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Anti-cop posters pop up across London bus stops

Anti-cop posters pop up across London bus stops

The high-profile cases of police brutality across the US and UK has prompted a wave of protests in recent weeks. However, in London recently, those demonstrations have taken on a whole new dimension. Anti-police brutality posters have appeared at bus stops all over the city last week, condemning the police force for the way they target individuals suspected of possessing[Read More…]

Why armed officers represent creeping fascism in the UK

Why armed officers represent creeping fascism in the UK

The UK is slowly tip-toeing into fascism by stealthily introducing armed officers into the streets, it has been revealed. In a move that has gone relatively unnoticed, a number of police officers are now routinely carrying sidearms while on patrol in parts of mainland UK. It is part of a softly, softly approach in which the British government is slowly[Read More…]

Police under fire after brutality cases spark investigation

Police under fire after brutality cases spark investigation

Police brutality is on the rise in the UK and US. Following the introduction of tasers in Britain, there has been an alarming number of cases whereby officers have used them sparingly, at the slightest provocation. Wiltshire Police recently came under fire after footage was leaked of a police officer – PC Lee Birch – tasering a naked suspect in[Read More…]

Police admit pressuring activists to turn into spies

Police admit pressuring activists to turn into spies

British police have come under fire after arresting people from activist groups and trying to coerce them into becoming spies for the state. A young anti-racism activist who wishes to remain anonymous told reporters of how she felt “vulnerable and intimidated” after an undercover police officer tried to pressure her into spying on her colleagues. Other campaigners have come forward[Read More…]

Scott Olsen

US military veteran wins millions in police brutality lawsuit

A former marine veteran in the US has won millions after suing the Oakland police force for brutality. Scott Olsen, 26 was awarded $4.5 million after sustaining injuries during the Occupy protests. During the protests he was hit on the head by a non-lethal missile fired by a police officer. Shortly afterwards, he was admitted to hospital in a critical[Read More…]