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Warning over rise in spiking offences in London

Spiking crimes are on the rise in London, with drugs like MDMA and Spice used in vapes, affecting both men and women. [ more ]

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Who is Gideon Falter? Campaigner at centre of Palestine march antisemitism row

Gideon Falter accused Met Police of antisemitism and victim-blaming, sparking controversy and apologies for the altercation. [ more ]

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South Kensington fire: Footage shows officers rescuing residents

Dramatic footage shows officers rescuing people from burning block of flats.

About 160 people evacuated from South Kensington block of flats. [ more ]

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London Tory sanctioned after calling City Hall colleague 'deluded' during police scrutiny debate

A London Tory was sanctioned for calling a City Hall colleague deluded and failing to apologize.

The incident took place during a debate about the Assembly's scrutiny of the Met Police. [ more ]

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Woman charged with murder of 21-year-old

A woman has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman in east London. [ more ]

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Seriously injured pensioner dies in hospital as man charged with attempted murder

An elderly man died after being found seriously injured; a 20-year-old was charged with attempted murder. [ more ]

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Warning over rise in spiking offences in London

Spiking crimes are on the rise in London, with drugs like MDMA and Spice used in vapes, affecting both men and women. [ more ]

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Who is Gideon Falter? Campaigner at centre of Palestine march antisemitism row

Gideon Falter accused Met Police of antisemitism and victim-blaming, sparking controversy and apologies for the altercation. [ more ]

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South Kensington fire: Footage shows officers rescuing residents

Dramatic footage shows officers rescuing people from burning block of flats.

About 160 people evacuated from South Kensington block of flats. [ more ]

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London Tory sanctioned after calling City Hall colleague 'deluded' during police scrutiny debate

A London Tory was sanctioned for calling a City Hall colleague deluded and failing to apologize.

The incident took place during a debate about the Assembly's scrutiny of the Met Police. [ more ]

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South east London sexual predator raped and abused teen girl

Colin Moore convicted of rape and sexual abuse after victim reported crimes from the 1990s. [ more ]

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Have your say on crime and disorder in Havering

Havering Council launched a Community Safety Residents' survey to understand residents' views on crime and shape future actions. [ more ]

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No-one at pub when blaze broke out, police say

Partial road closures in place due to a blaze at a derelict pub in Dagenham.

No injuries reported as fire destroys roof of the disused pub. [ more ]

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Forest Gate fire: Officers relocated after huge blaze at east London police station

Temporary relocation of Met Police officers in east London after Forest Gate police station blaze.

Continuity plan in place to ensure policing service to residents in east London remains unchanged. [ more ]

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About 2,000 people evacuated after suspected gas leak

About 2,000 people evacuated due to a gas leak in Southwark, London. [ more ]

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Have your say on crime and disorder in Havering

Havering Council launched a Community Safety Residents' survey to understand residents' views on crime and shape future actions. [ more ]

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No-one at pub when blaze broke out, police say

Partial road closures in place due to a blaze at a derelict pub in Dagenham.

No injuries reported as fire destroys roof of the disused pub. [ more ]

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Forest Gate fire: Officers relocated after huge blaze at east London police station

Temporary relocation of Met Police officers in east London after Forest Gate police station blaze.

Continuity plan in place to ensure policing service to residents in east London remains unchanged. [ more ]

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1 week ago

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About 2,000 people evacuated after suspected gas leak

About 2,000 people evacuated due to a gas leak in Southwark, London. [ more ]

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Police want strip club's licence removed after finding dancers 'touching' customers

The Met Police has requested the revocation of Sunset Strip club's license due to dancers breaching no-touch rules and insufficient security measures. [ more ]

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Man who raped a woman in Harrow while she was unconscious jailed

Tackling violence against women is a top priority for law enforcement agencies like the Met Police. [ more ]

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CCTV appeal for cyclist after woman sexually assaulted on busy high street

Met Police has issued a CCTV appeal to identify a cyclist involved in a sexual assault in Stratford.

The incident occurred on October 18, 2018, when the victim was approached by a man on a bike and grabbed inappropriately. [ more ]

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Man who raped a woman in Harrow while she was unconscious jailed

Tackling violence against women is a top priority for law enforcement agencies like the Met Police. [ more ]

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CCTV appeal for cyclist after woman sexually assaulted on busy high street

Met Police has issued a CCTV appeal to identify a cyclist involved in a sexual assault in Stratford.

The incident occurred on October 18, 2018, when the victim was approached by a man on a bike and grabbed inappropriately. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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%. [ more ]

#investigation

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Man allegedly struck over the head and robbed of cash in Barking

Man assaulted and robbed in Barking

Police investigation ongoing [ more ]

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Name and age of the man stabbed to death in South Harrow revealed

Robert Weston, 37, died in a fatal stabbing incident in South Harrow.

