Northumbria Police officer sacked after throwing punches at grandfather following crash

A Northumbria Police officer has been dismissed after throwing punches at a grandfather and pushing his own wife in the face following a road collision.

Sep 1 • Police Hour

August 2026

Seven arrested on suspicion of murder after newborn baby girl dies in Sheffield

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a property in Sheffield.

Aug 31 • Police Hour

Two Arrested After Man Assaulted and Property Attacked During Hartlepool Gatherings

Police have made two arrests following separate incidents in Hartlepool involving large groups gathering outside properties, during which a man was…

Aug 29 • Police Hour

Twelve Arrested as Major Investigation Follows A66 Crash That Killed Seven, Including Two Cleveland Police Officers

Cleveland Police says a wide-ranging investigation into alleged serious and organised criminal activity before the fatal collision that claimed seven…

Aug 24 • Police Hour

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough: Remembering two officers who never made it home

Two Cleveland Police officers who left their families at home to begin a night shift protecting their communities were tragically killed in a collision…

Aug 23 • Police Hour

July 2026

Mother and boyfriend jailed for life for murder of two-year-old Isabelle Rose Welsh

A mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two-year-old Isabelle Rose Welsh following a sustained campaign of…

Jul 30 • Police Hour

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Police Hour Is Back: Independent Crime and Policing News Returns

After a period of hibernation, Police Hour is returning.

Jul 24 • Police Hour

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April 2026

Teenage Chef Spat at Officer Before Being Struck in Custody, Court Hears

A teenage chef was struck by a police officer after spitting in his face, a court has heard.

Apr 9 • Police Hour

INQUEST CONFIRMS: Court Bailiff Jeff Blair Killed in Shildon Stabbing While on Duty

An inquest has confirmed that court bailiff Jeff Blair, 55, died as a result of stab wounds following an incident while carrying out his duties in…

Apr 9 • Police Hour

BREAKING: Child Dies Following Dog Attack in Redcar

A child has tragically died following a dog attack, police have confirmed.

Apr 9 • Police Hour

January 2026

British Police Forces to Test Satellite Network for Secure, Dead-Spot-Free Communications

British police forces are preparing to trial a cutting-edge satellite communications system using Elon Musk’s Starlink network to ensure officers remain…

Jan 4 • Police Hour

Mother Found Dead as Search Continues for Missing Teen

Sarah Keeling, 45, and her 15-year-old daughter Grace became trapped in the sea on Friday afternoon off the East Yorkshire coast.

Jan 4 • Police Hour