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[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

We’ve had reports in Edinburgh of people receiving a WhatsApp message from a random number claiming to be their son/daughter who has lost their phone. Once parents are convinced they're speaking to their child, scammers ask them to send money for a payment due from their account.

[UK Police News @UKPoliceNews1]

@PC_Angry This man evidently knows nothing about policing, and therefore should just be quiet so his own job

[North Yorkshire Police @NYorksPolice]

A man has died when a car he was travelling in left the road and came to rest in a channel of water on the B1222 near Sherburn-in-Elmet last night. Please get in touch if you have any information. More info here ➡️https://t.co/d4VXlIk4Om

[999 London @999London]

#TowerHamlets
BREAKING: A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man aged 28 was stabbed to death in #Bow.

Met Police say at 11:01am they were called to a residential address on William Whiffin Square, E3.

The victim was pronounced dead at 11:48.

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@TaffMet Is it illegal to display a number plate in the windscreen, or was it illegal because it was unreadable?

[South Area - Sutton MPS @MPSSutton]

Four young children have died following a fire at a house in #Sutton this evening.

Supt Rob Shepherd said: "Our thoughts are with their family, who have suffered such a devastating and tragic loss tonight."

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

https://t.co/HddcQUeKIv

[Southwark Police | Central South BCU @MPSSouthwark]

Earlier today, the body of a woman was found in Brunswick Park. Her death is being treated as unexplained.

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of Petra Srncova - who had been reported missing from Camberwell - have been informed. https://t.co/fwGqQBTnDz

[Kensington & Chelsea Police | Central West BCU @MPSKenChel]

UPDATE: We have issued a statement following an incident at the junction of Kensington Road and Palace Gate earlier this afternoon.

There is still a large police presence at the scene and that is likely to remain the case for some time. https://t.co/mIwMSIEwuA

[Police Scotland East Lothian @PSOSEastLothian]

Police Scotland is advising the public to be vigilant after a recent telephone bank scam in East Lothian.

A 57-year-old man was the victim of fraud, with losses of almost £58,000.

More information - https://t.co/CxzfmRDg9o

[UK Police News @UKPoliceNews1]

@HIOWAA Obviously this person wasn't supporting you because they appreciate what you do, as if they did I'm sure it'd be a message of thanks or appreciation. Keep up the good work! :)

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

⛔️SNOW GATE CLOSURES⛔️ ⌚️13:58

The snow gates at Braemar and Glenshee have now been CLOSED due to the poor weather conditions

More info: https://t.co/oazxtLOzuP

#DriveSafe #TakeCare

[DR PC_Angry PHD KC 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇺🇦 @PC_Angry]

Harrow… where gangs are now regularly stabbing each other. Excellent stop.

[UK Police News @UKPoliceNews1]

https://t.co/FhsJxmKsMy Great news this morning, it's just a shame the law wasn't always like this

[SFRS Equality and Diversity @SFRSEquality]

In 2020, 230 women and 575 men died from suicide in Scotland (71% male, 29% female). In every year since 1985, more than 70% of people dying from suicide have been male #InternationalMensDay2021

[Police Care UK @policecareuk]

Stirling Distillery have launched their #GinBlueLine gin.

Created in recognition of 200 years of UK policing, 20% of profits will go to charities including Police Care UK!

Hand bottled at their distillery in the shadow of Stirling castle > https://t.co/DVWiLLiPYV

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Plans for sex offenders in Ireland to face tougher laws https://t.co/hYGPvO0WHW

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Man killed after being hit by van in Fife named by police https://t.co/Dts0m6os9Y

[West Midlands Police @WMPolice]

#ARRESTS | We've arrested 2 children after reports a group were stopping traffic and pointing a gun at drivers in #Walsall.

We recovered a knife from a rucksack and an imitation gun that was painted black.

Boys aged 11 & 12 arrested. More 🔽🔽🔽

https://t.co/gNynJSm0e5

[UK Police News @UKPoliceNews1]

@PC_Angry Had it been a MOP to an MP, they would be given a tad more than a suspended sentence. They should be punished the same as normal members of the public