investigative procedures. The step follows allegations that officers leaked details and destroyed evidence in a May 2026 murder case in Gwangju.
manilatimes.netpolitics10 days ago
Marcos Denies Extension for Retiring Calabarzon Police Chief Despite Remulla Endorsement
Malacañang announced on July 9 that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denied a one-year extension for Police Brigadier General Hansel Marantan, who retires July 10 at age 56. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla had endorsed the request to maintain ongoing operations.
world12 days ago
Attack on Pakistan Police Post Kills at Least Nine Officers
At least nine police officers were killed and eight others abducted in an attack on a police post at a dam project in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province. Security forces later recovered the abducted officers and killed 15 assailants during clearance operations.
winnipegfreepress.comworld17 days ago
Albanian Police Use Water Cannon and Tear Gas on Tirana Protesters
Police deployed water cannon and tear gas to break up a demonstration in Tirana. The protest targeted coastal development projects that began drawing rallies one month earlier.
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
Former Police Scotland Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Rapes and Abuse of Three Women
Cameron Ross, 39, was jailed after convictions for attacks in 2012, 2014 and 2019-2022. He had been suspended from Police Scotland in 2024 and resigned in June 2026.
abcnews.go.comsports18 days ago
Body camera video shows NFL player fleeing police after reported crash
New footage released by police captures an NFL player driving away after an incident involving his ex-girlfriend. The February event included accusations of following and a reported vehicle collision.
wral.comworld18 days ago
Armed Police Search Vehicles at Malawi Capital Hill for One Hour
Officers from the Police Mobile Service stopped and searched vehicles at both gates of the government complex on July 1. Police said the activity was a routine induction exercise with no specific incident involved.
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Hampshire Officers Face Gross Misconduct Investigation in Student Stabbing Death
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is examining two officers over their arrest and handcuffing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak after he was stabbed in December 2025. Nowak died at the scene while repeatedly telling officers he could not breathe.
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The Independentsports19 days ago
Officer issues verbal warning to reporter pulled over for phone use
The Independent reported on body-cam footage from a January traffic stop in Ridgewood, New Jersey, involving former NFL reporter Dianna Russini. She was pulled over for phone use while driving but received a verbal warning. The footage differs from an anecdote she shared earlier…
abcnews.go.comworld19 days ago
Kenyan police fire live rounds at Nairobi protest, at least one dead
Police fired live ammunition during a protest in Nairobi on Tuesday. Witnesses reported at least one fatality and several injuries. The incident occurred amid demonstrations in the capital.
citizen.co.zapolitics20 days ago
Senior South African Police Officer Shot in Johannesburg
A suspended deputy crime intelligence boss was shot while driving home on Sunday evening and underwent emergency surgery. Police are investigating the attack days before he was scheduled to testify at a public inquiry into police corruption.
abcnews.go.compolitics20 days ago
South African police official shot while driving in Johannesburg, investigation underway
Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot Sunday evening while driving home and underwent emergency surgery. He was scheduled to appear before a police corruption inquiry this week.
world20 days ago
Kenya Police Urge Reports on Enforced Disappearances After Activist Found Injured
The National Police Service stated it takes allegations of enforced disappearances and torture seriously and called on the public to report incidents. The move followed the discovery of activist Davis Lichuma in critical condition after he went missing during protests near Parlia…
news.sky.comworld21 days ago
Police Officer Receives Broken Nose in Manchester Airport Assault
A police officer suffered a broken nose during an assault at Manchester Airport. The attacker received a prison sentence of three and a half years. The officer expressed frustration that the incident has prompted questions about women serving in policing roles.
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koreaherald.comworld23 days ago
Man Jailed for Assaulting Two Officers and Customer at Manchester Airport; Brothers Acquitted on Separate Charges
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz received the sentence at Liverpool Crown Court on 26 June 2026 for attacks on two police officers and a member of the public at Manchester Airport in July 2024. The case involved multiple trials and public debate over video footage of the incident.
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opindia.compolitics23 days ago
Former Cambridgeshire Sergeant Convicted on Two Misconduct Counts, Cleared of Assault and Perverting Justice
Paul Street was found guilty at the Old Bailey of misconduct in public office for encouraging bullying of a detainee and requesting explicit images of a suspect. He will be sentenced on July 30.
Abc Newspolitics24 days ago
Kenyan Police Set Up Roadblocks Around Nairobi Ahead of Planned Protest
Police erected roadblocks on major highways leading into Nairobi on Thursday to restrict access ahead of a demonstration marking two years since deadly 2024 protests. Families of victims say they will march to demand faster compensation and greater transparency in the government…
redir.folha.com.brfinance25 days ago
Argentine Police Officers Killed and Kill While Driving Rideshares Amid Low Pay
Federal and provincial officers in Argentina supplement salaries with rideshare shifts while carrying issued firearms. Data from the Centre for Legal and Social Studies recorded 16 deaths linked to such drivers in 2025.
wral.comworld26 days agoUpdated
Gunman Kills Montreal Police Officer and Civilian, Then Is Shot Dead by Police
A gunman killed one Montreal police officer and one civilian in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday. Officers fatally shot the suspect at the scene. The attack prompted a temporary emergency alert and traffic disruptions.
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news.sky.comworld27 days ago
Political Activist Fredrick Billy Malata Arrested in Lilongwe
Malata was detained Monday and is held at Lingadzi Police Station. Police confirmed the location but gave no reason for the arrest. No formal charges have been made public.
uctoday.comworld29 days ago
Los Angeles Police Release Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting Dog
Police in Los Angeles released bodycam footage showing an officer shooting a dog belonging to a New York Knicks fan. The incident occurred last Saturday and has drawn public attention to police use of force.
finance.yahoo.comworld36 days ago
Madis Muller to Volunteer in Estonian Police Unit After Central Bank Term
Madis Muller ended a seven-year term as head of Estonia’s central bank and will begin volunteering in the police criminal-investigations unit within days.
france24.comworld37 days ago
Teenager Killed as Kenyan Police and Protesters Clash Over Defiance of Court Order on Ebola Centre
Seventeen-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died Tuesday during protests in Nanyuki against a planned U.S.-linked isolation facility. His mother found his body at a mortuary two days later.
citizen.co.zasports38 days ago
Gunmen Kill Five Mexican Police Officers in Michoacan State
Five officers died and five others were wounded in an attack on a police vehicle in western Michoacan state. The shooting occurred one day before the 2026 World Cup opener in Mexico City.
winnipegfreepress.comworld39 days ago
OPP Constable Tarun Bali, 29, Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle During Arrest Attempt Near Hearst; 18-Year-Old Charged with First-Degree Murder
The 29-year-old officer from Brampton was investigating a suspect who had escaped hospital custody. Justin Veronneau, 18, faces first-degree murder and related charges.
thesouthafrican.comworld39 days ago
South Africa Police Budget Rises to 8 Billion Rand by 2028/29
Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia outlined the 2026/27 allocation in Parliament on Tuesday and announced five senior officer suspensions.
The Guardianpolitics39 days ago
New South Wales admits police battery and false imprisonment of protester
The state has admitted liability for punching a protester and holding her against her will during a June 2025 demonstration. It will pay medical costs and damages but denies other claims.
calgaryherald.comworld40 days ago
Police Update Nationality of Belfast Knife Attack Suspect
Police revised the reported nationality of a Belfast stabbing suspect from Somalian to Sudanese. The individual entered Northern Ireland from Dublin and was granted leave to remain, according to Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson.
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thehindu.compolitics40 days ago
Thousands Protest Education Spending Cuts in Brussels as Police Deploy Crowd-Control Measures After Days of Clashes
Large crowds marched in Brussels on 8 June 2026 against police tactics used in earlier demonstrations over proposed spending cuts to French-speaking schools.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Officers Convicted in 2020 Fatal Police Pursuit Sue U.S. for Malicious Prosecution After Trump Pardons
Two former Metropolitan Police Department officers filed a civil lawsuit Monday seeking damages for malicious prosecution after their convictions were vacated following presidential pardons.
thesouthafrican.comworld41 days ago
Madlanga Commission Investigates Disappearance of R500m Cocaine from Police Custody
Hearings resume Monday with focus on two large cocaine seizures that disappeared from state facilities in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
allhiphop.compolitics42 days ago
Petition Seeking Manslaughter Charges Against Officers in Henry Nowak Case Hits 160,000 Signatures Amid Misinformation Concerns
A petition demands manslaughter charges against officers who handcuffed Henry Nowak after he was stabbed in Southampton. The IOPC continues its investigation into the December 2025 incident.
thehindu.comworld44 days ago
South African Police Service Dismisses Organised Crime Unit Head After Misconduct Finding
Major General Richard Shibiri was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of misconduct tied to his relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Matlala.
japantimes.co.jpworld45 days ago
Japan 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.comworld46 days ago
Sikh 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.
thesouthafrican.comworld47 days ago
Police 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.
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thegatewaypundit.compolitics48 days ago
Police 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.
bbc.co.ukworld48 days ago
Hundreds 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.
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rnz.co.nzworld50 days ago
Police 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.
bbc.co.ukworld51 days ago
Manchester 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.
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The Independentworld52 days ago
Police 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.orgpolitics54 days ago
Fairfield 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.comworld55 days ago
Three 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.comworld55 days ago
Johannesburg 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.comtechnology56 days ago
Metropolitan 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 Independentpolitics57 days ago
Police 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.