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ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Police confirm 14-year-old Christopher McBurnie as teenager who died in Ramsey
Footage from the scene at Close Drean in Ramsey Police in the Isle of Man have confirmed a 14-year-old has died as a result of a 'serious incident' in the north of the island. Christopher McBurnie died at Close Drean in Ramsey, where he was 'found collapsed'. Officers say they responded to the incident at 3:38pm on Thursday 29 May, but 'despite immediate medical intervention', Christopher 'tragically died'. They say a 'local person' has been arrested in connection with the investigation, and they believe this is an isolated incident. Chief Constable Russ Foster issued the update saying specialist officers are helping Christopher's family. The area of Close Drean remains under police cordon, with a number of officers still attending the scene. They are asking the public refrain from speculating online, and avoid sharing imagery with anyone other than the Constabulary. Witnesses or anybody with any footage which may help inquiries is urged to make contact on 631212. Want more on the issues effecting the North? Our podcast, From the North answers the questions that matter to our region.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Hundreds of unvetted staff in Hampshire police, report says
A police force has 362 workers who have not been properly vetted, a report has and Isle of Wight Constabulary, which employs nearly 6,000 people, has been ordered to improve its vetting procedures by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).The cases involve existing staff whose vetting has expired or who have been promoted without higher level clearance, the report force said it had recruited a further 12 staff to make checks and had "robust processes" to identify unsuitable new applicants. At the time of the inspection, the force vetting unit did not have enough staff to meet demand, the report analysts and three senior staff were working on 223 applications, with a further 462 cases pending, it a review of vetting decisions on new joiners, inspectors agreed with 18 out of 25 outcomes but said some risks were not force was rated as "requires improvement" for vetting, but "adequate" for other integrity standards including challenging misconduct and tackling an HMICFRS review of 40 cases identified three where potential crimes were missed. These included an officer who tested positive for drugs and one who sent misogynistic, homophobic and racist later resigned, but the report gave no outcome for a third case involving an allegation of aggravated a statement, Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya said she welcomed the added: "We had already recognised and responded to the challenges around our vetting arrangements, particularly around ensuring we had sufficient resources to meet demand. "Our ambitious recruitment programme to increase the number of police officers within the force required us to also bring in more staff to carry out vetting checks."The report recognised our efforts to increase capacity within the team, and we have recruited a further 12 staff since the inspection."Importantly, our robust processes ensure that only those who are suitable for policing are able to join the force."The senior officer added that the force's internal investigations had been found to be "good", with "proportionate, consistent and fair" outcomes. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
ITV News
20-05-2025
- ITV News
Gloucestershire's Chief Constable receives second gross misconduct notice
G l oucestershire Polices' already suspended Chief Constable has been removed from his role at the National Police Chiefs' Council after being served a second gross misconduct notice. Rod Hansen was initially suspended in October over allegations of gross misconduct, but was later redeployed to the National Police Chief's Council, whilst still under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct [IOPC]. But now Mr Hansen has removed from his new role after a second set of allegations. The new allegations relate to Mr Hansen's involvement in a recruitment process, while the original allegations were around the Chief Constable's handling of an allegation of computer misuse. In a statement, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire Chris Nelson said: 'The Independent Office of Police Conduct is investigating a further set of alleged breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour against Chief Constable Rod Hansen. 'This second matter came to light during the investigation into the first set of allegations against CC Hansen, and relate to a potential breach of Professional Standards in relation to Discreditable Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Honesty and Integrity, and Orders and Instructions. 'Having considered the seriousness of the allegations and the role CC Hansen is currently undertaking, I have taken the decision to suspend CC Hansen from his redeployed role with the National Police Chiefs Council pending the outcome of this investigation. 'I will emphasise that the decision to suspend has no bearing on any indication of guilt and should not be seen as such. 'I have briefed the leadership of the Constabulary on this latest development, and they have assured me that this will not affect the delivery of operational policing in the County. 'The independent investigation must now be allowed to take its course and I will not be commenting further on matters related to that investigation. "It is right that all allegations are dealt with consistently and investigated properly, no matter what the rank of the person under investigation, and I retain my confidence in the IOPC to do just that. 'In the meantime, I would like to assure residents that the Constabulary will be operating as normal, keeping our residents safe, and preventing and detecting crime.' In a statement, the IOPC said 'We can confirm we have served a second gross misconduct notice on Chief Constable Rod Hansen over further conduct allegations. "The new allegations relate to the extent of the chief constable's involvement in a recruitment process for a member of Gloucestershire Constabulary staff, his account of any involvement, and whether his actions complied with force policies and procedures. 'Our original investigation into the Chief Constable's handling of an allegation of computer misuse and a potential data breach by another member of staff is well advanced. 'The serving of misconduct notices does not necessarily mean any disciplinary proceedings will follow. "At the end of our investigations we will decide whether there is any case to answer for potential breaches of police professional standards. Suspension is a matter for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
OPINION - Suffolk remains one of the safest places to live
I am delighted to announce the appointment of my deputy chief constable, Eamonn Bridger, who will be taking over this role when Rob Jones retires in September. This followed a rigorous application process. Eamonn is currently the assistant chief constable and has been in this post for four years. I look forward to continuing to work with Eamonn over the coming months. The constabulary is inviting applications all year round for its police constable programmes, with regular cohort intakes. Aspiring officers have two pathways to choose from. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is for those seeking a Level 6 qualification and culminating in a BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing Practice. Alternatively, the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) provides a non-degree route, focusing on developing essential policing skills through a blend of classroom-based and hands-on learning over two years. Committed to fostering a diverse workforce, Suffolk Constabulary welcomes applicants with varied skills and experiences. For more information on these pathways, please visit It was lovely to meet with Suffolk's new High Sheriff Gulshan Kayembe last month. My colleague Eamonn attended the initial swearing-in ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court. This historic role has a very modern purpose in recognising, supporting and encouraging all those who work in the legal system and emergency services, and I look forward to working closely with Gulshan, who will be visiting various departments within the Constabulary throughout the next year. Last month, I made mention of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, where the government has confirmed the additional 13,000 police officers and police community support officers coming into UK police forces within the next 12 months. The Home Office are investing additional spending in each force, and we are working in partnership with the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner to develop a delivery plan which will support all of the pillars which make up the Guarantee. Suffolk's community policing structure is already aligned well with the underpinning concepts of the neighbourhood guarantee, and we will continue to ensure this area of policing remains a high priority across the county. The Crime and Policing Bill is currently at committee stage within the Commons and, if passed, contains legislation and powers surrounding ASB, retail crime and public order which will support the implementation of the guarantee. Now some more great news – Suffolk remains one of the safest places to live, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently. The total recorded crime covering the 12 months to the end of December 2024 show that there were 58.1 crimes per 1,000 people, a decrease of 3.8% compared to the previous 12 months. Knife crime saw a drop of over 20%, while public order, stalking and harassment, robbery, drug offences, violence against the person, criminal damage, and possession of weapons also saw drops in recorded crime, compared to the previous 12-month period. It means Suffolk remains ranked third for the lowest levels of recorded crime in England and Wales. Five years ago, Suffolk was in 13th position in terms of its crime levels. To see us rated third once again for a third consecutive period shows a strong sense of stability and very productive and successful working. We have always been proud of having strong community links with our public in Suffolk, and the introduction of our new policing model in December 2023 has strengthened this relationship. Over the past year, the response from community leaders and residents has, on the whole, been very supportive, well-received and positive, which is really encouraging to hear, and I thank you all for your support. I would also like to thank my officers, staff and volunteers for their continuing hard work and commitment. Finally, I am looking forward to coming to the Suffolk Show at the end of this month – it is always such a lovely occasion, bringing together the public of Suffolk. There will be an opportunity for you to meet with myself and the Police and Crime Commissioner between 10.30am and 11.30am on the Wednesday, and the deputy chief constable Rob Jones and the Police and Crime Commissioner on the Thursday. Please do come and say hello, and let's keep everything crossed for some good weather.
ITV News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Over 50,000 visitors expected for Isle of Man TT as police launch road safety campaign
Chief Constable Russ Foster spoke with ITV Granada Reports at the briefing Police in the Isle of Man are urging people to 'know their limits' when visiting the island for the world-famous TT races later this month. More than 50,000 tourists are expected to travel to the island to watch the racing fortnight, starting at the end of the month. Chief Constable Russ Foster gave a press briefing, highlighting where the constabulary will be focusing their efforts for the racing fortnight. He said: "We're asking that people ride within their limits so they understand their own ability and ride to the road conditions." It forms part of the annual 'Know Your Limits' campaign by the Isle of Man Constabulary, to increase safety on the island's roads during TT. The TT races attract fans from all over the world, with a particular increase in people travelling from North America. The course is formed entirely on public roads, encouraging fans to travel to the island to ride the circuit between racing. However, the past couple of years has also seen an increase in European riders, leading to officers reintroducing 'keep left' signs to tackle visitors riding on the wrong side of the road. This follows two incidents in 2024 which involved international riders travelling on the right side of the road. Mr Foster concluded: "We adopt a policing style that's very much firm but fair - we're intolerant of crime and anti-social behaviour - we will intervene early, we will conduct a full investigation, and we will put people before the next available court." The Isle of Man TT starts on Monday 26 May and ends with the Senior TT race on Saturday 7 June.
