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Met Chief Defends Officers' Actions in Golders Green Knife Attack Amid Greens' Criticism

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends officers' response during the Golders Green knife attack after Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticized their actions.

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PA Media Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley

Court of Appeal to Review Funeral Directors' Jail Sentences Over Body Storage

The jail sentences of two funeral directors convicted for storing bodies improperly have been referred to the Court of Appeal amid concerns of leniency. Families affected expressed distress, while calls for industry regulation grow.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Custody photos of Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell. He is bald with a greying beard and a ring through his nose. She has black hair over her shoulders, a fringe and also has a ring through her nose.

Starmer Labels 'Globalise the Intifada' Chant as Extreme Racism

Sir Keir Starmer condemns the chant 'globalise the intifada' as extreme racism, urging prosecution amid rising antisemitism and calls for tougher protest measures.

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Election Watchdog Reviews £5m Donation to Nigel Farage Before 2024 Election

The elections watchdog is reviewing a £5m donation to Nigel Farage before the 2024 election amid disputes over declaration requirements and political status.

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EPA/Shutterstock Nigel Farage speaks in north London. He is pictured with his mouth open as he speaks, wearing a blue suit and checked shirt.

Former Mayor and Son Sentenced for Perverting Justice and Rape

Naheed Ejaz, former Bracknell Forest mayor, and her son Diwas Khan were jailed for perverting justice and rape. Khan raped a 15-year-old girl; Ejaz helped obstruct police. The council removed Ejaz's portrait and is investigating their taxi licenses.

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Stewart Turkington A picture of Naheed Ejaz, wearing her mayoral chains, and her son, Diwan Khan, wearing the consort's chains, outside an event with people milling behind them.

Man Accused of Burning Victim in Courthouse Granted Bail with Restrictions

Corrie McKenna, accused of throwing boiling water on a man inside a courthouse, has been granted bail with strict restrictions, including a ban from courthouses except for his own case.

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BBC A yellow and blue police car parked outside Strabane police station

Historic £500k Lipton Cup Stolen from Glasgow Museum Last October

The Lipton Cup, a historic 18-carat gold trophy valued at nearly £500k, was stolen from a Glasgow museum last October. Police continue to investigate with no arrests yet, appealing to the public for information.

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Glasgow Life Gold trophy with dome lid and handles. A crest has badges on it

Teens Sentenced to 5-7 Years for Killing Man They Believed Was a Paedophile

Three teenagers were sentenced to 5-7 years for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford, whom they lured to a Kent beach believing he was a paedophile. The attack was premeditated and brutal, resulting in Cashford's death and leaving a family grieving.

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Kent Police A clean-shaven bald man. He is smiling. He is wearing a white shirt against a white background.

Accidental Fire Damages Pink Punters LGBT+ Club in Milton Keynes

A fire at Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub in Milton Keynes caused significant damage. Police investigations found no evidence of criminality, and a suspect was cleared.

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Residents Advised to Stay Indoors After Large Fire at Port Talbot Waste Centre

A fire at the AWD Group recycling centre in Port Talbot has produced a large black smoke cloud, prompting residents to keep indoors. Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the blaze involving 200 tonnes of waste, with road closures and safety advisories in place.

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BBC A police car in front of the same building engulfed in smoke,. the care has a sign in from on the ground in red and white saying road closed the welsh equivalent

Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Police Officers Injured in Hamilton

An 18-year-old man faces attempted murder and traffic charges after injuring two police officers and a passenger in a collision in Hamilton. The driver fled but was arrested and will appear in court.

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Google A general view of a road and houses in Fleming Way, Hamilton

Police Given Additional 36 Hours to Question Man Over Belfast Police Station Bombing

A 66-year-old man arrested over a bomb explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station in Belfast is being questioned for an additional 36 hours. The New IRA claimed responsibility, stating the attack aimed to kill police officers leaving the station.

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PA Media Forensic officer, in white suit, and blue face covering, beside the debris of a car after an explosion in Dunmurry.

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