Sentence examples for police attempted from inspiring English sources

The riot police attempted to separate the crowds.

Stamford police attempted to find such equipment, but were unsuccessful.

Lines of riot police attempted to keep the two groups apart but came under attack.

During the next two weeks, the police attempted a sting operation.

Police attempted to control the protesters with tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets.

Police attempted to revive the man when they realised he was unconscious.

Two floors down, armed police attempted to break into a second flat.

"Nor have we seen any evidence that the police attempted to cover up the circumstances of Mr Tomlinson's death".

Thousands of fans had to wait to leave the stadium as mounted police attempted to contain protesters, local reports said.

When Romania's secret police attempted to arrest him, his congregation resisted, sparking nationwide protest that brought down the regime.

Rocks and bottles were thrown at the embassy, shattering windows, as police attempted to quell heated scenes.