Merry Christmas, Hollie

PC Hollie Matthews of Essex was horrifically attacked whilst on duty two years ago. Today, Declan Diedrick, 25 from Essex has been jailed for five years after stabbing her in the head and assaulting her colleague, Acting Sergeant Gemma Sandy. Originally charged with two counts of attempted murder, he was found guilty of lesser but still […]

Unlawful Killing

Andrew McLeary died in May 2021 in Bedfordshire after he rang 999 because of heart palpitations, following use of cocaine. The ambulance service requested police support at the incident and they recommend he be conveyed to hospital for assessment of his heart issues and he declined. Following professional discussion, it was suggested he should be […]

The Mental Health Act 2025?

Late on Monday night, in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament, the Mental Health Bill 2025 completed its passage through the legislature and is now finalised by the country’s law-makers. The ceremonial process of Royal Assent is now all that is required to make this Bill law and we will then have a […]