In 2025, UK football hooliganism remains prevalent, with police uncovering large-scale drug use at matches, including Wembley in 2021. Far-right groups briefly reduced violence, but incidents have risen again as the new Premier League season begins, raising questions about policing costs versus club spending.
Hampshire Constabulary faces scrutiny after dismissing a rape report by an officer, raising questions about systemic disbelief in rape claims. The case highlights ongoing challenges in police accountability and trust, alongside debates over enforcing social media restrictions for under-16s and coverage of recent Belfast riots.
Ian Huntley, a convicted double murderer, died after a prison attack. This followed previous assaults during his life sentence. The episode examines rising prison violence, including inmate-made weapons and guard failures. Vanessa Frake, a former prison governor, highlights overcrowding, drug use, and violence, explaining Huntley's vulnerability and future risks.
Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007 during a holiday in Portugal, remaining unsolved. An episode examines early police investigation errors and the challenges of cold cases, highlighting how some high-profile missing persons cases, like Stephen Lawrence's murder, have been resolved years later.
A record number of children arrested weekly by counter-terrorism units has raised concerns about radicalization. An undercover officer details efforts to prevent extremist influence, while experts highlight growing extreme right-wing threats and foreign state-backed online propaganda. Discussions also address recent protests, arrests, and political claims about national security.
Arson attacks and two terrorist incidents in Manchester and Golders Green have sparked discussions on counterterrorism strategies. Authorities and experts examine how police, security services, and society can address the crisis, while addressing criticism of funding for Jewish community protection and a suspect's evasion of Prevent measures in 2020.