Concern Grows After 24 Police-Linked Deaths Recorded in One Month

The figures show a significant increase in police-related deaths during the month, with nearly half of all fatalities recorded between January and May occurring in May alone.

A total of 49 police-related deaths were documented during the first five months of 2026. Of these, 24 were reported in May, representing almost 49 per cent of the total cases recorded during the period.

“Nearly half of all police-related deaths recorded this year occurred in May.”

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