A video circulating on social media shows a man sitting in the middle of a busy road in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, during heavy rain. The man, reportedly mentally ill, was hit by a truck despite being near a police check post. The incident has sparked outrage online, with criticism directed at the bystanders and the police’s response.
The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of three girls murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event in England, have pleaded for an end to the nationwide rioting that followed their daughter’s death. Their emotional appeal came at Alice’s funeral, where they urged the public to stop the violence and focus on healing. The riots, fueled by false online posts, have seen hundreds arrested and charged, and authorities are working to address the spread of misinformation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged sufficient police presence to handle ongoing anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots following the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event. Riots have spread across the country, targeting mosques and asylum-seeker housing, prompting a security response and warnings from foreign governments.
The former Uvalde school police chief, Pete Arredondo, has been indicted on 10 counts of felony child endangerment/abandonment for his role in the slow police response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. A grand jury also indicted former school officer Adrian Gonzales on similar charges. This makes them the first officers to face criminal charges in the tragedy that killed 19 children and two teachers.
On May 9, a protest encampment was established at the University of Calgary in support of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Campus security called police in response, and officers attempted to negotiate with protesters before dispersing the encampment using pepper balls and OC grenades. Four arrests were made, and no charges were laid. The students’ union is calling for an independent investigation into the police response and the university’s decision-making.
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee defended his officers’ actions at a pro-Palestine rally despite public outcry and concerns from the Police Commission. McFee stated that police have clear responsibilities to enforce laws and respect private property, while protesters have the responsibility to obey the law. Concerns were raised about the lack of visible name tags and badge numbers on officers during the response, which McFee assured would be addressed.
Hundreds of police officers with shields and batons have entered the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest camp that was attacked by pro-Israeli supporters less than 24 hours ago. Around 300 to 500 police officers were seen inside the camp, while about 2,000 more gathered outside the barricades. Police used flash-bang devices and some protesters fought back, shouting and shining lights at them. Police arrested occupants who refused to leave the camp, which had been declared unlawful by the university. The clash follows a violent confrontation between counter-demonstrators and protesters on Wednesday, leading to the use of pepper spray and physical altercations.
Police have cleared demonstrators from campuses at Columbia University and the City University of New York after weeks of protests against Israel’s war with Hamas. Dozens of police cars patrolled the University of California, Los Angeles campus in response to violent clashes overnight. At Columbia University, police marched onto campus late Tuesday to end the protests. About 300 arrests were made at Columbia and CUNY, according to Police Commissioner Edward Caban.
On Saturday, April 20th, a medical emergency occurred at the 69th annual Westfield River Wildwater Races. At approximately 1 p.m., race participants witnessed a male individual pass out and become unresponsive. They immediately initiated CPR. Detail officers and State Police troopers assigned to the race arrived on the scene to assist.
A man threatening to jump from the Fabyan Bridge over I-78 during rush hour Tuesday survived the fall and was taken to the hospital, according to Newark police. State Police closed both directions of the highway as police attempted to talk the man down, but he jumped and missed the inflatable airbag placed below. Despite the apparent severity of the fall, the man was conscious and alert when he was taken to University Hospital.
