Nearly 70% of BAME police staff say they have suffered racist abuse from the public while carrying out their job, an exclusive ITV News survey has revealed.

Exclusive: 70% of BAME police staff say they've been racially abused

All 44 charges brought under the Coronavirus Act were incorrect, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

Every person prosecuted under new Coronavirus Act was 'wrongly charged'

The advice was issued to forces after the law in England changed on Wednesday.

Police in England told they do not have powers to enforce social distancing

Police have been given powers to hand out a £60 penalty, that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks.

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument rose to 45,627 last year.

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Fresh guidance has been issued to police after a woman was wrongly charged under the Coronavirus Act and fined £660.


New police guidance over coronavirus law after woman wrongly fined

Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said the ‘overwhelming majority’ of people are staying at home.

Police issue 140 fixed-penalty notices for flouting Covid-19 lockdown rules

Officers will soon be able to apply to magistrates for a Stalking Protection Order (SPO).

Ban on stalkers contacting victims while police investigate

James Farrar, 51, had faced two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker after he used a loudhailer.

Cab union boss cleared of assault on police with noise from megaphone

Firefighters and police officers had missiles thrown at them throughout the Bonfire Night evening. 

Emergency services targeted with fireworks whilst responding to 999 calls

The Government has promised to hire tens of thousands of new staff.

Police recruitment targets for forces announced as part new officer pledge

Ms Patel reiterated a tough stance on immigration, pledging to "end the free movement of people once and for all".

Up to 60% of police officers could get tasers, Priti Patel pledges

The alleged incident occurred on the margins of the clash between Portsmouth and Southampton.

Police horse punched ahead of football match

Boris Johnson spoke in front of a group of police officers in Wakefield on Thursday.

West Yorkshire police chief 'disappointed' PM used officers as speech backdrop

A poll of thousands of officers showed 81% want the devices to make them feel safer while on duty.