Thousands of people have reportedly taken to the streets in Sichuan Luzhou, China, in protest against an alleged killing by traffic police, late on Wednesday night.
According to reports on China's micro-blogging site, Weibo, the disturbance started at the HongXing village farmer’s market. A truck allegedly caused some serious traffic jam at the market, 3 traffic police came and seemingly started a quarrel with the truck driver. Somehow the quarrel escalated and the driver was said to be beaten to death by the three traffic police.
Police are urging drivers 'not to become a statistic' this winter after an increase in the number of fatalities.
However, officers are keen to stress that many of the dangers are within our control.
Inappropriate speed, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, not wearing seat belts and driver distractions such as using mobile phones are the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on Britain’s roads.
Inspector Richard Pryce said: “These are called the ‘Fatal four’. In the vast majority of collisions, one of these is the primary factor. My advice is...
Police and the fire service are investigating the cause of a fatal fire in Harlow that has left four people dead and two at hospital, one critical.
The fire service was called at around 1.40am Monday, 15th October to a fire at a house in Barn Mead, Harlow. They brought the occupants out of the premises and emergency service personnel gave immediate emergency treatment.
Sadly, a woman and three young children have died.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and detectives are looking at the circumstances leading up to the fire.
A man arrrested by police in Exeter earlier this month has died in hospital.
The coroner will now hold a postmortem and The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the incident.
Thomas Orchard was detained following a disturbance in the city centre on October 3.
IPCC Commissioner Amerdeep Somal said: “This is very sad news and I extend my condolences to Mr Orchard’s family and friends. We will arrange to meet with his family again when they are ready. We will, of course, keep...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash that left a 20-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 8.25pm on Monday 8th October on the A390 Grenville Road near Lostwithiel.
The vehicle, a green Fiat Punto, lost control on a right hand bend, crossed the carriageway and left the road colliding with a tree.
As a result of this collision the driver of the Fiat Punto, a woman from the Looe area, received serious life threatening injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
Police are asking the public to come forward to help identify a haul of jewellery recovered by officers in Exeter.
Officers believe the numerous items of jewellery – including distinctive rings and watches – may have been stolen during burglaries or thefts in Devon and Cornwall or further afield.
The appeal follows the arrest of a 57-year-old Exeter man in July in connection with handling stolen goods.
Exeter police are urging anyone who recognises the items to come forward and contact them.
PC Suzanne Vranch, of Exeter CID, said: “We are appealing for...
Police in Exeter are launching a crime fighting operation to tackle theft of garden and power tools from allotments across the city.
Known as Operation Slug, allotment owners will be issued with a special kit that contains Smartwater, an invisible property-marking solution. Warning signs will be displayed to help deter burglars.
Each kit allows plot owners to mark their possessions with a unique forensic code that is traceable. This can then be used by the police to identify items should they ever be stolen, as well as help link suspects to crime scenes.
