All news on the topic: Metropolitan Police

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Banksy artwork of judge attacking protester removed from Royal Courts of Justice
A Banksy artwork depicting a judge attacking a protester has been removed from the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Police watchdog calls for end to recording non-crime hate incidents
The police inspectorate has supported calls for a change in approach, moving away from officers investigating social media posts.
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Man arrested after hazardous materials incident forces Heathrow terminal 4 evacuation
A man has been arrested following an incident at Heathrow Airport that led to the evacuation of Terminal 4 on Monday evening.
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Banksy’s latest piece on London court building covered and guarded
The street artist’s latest work appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday and was immediately covered up by Metropolitan Police officers.
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London protest sees nearly 900 arrests after Palestine Action ban
The Metropolitan Police has said 890 people were arrested at a protest against the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group on Saturday - including 17 on suspicion of assaulting officers.
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Balham
A murder investigation has begun after a man in his 60s, who was ’seriously assaulted’ in Balham, passed away on Friday.
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Clashes in London as police arrest 150 at protest against Palestine Action ban
Police have drawn their batons as violent clashes erupted during mass arrests at a demonstration against the banning of Palestine Action in London’s Parliament Square.
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Mass arrests begin at London’s largest protest against Palestine Action ban
Arrests have begun at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.
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15-year-old charged with murder after fatal stabbing on Old Kent Road
Two boys, aged 17, were taken to the hospital after police were called to reports of a stabbing on Old Kent Road, Southwark, on Wednesday, August 27.
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Met Police are investigating a phone found in the Commons chamber ahead of PMQs
An investigation has been initiated after a mobile phone discovered hidden in the House of Commons was reportedly believed to have been placed there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.
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Met Police arrest father Ted writer for ‘inciting violence’ on X
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has described being arrested after landing at Heathrow Airport due to a series of Twitter posts.
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Former Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies unexpectedly
A former MP who resigned after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and cocaine use has died at the age of 59.
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Violence breaks out at Canary Wharf migrant hotel protest: officer attacked
A police officer was "punched in the face" by masked anti-asylum protesters at a march in Canary Wharf today.
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Former ‘I’m a celebrity’ contestant Lord Brocket accused of multiple sexual offences
Lord Brocket appeared in court yesterday after being charged with two counts of rape.
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Five arrested as protests target London hotels housing asylum seekers
Five people were arrested at a protest in London, where a group of masked men attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers on Saturday.
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Six teenagers arrested in Battersea police raids targeting phone snatching gang
A targeted Met Police operation in southwest London has led to the arrest of six teenagers linked to an organized phone snatching gang, with robbery and theft in hotspot areas falling by up to 84 percent in just three months.
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Serial rapist who drugged victims and used hidden cameras pleads guilty
A serial rapist who drugged victims and placed a hidden camera in an air freshener is facing a "lengthy" jail sentence, as detectives appealed for more victims to come forward.
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Metropolitan Police volunteer found guilty of child rape
A volunteer Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child.
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Met Police staff member charged over photos of human remains after fatal London crash
A Metropolitan Police staff member has appeared in court accused of taking and sharing photos of human remains after a fatal traffic crash in west London.
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Met Police make 423 arrests, Notting Hill Carnival mostly calm
This year, the Notting Hill Carnival has been the most peaceful in years, with significantly fewer incidents of serious violence, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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Suspected arson in Ilford: five people hospitalized, including three critically injured
Five people have been rushed to hospital, including three who are in a life-threatening condition, as police investigate a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Ilford, East London.
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Met officer charged with multiple sexual offences
A current Met officer has been charged with several sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault.
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Met police make 100 arrests and seize weapons ahead of Notting Hill Carnival
In an effort to deter those who "pose the greatest risk" to the safety of Notting Hill Carnival this weekend, dozens of people have been arrested.
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Westminster Council plans crackdown on nuisance vehicles in Soho and Mayfair
Westminster City Council is proposing extending its existing Public Spaces (Nuisance Vehicles) Protection Order (PSPO), which currently covers an area including most of St James’s, Knightsbridge and Belgravia, to the two upmarket districts.
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Metropolitan Police investigating drug use allegations at Strictly Come Dancing show
The Metropolitan Police has announced that it is investigating allegations of drug use on Strictly Come Dancing.