More than 500 arrested at Notting Hill Carnival
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival saw more than 500 arrests over two days, a sharp rise from 349 in 2024. Police deployed over 7,000 officers daily, supported by CCTV, knife searches, and live…
67 people charged over Palestine Action support
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that 67 people have been charged under section 13 of the Terrorism Act for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation. Those charged, aged between 21…
Northern Ireland: third night of violence in Ballymena
Ballymena, County Antrim, has experienced three consecutive nights of violent unrest following a protest over an alleged sexual assault. Initially peaceful, the protest escalated into serious disorder after two teenage boys appeared in…
Liverpool tragedy: 79 injured, driver charged with multiple offences
Police have been continuing to question a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool, after a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s victory parade on 26 May. Authorities were granted extended time…
Israeli embassy in London was target of suspected terror plot
Five Iranian men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, with the Israeli embassy in London understood to have been the target. Although police have not officially…
New measures to put neighbourhood bobbies back on beat
The Government has announced a major new initiative to restore neighbourhood policing, aiming to rebuild public trust and enhance community safety. Under the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, 13,000 additional officers will be deployed by…
First person charged in Scotland under abortion buffer zone law
A 74-year-old woman has become the first person charged in Scotland under the new Abortion Services Act 2024. The law, which came into force in September, bans anti-abortion protests within 200 metres of…
Australia: is increased anti-semitism being funded from abroad?
Australia is investigating allegations that foreign funding is fuelling a rise in anti-Semitic crimes. Prime minister Anthony Albanese revealed suspicions that criminals-for-hire who lack ideological motives are being paid to commit these acts.…
Starmer pledges 13,000 more police with vows on NHS and schools
Keir Starmer has announced a bold 'Plan for Change’, prioritising increased neighbourhood safety, improved NHS services, education reforms, and economic growth. Central to this vision is the pledge to recruit 13,000 additional police…
Gun crime in London rises by 30%
Gun crime in London has surged by nearly 30%, impacting areas once considered safe. The recent shooting of an eight-year-old girl in Ladbroke Grove highlights the escalating violence linked to gang rivalries. Community…
