Chief Constable speaks of "tensions" in online video
Lincolnshire's temporary Chief Constable has released a video on the force's website - since his return from suspension.
Police officer guilty of stealing drugs
Former West Yorkshire detective Nick McFadden has been found guilty of stealing drugs from a police lockup and selling them in Leeds.
Police hunt for missing man
Police are hunting for a man who failed to answer his bail after he was told he would be extradited to Portugal.
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Police probe deaths of two women
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two women in Bradford. The women aged 38 and 51 were found dead at properties in Lower Grange on Sunday afternoon.
Paramedics and police attended and both females were pronounced dead at the addresses. The women are not related but were known to each other. The police have not linked the deaths at this stage.
The deaths are being treated as unexplained and post mortems have taken place. Cause of death at this stage has not been established and further toxicology tests will take place.
Two local men aged 31 and 45 have been arrested in connection to the investigation, interviewed and released on bail.
West Yorkshire Police launch Drink Drive video
West Yorkshire Police have released a hard hitting video (above) targeting drink drivers. Last year 2318 people were stopped for drink driving in West Yorkshire and seven people died in drink driving collisions.
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Two women hurt after car overturns in Batley
Two women are being treated in hospital after a car overturned and hit another vehicle in Hanging Heaton near Batley last night. Commonside was closed for a time following the crash.
Police Federation respond to 'assault survey'
– Mark Botham, Chairman, North Yorkshire Police Federation“The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. They are out there doing the job and facing very real danger every day. It is seemingly taken for granted that they will be there to protect others but what about themselves? It is only right that the utmost should be done to protect them."
Survey shows real dangers faced by police
North Yorkshire Police Federation has released the findings of a survery which reveals the dangers their officers face on a daily basis.
The statistics show half of officers have suffered a personal injury as a result of an assault while on duty. Other findings include:
- More than half of respondents have suffered a personal injury at least once in the past two years as a result of an assault on duty.
- Four in ten respondents have been personally threatened with a weapon in the last two years.
- 52 percent say there should be mandatory wearing of body armour for all operational duties.
372 officers responded to survey, which was conducted by the North Yorkshire Police Federation.
Police investigate death at York racecourse
Police in York are investigating after a man appeared to fall from the Knavesmire Stand at the city's racecourse and sadly died. It happened this afternoon (Saturday) at around 5.30pm.
The 21-year-old man from Bradford was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are not releasing anymore details but do not believe it to be suspicious.
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Police in Mansfield issue warning to drivers
Officers in Mansfield are urging you to lock your vehicles after a spate of thefts in the area. Opportunist thieves have targeted cars in Windsor Road, Valley View and Windsor Gardens over the last few days.
Recruitment drive launched for North Yorkshire Police
The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, Julia Mulligan, is launching a police officer recruitment campaign for around 60 jobs to be filled between now and the end of 2014.
The force say that they are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in their communities, committed to reducing harm and for those who want to do more for victims.
“I know that people want to see officers on the streets and this campaign will help to make sure that we maximise coverage across North Yorkshire for the next few years.
“The recruitment of high quality officers is a fundamental part of my central goal to ensure people are safe, that we remain the safest county in England and residents of North Yorkshire feel safe.
– Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire“Undoubtedly, there will be a huge number of people who are interested and it is probable the website will be extremely busy during the application period which is open for two weeks. If people do experience a delay I would ask that they please bear with us as we work to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible. ”
Police investigate assault leaving man 'serious'
Detectives in York are investigating following a serious assault in the city. It occurred shortly before 9pm last night in a house in the Upper Poppleton area.
An 81-year-old man suffered serious head and chest injuries and was taken to York District Hospital were he remains in a serious condition.
An 83-year-old woman who was also in the house was not injured although left very shaken. A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Video: Temporary Chief Constable interview
Lincolnshire's temporary Chief Constable has released a video on the force's website - since his return from suspension from work by the county's Police and Crime commissioner.
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