Over 7,500 knives have been seized and surrendered as part of a coordinated effort to tackle knife crime across England and Wales.

Police recorded crime is 12 per cent lower than in the same period as 2020, provisional data from forces in England and Wales show.

Police forces across the nation have recovered over a thousand stolen catalytic converters and arrested more than 50 people as part of a joint operation to tackle catalytic converter theft.

Police in England and Wales have processed a total of 110,322 fixed penalty notices for breaches of Coronavirus restrictions up to 18 April 2021.

Police forces across the country are intensifying efforts to tackle knife crime as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre will look at key themes such as prevention and education and officers will carry out targeted operations alongside partner agencies.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned police officers and staff about inappropriate use of social media and the consequences they could face for posting or sharing offensive material. 

The independent inspectorate of policing has commended officers, staff and volunteers for their “exceptional dedication and commitment” to keeping people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

The Ministry of Justice has launched the new Victims’ Code today, Thursday 1 April 2021, which sets out 12 overarching rights, ensuring that victims are able to make informed choices and are treated with respect, dignity, sensitivity, compassion and courtesy.

North Yorkshire Police announced earlier this week it was making changes to their social media, including reducing the number of official force social media accounts to make it easier for our communities to find the latest updates from the force and what is happening in their area. 

Crime figures provided to the National Police Chiefs’ Council from forces in England and Wales show an overall fall of 22 per cent in the four weeks to 14 February 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.

Independent experts with a track record in championing inclusion and race equality have been invited by police leaders to consider applying their skills and experience to address long-standing challenges in the relationship between Black people and the police.