police action

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Hehir, who is originally from County Limerick and now lives in Wembley, was later released and told he would not face further police action.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Both men were arrested but Hehir was subsequently released and told he would face no further police action.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

He thinks the police action sends a signal.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Now a former government adviser on terrorism law, an ex-police and crime commissioner and a leading politician are all urging police action.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

Richard was surprised when he heard the announcement that the federal government had declared a police action to bring the rebels to order.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie