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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Vigilant neighbour's sharp sense of smell results in cannabis growhouse raid at Wexford house

Two hundred cannabis plants valued at €128,000 were discovered in a growhouse, leading to the jailing of a Vietnamese gardener.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
#murder-investigation
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Gardai expected to launch murder inquiry after man stabbed in Cork city

A man in his 30s died following an assault in Cork city, with a murder investigation expected to launch after post-mortem examination results.
Deliverability
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

A phishing email impersonating An Garda Síochána threatens recipients with serious legal consequences if they do not respond within 24 hours.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

Ontario's police watchdog found no charges warranted against an officer who fatally shot a man wielding a BB gun at a GO station.
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Families urge local council to allow retention of unauthorized structures at Junior Genius Childcare.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

The overwhelming view among users of illegal streaming devices is that using them to watch bootlegged versions of popular content is a victimless crime. Conversations with these users indicate a strong belief that their actions do not harm anyone.
Media industry
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
#dublin
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFPD watchdog boss faces rare evaluation after toxic workplace lawsuit. Here's what that might mean.

Performance evaluations for police accountability leaders are infrequent, with the current director facing scrutiny due to workplace allegations and a pending lawsuit.
SOMA, SF
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Cocaine found after fire death at home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and grand-aunt were killed

Cocaine was recovered during a forensic examination at the scene of a fatal fire involving Christopher 'Crunchie' Holt.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Armed officers guarding Sadiq Khan left bag of guns outside home in major security blunder

Armed officers left a bag with weapons near London Mayor Sadiq Khan's home, prompting an investigation and temporary removal of five officers from duty.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK news

Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take object to police station

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take object to police station

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mayor resigns over social media posts about Golders Green arson

The mayor of Bath resigned after sharing controversial posts about an antisemitic arson attack, leading to his suspension and public apology.
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
#gardai
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

'Six years of exile, suffering and character assassination' - charges dropped against three Limerick gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring offences

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

'Six years of exile, suffering and character assassination' - charges dropped against three Limerick gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring offences

#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Probe launched after inmate dies in Midlands Prison

The Irish Prison Service confirmed that the inmate died in custody on April 1. All deaths in custody are investigated by the Irish Prison Service, the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai called to remove jet captain on hunger strike in toxic fumes dispute from of Aer Lingus HQ, tribunal told

A pilot at Aer Lingus threatened to go on hunger strike unless the airline disclosed information about alleged toxic fume incidents and agreed to pay him €3 million.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Woman accused of breaching civil restraining order for allegedly harassing neighbours

A woman who allegedly called her neighbours "you f**kin pervs" and threatened they were "going to get it" in a breach of a civil restraining order has been remanded in custody for a week.
France news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Tesco security guard left with lasting vision impairment after brutal east London store attack

Police seek help identifying a man after a violent Boxing Day attack left a security guard with a serious eye injury.
#child-safety
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (20s) arrested as gardai investigate alleged sex assault and suspicious approaches to children in Dublin

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s in connection with three separate incidents involving children in Dublin 3, including an alleged sexual assault of a young girl and two suspicious approaches.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (20s) arrested as gardai investigate alleged sex assault and suspicious approaches to children in Dublin

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s in connection with three separate incidents involving children in Dublin 3, including an alleged sexual assault of a young girl and two suspicious approaches.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man (30s) dies in hospital after Co Longford crash as woman (40s) in serious condition after being struck by lorry in Donegal

Gardaí are seeking witnesses for two serious traffic incidents in Longford and Donegal.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Horrifying' situation sees convicted sex offenders among criminals free to work as paramedics

Weak legal regulation of paramedics is being blamed for a "horrifying" situation where criminals, including at least eight known convicted sex offenders, are free to work as paramedics. A confidential report seen by the Irish Independent confirms the Health Minister was informed of the issue in September 2025, but did not respond until a second "urgent" letter was delivered on December 10, 2025.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Scrambler ban is no use if it can't be enforced,' say parents of Grace Lynch (16) after garda is convicted over pursuit of two riders

The parents of Grace Lynch stated, 'There is no point having a new law banning the bikes if gardaí are not allowed to chase riders.' This reflects their concerns about the enforcement of the law.
London politics
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Everyone is looking over their shoulder' - fear in Edenderry after latest fire death

A man was killed in a house fire where a child and his grand-aunt previously died.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Public lacks confidence in security measures as we prepare to host EU presidency

Ireland faces significant security preparedness concerns for its EU Council presidency, with 63% of voters lacking confidence in government readiness and officials acknowledging likely dependence on neighboring country support.
Law
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

DPP drops charges against three gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring tickets

The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped charges against three gardaí accused of improperly dismissing fixed-charge notices for motoring offences.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Garda formally suspended over alleged 'racist or sexist' remarks to female colleague

A garda has been suspended after allegedly making continual remarks to a younger female colleague that have been described as "either racist or sexist, depending on what way you interpret it".
France news
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Gardai catch nearly 200 people driving under influence in St Patrick's road safety crackdown

Six traffic fatalities occurred during a five-day road safety operation, bringing the 2024 total to 38, with 188 arrests for driving under the influence.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Motorist held every 40 minutes in St Patrick's weekend drink and drugs blitz

