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Non-emergency police 101 number down across Wales | Non-emergency police 101 number down across Wales |
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Police forces across Wales are reporting that the 101 non-emergency phone number is down. | Police forces across Wales are reporting that the 101 non-emergency phone number is down. |
All four forces have reported problems since early on Saturday morning and have issued alternative numbers. | All four forces have reported problems since early on Saturday morning and have issued alternative numbers. |
The problem is said to be with the service provider and does not affect the 999 emergency number. | The problem is said to be with the service provider and does not affect the 999 emergency number. |
The Home Office, which oversees the line, has yet to make a comment on the issue. | The Home Office, which oversees the line, has yet to make a comment on the issue. |
Humberside Police have tweeted that the problem, which is also affecting several forces in England, is due to a fault in Birmingham. | |
Wales' police forces have advised the public to use the following numbers: | Wales' police forces have advised the public to use the following numbers: |