Britain’s largest police force has given an ultimatum to tech giants over the mobile phone theft epidemic. Scotland Yard’s commissioner said Apple, Samsung and Google had until June to ‘design out’ thefts by installing a kill switch that would turn stolen phones into an ‘unusable brick.’ If the firms missed the deadline, Sir Mark Rowley said he would ask the GovernmentContinue reading “Apple, Samsung, And Google Are Given An Ultimatum By Police Chiefs”
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Mandelson Was Arrested For Misconduct
As part of an inquiry into suspected misconduct in public service, Peter Mandelson was detained and placed under arrest at his residence in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 72-year-old man was arrested on Monday afternoon following searches at two properties in London and Wiltshire. Detectives arrived at Mandelson’s Regent’s Park address at about 4.15Continue reading “Mandelson Was Arrested For Misconduct”
Jailed Over Russian Bribes
Russia is seeking to bribe Britain’s MPs to undermine our democracy, police warned today, as the former head of the Reform UK party in Wales was jailed for taking cash to back Putin’s allies. Nathan Gill was imprisoned for over 10 years today after receiving tens of thousands of pounds in bribes to give speeches, interviews, andContinue reading “Jailed Over Russian Bribes”
Emergency Closure Of Westminster Bridge
Just meters from the Houses of Parliament, a man was assaulted in front of appalled visitors, prompting police to surround Westminster Bridge. According to early accounts, he had been stabbed. However, the Metropolitan Police later said that during a struggle, he experienced a cardiac arrest. Officers were called to Westminster Bridge at about 10.45 amContinue reading “Emergency Closure Of Westminster Bridge”
Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance Is Now Being Investigated By Just Four Officers
Only four UK police officers are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, as the Met reveals resources have been stripped back by 90 per cent. Just three UK police officers and a civilian member of staff continue to work on the case part-time, the force has revealed today. It comes as Madeleine’s parents—Kate and Gerry McCann—markedContinue reading “Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance Is Now Being Investigated By Just Four Officers”
Anti-Semitic Attacks Target British Jews After Hamas Terror Attack
A Kosher restaurant in London has been targeted as part of an antisemitic aggression against Jewish people, following Hamas terror acts in Israel. The restaurant in Golders Green, north London was vandalised, with the windows smashed. A nearby bridge was branded with the words ‘Free Palestine’. Sadiq Khan posted online to blast the antisemitic aggression.Continue reading “Anti-Semitic Attacks Target British Jews After Hamas Terror Attack”
Our Daughter Will Forever Be Ours
Madeleine McCann’s parents have marked 15 years since their three-year-old daughter was taken with a poignant line from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh as they say a ‘truly horrific crime has been committed.’ In a message on the Official Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page on today, Kate and Gerry McCann quoted a poignant line from A.A. Milne’sContinue reading “Our Daughter Will Forever Be Ours”
The Police Are Accused Of Being Soft On E-Scooters
Britain’s biggest police force will no longer routinely seize e-scooters being ridden illegally on public roads. The Met will instead seize them only from repeat offenders or when needed to keep the public safe, a move that was slammed by MPs and campaigners who branded the vehicles death traps. The force has seized 3,637 privatelyContinue reading “The Police Are Accused Of Being Soft On E-Scooters”
Queen’s Cousin’s Son – 65th In Line To The Throne – Accused Of ‘Constant Antisocial Behaviour’
Police and Westminster council have failed in a bid to ban the 65th in line to the throne from the borough after years of violence, threats, criminal damage and racist behaviour. Deputy District Judge Olwen Davies ruled that Rowan Nash Lascelles, 43, would just disregard the proposed Criminal Behaviour Order and take his offending toContinue reading “Queen’s Cousin’s Son – 65th In Line To The Throne – Accused Of ‘Constant Antisocial Behaviour’”
The Royals Close The Door On Andrew
It’s been alleged that Prince Andrew will not return to public life after Charles, Edward and Anne closed the door on him and William branded him a threat to the royal family. Scotland Yard is also reported to have spoken to the Duke of York’s sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre over allegations she was rapedContinue reading “The Royals Close The Door On Andrew”