GgoogleGB WorldCrime first seen 47 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #1
arrest
'Arrest' is being widely searched in the UK, appearing fourth on Google's trending list with around 500 searches. The clearest signal in the available evidence is an ITV News story about the man arrested over the so-called 'Putney Pusher' incident, in which a woman was pushed into the path of a cyclist. The story features an interview with the suspect's sisters, who claim 'the police broke him' and have made a plea to the home secretary. Beyond this, the exact reason for the spike is not clear from the posts.
Why now: Searches appear driven by news coverage of the 'Putney Pusher' arrest and his sisters' public appeal to the home secretary.
Putney PusherITV NewsMetropolitan PoliceHome Secretary
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 17 d ago to 1 d ago.
Evidence
- US Army soldier arrested in UK for alleged espionage related to Russia · CNN
- Two men arrested after boy injured in Gloucester sword attack · The Guardian
- Manhunt in Gloucester after sword incident sparked school lockdowns · BBC
- Arrests made during operation to tackle vehicle crime · Leicestershire Police
- MI6 fears German spy chief leaked British secrets · The Telegraph
- Iran ‘plotted Spider Web-style drone attack on RAF Fairford’ · The Telegraph
- Donald Trump says US pulled bombers from UK after ‘threats’ · Financial Times
- UK-Iranian national arrested in RAF Fairford investigation released on bail · Sky News
- Met Police should investigate itself over arrest of 'Putney pusher' suspect, watchdog says · Sky News
- 'The police broke him': Sisters of 'Putney Pusher' suspect make plea to home secretary | ITV News · ITVX