Territorial police force for Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
A one-year-old girl has died after a medical emergency in a Warwickshire home. A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect; a scene remains on Long Street, Atherstone, as police investigate further.
Nottingham City Council has authorised police and protection officers to require the removal of non-religious face coverings where concealment of identity is used to commit crime or intimidate others. Offenders face fines up to £70 or prosecution up to £1,000. The policy, backed by a public spaces protection order, targets anti-social behaviour while exempting legitimate coverings.
Two women have died in a blaze in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough. A man, 23, has appeared in court charged with two counts of murder as investigations continue and coroner openings confirm the cause of death as fire.
The Nottingham Inquiry has heard that rapid blood product administration could have improved Barnaby Webber’s survival, but experts say survival would have required multiple timely actions. The inquiry also reveals broader failings in care, police responses, and disclosure gaps ahead of and during the 2023 attacks by Valdo Calocane, who is under a hospital order following diminished-responsibility manslaughter and attempted murder charges. Families press for accountability as evidence emerges of earlier concerns and undisclosed material.
In Exeter, jurors hear how Alexander Lewis-Ranwell was released from custody twice in 24 hours before killing three elderly men in February 2019. Inquests discuss police handling, mental health care, and custody decisions.
The NHS has confirmed investigations into staff who allegedly accessed medical records related to high-profile cases, including the Nottingham 2023 attack victims and a tiger-attack incident in Yorkshire. Health Secretary Yvette Cooper says breaches are a “total disgrace” and action will be taken, with multiple staff already dismissed and ongoing inquiries across NHS trusts.
An officer has been wounded in a shooting in Nottingham. Police say the officer is in a stable condition. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred at 4:50am in Angel Row.
An officer has been shot in the foot while approaching two suspects at a Nottingham bus stop. He remains in hospital as police question several suspects on charges including possession of a prohibited firearm and intent to endanger life. Dozens of officers have been involved in the investigation, with further arrests reported as the inquiry continues.
An officer has been shot at Angel Row in Nottinghamshire. A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Zaman, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm. Several people have been arrested as investigations continue. The officer remains in hospital after surgery; the public is asked to provide information to police.