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Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase

Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit.




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Man, 33, charged with attempted murder after police officer stabbed in Newport

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police sergeant was stabbed in Newport.




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Man admits assault after hurling 'coronavirus' spit at bus driver and police in west London

A man who claimed he had coronavirus before spitting at a bus driver is west London has pleaded guilty to common assault.




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More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown

Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said.




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Police hunt for 'distinctive' Gucci Bengal bag after Tyler Roye fatally stabbed in 'brutal and frenzied' attack in south London

Detectives are hunting for an Asian-inspired Gucci messenger bag in connection with the fatal stabbing in south London.




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Police officer shot dead and another fighting for life after gunman opens fire in Louisiana

A police officer has died and another is fighting for his life after a shooting in Louisiana.




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Police called to same house 30 times in one month over lockdown breaches

Tenants made their neighbours' lives a misery through their 'excessive noise and anti-social behaviour'




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Man jailed for 'vicious' attack on police dog and officers after being quizzed over lockdown travel

The 28-year-old assaulted three officers and launched a violent attack on a police dog




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Man spat at police officers and lied about having Covid-19 after he 'got stressed'

A 23-year-old who spat at police officers' faces in south London and claimed he had coronavirus blamed his behaviour on being stressed.




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Man, 27, who died after attack in east London named by police as Jay John

A 27-year-old man who died after an attack in east London has been named by police.




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Police officers on horses pull up for free food at five-star hotel drive-through in Knightsbridge

A five-star luxury hotel in London has been spreading a little joy amid the coronavirus outbreak by serving up free meals for key workers.




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Police search for man after alleged rape in central London

Police are searching for a man in connection with an alleged rape at Embankment in central London.




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Police search for person dressing up as 17th century plague doctor on walks during coronavirus lockdown

Police are searching for a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor to go on walks during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Police hunt for swan killer after 'meaningless act of violence'

A swan has died after being attacked in a "meaningless act of violence", police have said.




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Photo of 'getaway car' released by police after NHS worker David Gomoh stabbed to death in Newham

Police have released a photo of a car believed to have been driven by the killers of a key worker.




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Police 'find customers hiding in cupboards' during lockdown raid on pub

Customers were found hiding in cupboards after officers raided a pub suspected of breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations, police have said.




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Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown

The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today.




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Man jailed after spitting at London bus driver and police officer while claiming to have Covid-19

A man has been jailed for spitting at a London bus driver and a police officer.




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Police issue over 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police have issued more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for allegedly breaching coronavirus lockdown laws, according to new figures.​




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Dagenham crash: Police seek witnesses after man killed in hit-and-run




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Londoners again gather on Westminster Bridge to Clap for Carers despite police warning

Londoners again gathered on Westminster Bridge to take part in Thursday's Clap for Carers despite police warning it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules.




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Pilbara stabbings: Man shot dead by police after knife attack at shopping centre in Western Australia

"He pushed one of the police officers on the ground and I think he was about to lunge at another one of the police with the knife, that's what it looked like to me.




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Rogue builder gang who posed as police swindle homeowner out of £100k

A homeowner was conned out of more than £100,000 by rogue builders who overcharged for roof repairs — before posing as police and trading standards officers to swindle him again.




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Tower Bridge reopens after police investigate 'suspicious package' on London landmark

Tower Bridge was cordoned off at around midday on Friday while police investigated reports of a "suspicious package."




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82 per cent of police fines for people flouting lockdown go to men




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Moment man spits blood at police officer after being arrested amid coronavirus pandemic

41-year-old Temisan Oritsejafor facing 'significant prison term' over 'vulgar' incident, West Midlands Police force says




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Dagenham crash: Police release photo of man wanted after fleeing from fatal hit-and-run




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Protesters in London take part in group hug in defiance of coronavirus lockdown outside Met Police headquarters

A man has been arrested after protesters in London took part in a group hug outside Met Police's headquarters in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown.




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One police officer killed and another critically injured after Texas helicopter crash

A police helicopter has crashed in Texas, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other.




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At least 13 arrested and 11 issued fines after police break up parties during lockdown

Police have arrested 13 people and issued 11 more with fines after breaking up two parties in Liverpool during coronavirus lockdown.




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Grandmother's tiger sculpture sparks armed police and helicopter response

Armed police officers and a helicopter launched an urgent response to reports of a tiger on the loose, only to discover that it was a life-size model.




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Man jailed after spitting in Met Police officer's face

A man has been jailed after he spat in a police officer's face, and threatened to kill the staff of a hotel in London.




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New York police officer who 'hit' man in social distancing arrest loses badge

A New York police officer caught on video pointing a stun gun at a man and grappling him to the ground over an alleged social distancing violation has been stripped of his badge.




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Stalker admits spitting blood in faces of police officers while shouting about coronavirus

A convicted stalker has admitted assaulting emergency workers after spitting blood in the faces of police officers while shouting about coronavirus.




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Julian Assange supporters moved on by police while protesting outside Westminster court

Supporters of Julian Assange were cautioned by police as they protested outside a central London court today.




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Cumbria police apologise for 'ill-judged' tweet telling people not to buy plants or compost during lockdown

Cumbria Police have apologised for an "ill-judged" tweet that suggested people should not buy plants or compost during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Nigel Farage visited by police over 'breaching lockdown' by travelling to Dover to report on migrants

Nigel Farage has been visited by police officers who advised him not to breach lockdown restrictions after he travelled to Dover to report on migrants.




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Man jailed for 'viciously' biting police officer's finger to avoid being arrested

A man has been jailed after he viciously bit down on an officer's finger in a "sustained attack" to avoid being arrested.




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Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of murdering ex-Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson

A police officer accused of murdering former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson is set to go ahead in September, despite the current uncertainty about court timetables due to coronavirus.




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Police break up barbecue and bingo street party in Middlesbrough during coronavirus lockdown

Two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of public order offences




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US police pull over five-year-old driving on freeway 'after argument with mum'

But it was his reason for trying to make the 12-hour trip to California that shocked officers the most.




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Police cordon off busy road after double stabbing in Orpington

Police have cordoned off a busy road in south east London after a double stabbing in broad daylight.




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Police hunt 'deplorable' thugs who stole laptops and TVs from Royal Derby hospital at front line of virus




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Derbyshire Police chief retires weeks after 'disgraceful' shaming of hikers with drones to enforce lockdown




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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police officer attacked in north-west London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was attacked in north west London.




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Police warn Bank Holiday drivers after 142 per cent surge in 'extreme' speeding during lockdown




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Finsbury Park incident: Police officers attacked after group 'acting suspiciously became violent' in Blackstock Road

A number of police officers have been injured after responding to reports that men were "acting suspiciously" in Finsbury Park.




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Police complain they are 'villains of pandemic' as they prepare for Bank Holiday weekend crackdown

Cabinet Secretary Oliver Dowden admitted on Friday morning that the lockdown is facing a major test from the sunny weekend ahead.




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Police release CCTV of man they want to trace after 'frightening' attack on NHS doctor in east London

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to trace after an NHS doctor was attacked on her way home from work.




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Man hiding from police blows cover with fart