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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 13:05

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 13:05 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 13:19

National BBC News UK

Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for". Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context.

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:56

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:56 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 13:19

Metropolitan London BBC News UK

Two murder arrests made after man dies in stabbing

Haruun Hassan, 22, was fatally stabbed in west London in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context. Read the full police update, source details and public.

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Additional attempted murder arrest after Sneinton stabbing

A further suspect has now been arrested for attempted murder following a stabbing last week in Sneinton. Multiple people were reportedly responsible for a 16-year-old boy suffering stab wounds in Carlton Road, near to Ki

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Closure order on Lenton shop after more than 1,000 illegal tobacco products found in secret compartment

A convenience store in Lenton has been closed after more than 1,400 illegal tobacco products were found hidden in a secret compartment. Nottingham City Council's Trading Standards working in partnership with Nottinghamsh

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Two jailed for manslaughter over death of fellow burglar

David McCandless, left, and Mason Meanwell have been jailed Two men have been jailed after an intruder died during an aggravated burglary at a mobile home. Taylor Green, 22, died following an incident at a chalet on Lodg

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Quadbike discovery in back of van leads to two arrests

Roads policing officers intercepted a van containing a stolen quadbike and made two arrests. The Ford Transit was stopped in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area after it aroused the suspicions of the police. Having pulled the ve

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Appeal after stolen e-bike recovered from bike rider

Police are trying to trace this man following the theft of an electric bike in Edwalton. A suspicious incident was initially reported of a man riding one bike while holding another one. The individual in question duly lo

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

Arnold shoplifting success as 'supermarket sweep' thieves caught

A police radio scheme to help tackle shop theft is proving highly effective in Arnold, as a trio of thieves who dashed around supermarkets, filling trolleys with goods to steal, were caught in the act by officers. Nottin

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Greater Manchester, West Midlands West Midlands Police

Three people charged after stabbing in Oldbury

Three people have been charged after a man was stabbed in Oldbury. Soleh Uzair, aged 18 from Halesowen and two 17-year-old boys from Smethwick have been charged with attempt murder. They have been remanded in custody to

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Police

'Be proud, tell the truth and stick with the process' – abuse survivor urges others to come forward

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse has urged other victims to come forward and report what happened to them – no matter how long ago the abuse occurred. KJ* was abused by an older relative from the age of six and –

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Investigation after shots fired at property in Birmingham

We are investigating after shots were fired at a property in Foley Road, Birmingham, in the early hours of today (Saturday). Thankfully, no one was injured and we are working to identify and trace those involved. Investi

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Greater Manchester, West Midlands West Midlands Police

Officers keeping you safe during #Safer6 in Sandwell

We are now in week four of the #Safer6 campaign and our teams have been busy keeping you safe during the hot weather. The campaign landed in Rowley Regis from 15 June to 21 June, which saw a variety of activities includi

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Latest UK Crime News

Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

Two murder arrests made after man dies in stabbing

Additional attempted murder arrest after Sneinton stabbing

Closure order on Lenton shop after more than 1,000 illegal tobacco products found in secret compartment

Two jailed for manslaughter over death of fellow burglar

Quadbike discovery in back of van leads to two arrests

Appeal after stolen e-bike recovered from bike rider

Arnold shoplifting success as 'supermarket sweep' thieves caught

Three people charged after stabbing in Oldbury

'Be proud, tell the truth and stick with the process' – abuse survivor urges others to come forward

Investigation after shots fired at property in Birmingham

Officers keeping you safe during #Safer6 in Sandwell