Police officers who seized uninsured £150k Bentley Continental took it for an unauthorised drive

Three police officers who seized a Bentley Continental from an uninsured driver took it for an unauthorised drive up and down a dual carriage way before impounding it.  Hertfordshire PCs Lewis Mack, Sam Butler and Ian Gould jumped into the Bentley when it was decided it had to be taken back to the police station … Read more

Two police officers have been sacked after filming themselves speeding

Two police officers taking part in road safety campaign are sacked after filming themselves speeding at 89mph in seized sports car PC Shaun Pearce and PC Daniel Pike shared video on a work WhatsApp group Disciplinary hearing last week found that they’d committed gross misconduct  Involved in road safety campaign at same time of offence on … Read more

Man fined £425 for ‘provocatively farting at police officers’ in Austria has fine reduced to £85

Man fined £425 for ‘provocatively farting at police officers’ in Austria has fine reduced to £85 on appeal The culprit was fined for ‘offending public decency’ after breaking wind at police He argued the fine saying his flatulence was protected by freedom of expression A judge concluded he had only ‘average’ culpability for the offence … Read more

Man fined £425 for ‘provocatively farting at police officers’ in Austria has fine reduced to £85

Man fined £425 for ‘provocatively farting at police officers’ in Austria has fine reduced to £85 on appeal The culprit was fined for ‘offending public decency’ after breaking wind at police He argued the fine saying his flatulence was protected by freedom of expression A judge concluded he had only ‘average’ culpability for the offence … Read more

Female police officers outnumber male PCs at British force for the first time

Female police officers outnumber male PCs at British force for the first time in boost for gender equality Women make up more than 30 per cent of police officers in England and Wales Wiltshire Police has more female officers there than male officers for first time  It has seen a 10 per cent increase year-on-year in … Read more

Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes

Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes that marred the event on Clapham Common, accusing them of bringing in male officers from other parts of London to arrest women Anna Birley, of Reclaim These Streets, gave evidence to MPs about the clashes  Accused senior officers of being ‘very obstructive’ … Read more

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

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

Care worker struck off after attacking police officers at illegal lockdown party

Care worker, 32, is struck off after attacking police officers and biting one on the arm as they tried to break up house party during lockdown WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT  Nerys Williams, 32, was at party with 30 guests at father’s home that was raided  She also slapped and headbutted another officer and kicked another one   … Read more

Care worker, 32, is struck off after attacking police officers and biting one on the arm

Care worker, 32, is struck off after attacking police officers and biting one on the arm as they tried to break up house party during lockdown WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT  Nerys Williams, 32, was at party with 30 guests at father’s home that was raided  She also slapped and headbutted another officer and kicked another one   … Read more

Moment group of police officers arrest man for allegedly not wearing a mask

‘He is trying to break my arm’: Maskless man screams as he is pinned to the floor by police officers in chaotic scenes at train station in Birmingham Footage shows at least five officers attempting to detain an unidentified man The incident was recorded amid chaotic scenes at Birmingham train station Camera also captures a … Read more