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LGBT

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK news

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

London politics

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

UK news

Met Police detective sacked for hiring sex workers and using drugs on overseas trips

UK news

Almost half of officers' DNA still missing from Met Police database

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.

LGBT

Met Police to scrap non-crime hate incident investigations in five months - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police will stop investigating non-crime hate incidents to focus on criminal activities and improve resource allocation.

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.

Met Police detective sacked for hiring sex workers and using drugs on overseas trips

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for engaging sex workers and using Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional standards.

Almost half of officers' DNA still missing from Met Police database

Nearly half of Metropolitan Police officers' DNA and over a fifth of their fingerprints are missing from elimination databases, potentially hindering criminal investigations and internal misconduct detection.

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#murder

19 hours ago

UK news

Two arrested over shooting of boy, 14, in Woolwich

Three arrested after boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich, London

Three teenagers arrested for the murder of a 14-year-old boy shot in Woolwich, south-east London.

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.

UK news

Three teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds

Man, 26, stabbed to death in central London

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London, and police are treating the incident as murder.

Murder probe underway after death of young' woman in Leeds

Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage girl was found unconscious in Leeds and later died.

19 hours ago

UK news

Two arrested over shooting of boy, 14, in Woolwich

Three arrested after boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich, London

Three teenagers arrested for the murder of a 14-year-old boy shot in Woolwich, south-east London.

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.

UK news

Three teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds

Man, 26, stabbed to death in central London

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London, and police are treating the incident as murder.

Murder probe underway after death of young' woman in Leeds

Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage girl was found unconscious in Leeds and later died.

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fromBoston.com

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.

US news

#reproductive-rights

Detectives say suspicions on Emma Caldwell's 2005 killer were ignored by superiors

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and the need for support to continue their work.

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

UK news

More than 2,700 drug lines closed and nearly 1,000 knives seized in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Detectives say suspicions on Emma Caldwell's 2005 killer were ignored by superiors

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and the need for support to continue their work.

Call for crime victims' compensation cap to be lifted

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the need for support to continue reporting on important stories.

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

More than 2,700 drug lines closed and nearly 1,000 knives seized in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

more#reproductive-rights

Brooklyn double shooting: Two men in critical condition, person of interest questioned | amNewYork

Two men were shot in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday, leaving them in critical condition, while police investigate a person of interest.

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.

fromwww.amny.com

6 hours ago

Brooklyn double shooting: Two men in critical condition, person of interest questioned | amNewYork

Two men were shot in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday, leaving them in critical condition, while police investigate a person of interest.

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.

Two men arrested after woman dies in two-car crash

A woman in her 30s was killed in a two-car collision in east London, leading to the arrest of two men for dangerous driving.

Boston

fromBoston.com

15 hours ago

Boston police fatally shoot suspect allegedly wielding sword near Northeastern University campus

An armed man experiencing a mental health crisis was fatally shot by police after attacking them with a sword near Northeastern University.

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Man slashed in face during Queens attack; NYPD searching for 2 suspects

NYPD seeks public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a violent assault in Queens.

fromHoodline

17 hours ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Man slashed in face during Queens attack; NYPD searching for 2 suspects

NYPD seeks public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a violent assault in Queens.

more#nypd

Social justice

Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows

An increasing number of girls are identified as victims of county lines exploitation, rising from 15% to 22% of cases in one year.

Law

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.

#gang-violence

NYC parents

Second person in custody in fatal shooting of baby girl

NYC parents

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.

NYC parents

Second person in custody in fatal shooting of baby girl

NYC parents

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.

more#gang-violence

#shooting

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Person shot near SF's Stonestown Galleria, police say

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria, sustaining non-life threatening injuries.

Upper West Side

fromGothamist

Man fatally shot near north end of Central Park, police say

A 36-year-old man was shot and killed near Central Park in Manhattan late Tuesday night.

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Pictured: 'Funny' and 'honest' man, 26, shot dead in car outside Euston station as murder probe continues

Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead outside Euston station, remembered by family as a funny and honest man who lit up the room.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Person shot near SF's Stonestown Galleria, police say

A person was shot near Stonestown Galleria, sustaining non-life threatening injuries.

