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Suspended chief constable ‘strenuously denies any allegations of criminality’

A suspended chief constable who is under investigation following alleged sexual offences has said he “strenuously” denies any allegations of criminality. Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police ...

26 Jul 2023 at 22:32

Northern Ireland

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has said the public should focus on what controversial rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than the band’s comments. John Swinney responded to comments made by one of the band’s members at a show in Glasgow on ...

09 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Northern Ireland

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival amid police ‘safety concerns’

Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT festival in Scotland amid concerns raised by police over safety. The Belfast rap trio have scheduled a replacement gig at an O2 Academy in July, the band said. They were due to perform at the festival on ...

28 May 2025 at 19:02

Northern Ireland

Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations

A criminal investigation has been launched following allegations of sexual offences against the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland confirmed it has begun an investigation into Will Kerr, who ...

26 Jul 2023 at 17:36

Northern Ireland

Amber warnings in place for winds up to 100mph as Storm Amy sweeps in

Amber weather warnings are in place for parts of western Scotland and Northern Ireland as Storm Amy lands in the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds of up to 100mph are expected in exposed coastal areas on Friday evening. The weather system, ...

03 Oct 2025 at 17:01

Northern Ireland

Police chief suspended following misconduct allegations

The chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended following allegations of misconduct. Will Kerr, who joined the force in December 2022, was suspended by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. A statement ...

26 Jul 2023 at 15:42

Northern Ireland

Former Celtic kitman jailed for abusing young boys dies in custody

A former Celtic kitman who sexually abused young boys has died in custody. James McCafferty, 76, was jailed for six years and nine months in May 2019 after he admitted a string of historic sexual offences. McCafferty, who was also ...

30 Nov 2022 at 15:42

National News

Pensioner killed after being struck by car that rolled down hill

An 80-year-old woman has died after being hit by an unoccupied car that rolled down a hill. Scottish Police were called to Willow Drive in Airdrie on Saturday night at around 8.30pm after the accident. The woman was pronounced ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:53

Northern Ireland

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges ...

17 Apr 2025 at 13:45

Northern Ireland

Online catfishing abuser believed to have targeted 3,500 victims across world

A Northern Ireland man at the centre of a global web of catfishing, blackmail and sexual abuse is believed by police to have targeted about 3,500 children. From the bedroom of his childhood home near Newry, Alexander ...

25 Oct 2024 at 15:07

Northern Ireland

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

A chief constable has been suspended and is under criminal investigation following allegations of sexual offences. Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police ...

26 Jul 2023 at 18:36

Northern Ireland

Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets’ during Orange Order procession

Police are investigating after four people taking part in an Orange Order walk were hit with what are believed to be air weapon pellets. The procession was passing along Sauchiehall Street near Kelvingrove ...

06 Jul 2025 at 17:00

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