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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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"The investigation remains ongoing and as such, we are not in a position to provide further details at this immediate time," police said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Australian police have arrested two men in connection with Dezi Freeman, the conspiracy theorist gunman who was shot dead by police after a seven-month manhunt in March.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The trust said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including offering psychological support and ensuring they know how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The police also advised people against publishing "speculation" online, or anything which could "directly or indirectly" identify the complainants.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The police take Meadowlark and me to their station, to wait for Mom to come and get us.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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