Android

The Force has seen a sustained rise in the number of accidental 999 calls in recent weeks with 3,067 calls received in May 2023 alone.

An Android update is causing a rise in accidental 999 calls from mobile phones, according to police forces.

"If you have an Android device, there’s a small chance you may get a test alert. Your device may make a loud siren-like sound," the government has said.