Summary: The police in England and Wales aim to reduce mental health call-outs from 80% to 20-30%. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act could see their waiting time reduced from 12 hours to one hour with the new plan. The police expect to save approximately one million hours of police time annually through this approach. The saved police hours will be utilized for increased patrolling, faster emergency response, and better crime investigation resources. The government will support the initiative by providing additional mental health ambulances and crisis cafes. ...

Summary: A mother was arrested in front of her child by Metropolitan Police officers over a fare evasion accusation on a bus. The video of the incident, showing the woman being forcefully restrained, has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Family members present on the bus pleaded with the officers to explain the reason for the arrest and treat the woman with more respect. Calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and a review of police procedures have been growing. ...