Tag: Police

Categories EU

Dozens arrested at Dutch anti-lockdown protest as demonstrators carried mock coffin mourning demise of ‘democracy’ (VIDEOS)

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

At least 28 people have been arrested at anti-lockdown protests in Amsterdam, after around 700 gathered in the city on Sunday to vent their fury at the Dutch government’s handling of the pandemic. … Read More >Dozens arrested at Dutch anti-lockdown protest as demonstrators carried mock coffin mourning demise of ‘democracy’ (VIDEOS)

Categories Asia & Pacific

Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt insists the move was legal. … Read More >Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

Categories EU

Brussels deploys plainclothes police officers to sexual harassment ‘hotspots’ where nearly 80% of women fear leaving home

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

Brussels will use undercover officers as part of an initiative to crack down on sexual harassment in the streets of the de facto EU capital. The move comes after activists called on police to do more to protect women in the city. … Read More >Brussels deploys plainclothes police officers to sexual harassment ‘hotspots’ where nearly 80% of women fear leaving home

Categories World

2 arrested in New Zealand for online threats to Christchurch mosques which saw deadly white supremacist attack in 2019

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

Police in New Zealand have detained two individuals accused of making online threats against two Mosques in the city of Christchurch, both of which were the scene of the country’s most deadly shooting in 2019. … Read More >2 arrested in New Zealand for online threats to Christchurch mosques which saw deadly white supremacist attack in 2019

Categories EU

France calls up 4,400 officers to enforce 6pm curfew in Paris amid rising Covid-19 infections and compliance concerns

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

The French authorities have vowed to increase their presence on the streets this weekend as France struggles to enforce a 6pm-6am curfew amid soaring Covid-19 infections across the country and in the capital. … Read More >France calls up 4,400 officers to enforce 6pm curfew in Paris amid rising Covid-19 infections and compliance concerns

Categories USA

US police tighten security at Capitol on intel of ‘militia plot’ to breach complex on Thursday

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

Police at the US Capitol have said they are strengthening security arrangements after “intelligence” suggested a militia group was planning an attack on the building – and potentially members of Congress – this week. … Read More >US police tighten security at Capitol on intel of ‘militia plot’ to breach complex on Thursday

Categories UK

Defaced: Queen Elizabeth II statue found DECAPITATED after suspected vandalism in Canadian park, police launch probe

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

A bust of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II was discovered without a head in a Canadian park, sending local police on a hunt for vandals following other recent acts of property destruction and violence around the same area. … Read More >Defaced: Queen Elizabeth II statue found DECAPITATED after suspected vandalism in Canadian park, police launch probe

Categories EU

German police target far-right crime gangs in early morning op, one day after raiding major Islamist group

Posted on Posted onBy Editor

German authorities have raided a far-right crime network, in their second major operation in two days. More than 500 officers, including special units, targeted 27 homes and business premises. Ten arrests have been made. … Read More >German police target far-right crime gangs in early morning op, one day after raiding major Islamist group