All news on the topic: Metropolitan Police

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Killer on the run after man stabbed to death in Camden Gardens
A killer is at large after a man was stabbed to death in north London.
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George Galloway and wife briefly detained at Gatwick under counter-terror laws after return from Russia
Former MP George Galloway and his wife were detained under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act after flying into Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
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Jill Dando murder acquittal figure faces new sexual assault allegations
The 65-year-old from County Cork is said to have sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in west London on two occasions between September 6 and 12 in 1987.
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Arson suspect arrested after fire at London hotel housing asylum seekers
A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in central London.
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Nursery worker jailed for eight years over “sadistic” abuse of 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being convicted of the “sadistic” abuse of 21 babies, including pinching and pushing children and kicking one little boy in the face.
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Kneecap’s Mo Chara cleared as UK court rules terror charge “unlawful and null”
A Terrorism charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap has been dismissed due to a technical error.
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High court found Noel Clarke ‘not credible’ as misconduct allegations upheld
The actor Noel Clarke has been arrested by police at his family home in London.
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Spencer Duarte sentenced to 15 months after bizarre ‘Cinderella’ chase in the City of London
A London phone snatcher dubbed “Cinderella” by police after DNA was found on his lost shoe has been jailed for 15 months.
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Scotland Yard admits possible bungled vetting in police uplift drive
Scotland Yard has launched a review of the vetting of hundreds of new recruits amid fears crucial background checks may have been bungled.
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Three detained near London on suspicion of espionage for Russia
The Metropolitan Police has announced that three people were arrested near London on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for Russia.
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Egyptian asylum seeker jailed for Hyde Park rape was convicted terrorist
An Egyptian asylum seeker who was jailed for raping a woman in London’s Hyde Park is a convicted Islamic terrorist, it has emerged.
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Second teenager charged with attempted murder after east London restaurant arson attack
A second teenager has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged arson attack at an Indian restaurant in east London.
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Main suspect in disappearance of Madeleine McCann released from German prison
The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has been released from prison in Germany.
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More than 1,600 police officers deployed ahead of Trump demonstrations
Police are preparing for a significant operation, with as many as 50 protest groups expected to take to the streets of London to march against Donald Trump’s state visit.
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Police release images of 11 suspects after violence at Tommy Robinson march in London
Police are appealing for information on 11 people after a number of public order and assault offences took place during Tommy Robinson’s ’Unite the Kingdom’ march in London.
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Man faces court over theft of £270k Banksy print from London gallery
A builder accused of stealing a £270,000 Girl with Balloon Banksy print wanted to add the work to his existing collection of artwork featuring love hearts, a court has heard.
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London rally chaos leads to multiple assault and public order charges
Eight people have been charged after disorder broke out during a Tommy Robinson rally in London last weekend.
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Madeleine McCann suspect refuses Met Police interview ahead of prison release
The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police ahead of his pending release from prison, the force has said.
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Elon Musk advocates for a "revolutionary government change" in the UK at a far-right rally
Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that the United Kingdom needs “revolutionary government change,” speaking virtually at a far-right anti-immigration protest in London.
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Man charged after “revolting” antisemitic attacks on London synagogues
A man has been charged after a series of “revolting” antisemitic attacks on synagogues in London.
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Labour MP targeted by racist gang 30 years ago
A Labour MP has disclosed that she was attacked by a racist gang who unleashed dogs on her and her family.
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At least 25 arrested and 26 police injured at Tommy Robinson’s London protest
At least 25 people were arrested, and 26 police officers were injured – including four who were seriously hurt – at Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” protest, the Metropolitan Police said.
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110,000 join Tommy Robinson march in London as clashes erupt with police and counter-protesters
Over 100,000 individuals participated in a march in central London organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, while anti-racism campaigners held a counter-protest.
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Nine Met officers suspended over excessive force and discriminatory comments
Nine Scotland Yard officers have been suspended following an investigation into claims of excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments.
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Guns marketed as blank firing props from Turkey and Italy can be converted into deadly weapons
Thousands of imported guns acquired for as little as £50 online are flooding the streets of Britain, an LBC investigation has revealed.