Crime

Serving police officer and former constable with West Midlands Police both charged with misconduct

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Serving police officer and former constable with West Midlands Police both charged with misconduct over ‘relationships with women on duties’ Charges authorised against PC Anthony Ritchie and ex-officer Steven Walters  Ritchie, 43, alleged to have formed an inappropriate relationship with a woman Walters, 52, engaged in sexual activity with a woman during course of his … Read more

Covid lockdown: Fines in England and Wales near 100k as police vow to go after indoor parties

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Fines for breaches of coronavirus regulations are nearing the 100,000 mark as police today vowed to go after indoor parties, even as lockdown rules ease.  Provisional data published by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) shows a total of 94,368 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued by forces, including 85,975 in England and 8,393 in … Read more

Judge Rinder feels ‘overwhelming sense of sadness’ for boys who mugged him now ‘rage has subsided’

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Judge Robert Rinder had expressed a ‘sadness’ for the three boys who mugged him now that his ‘rage’ has subsided. Taking to Twitter hours after announcing the mugging, Rinder posted: ‘After the rage, I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness for these boys because I’ve seen where their path leads. ‘In the meantime we need … Read more

Martin Freeman dons a police uniform and PPE as he films scenes for The Responder in Liverpool

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Martin Freeman was spotted looking in high spirits as he filmed scenes for new crime comedy-drama The Responder in Liverpool on Thursday. The actor, 49, flashed a broad smile as he walked about the set in a police uniform, with Martin also seen wearing a plastic face shield.  The Hobbit star plays urgent response officer … Read more

Serving Bradford police sergeant, 35, ‘raped and sexually assaulted woman’

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Serving police sergeant, 35, ‘raped and sexually assaulted woman after they spent night out with friends’ Ben Lister accused of raping and sexually assaulting the woman in August 2016 Lister, who is based in Bradford, was suspended from West Yorkshire Police  He appeared at Bradford Crown Court and he was granted unconditional bail By Faith … Read more

Outrage after The National Crime Agency ditches its probe into fraud at HBOS Reading 

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Outrage after The National Crime Agency ditches its probe into fraud at HBOS Reading By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:36 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 22:57 GMT, 23 March 2021 No evidence: The National Crime Agency has ditched its probe into alleged fraud at HBOS Reading The National Crime Agency (NCA) … Read more

Police force chief says sorry after ‘endorsing’ tweet blaming officers for Bristol riots

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Police force chief says sorry after ‘endorsing’ tweet blaming officers for Bristol riots Rachel Swann, who leads Derbyshire Police, ‘liked’ a tweet blaming officers Guardian journalist Owen Jones had written the tweet criticising police tactics Miss Swann apologised after ‘accidentally’ liking the post following the unrest By Andy Dolan for the Daily Mail Published: 22:25 … Read more

Bulgarian lorry driver jailed for smuggling ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK

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Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses Dimitar Dimitrov, 41, was working as courier for Bulgarian organised crime gang Officers found ancient coins, pendants, brooches and spearheads in the trailer Dimitrov denied any knowledge of artefacts which are … Read more

Lorry driver jailed for smuggling ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK

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Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses Dimitar Dimitrov, 41, was working as courier for Bulgarian organised crime gang Officers found ancient coins, pendants, brooches and spearheads in the trailer Dimitrov denied any knowledge of artefacts which are … Read more