Van driver who slashed 'Britain's hardest cop' SIX times in the head with a machete almost chopped a man's hand off in earlier blade attack - but is still CLEARED of attempted murder. This is why we need to bring back the death penalty, all the murderers, rapists, paedophiles should be sentenced to death not living the life of luxury in prison. So with the help of the UK coming together as a nation we could make this happen so please sign this petition and make a change.

Violent crime recorded by police in England and Wales has risen by 19% in a year, latest Home Office figures show. Violent crime recorded by police in England and Wales has risen by 19% in a year, latest Home Office figures show.

The number of homicides - including murder and manslaughter - rose from 649 to 739, an increase of 14%, in the 12 months to the end of September 2018.The number of homicides - including murder and manslaughter - rose from 649 to 739, an increase of 14%, in the 12 months to the end of September 2018.

It is the the highest total for such crimes since 2007.It is the the highest total for such crimes since 2007.