Met Police civilian staff to hold strike vote over back to office order
Civilian workers at the Met plan to strike against mandatory in-office work, highlighting concerns over work-life balance and the impact on vulnerable groups.
Suspected parcel thief crashed into police cars while trying to escape arrest
The Met is intensifying efforts against parcel thefts with innovative tactics and dedicated resources.
A man in his 50s was arrested after a crash involving police vehicles during a theft attempt.
How police brought down thugs responsible for knifepoint robberies across east London
The Met Police successfully dismantled a gang responsible for 35 organized robberies across east London targeting young individuals with threats of violence.
Suspected parcel thief crashed into police cars while trying to escape arrest
The Met is intensifying efforts against parcel thefts with innovative tactics and dedicated resources.
A man in his 50s was arrested after a crash involving police vehicles during a theft attempt.
How police brought down thugs responsible for knifepoint robberies across east London
The Met Police successfully dismantled a gang responsible for 35 organized robberies across east London targeting young individuals with threats of violence.
Gang stole 2m worth of cars including one with 3-year-old child still inside
The sophisticated gang used a device disguised as a Gameboy to steal cars, impacting numerous boroughs and posing serious safety risks during thefts.
Met Police officer sacked after assaulting child by spanking her bare bottom
A Met Police officer was dismissed for gross misconduct involving assaulting a child, reinforcing the department's commitment to high standards and accountability.
Met police chief hails race action plan as a step in the right direction'
Scotland Yard is implementing changes to rebuild trust with London's black community through reforms in stop-and-search practices and recruitment efforts.
Met police officer probe after double murder
Four Met Police officers are being investigated for misconduct related to the handling of domestic abuse complaints before the murders of Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm.
Four arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following pro-Palestine march in central London
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, central London.
The arrests were made on suspicion of inviting support for a proscribed organisation, contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Man killed and four injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Colliers Wood
A fatal car accident in south London resulted in one death and three injuries, with the driver involved also hospitalized.
Edgware Road stabbing: Murder probe after man fatally knifed in 'fight' near Tube station
The Met Police responded to a fight resulting in a fatality, with suspects in custody.
Turkish gangs may be behind Dalston shooting - Met
Turkish criminal networks may be behind the drive-by shooting in east London, and the Met Police is seeking information from the Turkish and Kurdish communities.
IOPC end investigation after man died on Tube tracks following police chase
The Met Police responded to a fatal incident at Colindale Underground Station, deemed not requiring further investigation by the police watchdog.
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Met Police officer arrested for betting on election date.
Five more officers under investigation for placing bets on election timing.
Four arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following pro-Palestine march in central London
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, central London.
The arrests were made on suspicion of inviting support for a proscribed organisation, contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Man killed and four injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Colliers Wood
A fatal car accident in south London resulted in one death and three injuries, with the driver involved also hospitalized.
Edgware Road stabbing: Murder probe after man fatally knifed in 'fight' near Tube station
The Met Police responded to a fight resulting in a fatality, with suspects in custody.
Turkish gangs may be behind Dalston shooting - Met
Turkish criminal networks may be behind the drive-by shooting in east London, and the Met Police is seeking information from the Turkish and Kurdish communities.
IOPC end investigation after man died on Tube tracks following police chase
The Met Police responded to a fatal incident at Colindale Underground Station, deemed not requiring further investigation by the police watchdog.
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Met Police officer arrested for betting on election date.
Five more officers under investigation for placing bets on election timing.
Met police to phase out work from home as staff 'to be told to return to desks'
Met police staff will transition back to desk work with reduced remote work options, causing concerns about staffing and dissatisfaction among workers.
Braverman wrong to slam Met over rally - report
Suella Braverman's public criticism of the Met Police was deemed inappropriate and undermining to the integrity of law enforcement.
Met Police officer sacked for using antisemitic language with colleague
A Met Police officer was dismissed for using antisemitic language, highlighting the commitment to hold officers accountable for discriminatory behavior.
Former head teacher and 'hero' Met special constable accused of sexually harassing female primary school staff
Former Met special constable and head teacher Anthony Peltier is accused of sexually harassing female staff members, facing a Met police misconduct hearing.