An Garda Síochána arrested one motorist every 40 minutes for suspected drink- or drug-driving during St Patrick's weekend enforcement, with 3,450 speeding violations detected and seven additional road deaths recorded compared to the previous year.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man accused of strangling woman has bail revoked after refusing to wait to sign on in garda station over its 'poor' condition

A man on bail for alleged strangling failed to comply with sign-on conditions, lacked a verified address, and cited poor Garda station conditions.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in Golders Green.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in Golders Green.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
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Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Bikegate' case: Detective suspended over giving unwanted bicycle to elderly man during pandemic settles legal action for 275k

A suspended Midlands detective settled a legal action against the Garda Commissioner for approximately €275,000 following a three-year suspension related to giving a bicycle to an elderly man during the pandemic.
London politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

A garda received a two-year road ban for dangerous driving while pursuing scrambler bikes, as new regulations to ban them take effect.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Woman who smashed window at Simon Harris constituency office to undergo psychological assessment

Andrea Ogilvy pleaded guilty to multiple charges including abusive behavior and criminal damage, with mental health issues noted by her solicitor.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gardai urge public to report friends and family after more than 700 drivers caught speeding daily over Christmas

High levels of dangerous driving and non-compliance occurred over Christmas: many speeding detections, daily arrests for drink or drug driving, seatbelt fines, and 26 road deaths.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Major security alert after delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive vehicle with object inside to PSNI station

A delivery driver was threatened at gunpoint, leading to a major security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Isis supporter claimed garda stabbing and pub arson were 'message to Government and Conor McGregor', court told

Abdullah Khan expressed that his violent actions were intended as a 'message to the Government and a message to McGregor,' highlighting his motivations behind the attacks.
London politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Armed gardai attend incident at Blanchardstown Garda Station, major traffic delays in area

An adult male entered Blanchardstown Garda Station before 4am threatening members and was peacefully detained under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act after negotiations.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Gardai and security arrive as council takes control of Meath family home built without permission

Meath County Council executed a High Court order to seize and demolish a home built without planning permission by Rose and Chris Murray after a 20-year legal battle.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal

Police in England and Wales must hold and renew a licence to practice demonstrating required skills, or face dismissal.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ombudsman probes Westmeath spat in which man warned garda he would 'call to his house' and 'get him off duty'

A 37-year-old Mullingar man threatened a Garda with references to his home address, resisted arrest, and required multiple officers to subdue him.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

One of five gardai acquitted over alleged 'squaring' of road traffic prosecutions says he was 'treated like an outcast and a leper'

Eamon O'Neill and four serving gardaí were acquitted of unlawfully 'squaring away' traffic prosecutions after an eight-week trial.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Garda who 'spear tackled' handcuffed teenager and slammed him into ground is jailed

A Garda who spear tackled a handcuffed teenager and slammed him into the ground has been jailed for one year.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Gardai investigating discovery of man's body in Cavan

A man in his 40s was found dead at a residential property in Cavan early Wednesday morning, with investigations ongoing pending post-mortem examination results.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man (40s) charged after two gardai 'physically and verbally assaulted' at house in Dublin

A man was charged after physically and verbally assaulting two gardaí who responded to a domestic incident in Finglas, Dublin at 3am on Sunday.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

More than 1,600 uninsured vehicles seized each month as gardai tap into new detection system

Motorists who cannot provide their driver number are unable to obtain insurance cover, and thousands of uninsured vehicles are being seized after roadside database checks.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'They were whipping and kicking her to get her up' - Charity calls for Garda animal abuse unit after horse dies of exhaustion on busy road

A sulky horse named Anne collapsed and skidded on the N4, was whipped and kicked by riders who fled, and was later euthanized, losing her foal.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Paul Williams: Shambles of Bikegate case highlights real concerns over gardai's lack of judgment

The experienced and respected midlands-based detective with over 30 years of unblemished service endured a nightmare after he was suspended for more than three years.
London politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Woman claims she was falsely branded 'major criminal' and 'serious gouger' after relationship with garda discovered

Sinead Warren was falsely branded a "major criminal" and "serious female gouger" after Garda officers discovered her relationship with a garda.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bail laws to be strengthened to prevent witness intimidation by criminal gangs

Rules in relation sex offenders will also be beefed up The Government is to significantly strengthen Ireland's bail laws in a move aimed at criminal gangs that intimidate witnesses and jurors. Planned legislative changes will also expand the powers of gardaí to argue against paedophiles and rapists receiving bail if they flout notification requirements of the sex offenders registry.
Miscellaneous
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardener who told gardai he was in fear when he agreed to hold nearly 90,000 of drugs jailed

A landscape gardener was sentenced to three years in prison for holding nearly €90,000 worth of drugs including cannabis, cocaine, and cannabis jellies found during a Churchtown search.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Armed gardai deployed to arrest axe-wielding man roaming Wexford beauty spot

there's a man going around with an axe up there breaking up cars
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Two people killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads on Wednesday evening

Pedestrian (70s) killed after being struck by a car in Abbeyleix; man (30s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Co Monaghan.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Serving garda to appear in court over 'interaction' with stolen car linked to death of pedestrian

Michael Farrelly (40) who suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at Coast Road, Baldoyle, at around 1am on July 17, 2024 was killed instantly.
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