Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has issued new guidance for police to disclose suspects' ethnicity and nationality in high-profile cases to improve transparency and tackle misinformation. The change aims to ensure public safety and enhance public trust by providing consistent information. The guidance is part of a wider review of the College of Policing's professional practice for media relations, and aims to prevent misinformation like in past cases causing public unrest.