Met Police officer sacked for using antisemitic language with colleague
A Met Police officer was dismissed for using antisemitic language, highlighting the commitment to hold officers accountable for discriminatory behavior.
Former head teacher and 'hero' Met special constable accused of sexually harassing female primary school staff
Former Met special constable and head teacher Anthony Peltier is accused of sexually harassing female staff members, facing a Met police misconduct hearing.
Golders Green crash: Motorcyclist fighting for life after horror rush hour collision
A serious motorcycle collision occurred on the A406 North Circular, leaving the rider in critical condition and police seeking witnesses.
Met Police arrest ten suspects in Whitehall far-right disorder in dawn raids
Met Police arrested ten more individuals connected to far-right disorder in Whitehall, focusing on previous criminal behavior rather than protest participation.
Serving senior Met firearms officer arrested 'in front of shocked colleagues' on suspicion of rape
An inspector from the Met Police Specialist Firearms Command has been suspended and arrested on suspicion of rape and other offenses alleged to have occurred over a ten-year period.
Absconded Wormwood Scrubs prisoner arrested
Prisoner who absconded during hospital visit found and arrested in Putney.
Met Police working with HM Prison Service successfully conduct coordinated operation for capture.
Serving senior Met firearms officer arrested 'in front of shocked colleagues' on suspicion of rape
An inspector from the Met Police Specialist Firearms Command has been suspended and arrested on suspicion of rape and other offenses alleged to have occurred over a ten-year period.
Absconded Wormwood Scrubs prisoner arrested
Prisoner who absconded during hospital visit found and arrested in Putney.
Met Police working with HM Prison Service successfully conduct coordinated operation for capture.
The Met Police has requested the revocation of Sunset Strip club's license due to dancers breaching no-touch rules and insufficient security measures.
Watch: Violence erupts at St George's Day rally in central London
Violence broke out at an event marking St George's Day in central London, with far-right groups involved.
Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
Met Police apologized for officer's inappropriate remarks towards an antisemitism charity leader during a pro-Palestine march.
Lib Dems pledge to clamp down on London sexual offences as party launches mayoral manifesto
Revamping the Met Police with a new Sexual Offences Unit led by Rob Blackie aims to double offender capture, positioning against Sadiq Khan's poor crime record.
William Wragg is victim' in honeytrap scandal, says Tory MP
William Wragg is a victim in a honeytrap sexting scandal involving a Tory MP.
The Met Police is investigating unsolicited messages following a report by Bosworth MP Dr Luke Evans about cyber flashing incidents.
Man rushed to hospital after crash between car and motorbike in Dagenham
Emergency services responded to a crash in Dagenham involving a car and motorcycle at Crow Lane and Whalebone Lane South.
Authorities reported a man in his 40s sustained injuries but they were not life-threatening.
Terrifying video as Met Police officers kick door down to run into burning building
Police officers show bravery and professionalism by running into a burning building to save lives.
Wesley Guilherme Farias charged with arson after 13 people hospitalized in fire incident.
Met Police 'screening out' two-thirds of crime reports, data shows
High rates of crime being screened out by the Met Police due to underfunding, including 66% of thefts from motor vehicles.
Some crime types have much lower screening-out rates, such as sexual offences at 0.001%.
Met Police face 'deeply concerning' shortfall as many are quitting and few want to join due to scandals
Shortfall of 1,400 officers expected in the Met Police by March, with projected shortfall of 2,650 by 2025.
Efforts to replace 20,000 quitting officers with 35,425 full-time cops are underway.
Man, 80, taken to hospital after being struck by car on busy street
Man in his 80s hit by a car in Gidea Park, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Driver stopped at the scene, no arrests made yet.
Sadiq Khan hails 'massive' increase in speed of Met Police answering 999 calls
Over 90% of 999 calls are now being answered within ten seconds, a significant improvement from 57.3% in June 2022.
Investment in the Met Police service, particularly in the Command and Control Centre, has led to improved call handling and faster response times.
Double stabbing in Harold Hill sees road 'taped off'
Two men were found stabbed on a residential road in Harold Hill.
