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What led to the downfall of West Midlands Police chief goes beyond football

Chief constable Craig Guildford resigned after losing the confidence of the government and the local council leader. It is a scandal that laid bare how one of the country's leading police forces mishandled intelligence and repeatedly misled the public.

Sky News - Top Stories - 43 minutes ago

Ex-West Midlands Police chief could still face conduct probe despite retirement

The Independent Office for Police Conduct signalled it would continue investigating the actions of Craig Guildford and WMP.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 44 minutes ago

Gang warlord's home bombed by Haiti security forces as police target strongholds

Security forces in Haiti have destroyed at least two homes belonging to feared warlord Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, after a drone strike targeted his Delmas 6 stronghold.

The Columbian - US News - 1 hour ago

Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say -- Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels. -- Jan 15

Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.

CBS News - World - 1 hour ago

British police chief resigns after criticism for decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Chief Constable Craig Guildford of the West Midlands Police faced intense scrutiny after a report claimed he presented 'flawed' evidence to justify ban

Middle East Eye - World - 2 hours ago

Nun convicted of abuse at child home denies wrongdoing in newly released police interview

A former nun and an ex-support worker who were found guilty of abuse at a child home denied wrongdoing in newly released police interviews. Nuns Carol Buirds, 75, known as Sister Carmel Rose, and Eileen McElhinney, 78, who was known as Sister Mary Eileen, as well as ex-support worker Dorothy Kane, 68, were found guilty of subjecting multiple victims to cruel and unnatural treatment over nine years, following a trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in November.

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi fan ban row

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had said she did not have confidence in the police leader, following his force's controversial ban on Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match.

Sky News - Politics - 3 hours ago

West Midlands Police chief to retire 'with immediate effect' after Maccabi fan ban fallout

The police chief behind the force that banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa game is retiring. Watch and follow the latest here.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

West Midlands police chief retires after Maccabi fan ban

The chief constable of West Midlands Police Craig Guildford is retiring with immediate effect, the region's crime commissioner, Simon Foster, has confirmed.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Cops frantically begged for help with 'hostile' protesters after Renee Nicole Good shooting: 'ICE being surrounded'

“Need crowd control and area blocked off," one report said at 9:47 a.m. -- just minutes after paramedics arrived one scene and started treating Renee Nicole Good.

New York Post - US News - 5 hours ago

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Trashes ICE: 'Secret Police Force ... Murdering Citizens in the Streets'

Netflix’s "Queer Eye" star and Ultra Beauty pitchman Jonathan Van Ness smeared U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

School sent cops to home of mom who posted TikTok of disabled daughter being ignored by music teacher

While the incident took place in 2023, Amanda Vogel posted the video on TikTok this past December to voice disgust at how her daughter was treated by her school.

New York Post - US News - 9 hours ago

Viral choking game: Dubai Police issue strong warning -- m read

Authorities urge families to warn teens as deadly social media challenges spread

Gulf News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg - Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel. 15/01/2026

Video. Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

Transit leaders could develop Chicago area police force next year under new transit law

The Regional Transportation Authority laid out an updated timeline of security measures and proposals required by the newly signed state transit law.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Next UUP leader to be former police officer Jon Burrows

Only candidate put their name forward for the leadership by the close of nominations

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Texas police officer gunned down by wanted fugitive in violent arrest attempt: officials

Texas police officer Elijah Garretson, a 27-year-old Army veteran, was shot and killed while trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Copperas Cove.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

Police launch murder investigation after man found dead in Derry

A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a property in Derry.PSNI office...

Irish Post - World - 1 day ago

Police chief clings to his job after losing confidence of Home Secretary

Craig Guildford is under pressure as part of the fallout over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending Villa Park in November.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Sting Pays $800,000 in Royalties to Police Bandmates Amid Lawsuit

Sting has paid $800,000 to former Police bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers amid a legal battle over royalty underpayments.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Police officers with PTSD describe isolation, allege privacy breaches by Durham Regional Police Service -- -

Several Durham police officers diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) say they believe the service isolated them from the day they went on mental health leave and has not provided them any meaningful support.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Family disputes police claim about imitation firearm in Saskatoon hospital death -- Alexander Quon -- -

In a news release, Saskatoon police said officers were called to the hospital shortly after 7 a.m. CST on Friday after receiving reports that a man had died.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Critical clue led police to suspect Chicago doctor in deaths of Ohio dentist, wife

Chicago doctor arrested in Ohio double murder case after surveillance footage allegedly shows his car at victims' home during the time of killings.

Fox News - US News - 5 days ago

100 SKELETONS FOUND IN HOME OF MAN WHO LOOTED HISTORIC CEMETERY, POLICE SAY

Police investigators were staking out the historic, 200 acre Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday evening when their suspect fin...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

The tactic used in fatal ICE shooting that police warn against

Not all agencies have implemented prohibitions on shooting at vehicles, Ben Jones writes

Independent UK - US News - 7 days ago

US federal agents shoot two people in Portland, police say, as Minneapolis fallout mounts

The US homeland security department confirmed that a border patrol agent had fired shots.

SBS - Politics - 7 days ago

93-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO KILLED WIFE SAID IT WAS 'NECESSARY': POLICE

Richard Hocking had been planning the shooting for ‘about a month’ and rang police to turn himself in immediately after, according to court documents

Independent UK - US News - 7 days ago

Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police

Police are investigating a shooting that took place outside a Salt Lake City LDS church while people gathered for a funeral, leaving multiple people dead and injured.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

Backlash erupts after city council appoints police review board member with murder conviction

Salem councilors face union pressure to reverse vote keeping convicted killer Kyle Hedquist on police oversight board after missing background check.

Fox News - US News - 9 days ago

Bondi Beach attackers not linked to any 'terrorist cell', police say

Australian police say investigation into why attackers spent most of November in Philippines found ‘no evidence to suggest they received training or underwent logistical preparation’

Independent UK - World - 17 days ago

Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally

The egg - one of only 50 ever made - was crafted from gold, painted with green enamel and encrusted with 183 diamonds and two sapphires.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Crocodile in UK canal sparks police force's 'strangest appeal ever'

The escapade seems to have entertained Derbyshire police's social media followers, with one commenting: "Brilliant! Really made me smile once it was revealed what it was!"

Sky News - Weird - 2 months ago