forced entry

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Martin Shipton, associate editor for Nation.Cymru, confirmed police forced entry into his house in Cardiff on Wednesday, and served him with a search warrant.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Police said there was an odour when they forced entry to the house after they received a "concern for safety" call from the victim's daughter.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

There were no signs of forced entry, and Nick Reiner was not at the property when officers arrived, according to law enforcement sources not authorized to speak publicly about details of the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Law enforcement sources confirmed to The Times that there was no signs of forced entry into the home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

The last door in the hall showed no signs of forced entry.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs