Graham Wettone
@grahamwettone
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Author, 30 years police experience. Policing commentator for tv & radio. Father, football fan & golfer.
Surrey
Joined September 2012
@Mollie_Malone1 The report found that sexually motivated crimes against women in public are not afforded the same response as other high-priority crimes.
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An inquiry into the rape and murder of Sarah Everard has warned 'urgent action' is needed to prevent further sexual attacks against women. @Mollie_Malone1 reports ⬇️
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We've published The Hillsborough Disaster: The report of the IOPC and Operation Resolve investigations. It brings together key findings of the investigations around the role of the police in the #Hillsborough disaster and the aftermath. Read the report ▶️ https://t.co/1qDnbHFdeZ
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Jury trials in England and Wales to be scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years, Justice Secretary David Lammy announces https://t.co/9sOYQeH5ws
bbc.co.uk
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.
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Lammy speaking now: Plans to remove automatic right of appeal for Magistrates' Court decisions. Plans to increase Magistrates' Court sentencing powers to 18 months.
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RT @csi_london: West Midland Police comments on their recent re-introduction of police horses. Ready made Mounts courtesy of the Met one as…
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Flat Fire Rescue! Officers run into a burning flat to save residents! #FlatFire #HeroicRescue #PoliceInAction #CourageInAction #StaySafe
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This behaviour towards police officers seems to be on the increase, it’s getting worse, it’s disgraceful, and it needs to be stopped 😡 #ThinBlueLine
Behind the camera is "AY Audits" in Chesterfield this afternoon. Excuse the poor language. Commendable restraint shown by the officer there.
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Sam Eljamel was a consultant neurosurgeon at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee from 1995 until his suspension in December 2013. Sky's @ConnorGillies speaks to those living with the consequences of Eljamel's work.
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We're currently extremely busy and taking numbers of 999 calls more typically seen on New Year’s Eve. We are asking Londoners to help us by only calling 999 in a life-threatening emergency. For less serious medical needs, please consider using your pharmacy, GP, or NHS 111 online
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The policing operation stood up for a protest in Bristol this afternoon has now ended. A total of 31 people were arrested after attempts by officers to engage with protesters on College Green. Read more here:
avonandsomerset.police.uk
A total of 31 people were arrested during the protest on College Green.
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The protest has begun its procession towards Whitehall where an assembly will take place.
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Protesters are now forming up in Piccadilly. They will begin their procession to Whitehall no earlier than 12:45.
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A Palestine Coalition protest is taking place today in central London. We have put conditions in place which you can read below 👇 https://t.co/fdxsPIOogL We will post any further updates about today's events on this thread 🧵
news.met.police.uk
Conditions imposed on Saturday, 29 November to minimise the risk of serious disruption.
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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at a restaurant on Pepper Street on the Isle of Dogs. If you're in the area, please keep windows and doors shut. Crossharbour DLR station is also temporarily closed due to smoke travel.
⛔ Crossharbour DLR station - This station is closed while emergency services attend to a fire incident nearby. ➡️ To re-plan journey: https://t.co/UoeJflrJdy 📱
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It's always the same with Labour. More taxes if you work. More benefits if you don't. The people who get up early and work hard will pay for their failure.
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We have already spoken to a number of individuals this morning to advise them of the conditions. The majority have listened to officers and complied with the conditions, however, several arrests have been made. 🧵| Further updates will be posted on this thread.
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Anyone breaching conditions by bringing vehicles, including tractors or agricultural vehicles, to today’s farmers protest will be asked by officers to leave. If they refuse to comply with the conditions, officers will have to make arrests for offences under the Public Order Act.
Conditions have been placed on the farmers protest planned for tomorrow in Westminster. People will still be able to demonstrate, however, conditions have been put in place to prevent protesters from bringing vehicles, including tractors or other agricultural vehicles, to the
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Eagle-eyed officers spotted Michael Tadese carrying a hidden-away meat cleaver near Shaftesbury Theatre and acted fast, detaining him after a brief chase. Straight to jail – show's over, curtains down.
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This video comes with a warning. It’s body worn video released from the Palestine Action trial where the defendants are accused of criminal damage and assault with a sledge hammer. A colleague is assaulted with a sledge hammer and it’s truly horrendous to watch. #ThinBlueLine 🚨
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