Police complaints hit record high as more than 100,000 cases logged in 2025

A record number of complaints were made against police in England and Wales in 2025, with figures rising by 17% to more than 100,000. The figures, released by the police watchdog the IOPC, raise questions about public trust, the complaints process and the challenges facing policing. Sky's Jason Farrell investigates what is behind the rise and speaks to a man who has spent nearly four years pursuing a complaint. Read more: #skynews #police #complaints #england #wales SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on X: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: For more content go to and download our apps: A (Source: Sky News | Region: Global)