Met Police has launched a murder probe into Robert Weston's death. [ more ]

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Brewery stabbing: Man's condition revealed by police

The victim of a stabbing at Brewery shopping centre in Romford had non-life threatening injuries.

The stabbing incident was believed to be isolated, with the victim and suspect known to each other. [ more ]

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Man fights for life after shooting at a bar and police hunts for suspects

Man injured in critical condition after shooting in Enfield.

Met Police conducting investigation into shooting at Cora Lounge. [ more ]

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Met Police accused of 'incompetence' in Andrew Rosindell rape case

Romford MP Mr Rosindell will face no action after a four-year investigation into alleged historic sex offences.

London Assembly member Keith Prince accuses the Met Police of incompetence in Mr Rosindell's case. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Man allegedly struck over the head and robbed of cash in Barking

Man assaulted and robbed in Barking

Police investigation ongoing [ more ]

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Name and age of the man stabbed to death in South Harrow revealed

Robert Weston, 37, died in a fatal stabbing incident in South Harrow.

Met Police has launched a murder probe into Robert Weston's death. [ more ]

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Brewery stabbing: Man's condition revealed by police

The victim of a stabbing at Brewery shopping centre in Romford had non-life threatening injuries.

The stabbing incident was believed to be isolated, with the victim and suspect known to each other. [ more ]

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Man fights for life after shooting at a bar and police hunts for suspects

Man injured in critical condition after shooting in Enfield.

Met Police conducting investigation into shooting at Cora Lounge. [ more ]

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Met Police accused of 'incompetence' in Andrew Rosindell rape case

Romford MP Mr Rosindell will face no action after a four-year investigation into alleged historic sex offences.

London Assembly member Keith Prince accuses the Met Police of incompetence in Mr Rosindell's case. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Police hunt after two women attacked and dragged down stairs on London bus

Police are searching for men involved in the violent attack on women on a London bus.

Incident occurred when women rejected men's advances leading to physical assault. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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Police hunt after two women attacked and dragged down stairs on London bus

Police are searching for men involved in the violent attack on women on a London bus.

Incident occurred when women rejected men's advances leading to physical assault. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Volunteer officer in Oxford Street busker storm has suffered 'massive racist abuse' online, Met chief reveals

A volunteer officer for the Met Police faced racist abuse online after trying to stop a busker outside Selfridges.

The incident highlights the public hostility that deters people from joining the police force. [ more ]

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Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.

The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes. [ more ]

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Volunteer officer in Oxford Street busker storm has suffered 'massive racist abuse' online, Met chief reveals

A volunteer officer for the Met Police faced racist abuse online after trying to stop a busker outside Selfridges.

The incident highlights the public hostility that deters people from joining the police force. [ more ]

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Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.

The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes. [ more ]

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Met Police operation responding to David Carrick scandal 'could take six years to complete'

Operation Onyx is a review of sexual offence and domestic abuse cases involving serving officers or staff at the Met that did not result in dismissal.

Of the 1,636 officers and staff identified, 136 have left the Met and 91 have been assessed as requiring no further action. [ more ]

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Met Police apologises after homeless people's tents destroyed outside Camden hospital

The Met Police has apologized for unlawfully destroying the belongings of a homeless person after evicting them from outside a London hospital.

The apology came after a legal challenge by a human rights' charity, Liberty, who represented the evicted homeless person. [ more ]

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Man's body found in shopping centre car park

A man's body was found inside a car at a shopping centre in Stratford.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the man's murder. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Met Police criticised after stop and search more than doubled at Notting Hill Carnival

Twice as many people were stopped and searched at this year's Notting Hill Carnival compared to last year

80% of stop and searches at the carnival resulted in no further action being taken [ more ]

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Met investigating hate crimes since Hamas attacks probe more than 970 incidents

The Met Police is investigating over 970 incidents following the Hamas attacks in Israel.

Images of over 60 people have been released in an appeal to help identify suspects of hate crimes and other offenses.

434 people have been arrested, with 85 people charged, for offenses including hate crimes and public order offenses. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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 [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Met Police criticised after stop and search more than doubled at Notting Hill Carnival

Twice as many people were stopped and searched at this year's Notting Hill Carnival compared to last year

80% of stop and searches at the carnival resulted in no further action being taken [ more ]

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Met investigating hate crimes since Hamas attacks probe more than 970 incidents

The Met Police is investigating over 970 incidents following the Hamas attacks in Israel.

Images of over 60 people have been released in an appeal to help identify suspects of hate crimes and other offenses.

434 people have been arrested, with 85 people charged, for offenses including hate crimes and public order offenses. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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