Crime

O'Connor drug arrest the latest dip in a once promising career

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Saul Brookfield: Detaining of three players on Class A charges delivers another blow to authorities in a troubled season.

Milly's mother breaks down in court

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler broke down after being questioned about her daughter's last few days.

Thieves bring down O2 network

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Millions of O2 customers across the South-east of England were unable to make calls or send text messages for most of the day yesterday as network equipment owned by the company was stolen in the early hours of the morning.

Police warned not to misuse anti-terror laws

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Adam Sherwin: Police must avoid the "temptation" to abuse anti-terrorism laws by using them to round up innocent people – particularly in the run-up to next year's Olympics, the Government's terrorism watchdog has warned.

Milly Dowler's mother sobs in witness box

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Sally Dowler's mother collapsed in tears today after being questioned about her daughter's last few days.

I was out of pocket, claims Lord Hanningfield

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Tory peer accused of fiddling his House of Lords expenses said he was "out of pocket" for taking on the peerage.

Scotland international O'Connor arrested over cocaine possession

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Scotland international Garry O'Connor has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine.

I will clear my name, says Ali Dizaei

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Former Scotland Yard commander Ali Dizaei said his integrity "was completely intact" as he walked out of prison after his corruption conviction was quashed.

Grant considers legal action after seeing 'phone-hacking evidence'

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Ian Burrell: Grant is considering legal action against The News of the World after seeing evidence.

Dizaei out on bail to face new trial

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Former Scotland Yard commander Ali Dizaei won his appeal against his conviction for corruption yesterday and was released on bail before facing a new trial.

Women accused of double murder

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

A 63-year-old woman and her daughter-in-law will return to court today charged with murdering two men whose bodies were discovered in a country lane on the outskirts of Bradford.

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Bomb threat raises police alert

Monday, 16 May 2011

Bomb threat from Irish terrorists sparked major security scares near Buckingham Palace.

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Five face jail over Victoria station killing

Monday, 16 May 2011

A group of teenagers who hunted down and killed another schoolboy in a brazen and merciless attack face jail.

Milly Dowler's dad was original suspect

Monday, 16 May 2011

Murdered Milly Dowler's father told a stunned Old Bailey today that he had been the original suspect in her disappearance after police found bondage material at the family home.

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Ex-police chief Ali Dizaei to face fresh trial

Monday, 16 May 2011

Former Scotland Yard commander Ali Dizaei won his appeal against his conviction for corruption today - but faces a new trial.

Lord Hanningfield 'on plane at time of expenses claim'

Monday, 16 May 2011

A Tory peer accused of fiddling his House of Lords expenses was on a plane to India when he claimed for overnight accommodation in London, a court heard today.

Women remanded over Bradford murders

Monday, 16 May 2011

Two women appeared in court today accused of murdering two men whose bodies were found by the side of a country lane.

Man held over baby's death

Sunday, 15 May 2011

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 11-month-old baby girl, police said today.

Nine-year-old boy held for drink-driving

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Police records have shown a boy aged nine was arrested for drink driving.

Madeleine probe 'a ludicrous waste'

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Scotland Yard's review of the Madeleine McCann case is a "ludicrous" waste of money, a senior member of the its governing body has claimed.

Warning on approach to 'legal highs'

Sunday, 15 May 2011

The UK's hard-line approach to so-called legal highs and other psychoactive substances is making it "more dangerous for young people who want to experiment", a report will say.

Eastender Latham in drugs arrest

Saturday, 14 May 2011

EastEnders actor Jody Latham was arrested on suspicion of drug offences after an alleged assault took place at his home, police confirmed.

Two arrested in Northern Ireland under terrorism laws

Saturday, 14 May 2011

Anti-terrorist officers have arrested two people for alleged dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland.

Girl murdered by her uncle 'was failed by social services'

Saturday, 14 May 2011

A schoolgirl who was tortured, raped and murdered by her uncle was repeatedly failed by child protection services, a damning report said yesterday.

Officer held in corruption probe

Saturday, 14 May 2011

A senior police officer has been suspended from duty following a corruption investigation, police said today.