Police 999 calls5 days agoMan calls 999 after buying alcohol-free gin by mistakePolice release audio of his emergency call, in which he requests assistance to help get his £6 back.5 days ago5 days ago'Brave' boy, 7, called 999 when dad had seizurePolice say Eli showed "exceptional bravery" when helping guide officers to his home.5 days ago31 Jul 2026Warning as 999 calls made over cold food and birdsThe force is urging the public not to call 999 unless there is an emergency.31 Jul 202623 Jul 2026How boy's 999 knowledge helped save friendTwo boys from Wiltshire were out mountain biking when a crash led to one of them needing to call 999.23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026People urged to stop misusing 999 as demand soarsThe force says the number of calls to the emergency line in June was 13% higher than in 2025.23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Police force receives thousands of hoax 999 calls Force urges people to think carefully before calling 999.23 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Listen: Man calls 999 to say he needs a newspaperThree out of four calls made to 999 in June did not need an immediate police response, a force says.8 Jul 202618 Jun 2026'He's saying he stabbed her' - 999 callA boy accused of murdering Aria Thorpe, 9, described stabbing a young girl, a jury hears.18 Jun 202625 Apr 2026Police plea over barking dog and noise callsA force says most calls it receives are appropriate but it needs to free up call handlers' time.25 Apr 2026...
