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Policeman found guilty of belonging to neo-Nazi group National Action

The ideology of National Action was described in court as based on “Aryan purity” and a particular hatred of non-white groups, particularly Jews.

USA

Derek Chauvin: George Floyd murder trial hears from witnesses

George Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked protest across the US and a global reckoning on race.

United Kingdom

UK: 18 arrested in Manchester protest against policing bill

"Kill the Bill" protests denounce a contentious law currently making its way through Parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

United Kingdom

UK officers arrest 10 people at protest against new policing bill

The protest in Bristol was against a contentious bill currently making its way through parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

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Officers are back directing traffic at Rome piazza

The traffic cops, an institution in Rome that have been around for decades, have been unable to work on the pedestal for the last year while the entire square was being repaved.

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Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

Climate

What could an anti-protest bill mean for climate activism?

The bill would mean police taking a more proactive approach to dealing with “highly disruptive” protests in the UK.

United Kingdom

Sarah Everard vigils held in UK intensify scrutiny into crime bill

The government has come under fire with its proposed crime bill which detractors say does little to tackle violence against women and girls as the country reels from the murder of Sarah Everard.

United Kingdom

London police chief says she won't step down after police clashes

London's police commissioner said she was not considering stepping down amid criticism of police handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.

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Protesters pay tribute to young woman killed in London

Hundreds attended a vigil for Sarah Everard in London, defying a ban on the event due to COVID.

Netherlands

Dutch police break up anti-government protest ahead of election

Police tweeted calls for protesters to return home repeatedly, stating that there were too many demonstrators even as more arrived at the protest.

Spain

Spain police dismantle Madrid's 'largest' cocaine distribution network

Spanish police said they seized 600 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 12 people in the country.

France

France: Police officer shoots dead knife-wielding assailant

The incident happened on Sunday morning in Paris's 18th district, police said.

United Kingdom

Sarah Everard: UK police discover 'human remains' in woodland

Sarah Everard, 33, vanished while walking home from a friend's apartment in London on March 3.

Poland

Police hunt sparked after grandfather picks up wrong boy from nursery

The 80-year-old man only realised he had not collected his grandson when the police arrived at his house.

Greece

Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens

Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday.

Romania

Nine Romanian police officers prosecuted over violent facemask arrest

Prosecutors in Bucharest have opened criminal proceedings against nine police officers for their treatment of two people they arrested for failing to wear facemasks in September.

Sweden

Sweden: Terrorist motive probed after seven injured in axe attack

Police in Sweden are still investigating a possible "terrorist" motive behind a stabbing incident in Vetlanda on Wednesday.

Sport

Former president of FC Barcelona released after ‘Barçagate’ arrest

Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into an alleged smear campaign against figures at the football club, dubbed ‘Barçagate’.

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Rollerblading police unit established in Pakistani port of Karachi

The force has already been deployed to work outside the venue of the Pakistan Super League cricket tournament.