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Man found dead in residential street - death 'unexplained'

A man has been found dead in Hornchurch, with police treating the death as unexplained. [ more ]
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4 hours ago
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Air ambulance called as man fights for life after Putney lorry crash

London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police responded to a crash between a pedestrian and a lorry in Putney, resulting in the pedestrian being taken to the hospital. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Two horses, one covered in blood, run loose in central London

Loose horses spotted in central London, one covered in blood. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Fatal stabbing murder probe: Arrested man faces no further action

A man arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dagenham has been released without further action. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Murder arrest after man, 46, stabbed to death

Murder arrest made after fatal stabbing of Okechukwu Iweha in Tottenham. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London

Man taken to hospital after being hit by bus on busy London shopping street

A man in his 50s was taken to the hospital after a collision between a pedestrian and a bus in London's Oxford Street.
Police and ambulance services responded to the incident, with the man's injuries assessed as non-life-threatening.
The Metropolitan Police are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision. [ more ]
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5 hours ago
London

Man arrested after fight between group in Bromley

Police arrested a man after a group fight in Bromley with no injuries or weapons involved. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
London

Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave antisemitism march after Met police error

Tommy Robinson cleared of charges due to unlawful dispersal order with wrong date, highlighting police errors.
Robinson arrested during antisemitism march; the dispersal order mistake led to no legal authorization.
Errors in Met's handling of the incident revealed through court proceedings, raising doubts about the lawful actions taken. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Croydon: Man dies in south London stabbing attack as police make arrest

A man in his 20s was pronounced dead after a stabbing incident in south London. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Man 'armed with weapon' arrested after police stand-off

Man arrested in Barking following stand-off with police
No injuries reported in the isolated incident at Hurstbourne Gardens [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Man 'threw objects at officers' during police stand-off

Significant police presence in Leyton due to stand-off incident
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, threats to kill, and criminal damage. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Murder probe launched as deadly house fire was started 'deliberately' - police

A murder investigation has been launched after two people died in a deliberate house fire in Walthamstow. [ more ]
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3 days ago
London

Two killed in house blaze - police investigating

Two people died in a house fire in Walthamstow with the cause under investigation. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Police 'unclear' if church hall fire is arson as aerial images of damage emerge

Investigators are uncertain if the fire at a church hall in Romford was arson, with ongoing inquiries into the cause. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Blaze at derelict pub 'not being treated as suspicious' - police

Police do not believe the fire at Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham to be suspicious.
The cause of the fire at the derelict pub remains a mystery. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Electric rickshaw bursts into flames near Buckingham Palace

An electric rickshaw caught fire near Buckingham Palace, resulting in its total destruction.
Despite speculation, the fire was not treated as suspicious or deliberate, and no injuries were reported. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Suspect named and charged with arson after four injured in Hackney house fire

Man charged with arson after fire in Hackney
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled blaze in Clapton [ more ]
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2 days ago
London

Man dies in hospital after crash involving car

Police responded to a fatal car crash in East Ham where a man in his 60s died in the hospital. The driver is cooperating with the police investigation. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London

Death of man treated as non suspicious' after body found at Abbey Wood park

The death of a man in Lesnes Park, Abbey Wood, is non-suspicious, confirmed by Metropolitan Police. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London

Met's handling of new evidence about Stephen Lawrence case to be reviewed

An independent police force will review the Metropolitan police's handling of new evidence related to Stephen Lawrence's murder after apologies for unfulfilled promises. [ more ]
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2 days ago
London

Sadiq Khan says Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley 'has my full confidence'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has faced calls to resign over handling pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]
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3 days ago
London

Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother for breaking promise to answer questions over investigation

The Metropolitan Police apologized to Baroness Lawrence for failing to provide promised information on a new suspect in Stephen Lawrence's murder case. [ more ]
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3 days ago
London

Road closures still in place as police investigate man's fatal stabbing

Detectives continue to gather evidence after a fatal stabbing in Dagenham, resulting in road closures and an ongoing investigation. [ more ]
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4 days ago
London politics

