Police 999 calls2 days agoListen: 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.2 days ago18 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 202613 Apr 2026Men convicted over 100 hoax 999 calls Zaynul Shaffi, 44, and Shahid Khan, 31, are convicted of intentionally causing a public nuisance. 13 Apr 202626 Jan 2026Police 999 call numbers up despite digital focusThe force says investing in its digital communications compliments its traditional phone channels.26 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Moment 12-year-old calls 999 from A road after steering unconscious mum's car to safetyZac, 12, called 999 after calmly steered a speeding car into a central reservation when his mother fainted behind the wheel.16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Listen to boy call 999 after mum faints behind the wheelA 12-year-old boy gets a bravery award for saving his mum's life after she fainted behind the wheel.16 Jan 20261 Jan 2026More than 4,000 ring police over festive periodThe Durham force says the figure includes almost 300 phone calls to 999 on Christmas Day.1 Jan 202626 Dec 2025Ambulance call handlers face 'increased' pressure over fluEmergency service workers tell us about the demand and abuse they can face during the holidays.26 Dec 2025...
