Police 999 calls31 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 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 2026...