The men were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Neighbours speak of fears one week after Clapham attack as pizza takeaway raided
Police raid two properties in the hunt for fugitive chemical attacker
Victim's friends launch fundraiser and describe her as devoted mother
Hunt for man behind three-year campaign of far-right racist graffiti in Eltham
Police believe one person is behind the recent spike in racist graffiti in south London.
The local community and authorities have been working together to identify the individual responsible.
Majority of police officers leaving the Met have 'lost faith in force or policing'
A majority of police officers leaving the Met did so due to disillusionment with the Met or policing.
Other reasons for leaving included work-life balance, career change, and more attractive job offers elsewhere.
Sir Mark Rowley: Met Police 'severely bent out of shape' by protests and hate crimes
Met Police under strain due to protests over conflict in Israel and Gaza
Over 800 open hate crime cases requiring thousands of officer hours
Drink spiking offences in London quadruple in five years
Reported offences of drink spiking in London have quadrupled in the last five years.
Data for 2023 suggests that this year's total may be even higher than last year's.
There is no single offence that covers spiking, making it difficult to accurately measure the scale of the problem.
Drink spiking in London has quadrupled over last five years
The number of drink spiking offenses in London has increased by over 300% from 2018 to 2022.
There were 2,066 drink spiking offenses in London in 2022 and 1,788 offenses so far in 2023, with the possibility of the final number being even higher.
Only 57 of the reported drink spiking offenses in 2023 led to criminal charges, indicating a need for more prosecutions.
Motorbike rider taken to hospital after crash
A motorbike rider was taken to the hospital after a crash in Hornchurch.
The rider's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Seven charged after disorder over pro-Palestine march in central London
Met Police made 145 arrests during a demonstration and counter protest
Charges include assault, possession of weapons, criminal damage, and public order offences
Record breaking 999 calls for shoplifting
There has been a significant increase in the number of calls to the Met Police this year compared to last year and the previous three years.
If the trend continues, this year will have the highest number of calls to the Met Police since Sadiq Khan's election in 2016.
Shoplifting is a major contributor to the increase in calls, with criminals believing they can get away with it due to a lack of police presence.
Sir Mark Rowley: Met Police 'severely bent out of shape' by protests and hate crimes
Met Police under strain due to protests over conflict in Israel and Gaza
Over 800 open hate crime cases requiring thousands of officer hours
Drink spiking offences in London quadruple in five years
Reported offences of drink spiking in London have quadrupled in the last five years.
Data for 2023 suggests that this year's total may be even higher than last year's.
There is no single offence that covers spiking, making it difficult to accurately measure the scale of the problem.
Drink spiking in London has quadrupled over last five years
The number of drink spiking offenses in London has increased by over 300% from 2018 to 2022.
There were 2,066 drink spiking offenses in London in 2022 and 1,788 offenses so far in 2023, with the possibility of the final number being even higher.
Only 57 of the reported drink spiking offenses in 2023 led to criminal charges, indicating a need for more prosecutions.
Motorbike rider taken to hospital after crash
A motorbike rider was taken to the hospital after a crash in Hornchurch.
The rider's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Seven charged after disorder over pro-Palestine march in central London
Met Police made 145 arrests during a demonstration and counter protest
Charges include assault, possession of weapons, criminal damage, and public order offences
Record breaking 999 calls for shoplifting
There has been a significant increase in the number of calls to the Met Police this year compared to last year and the previous three years.
If the trend continues, this year will have the highest number of calls to the Met Police since Sadiq Khan's election in 2016.
Shoplifting is a major contributor to the increase in calls, with criminals believing they can get away with it due to a lack of police presence.
Sadiq Khan slammed after police survey receives 'abysmal' number of responses
London's Victim Voice Survey has received only 112 complete responses since its launch in June 2022.
No analysis of the survey data has been done due to the low number of responses.
The low response rate raises concerns about the mayor's commitment to supporting crime victims.
Lewisham police officer was arrested after drunken street brawl in Woolwich
A Met Police officer involved in a drunken street brawl was investigated at a misconduct hearing but faced no further action as he had already left the force.