Rishi Sunak appalled at Met over openly Jewish' remark at pro-Palestine march

Rishi Sunak is appalled at Metropolitan Police's treatment of a pro-Palestinian protest, demanding accountability for the incident. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Met Police chief faces calls to quit over force's handling of Gaza protests

Criticism of Metropolitan Police handling of pro-Palestinian protests in London. [ more ]
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5 days ago
London

Met has to apologise again for victim blaming' apology over openly Jewish' comment

The Metropolitan Police issued an apology for victim-blaming language towards an antisemitism campaigner during a pro-Palestine march incident. [ more ]
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6 days ago
London

Met criticised over arrest threat to openly Jewish' man near pro-Palestine demo

Metropolitan Police accused of creating no-go zones for Jews during pro-Palestine march. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
UK news

Outrage after Met Police officer says swastikas need to be taken in context'

Swastikas at rally not immediately addressed
Officer lacked knowledge on symbols and context [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

No action will be taken against Met officer who said swastikas need to be taken in context'

Officer faces no disciplinary action for controversial interaction
Concerns over police officer's response to swastikas displayed at protest [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

House fire could have been antisemitic attack, police say

The fire in Newick Road is being investigated as a potential antisemitic hate crime.
Four people were hospitalized due to the incident, but none are critically injured. [ more ]
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4 days ago
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Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in east London

Police launched a murder investigation after a stabbing incident in east London, with one man dead and another arrested. [ more ]
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4 days ago
London

Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death and other injured in Dagenham

One man died in a double stabbing incident in Dagenham, with another man arrested in connection with the murder. [ more ]
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5 days ago
London

Man, in his 20s, found with stab injury after a fight on a busy Finsbury Park road

Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, victim in mid-20s with non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Man, 45, found dead in south east London park

A 45-year-old man was found dead in Forster Park, Catford.
Police confirmed the death is non-suspicious. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Woman and four emergency services staff exposed to poison in Thornton Heath

Woman and emergency workers exposed to poison in Thornton Heath
London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police involved in response [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Two people treated for injuries following crash in Wallington

Two people treated for injuries after a crash in Wallington involving two cars. [ more ]
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5 days ago
London

Teen found with knife injuries to his face and hands near train station in Harrow

Police responded to a stabbing incident at Harrow on the Hill train station, where an 18-year-old man was found with knife injuries to his face and hands. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Air ambulance called to scene after man stabbed in Bromley

London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police responded to a stabbing incident in Bromley where one man was injured and another arrested. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Police officer stabbed after racing to reports of a man with a knife

A Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in Enfield but is in stable condition, with a suspect arrested for attempted murder. [ more ]
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1 week ago
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Man's condition revealed after late-night stabbing

The victim of a stabbing in Manor Park is not critically injured. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Two men in their 40s stabbed in Wandsworth attack

Two men in their 40s stabbed in Wandsworth attack
No arrests made, inquiries ongoing [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Three in hospital after stabbing in Wandsworth

Three people hospitalized after stabbing in Wandsworth
London Ambulance Service responded to the incident at Portslade Road and Wandsworth Road [ more ]
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5 days ago
London

University friends' in their 20s who died in fatal crash at retail park named

Three university friends tragically died in a car crash in Brent Cross, with evidence suggesting no racing or stunts were involved. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Met Police set to pay out millions to young man left paralysed after being Tasered by officer

The Metropolitan Police is set to pay out millions to a Black man left paralysed after being Tasered in 2020. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Only 40% of people in England trust their police force, research reveals

Only four out of 10 people in England trust the police, with the Metropolitan police having the lowest confidence score. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Met officer who 'wrapped his arms around' female colleague guilty of misconduct

The Met officer Liam Williams found guilty of misconduct for inappropriate behavior towards colleagues and the public. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Shooting victim released from hospital

The victim of a shooting in Chigwell has been discharged from the hospital. [ more ]
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1 week ago
London

