06/07/2015
Other News In Brief
Princess Charlotte Baptised In Sandringham
Princess Charlotte has been christened at a private ceremony at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.
The ceremony took place on Sunday and was attended by just 21 guests.
Charlotte, who is nine-weeks-old, was pushed to her christening by the Duchess of Cambridge in a vintage pram the Queen used for two of her own children. Prince William and the couple's son, Prince George, walked alongside.
Those who attended the service include the Cambridges, the Queen and Prince Philip, Charles and Camilla, the Middletons; and Princess Charlotte's five godparents – four of whom were accompanied by their spouses. The christening lasted around 30 minutes before the family departed for Sandringham House.
Investigation Launched After Man Murdered In Essex
Essex Police has launched a murder investigation into the death of a man in his 50s.
At around 9.30pm on Sunday (5 July), police received reports that a man had been found collapsed in the kitchen of a property in Beedell Avenue, Westcliff. It is understood he was stabbed.
Two men, aged 30 and 46, and both from Westcliff, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Armed Police Sent To Incident In Aberdare
Armed officers from South Wales Police have been dispatched to an "incident" in Aberdare.
It is understood that officers are responding to reports of threats being made with a firearm.
South Wales Police confirmed that an incident was ongoing, but said that armed officers have been sent as "a precaution".
Princess Charlotte has been christened at a private ceremony at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.
The ceremony took place on Sunday and was attended by just 21 guests.
Charlotte, who is nine-weeks-old, was pushed to her christening by the Duchess of Cambridge in a vintage pram the Queen used for two of her own children. Prince William and the couple's son, Prince George, walked alongside.
Those who attended the service include the Cambridges, the Queen and Prince Philip, Charles and Camilla, the Middletons; and Princess Charlotte's five godparents – four of whom were accompanied by their spouses. The christening lasted around 30 minutes before the family departed for Sandringham House.
Investigation Launched After Man Murdered In Essex
Essex Police has launched a murder investigation into the death of a man in his 50s.
At around 9.30pm on Sunday (5 July), police received reports that a man had been found collapsed in the kitchen of a property in Beedell Avenue, Westcliff. It is understood he was stabbed.
Two men, aged 30 and 46, and both from Westcliff, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Armed Police Sent To Incident In Aberdare
Armed officers from South Wales Police have been dispatched to an "incident" in Aberdare.
It is understood that officers are responding to reports of threats being made with a firearm.
South Wales Police confirmed that an incident was ongoing, but said that armed officers have been sent as "a precaution".
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16 May 2006
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
13 May 2004
Investigation continues as armed officers shoot man dead
Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handgun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, which took place at around 11.25am on Wednesday in Raymead Passage, London Road in Thornton Heath.
Investigation continues as armed officers shoot man dead
Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handgun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, which took place at around 11.25am on Wednesday in Raymead Passage, London Road in Thornton Heath.
26 April 2005
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
12 November 2014
Release Of Police Killer Described As 'Sickening'
The release of a man convicted of killing three unarmed police officers in 1966 has been described as "sickening". Harry Roberts, now aged 78, has been released from prison after serving 48 years for 1966 murders of three unarmed police officers in Shepherd's Bush in west London.
Release Of Police Killer Described As 'Sickening'
The release of a man convicted of killing three unarmed police officers in 1966 has been described as "sickening". Harry Roberts, now aged 78, has been released from prison after serving 48 years for 1966 murders of three unarmed police officers in Shepherd's Bush in west London.
05 October 2006
Review launched following Israeli embassy police row
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Ian Blair has ordered an inquiry after a Muslim police officer was excused from guarding the Israeli embassy in London.
Review launched following Israeli embassy police row
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Ian Blair has ordered an inquiry after a Muslim police officer was excused from guarding the Israeli embassy in London.
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