Upper West Side

fromGothamist

Man fatally shot near north end of Central Park, police say

A 36-year-old man was shot and killed near Central Park in Manhattan late Tuesday night.

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Pictured: 'Funny' and 'honest' man, 26, shot dead in car outside Euston station as murder probe continues

Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead outside Euston station, remembered by family as a funny and honest man who lit up the room.

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

Ontario's police watchdog found no charges warranted against an officer who fatally shot a man wielding a BB gun at a GO station.

Armed officers guarding Sadiq Khan left bag of guns outside home in major security blunder

Armed officers left a bag with weapons near London Mayor Sadiq Khan's home, prompting an investigation and temporary removal of five officers from duty.

London

fromwww.cbc.ca

Fire in London apartment building leaves several injured | CBC News

Nine people, including an infant, were hospitalized after a fire in a London apartment building, with multiple rescues and investigations ongoing.

Boston

fromwww.cbc.ca

2 dead following Brampton shooting, Peel police say | CBC News

Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident in Brampton, with police actively searching for suspects.

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.

Social justice

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.

#arson

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Three remanded over alleged arson on London Jewish group ambulances as new arrest made

Three charged after four Jewish community ambulances set on fire in London

Three males charged with arson after targeting Jewish community ambulances in north-west London.

Fourth person arrested over arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in north-west London.

Fourth suspect arrested over alleged arson attack on Jewish group ambulances

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London.

Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack

Three men charged with arson for setting fire to ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in London.

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Three remanded over alleged arson on London Jewish group ambulances as new arrest made

Three charged after four Jewish community ambulances set on fire in London

Three males charged with arson after targeting Jewish community ambulances in north-west London.

Fourth person arrested over arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in north-west London.

Fourth suspect arrested over alleged arson attack on Jewish group ambulances

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in north London.

Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack

Three men charged with arson for setting fire to ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in London.

more#arson

Detectives investigating Mandelson and Andrew's Epstein links getting CPS advice

Prosecutors are advising police on investigations into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Arrests after man shot dead in Woolwich

Three men arrested following a fatal shooting in Woolwich, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.

fromQueens, NY Patch

New York City

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

fromHoodline

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.

fromQueens, NY Patch

New York City

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

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#london

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.

UK news

Man, 26, shot dead in car near Euston station

UK politics

London's homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade

London politics

Why London's lowest murder rate in more than a decade is drawing attention

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.

UK news

Man, 26, shot dead in car near Euston station

UK politics

London's homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade

London politics

Why London's lowest murder rate in more than a decade is drawing attention

more#london

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.

2 hours ago

Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners

Campaigners demand lifting a 30-year freeze on crime victim compensation, citing insufficient funds for long-term care and inflation adjustments.

Pupils as young as 7 taking blades to class as UK's knife crisis in schools revealed

Knife crime in UK schools is rising, with over 700 incidents reported last year, including cases involving children as young as seven.

#murder-investigation

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitstable, prompting a murder investigation by Kent Police.

Met police investigate stabbing death near Westminster Abbey

A murder investigation has been launched after a 26-year-old man was stabbed in central London.

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitstable, prompting a murder investigation by Kent Police.

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Met police investigate stabbing death near Westminster Abbey

A murder investigation has been launched after a 26-year-old man was stabbed in central London.

EU data protection

Met DNA database missing nearly half of officers

The Metropolitan Police lacks DNA records for 46% of officers and fingerprint records for 20%, potentially compromising their ability to identify contamination at crime scenes and investigate internal misconduct.

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.

#journalism

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons to fight retail crime

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

UK news

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons to fight retail crime

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

more#journalism

#theft

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.

more#theft

M&S staff fear going to work as retail crime surges and violence escalates - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marks & Spencer staff face increasing violence and abuse, prompting calls for government action against rising retail crime.

#clapham

Met Police claim to have a 'clear plan in place' after teenagers rampaged through London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police warned of robust action against violence following a riot in Clapham, resulting in two teenage arrests.

