All news on the topic: Metropolitan Police

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Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington: suspect shouted “Free Palestine”
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were shot and killed while leaving an event in support of Gazans at the capital Jewish museum in Washington, DC.
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Arson of cars and homes linked to Starmer: Romanian Stanislav Karpiuk on trial in UK
A Romanian citizen accused of participating in the "arson attacks" on properties and a car associated with Sir Keir Starmer has appeared in court.
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Five injured at London party — police searching for attacker
Five people were rushed to hospital after they were stabbed at an event in south London - a manhunt is underway
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UK Home Office: three Iranians plotted major attacks and spied for foreign intelligence
Three Iranian men residing in London have been charged under the National Security Act for engaging in activities likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, following an investigation conducted by counter-terrorism officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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Ukrainian man charged with arson after fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
A citizen of Ukraine has been accused of three counts of arson with the intent to endanger life concerning fires at two properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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“I was just a witness”: TV star detained with spray and kicks — police cleared of wrongdoing
The use of force by officers to arrest Sex Education star Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect “was reasonable in the circumstances”, the police watchdog has found.
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R&B star Chris Brown detained over assault allegations — UK tour in jeopardy
Rapper Chris Brown was arrested early this morning at a five-star hotel in connection with a bottle attack at a London nightclub.
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Parliament scandal: Conservative Spencer accused of sexual assault before election
A Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party has been charged with two counts of sexual assault related to incidents associated with the Groucho Club, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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Arrest after explosion: 21-year-old detained in London for arson at Keir Starmer’s house
Horrified neighbours heard a loud ’bang’ as the blaze erupted in the early hours of Monday morning
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Bargain Hunt star accused of terrorism links in UK’s first case of its kind
Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, has been charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, following a Met Police probe
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"W*nker!": passersby rip off balaclava of phone theft suspect in central London
A crowd of people chanted ‘w*nker’ at an alleged would-be phone thief after he was stopped in the street in central London.
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Specific target in sight: UK announces foiled terror plot after arrests in London and Manchester
Eight individuals have been detained as part of two distinct counter-terrorism police investigations.
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Secret room, fake goods, and vapes: police bust one of Oxford Street’s biggest pop-up shops
Tourists visiting a candy store on Oxford St were charged £899 for two packs of sweets - an incident that resulted in fleeing shop staff ultimately leading police to a cache of counterfeit goods.
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Scandal erupts in Reform UK: Low’s staff responds with a lawsuit to bullying accusations
MP Rupert Lowe’s team is pursuing legal action regarding the party’s internal report on allegations of bullying.
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Protesters scatter paint on Tower Bridge during London Marathon and are detained
Two individuals have been arrested for throwing powder paint on Tower Bridge as the men’s elite runners were passing during the 45th edition of the London Marathon.
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Man arrested after sending offensive letters containing excrement to UK MPs
A man, aged 65, was arrested on April 9 on suspicion of a public order offense and harassment aggravated by racial factors.
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F1 heiress Tamara Ecclestone lost £25m in UK’s biggest burglary — and insurance won’t pay a penny
Gang behind break-ins also targeted homes of Kate Moss and Eric Clapton, according to report
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UK investigates violence threats to schools after receiving threatening emails
A man threatened to use a gun to ’cause harm’ in emails sent to schools in Sheffield and a nursery in London.
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Body found in Thames identified as missing 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa
The family of an 11-year-old girl who disappeared after falling in the Thames has been informed after a body was discovered this morning.
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Clapham stabbing leaves three injured, all arrested for attempted murder
Three individuals have been detained following a triple stabbing on a bustling high street in London.
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Serving Met officer Dion Arnold charged with four counts of rape
A serving Met officer has been charged with a slew of sexual assaults, including four counts of rape, following an investigation by Surrey Police.
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Comedian Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual offenses against four women
Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault.
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Zhenhao Zou convicted of raping 10 women, faces more charges as 23 new potential victims come forward
Over 20 women have reported to the police, claiming they may have been raped by Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student in London who is thought to be one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders.
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Scotland Yard to cut 1,200 officers amid £260 million budget shortfall
Scotland Yard is set to axe more than 1,200 police officers amid a £260 million hole in the Metropolitan Police’s budget.
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Large-scale rescue mission launched after girl, 11, falls into the Thames in east London
An ’extensive search’ operation is underway for an 11-year-old girl who fell into the River Thames in East London.