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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The 93-year-old said she asked His Majesty to talk to the prime minister about ensuring those responsible for hundreds of sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted would be investigated by the police and brought to justice.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Of the more than 1,000 items listed in the court indictment, the majority were not found during police raids.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He has resisted calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case, arguing that it would not shed more light on the crimes than a thorough police investigation.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They don’t want the police to ask questions.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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