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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Three suspected armed robbers nabbed, stolen tanker recovered in Anambra

Three suspected armed robbers in Anambra, Nigeria, were arrested along with the recovery of a stolen petrol tanker and various weapons during police operations.

Mar 23 • 00:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major police presence as armed cops storm unit and helicopter hovers over city

Armed police and emergency services responded to an incident at a storage unit in Oldham, with helicopters in the air and multiple emergency vehicles present.

Mar 22 • 18:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two minors injured after facing police bullets on Trinitaria Island, Guayaquil

Two minors were injured during a confrontation with police on Trinitaria Island in Guayaquil after allegedly attempting to rob while armed.

Mar 22 • 15:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three armed robbery suspects, recover stolen tanker in Anambra

The Anambra State Police have arrested three suspects in armed robbery and cult activities and have recovered various weapons and a stolen petrol tanker.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man in 30s shot by police south of Brisbane

A man in his 30s was shot by police in Logan Central after they believed he was armed with a knife, and he is now in stable condition at the hospital while an investigation is ongoing.

Mar 21 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect who invaded and attacked an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente is shot dead

A man suspected of attacking an Umbanda temple in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was shot dead shortly after police were called to reports of armed threats in the area.

Mar 21 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Interventions and arrests during the sixth day of curfew in four provinces of Ecuador

Ecuador's police and armed forces conducted operations during the sixth day of a curfew in four provinces, resulting in multiple arrests and checks to enforce mobility restrictions.

Mar 21 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of being part of a criminal group in Bacuri, MA

A man was arrested on suspicion of being part of an armed criminal association in Bacuri, Brazil, as investigations revealed the group's organized extortion activities targeting local business owners.

Mar 20 • 20:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

A person is reported to have been beaten and threatened with a knife in Eigersund

A person was reportedly beaten and threatened with a knife at a school in Eigersund, prompting a response from armed police.

Mar 20 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Six alleged criminals shot down in confrontation with police agents in Los Ríos

Six suspected criminals were killed in a confrontation with police in Los Ríos, Ecuador, during an operation targeting armed individuals.

Mar 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Salford 'incident' LIVE: Armed cops swarm Mandley Park as man in vest on ground

Police have responded to an incident in Salford's Mandley Park involving a man in a vest who was detained by armed officers.

Mar 20 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Off-duty police officer prevents potential feminicide by disarming suspect, who flees before police arrive in São Luís

An off-duty military police officer prevented a potential feminicide by disarming a suspect who was armed and arguing with his partner in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Thugs fired multiple rounds after intruding into a house, son killed, 4 injured

In a gang-related shooting incident in the Bawana area of Delhi, a son was killed and four others were injured when three armed assailants entered a residence and opened fire.

Mar 19 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Armed police swoop on Welsh hospital after threats reported

Armed police responded to a reported incident at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, leading to a lockdown and the arrest of a 23-year-old man for allegedly making a false report.

Mar 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A man armed with a knife wreaked havoc in the center of Marijampole – large police forces were called to apprehend him

A drunken man brandishing a knife threatened police in Marijampole, leading to his arrest after police reinforcement arrived.

Mar 19 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop he tried to raid

A shop worker in Coventry trapped an armed robber inside the store he attempted to raid, leading to the robber's arrest.

Mar 19 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize rifle, other weapons, and 682 rounds of ammunition from driver in Governador Valadares

The police in Brazil seized a rifle and several other weapons along with 682 rounds of ammunition from a driver suspected of being armed and under the influence of substances.

Mar 18 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of Robbing Jewelry Store in Salto is Arrested in Hospital in Mogi-Mirim

A suspect involved in an armed robbery of a jewelry store in Salto, Brazil, was arrested in a hospital in Mogi-Mirim after being involved in a car accident.

Mar 18 • 22:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police deploy personnel for Eid-el-Fitr security in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police have ensured a secure environment for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations by deploying heavily armed personnel across the state.

Mar 18 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After reports of gunfire, man caught armed, in underwear, listening to loud music and drinking in MG

A man in Unaí, Brazil, was found armed and in his underwear, drinking and playing loud music after reports of gunfire in the area.

Mar 18 • 19:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Attack at a bank branch in Vilnius: police are searching for a suspect armed with gas

An armed man used gas to create chaos inside a bank branch in Vilnius and then fled the scene.

Mar 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo

Four cocoa farmers were kidnapped by armed men in Ibadan, Nigeria, with police confirming that one victim has been rescued.

Mar 18 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sheffield flats evacuated over 'suspicious device' as armed police race in LIVE

A major evacuation occurred in Sheffield as armed police responded to a report of a suspicious device, establishing a 100m cordon and diverting local bus routes.

Mar 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I will come back and shoot you all," a brutal warning ended in a shootout with a policeman and a woman dead in Lanús

A 64-year-old woman was killed in a shootout in Lanús, Argentina, after a confrontation between armed men and a local family, including a police officer.

Mar 18 • 02:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of persecution against secretary in Rio transferred to the Homicide Division after report of threats

The Civil Police of Brazil has transferred the investigation of threats against the municipal Secretary of Consumer Defense, João Pires, to the Homicide Division following his report of being followed by armed criminals.

Mar 17 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Threatening situation at a kindergarten in Nousiainen: Children locked inside

A threatening individual armed with a sharp object was reported outside a kindergarten in Nousiainen, Finland, but children were safely locked inside with no danger to them.

Mar 17 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In the second night of curfew, three structures linked to criminal groups are destroyed in El Oro

In Machala, Ecuador, police destroyed three houses used by organized armed criminal groups during a curfew enforcement.

Mar 17 • 11:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Germany: Two People Shot in a Diner Near Frankfurt Airport

Two individuals were shot dead by an armed assailant in a diner located near Frankfurt Airport, with the shooter currently at large.

Mar 17 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Armed police race to Asda in Barnstaple as 'men with gun' spotted

Armed police responded to reports of men with a gun spotted in an Asda car park in Barnstaple, but no firearm was found and the individuals were released without charges.

Mar 17 • 07:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update after Cardiff schools close and police armed with guns scrambled

Two schools in Cardiff were closed due to threats of violence, prompting a police investigation and the presence of armed officers at the schools.

Mar 17 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Two people shot near Frankfurt airport bistro

Two individuals were shot dead in a bistro in Raunheim, near Frankfurt airport, by an armed assailant who fled the scene as police initiated a manhunt.

Mar 17 • 07:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Armed person at a bistro near Frankfurt airport shot two people

An armed individual entered a bistro near Frankfurt airport and shot two people, who died at the scene, with the suspect fleeing and a large police search underway.

Mar 17 • 05:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Aligarh: Attackers Enter Hospital and Shoot Patient, Panic Erupts

In Aligarh, armed assailants shot a patient in a hospital, causing chaos and prompting a police investigation.

Mar 17 • 02:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who reported shooting ends up arrested with arsenal hidden in his house in Governador Valadares

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Governador Valadares after police found a hidden arsenal in his home, following his report of a shooting incident involving armed criminals.

Mar 16 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police search for armed duo who robbed a man in Cidade Nova, Ananindeua; VIDEO

Civil Police are actively searching for two armed criminals who robbed a man in Cidade Nova, Ananindeua, with surveillance footage capturing the entire incident.

Mar 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspect after gunfight with tanker robbers in Oyo

Oyo State Police have arrested a suspect following a gunfight with highway robbers who had targeted a diesel tanker.

Mar 16 • 10:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Man robbing a store escapes in Lahti - police: suspect is armed

A store in Lahti was robbed this morning with the suspect reportedly armed and having fired a shot inside the store.

Mar 16 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: Armed robber flees in Lahti – do not approach

An armed robbery occurred in Lahti, Finland, with police warning the public not to approach the suspect, who remains at large.

Mar 16 • 07:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Police fired live rounds at violent man

Police in Orsa were involved in a violent confrontation with a man armed with a sharp weapon during a domestic dispute, leading to the use of live fire after a police officer was assaulted.

Mar 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sequence of crimes includes attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping and assaults in Greater São Luís

A series of violent crimes occurred in Greater São Luís, Brazil, involving attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping, and armed assaults, prompting police investigations.

Mar 14 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Police storm Newcastle park with guns in major emergency incident

Armed police responded to a significant emergency incident at Leazes Park in Newcastle, leading to one individual being hospitalized.

Mar 14 • 13:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police beef up security in Benue communities attacked by armed herders

Security has been increased in Benue communities after armed herders attacked, resulting in casualties and an active search and rescue operation.

Mar 14 • 08:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Murder of a youth in Saharsa, dozens of bullets fired

A youth named Chotu Mishra was shot dead in Saharsa, Bihar, by armed criminals in a brazen act that poses a challenge to local police.

Mar 14 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police closes training center of CV for adolescents in indigenous area of MT

A clandestine armed training center run by members of the Comando Vermelho was shut down by Brazilian police in an indigenous area after a ten-month investigation.

Mar 14 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer Convicted of Leading Militia and Using Weapons, Government Vehicles, and Police Civil Systems in MG

A police officer in Ubá, Brazil, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for leading an armed militia and corruption, losing his public office as a result.

Mar 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Armed robber holds up driver and steals ambulance at UAI São Jorge in Uberlândia

An armed robber stole an ambulance from the driver outside the Integrated Care Unit in Uberlândia, Brazil, before the vehicle was recovered hours later by police.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Robbery of a store armed with a knife

A man was arrested for robbing a store in Reykjavik armed with a knife while in a drug-induced state.

Mar 13 • 07:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Man dies in shootout with police after hitting a vehicle at a synagogue in Detroit

An armed man was shot dead following a confrontation with police after he crashed a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, causing fears of explosives in the vehicle but leaving no other fatalities.

Mar 12 • 19:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

The race for Paris: Will more armed police and more cameras make the city safer?

In the lead-up to Paris's municipal elections, the focus has shifted to public safety, with candidates proposing increased funding for police and surveillance despite questionable efficacy in crime reduction.

Mar 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The police in Trondheim have arrested a person after an armed police operation at the synagogue in Trondheim

The police in Trondheim arrested one person following an armed intervention at the synagogue and are currently searching for another individual.

Mar 12 • 18:23 UTC

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