Huge tree falls down across main road in stormy weather

Strong winds on Isle of Dogs cause tree to block Westferry Road, disrupting traffic.
Police help guide traffic around fallen tree; road now clear.
Traffic congestion due to fallen tree and ongoing roadworks. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Nearly a third of Met Police officers plan to quit in next two years

Around a third of Metropolitan Police officers plan to resign in the next two years due to financial struggles.
Morale among Metropolitan Police officers is at an all-time low, with concerns about pay, recruitment, and numbers. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Met to reinvestigate decision to charge Caroline Flack as new evidence may be available'

Metropolitan police to reinvestigate the lead-up to Caroline Flack's assault charge following new witness evidence.
Family demands truth and investigation regarding the unusual incidents at the police station during Flack's case. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Man wearing balaclava smashes windows of London bus near Heathrow Airport

A balaclava-clad man smashed windows of a London bus in a terrifying incident captured on social media.
The vandal used a metal pole to break the front and side windows of the bus, causing alarm and prompting the driver to speed away. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Pedestrian rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after High Road crash

Serious injuries after pedestrian hit by lorry in Wood Green.
Road closed in Wood Green due to accident. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Met accused of giving up search for 1981 Walthamstow arson attacker

Metropolitan police accused of giving up on solving 1981 arson attack killing Asian family.
Former officer highlights potential prejudice and botched investigation in the case. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Person injured in multi-vehicle crash

A person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash in East ham. The police were called to the scene, and one of the drivers involved left before their arrival. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Arsenal Champions League clash to go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat'

Champions League match at Emirates Stadium will proceed despite Islamic State threat.
Security measures and police presence heightened at various venues hosting Champions League matches. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Car severely damaged in 'hit-and-run' crash on residential street

Alleged hit-and-run crash severely damaged a car in Elm Park, involving two cars colliding.
Vehicle crime is a prevalent issue in Elm Park, with 105 incidents recorded in the last year according to Met Police data. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Man shot in street - no arrests made one week on

Police have not made any arrests following a shooting incident in Chigwell.
The 19-year-old victim of the shooting is still recovering in the hospital. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Police issue update on South Wimbledon crash as man dies from medical episode'

Paramedics and police responded to a crash at Morden Road and Merton High Street. The driver died due to a medical episode, not the crash.
The driver's death was related to a medical episode, confirmed by Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service. Family notified and road closures in place. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
UK news

Met Police launches investigation into Westminster honeytrap messages

Metropolitan Police launched formal investigation into unsolicited messages sent to MPs in the Westminster honeytrap scandal.
Conservative MPs Luke Evans and William Wragg were victims of cyberflashing and blackmail, leading to police involvement. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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Serial rape suspect caught on CCTV grappling with woman

Serial rape suspect caught on CCTV grabbing a woman outside a school in London.
Detectives linking two rapes in Westminster and Shoreditch to same suspect through DNA forensic work. [ more ]
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1 month ago
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Search for suspect after two crossbow attacks in Shoreditch may be linked

Police are urgently hunting a suspect linked to two crossbow attacks in Shoreditch, east London.
The victims in the attacks sustained non-life-threatening injuries and have left the hospital. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Skull and bones found in cemetery to be tested to see if human

Bones and skull found in a cemetery in Manor Park are being tested to confirm if they are human remains.
Enquiries are being conducted by the Metropolitan Police to determine the origins and age of the discovered bones and skull. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Assault near working men's club leaves man injured

A man was assaulted near Rainham Working Men's Club, requiring hospital treatment.
London Ambulance Service responded to the assault, and the Metropolitan Police was informed. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Man arrested in Romford is charged with drugs and human trafficking offences

Thomas charged with drugs and human trafficking offenses in Romford.
Collaboration between Essex Police and Metropolitan Police led to arrests in Romford and Colchester. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
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Grim 42 hours in London sees two stabbed to death and one in hospital