Sadiq Khan warns of zero-tolerance approach' to any repeat of Clapham disorder

Sadiq Khan warns against violence in Clapham, promising legal action against those who assault shop workers.

Lawless London: Teenagers rampage through affluent district as shops lock down - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hundreds of young people caused chaos in Clapham, leading to panic, business closures, and minimal police arrests.

Met Police claim to have a 'clear plan in place' after teenagers rampaged through London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police warned of robust action against violence following a riot in Clapham, resulting in two teenage arrests.

Sadiq Khan warns of zero-tolerance approach' to any repeat of Clapham disorder

Sadiq Khan warns against violence in Clapham, promising legal action against those who assault shop workers.

Lawless London: Teenagers rampage through affluent district as shops lock down - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hundreds of young people caused chaos in Clapham, leading to panic, business closures, and minimal police arrests.

more#clapham

Fresh hope for justice as anonymous letter surfaces in fatal fire probe

An anonymous letter may provide crucial information about a fire that killed six family members nearly 14 years ago.

fromIrish Independent

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.

Why gangs of feral teenagers are swarming streets causing panic and chaos

Teenagers in south London are organizing violent mass gatherings via TikTok and Snapchat, leading to looting and police intervention.

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

Prosecutors are providing early investigative advice to police regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Police criticised over public transport crimes

Police are failing to address rising hate crimes and violence against women on London's public transport.

#crime

UK news

Moment knifeman who left his victim for dead caught hiding under loft insulation

London politics

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

UK news

Moment knifeman who left his victim for dead caught hiding under loft insulation

London politics

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

more#crime

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.

Manhunt launched for gunman after shots fired at car as schools locked down

A man suffered serious injuries in a shooting in Bristol, prompting a police manhunt and lockdowns at nearby schools.

Tributes paid to man who died in Euston shooting

Nahom Medhanie, a 26-year-old man, was shot dead near Euston station, prompting tributes from his family.

Police ordered to stop wasting time on Twitter squabbles

Chief constables are criticized for prioritizing minor disputes over serious crimes like murder and robbery.

#london-crime

London

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

London politics

Sadiq Khan isn't gaslighting on true crime levels in London, mayor's anti-violence chief says

London

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

London politics

Sadiq Khan isn't gaslighting on true crime levels in London, mayor's anti-violence chief says

more#london-crime

Met Police facing probe over death of student, 19, found in King's Cross hotel room with middle-aged men

Scotland Yard faces investigation for mishandling the case of Edward Cornes, a student found dead under suspicious circumstances.

3 weeks ago

Man covers himself in bedsheet before attacking ex-colleague

A man wearing a bedsheet attacked his ex-colleague with an iron bar at their workplace, fracturing their skull, before being arrested at Heathrow Airport and sentenced to four and a half years in prison.

Man accused of attempted murder over police axe attack

Officers attended an address on Marine Street, Bermondsey, at about 15:20 GMT on Sunday in connection with an ongoing investigation. Two of them were bitten by a dog and one was also injured by an axe. The pair were taken to hospital. A third officer suffered a minor injury.

London politics

#crime-statistics

UK news

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says

London politics

London sees lowest number of homicides in over a decade

UK news

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says

London politics

London sees lowest number of homicides in over a decade

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Man charged with 33 sexual offences in London

EPA A man has been charged with a string of sex attacks against women and girls in south London, with some dating back to 2003. Adebayo Adeyemi, 58, has been charged with 33 offences, including rape and sexual assault, alleged to have taken place between 2003 and 2019. The charges include six counts of rape, an attempted rape, an assault, 21 counts of sexual assault and four indecent assaults, the Metropolitan Police said.

UK news

Almost half of London drivers say they have suffered vehicle crime

Vehicle crime is significantly higher in London and urban areas, with nearly half of Londoners experiencing theft, vandalism, or related offences in the past year.

London man admits killing his sister

Andrew Cunningham, 62, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility for fatally stabbing his sister, with sentencing adjourned to 25 March.