All news on the topic: Metropolitan Police

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Presenter Kirsty Gallacher attacked in central London
Presenter Kirsty Gallacher said she was kicked like a “football” by a stranger in central London, leaving her with bruises.
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Hazardous materials incident in Barking Road flat leaves one child dead
One child has died after ‘a hazardous materials incident’ broke out in a flat in east London.
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One man killed and two injured, including a 14-year-old boy, in Uxbridge attack
An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14 year-old boy, were injured in west London.
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Convicted sex offender and asylum seeker mistakenly released from prison arrested in London
An asylum seeker and convicted sex offender whose crimes sparked protests outside migrant hotels across the country has been arrested after being mistakenly released from prison.
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Murder inquiry initiated after teenager is stabbed in southwest London
A murder investigation has been launched after a 19-year-old was stabbed in southwest London earlier this week.
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Rapper Ghetts charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving in London crash
The rapper Ghetts has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a fatal crash in London.
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Giuffre’s family claims UK and US governments gaslit her, demands Epstein files be revealed
Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law, Sky and Amanda Roberts, have demanded US President Donald Trump release the unredacted version of the Epstein Files and claimed Giuffre was ’continuously gaslit’ by the UK police and government.
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Nearly 6,500 Met Police staff to strike on Bonfire Night over pay dispute
Almost 6,500 Met Police staff, including 999 call handlers, counter-terror, and forensics teams, are set to strike on Bonfire Night due to a pay dispute.
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Metropolitan Police to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents after Graham Linehan case
Metropolitan Police is to stop investigating "non-crime hate incidents" to "reduce ambiguity" after prosecutors dropped a case against Graham Linehan.
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Prince Andrew scandal reignites debate over royal accountability and parliamentary limits
Parliament is under mounting pressure to examine what the royal family knew about Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and introduce a mechanism to strip him of his titles.
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Met Police ‘actively investigating’ claims Prince Andrew tried to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre
The Metropolitan Police stated it is "actively" investigating media reports that Prince Andrew attempted to acquire personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.
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UK seizes $7.3 billion in bitcoin from China’s “Bitcoin Queen,” leaving victims struggling to recover funds
The seizure of $7.3 billion in bitcoin from Chinese "Bitcoin Queen" Qian Zhimin by the UK’s Metropolitan Police set the record for the largest cryptocurrency seizure ever recorded.
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Teenager fighting for life after north London shooting
Police and paramedics responded to High Road, Arnos Grove, at 5:04 pm on Thursday.
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East London man shot by police after armed standoff — investigation underway
A man has sustained ’life-changing’ injuries after being shot by police in east London.
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Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood charged with rape and sexual assault of seven women
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Pimp My Ride presenter Tim Westwood, 68, has been charged with sexual offences against seven women.
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Met officer suspended after child abuse content allegations on Telegram
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court, charged with allegedly sharing graphic messages about child sex abuse on Telegram.
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UK’s large bitcoin stash could go to compensate fraud victims
Will the UK sell 61,000 BTC, or pay victims the gains?
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Former royal aide Fawcett meets Charles in secret Windsor Castle farewell
The King held a farewell audience with his former most trusted aide Michael Fawcett who quit over cash-for-honours claims, it has emerged.
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Police arrest protesters at Trafalgar Square vigil supporting Palestine Action
Police have made several arrests in Trafalgar Square during what organizers hoped would be the largest demonstration yet against a ban on the outlawed organization Palestine Action.
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Teen freed from Dubai jail dies in police chase crash in London
A British teenager who was imprisoned in Dubai after having a ’holiday romance’ with a UK tourist has died in a horrific crash after the car failed to stop for police.
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19-year-old passenger killed in Tottenham crash after police pursuit
A 19-year-old man has died from “significant” injuries after a car he was in failed to stop for police and crashed in north London.
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Toddler suffers severe leg injuries after dog attack in Ealing park
A toddler has been rushed to hospital with "severe injuries" after she was attacked by a dog in her local park.
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Met commissioner under pressure after fresh allegations of racism and misconduct
Metropolitan Police officers have been filmed allegedly being supportive of Tommy Robinson, making anti-Muslim comments, and using excessive force against suspects in custody.
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Fugitive investor Zhimin Qian admits money laundering in £5.5B crypto case
A crypto mastermind who had dreams of being a "Goddess" has pleaded guilty to money laundering offences after £5.5 billion in Bitcoin was seized.
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Metropolitan Police officers might be required to disclose Freemason affiliations to their superiors
Police officers in the largest force in the country could soon be required to inform their superiors if they are members of the Freemasons.