Police clash with protesters at Winter Olympics over environmental impact and ICE
Six people were arrested Police clashed with protesters at the Winter Olympics last night over a multitude of issues which led to 10,000 people demonstrating and six people being arrested. Tear gas and water cannons were used by Italian police against the crowds who had descended to near the Olympic venue in Milan to protest […]
1 month ago
Primal Scream reported to police after ‘highly offensive’ symbol shown during gig
The band is in hot water Primal Scream have been reported to police after showing a “highly offensive” symbol during a gig. The Glaswegian band were reported to the Metropolitan Police following a show on Monday at the Roundhouse in Camden, London. Whilst the band were playing their 1999 song ‘Swastika Eyes’ from their 2000 […]
3 months ago
Taoiseach releases statement after night of ‘violent disorder’ in Dublin protest
Around 2000 people gathered outside an asylum hotel in the capital Taoiseach Micheál Martin has released a statement after a night of ‘violent disorder’ in Dublin protest Last night, a Garda van was set on fire and one officer left injured after a ‘violent’ protest broke out outside an asylum hotel in Dublin. Around 2000 […]
5 months ago
Garda van set on fire and one officer injured after ‘violent’ protest in Dublin
Around 2000 people gathered outside an asylum hotel in the capital A Garda van was set on fire and one officer left injured after a ‘violent’ protest broke out outside an asylum hotel in Dublin. Around 2000 people are believed to have gathered outside the Citywest Hotel where asylum seekers are being house with the […]
5 months ago
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to sue police after being arrested over trans tweets
He announced his arrest yesterday. Lawyers representing comedy writer Graham Linehan say they are considering legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after the Father Ted creator was arrested. Linehan was intercepted by five officers at Heathrow airport on Monday and arrested over messages he posted online that are alleged to have incited violence against transgender […]
7 months ago
Mum wins €4k payout after police laugh at her sex toys during raid
The officers had to undergo reflective practice An Essex mother was granted €4,000 after Suffolk Police officers poked fun at her sex toys and moved her underwear during a drugs raid. The complainant alerted the police that a pair of her underwear was laid out on a pillow and that she had heard laughter coming […]
7 months ago