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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Arrests Made in Plot to Disrupt London Stock Exchange"

British police have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a plot by the Palestine Action group to disrupt the London Stock Exchange. The group planned to chain themselves to the stock exchange's entrances to prevent it from opening. The arrests were made following information provided by the media outlet Daily Express, and the police are coordinating with other forces to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deal with any potential disruption in the coming days.

via Fox Business|
#arrests#british-police#crime-and-justice
politics2 years ago

"Political Figures Clash Over Pro-Palestinian Protests and Police Response"

Suella Braverman, the minister overseeing Britain's largest police force, has accused the force of double standards and sympathizing with pro-Palestinian protests, which she refers to as "hate marches." Braverman criticized the police for favoring right-wing and nationalist protesters while ignoring pro-Palestinian demonstrators who engage in similar behavior. Opposition lawmakers have called for Braverman's dismissal, arguing that her rhetoric increases the likelihood of unrest. A pro-Palestinian rally is scheduled for this weekend, coinciding with Armistice Day, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized the decision to allow the demonstration, holding the London police chief accountable.

via The Washington Post|
#british-police#double-standards#politics
crime2 years ago

BBC Presenter Suspended for Allegedly Paying Teen for Explicit Photos: Police Investigate

British police are assessing information from the BBC regarding allegations that a leading presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. The BBC has suspended the male star, who remains unnamed, over claims that he gave a youth £35,000 ($45,000) starting in 2020 when the young person was 17. While the police are currently assessing the information, there is no investigation at this time. The BBC stated that it takes the allegations seriously and is working to establish the facts. This scandal follows previous misconduct scandals involving BBC stars, including the exposure of Jimmy Savile as a pedophile.

via ABC News|
#bbc#british-police#crime
crime2 years ago

German authorities to examine items seized in renewed search for Madeleine McCann.

German, Portuguese, and British police conducted a three-day operation in Portugal to search for missing British child Madeleine McCann. "A number of items were seized" during the operation, which will be evaluated in the coming days and weeks. German police identified 45-year-old German citizen Christian Brueckner as a suspect in McCann's disappearance in 2020. Brueckner is currently in jail in the northern German city of Braunschweig for a different case.

via ABC News|
#british-police#crime#germany