An officer is under scrutiny following the release of footage showing repeated use of a stun gun on a shoplifting suspect.

On 30 October 2023, a Connecticut police officer became the subject of both a criminal and internal affairs investigation after video footage surfaced showing the officer using a stun gun on a shoplifting suspect three times. The incident, which occurred during an arrest, has raised questions about the officer’s use of excessive force. The footage, captured by a bystander, shows the officer deploying the stun gun multiple times despite the suspect’s apparent compliance. In response to the video, local authorities have launched a full investigation into the matter, with the department pledging transparency and a thorough review of the officer’s actions. This development adds to the ongoing debate about the appropriate use of force by law enforcement.

The capital has seen a significant rise in hate-related incidents, with 75 arrests made since the outbreak of violence.

On 27 October 2023, authorities reported a sharp increase in hate crimes across London, with 75 arrests made in connection to incidents since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The ongoing conflict has heightened tensions, contributing to a rise in attacks targeting individuals based on their ethnicity, religion, and political views. London’s police have been working to address the uptick in hate crimes, with a focus on providing support to affected communities and preventing further violence. Community leaders have condemned the attacks and urged for greater solidarity and understanding, emphasising the need to combat all forms of hatred during this difficult period.

A grieving widow tells the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry how the scandal affected those who lost loved ones to the pandemic.

On 27 October 2023, Jane Morrison, who lost her wife to Covid-19 in 2020, gave a powerful testimony at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, describing the Partygate scandal as the “ultimate insult” to those who had lost loved ones during the pandemic. The inquiry, which is investigating the government’s response to Covid-19, heard emotional accounts of how the revelations of gatherings at Downing Street, held in violation of lockdown rules, deeply hurt families who had followed the strict restrictions to protect others. Morrison explained that the breach of trust felt by those who had endured the pain of loss was compounded by the apparent disregard for the sacrifices made by the public. Her testimony added to the growing criticism of government actions during the height of the pandemic.

The state seeks to stop federal agents from cutting razor wire, which is used to deter illegal immigration along the southern border.

On 24 October 2023, the Attorney General of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in response to federal agents cutting razor wire along the state’s southern border. The wire, which had been strategically placed in key areas as part of the state’s controversial immigration deterrent measures, is designed to prevent unlawful crossings. Texas officials argue that the federal government’s actions undermine the state’s efforts to control its own border security. The legal action comes amid growing tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration policies, with Texas pushing for stricter measures and the Biden administration seeking to address broader immigration reform.