North West England’s policing authority for Greater Manchester.
A Scotsman letter condemns Police Scotland’s funding choices and cancellation of a taxi-outing for children with additional needs, while separate reports detail a GMP firearm incident in Whitefield and a Aberdeen traffic stop leading to youth disorder. No injuries reported in the latter, investigations ongoing.
A man convicted of a 2003 Salford rape has been jailed for 24 years in his absence after fleeing to Bosnia when mistakenly released from prison. The court has noted the survivor's bravery as inquiries into policing and miscarriage of justice unfold.
Independent and BBC report on separate incidents: a Tottenham man accused of rape and murder across multiple 2025 cases at Old Bailey; and Amaaz’s sentencing for assaulting officers at Liverpool Airport in 2024, with public reaction and ongoing investigations.
Two 21-year-olds remain in custody after a knife attack in Hounslow; the victim, Haruun Hassan, has died. Police say the investigation is progressing and are appealing for information as officers oversee a large crime scene.
Shabir Ahmed, 73, the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader, has been released on licence and cannot be deported due to Immigration Act provisions. He will face strict license conditions and an exclusion zone around Rochdale, with victims and lawmakers reacting to the decision as details emerge from multiple sources.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.
Attendees at Pride in London have reported antisemitic verbal abuse during the central-London parade. The Met says it is reviewing footage to assess potential criminal offences, while organisers say Jewish participants have faced hostility in a bid to push for safer inclusion.
A 20-year-old prisoner who absconded from hospital transfer remains at large. GMP warns the public not to approach him as officers search across multiple localities following the transfer to North Manchester Hospital for treatment.
Mohammad Bashir has been jailed for 17 years for preparing an act of terrorism with Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out the Heaton Park attack. Investigations show the pair planned a defense academy assault while Al-Shamie was under investigation for a separate crime. Police acknowledge missed opportunities to intervene.
NATS has received a threat about a Qatar Airways flight, prompting police, the RAF, and airport authorities to respond. RAF Typhoons were scrambled from Lincolnshire to intercept the aircraft; it landed safely with no threat to passengers. A 14-year-old from Bolton, not on the flight, is assisting investigators.
The Taliban-era ban on girls' secondary education persists as multiple reports show rising suicides and personal tolls among Afghan women. New investigations quantify deaths and ongoing suppression, while international condemnation continues amid economic and health concerns.
A round of legal actions crosses borders: a Jordanian activist faces renewed legal pressure after an extradition attempt; Egyptian and UK cases involve drugs, fraud and abuse of position. The DOE and international agencies are coordinating to pursue accountability in several high-profile cases.
Nathan Owen has been jailed for four years and three months after fabricating a car-acceleration emergency to avoid a finance agreement. Police pursued the Jaguar I-Pace across multiple motorways, but investigations showed the car was functioning and speeds reached up to 86mph before it was stopped.
A multi-source review shows a rising tide of nonconsensual AI pornography, with victims sharing trauma, lawmakers moving on bills like TAKE IT DOWN and DEFIANCE, and platforms under pressure to act. Cases from the UK, US, and Europe illustrate the scale and the legal gaps being addressed.
Amid court cases and protests, Imran Khan’s party faces renewed scrutiny. Amnesty International and UN bodies have raised concerns over prolonged detention and access to legal counsel, as Khan and his wife face years in prison on multiple charges. Meanwhile, a Pakistani politician’s arrest and UK bail conditions amplify cross-border tensions.
A 66-year-old man has been convicted after driving an SUV into a nail salon in Deer Park in 2024, killing four people including an NYPD officer. He faced sentencing and was given 25 years to life, with victims’ families delivering impact statements.
A UK study across 18 cities shows a rise in e-scooter-related injuries among under-16s and adults, with limb, head and facial injuries most common. Helmet use remains very low. Researchers urge clearer public health messaging and tighter private-e-scooter regulations as trials continue.
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