Akron officer terminated over use-of-force violations

FOX 8 Cleveland— An Akron police officer who shot a 15-year-old boy believed to have been carrying a fake gun has been terminated for use-of-force violations unrelated to that April 1 incident.

Daily Mail—China tells UK to 'stop spreading lies' as its ambassador is summoned to Foreign Office after three men including a Border Force officer and ex-Royal Marine were charged with spying for Hong Kong. Zheng Zeguang (pictured) met with senior officials at the Foreign Office after China's London embassy furiously described the spy charges as a 'fabrication' and an 'unwarranted accusation'.

CBS News—BCA investigating "use-of-force incident" in Crookston. CROOKSTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a use-of-force incident Thursday morning in Crookston.The BCA and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are expected to provide an update on the situation later Thursday morning.This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO.com for more.

DutchNews.nl—Dutch police record more "unprofessional" use of force. Dutch police officers did “not act professionally” when using force in 343 arrests last year, according to new official figures. In total, three people died as a result of the police use of force in 2023 and four others died in incidents in which drink, drugs and a car chase were contributing factors. The police used force – ranging from handcuffs and kicking down doors to drawing their guns – 35,000 times last year, a rise of 5% on 2022.