Three stabbing incidents occurred in London within 42 hours, resulting in two deaths.
The incidents took place in Tottenham, West Ealing, and Southall, with information provided by the Metropolitan Police. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Met Police urge calm ahead of Al Quds Day march and counter protest

Pro-Palestinian march in London with warnings from Metropolitan Police
New public order powers to prevent disruptive protests introduced [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

Pro-Palestinian protesters march to Downing Street as part of Al Quds Day demonstration

Demonstrators in London marched in support of Palestinians with some carrying signs stating 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.
Annual Al Quds Day rally organized by IHRC faced criticism for alleged antisemitic messages in the past. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
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Pouria Zeraati: Stabbed Iranian TV host says he will be back on air soon

Pouria Zeraati vows to continue working despite the attack.
Metropolitan Police investigating the incident as possible involvement of Iranian regime. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Man shot dead in London named for first time as search for killer continues

Janayo Lucima, 21, was shot dead in West Kensington on Comeragh Road with no arrests made yet.
The police are actively seeking information from witnesses or anyone with relevant details to assist in the murder investigation. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Person taken to hospital after police swarm to incident and shut road

Police closed road after incident in Barking
Person taken to hospital after being found injured [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Police 'deploy taser' in attempt to stop motorcyclist 'driving dangerously'

Police deployed taser but did not fire it.
Motorcyclist evaded police after taser was deployed.
No arrests made; investigation ongoing. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Appeal to identify two men at pro-Palestine march in London

The Metropolitan Police is seeking identification of men suspected of public order offences at a pro-Palestine march in London.
Arrests were made at the march on suspicion of terrorism-related, racially aggravated public order, and harassment offences. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Outrage after Met officer says swastikas 'need to be taken into context'

The video captures a Metropolitan Police officer's statement on the context of swastikas during a pro-Palestine march in London.
The incident triggered outrage and discussions around the perception of swastikas as anti-Semitic symbols. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

Two rape suspects arrested with new facial recognition cameras in Lewisham

Live facial recognition technology was used by the Metropolitan Police to make arrests in Lewisham and Catford on March 26.
Five arrests were made for various offenses including rape, breaching a sexual harm prevention order, breaching home detention curfew, and drug offenses. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
London

South London Met Police officer sent indecent photos to '12-year-old girl'

Former Metropolitan Police officer guilty of multiple sexual offences involving children.
The officer was found guilty after engaging in online conversations with an undercover West Midlands Police officer pretending to be a 12-year-old girl. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

London mayoral election: What has Sadiq Khan done to tackle crime in our city?

Sadiq Khan's record as Mayor of London is under scrutiny ahead of the upcoming mayoral election.
Critics argue that Khan was asleep on the job while overseeing the Metropolitan Police during a period of systemic failings. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
London

Police still in near-24 hour standoff with man in Catford

Standoff between police and man in Catford ongoing for almost 24 hours
Residents advised to stay inside for safety during the incident [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Man walks to east London hospital after being stabbed in residential area

A man was stabbed in Walthamstow, East London, with the incident believed to have occurred in South Grove.
Police found no victim or suspect at the scene but later learned the injured man had gone to a local hospital with a stab wound. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Crime scene in place after pedestrian, in his 30s, dies in hit and run crash

A pedestrian in East Ham was hit by a car that did not stop, resulting in a fatal outcome.
Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident and seeking information to locate the car and driver. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Grim 42 hours of London's knife crime seestwo dead and two in hospital

Increase in stabbings in London over a 42-hour period
Fatalities and injuries reported in multiple stabbing incidents [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Met Police officer stole 170 from man's corpse' on busy street in Hornsey

Footage shows constable counting money at scene
Officer accused of stealing cash from man's corpse [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Rabbi charged with sexual assaults after TV claim

Rabbi Chaim Halpern charged with sexual assault
Allegations flagged during television interview [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Clapham: Man says could not get 999 to answer after attack on common

