Stephen Watson
- Jul 23
Manchester synagogue attacker's associate jailed for life over separate military base plot as police admit missed opportunity
Mohammad Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for planning a separate attack on a UK military academy, while Greater Manchester Police admitted failing to examine crucial phone data that could have prevented the October 2025 synagogue killings.
- Jul 6
Police leadership in England and Wales needs fundamental overhaul, government-backed review finds
A landmark report co-chaired by Lord David Blunkett has found systemic failures in police leadership across England and Wales, with nepotism, low morale and a loss of focus on cutting crime.
