The Latest Breaking News from James Harman

Tommy Robinson march latest: Police arrest dozens as tens of thousands join rival London protests

Thirty one arrested as officers tackle ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Independent UK · May 16

Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches

Organisers as well as speakers will be held responsible for unlawful speech as police face exceptionally busy Saturday

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers in London amid fears of violence at Tommy Robinson-led march on FA Cup Final day

Specialist armed police teams are on standby in an unprecedented Met operation on Saturday as the Unite the Kingdom march takes place at the same time as a pro-Palestine demonstration

Evening Standard · May 13

Police block Ukip march through Tower Hamlets over violence fears

Met says allowing protest would risk serious disorder, including from local people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Sacked rogue officers could be reinstated and owed backpay if Met Police loses legal challenge, chief warns

Officers facing allegations of domestic abuse and sex attacks could be allowed to return to the Met if the force loses a legal battle over vetting

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Former Met officers given suspended sentences for racist WhatsApps

Messages group shared referred to Duchess of Sussex, the queen and Rishi Sunak among other public figures, according to charges

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

The six men were sentenced to between six and 14 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Covert cops to root out Met Police sex pests

Exclusive: Fresh tactics as major report set to damn force over misogyny and racism

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

Met officers are arrested after hundreds call hotline

Arrests have been made and investigations launched after hundreds of people contacted the Met’s hotline to root out corrupt or abusive officers, one of the force’s chiefs said on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023