Victim of violent attack in London couldn't reach 999 operator, had to flag down police vehicle instead.
Metropolitan Police offering to meet victim over concerns. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Stephen Lawrence brother says 'time is ticking' for Met Commissioner to reform force

Londoners are still not receiving adequate police service 25 years after report on Met's institutional racism
Stuart Lawrence urges urgent reforms and more accountability for Met force from London Policing Board [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Sadiq Khan says he is 'impatient' for lasting change at Met police one year on from scathing Casey report

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan remains impatient for lasting cultural reforms in the Metropolitan Police, acknowledging progress but highlighting that there is still a long way to go.
Significant improvement in vetting standards, action against rogue officers, and increased focus on tackling violence against women and girls in the Metropolitan Police. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Woman saved from street attack by hero off-duty Met royal protection officer who suffered serious injuries

Police officer injured while intervening in an assault incident
Teenage suspect arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm and intentional strangulation [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Met Police officer caught with cocaine while on duty sacked

Police officer caught with cocaine on duty was fired after misconduct hearing
Officer claimed to have forgotten about the cocaine in his possession [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Female victims of crime in London being let down as charges drop across the capital

Female victims of crime in London are being let down by the authorities, with decreasing charge rates for violent crimes over the last five years.
The number of cases resulting in a charge has dropped, including in domestic abuse, murder or manslaughter, and violence against women. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Met Police officer who lied about being mobbed in Clapham pub fight dismissed

Detective Constable lied about being surrounded by 50 people during a fight in a pub and has quit the Metropolitan Police.
Superintendent emphasizes that her actions were shocking and unacceptable, leading to her resignation. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Van driver in his 70s dies after crash with lorryon M25

A man in his 70s died after a crash on M25
Traffic returned to normal after the severe delays [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Erith pub statement as man who had just been stabbed goes in for help

The Duchess of Kent pub in Erith issued a statement after a man was stabbed near its premises.
The injured man entered the pub, and the open door possibly reduced the severity of the incident. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Person dies in south east London flat fire

Fire at a flat in south east London under investigation after one fatality.
Metropolitan Police treating the death as unexpected and ongoing investigation. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

London horror as two stabbed and another injured in suspected crossbow attack

Incidents in London: Stabbings and crossbow attack within 42 hours.
Detailed reports from Metropolitan Police on incidents in Thamesmead, Romford, and Shoreditch. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Victim of fatal stabbing named and pictured for first time

Bajram Luli identified as victim of fatal stabbing in Sudbury
Murder probe launched by Metropolitan Police [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Person taken to hospital after crash in Catford

Person injured in a road traffic collision in Catford.
London Ambulance Service crews treated the injured person at the scene before transporting them to the hospital. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Met Police to pay 10,000 damages to woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil

The Metropolitan Police agreed to pay damages to Jennifer Edmunds for breaching her human rights at the Sarah Everard vigil.
Ms. Edmunds sued the force for false imprisonment, assault, and more, with charges dropped 15 months later. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Met to pay 10,000 to woman detained overnight after Sarah Everard vigil

The Metropolitan police paid 10,000 in damages to a woman arrested at the Sarah Everard vigil in Clapham.
Jennifer Edmunds sued the force for breaching her human rights, false imprisonment, assault, misfeasance in public office, and malicious prosecutions. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Person taken to hospital after stabbing in Thamesmead

A person was hospitalized after a stabbing in Thamesmead.
Section 60 order implemented in response to the incident allows stop and search without reasonable grounds. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Drunken Met officer attacked stranger at Ascot who had started talking to her ex

Drunken Met Police officer assaulted a stranger at Royal Ascot and a colleague at a police club.
Misconduct panel found that Hannah Stace would have been dismissed without notice if she had still been a serving officer. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Met chief Sir Mark Rowley hits out at 'army of armchair' critics who film officers

Police officers face increasing hatred and abuse from society, affecting their confidence.
Social media commentators contribute to the negative environment by criticizing officers for their actions. [ more ]
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