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Brandram family blames Met Police investigation for death, insists no forensic link to 2017 Putney Bridge incident
uk-news26 days ago

Brandram family blames Met Police investigation for death, insists no forensic link to 2017 Putney Bridge incident

The family of Nicholas Brandram, the 44-year-old banker found dead in his Chiswick home, has publicly denied he was the 'Putney pusher' involved in a 2017 incident where a woman was pushed into a bus's path. They blame the Metropolitan Police for his death, alleging that a months-long investigation caused immense pressure despite a lack of forensic evidence linking him to the crime. The Met has acknowledged the strain of the investigation and referred the case to the police watchdog, while maintaining that the inquiry into the 2017 incident remains ongoing.

via BBC|
#london-crime#metropolitan-police#nicholas-brandram
Nowak Case Highlights a Crisis in Knife-Crime and Policing
uk-crime4 months ago

Nowak Case Highlights a Crisis in Knife-Crime and Policing

Camilla Cavendish argues that Henry Nowak’s murder exposes how knife-crime and public safety in Britain depend on trustworthy policing, transparent investigations, and sustained funding. The piece critiques initial police statements, urges a full independent inquiry, and calls for tighter knife controls and smarter officer training over ticking boxes. It ties the tragedy to broader criminal-justice failings—from backlogs to reduced policing capacity—and insists on rebuilding public trust through genuine reform rather than political rhetoric.

via Financial Times|
#criminal-justice-reform#henry-nowak#knife-crime
Police Shouldn't Pick the Press: Protecting Access to Journalists at Protests
opinion4 months ago

Police Shouldn't Pick the Press: Protecting Access to Journalists at Protests

An op-ed arguing that New Jersey police overstepped by trying to bar or verify journalists covering the Delaney Hall protests and hunger strike, raising questions about who counts as press. The piece advocates using indicia of journalism (ID, assignment letters, distinctive gear, professional equipment) rather than official credentials, noting incidents of arrests and pepper spray aimed at reporters and arguing that press rights exist to inform the public and should not depend on police discretion. It also highlights the growing role of independent livestreamers in covering protests and cautions against police deciding who is allowed to document public events.

via The Guardian|
#first-amendment#journalists#media-access
UK Protests Escalate After Murder of 18-Year-Old Henry Nowak
uk-news4 months ago

UK Protests Escalate After Murder of 18-Year-Old Henry Nowak

Protests erupted across the UK, including Southampton, after 18-year-old Henry Nowak was murdered by Vickrum Digwa. Demonstrators clashed with police as anger followed Digwa’s conviction and life sentence (minimum 21 years). Authorities are reviewing arrest actions, while leaders condemn violence; Sikh groups emphasize the context around Kirpan symbolism and call for peaceful responses amid community tensions.

via Euronews.com|
#henry-nowak#police-conduct#protests
Tyreek Hill's Traffic Citations Dropped After Officers Miss Court
sports1 year ago

Tyreek Hill's Traffic Citations Dropped After Officers Miss Court

Traffic citations against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill were dismissed after the officers involved failed to appear in court. Hill was initially cited for speeding and not wearing a seatbelt, and the incident gained attention due to the aggressive actions of Officer Danny Torres, who was placed on administrative duties. Hill's attorneys suggested the officers' absence indicated wrongdoing, and Hill expressed no ill will towards the police but had previously called for Torres' dismissal. Hill has been involved in several off-field incidents but claims to have matured significantly.

via ESPN|
#court-dismissal#miami-dolphins#police-conduct