Police chief calls on commuters to call out misogyny on public transport ‘This is a societal challenge for us all,’ said Lucy D’Orsi Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024
Police commander at Queen’s funeral and King’s Coronation is honoured Commander Karen Findlay is made a member of the Royal Victorian Order among Metropolitan Police recognition. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2023
Pro-Palestinian protest organisers plan national day of action on Saturday More than 100 smaller rallies than those seen in the capital in recent weeks will take place at various locations across the UK. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Sunak backs police to tackle criminality amid objections to Armistice Day demo Concerns have been raised about the demonstration due to take place in central London on Saturday. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Met Police could ban pro-Palestinian march on Armistice Day There are fears that protesters could disrupt the two-minute silence commemorating the war dead next Saturday. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Fireworks directed at police and pro-Hamas pamphlet sold at protest, Met says Scotland Yard pledged to deploy thousands of officers next weekend to ensure Armistice Day is not disrupted. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Met to have ‘sharper focus’ on social media and face recognition at protests Large-scale protests taking place in London have called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s attacks on Gaza. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
More than 130 arrested for anti-Jewish and Muslim hatred since Israel-Hamas war began - Met Police Police have revealed the scale of anti-Semitic and Islamaphobic hate crimes in London Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
Women arrested at Sarah Everard vigil receive payouts from Met police Commander Karen Findlay expressed ‘regret’ that Patsy Stevenson and Dania Al-Obeid’s chance to express their grief and anger ‘was curtailed’. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Coronation overshadowed by police crackdown 'more Moscow than London' THE head of England’s leading republican movement was among those arrested in London – in a crackdown described as "more Moscow than… The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2023
London police arrest 52 protesters, including republicans, at King Charles's coronation London Metropolitan Police arrest the leader of an anti-monarchy group and 51 other protesters at King Charles III's coronation, saying their duty to prevent disruption outweighed the right to protest. ABC News · May 6, 2023
London police officer filmed warning of arrests over anti-monarchy chanting A CITY of London police officer said that anti-monarchy protesters could “possibly” be arrested for chanting “Not my King”... The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2023
McDonald’s offered Met police cheap burgers and free drinks during XR protests Exclusive: McDonald’s franchises also granted use of toilets during October 2019 London protests by climate activists The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
Just Stop Oil protests cost the Metropolitan Police £7.5m The force said the money ‘could have been better used’ tackling ‘priority crime’ in local communities. The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2022 Police create ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls at New Year celebrations Police are stepping up their protection of women and girls for the celebrations
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2022 Met Police plan for two weeks of Just Stop Oil protests in London The Met Police has said it is “fully prepared” to prevent Just Stop Oil protesters from causing disruption ahead of Christmas.
Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022 Police ready to crack down on Christmas Just Stop Oil protests Force arrested 755 Just Stop Oil activists, and charged 182, in October and November
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022 Police ‘fully prepared’ to counter further Just Stop Oil protests The group has been using civil resistance and direct action as part of its campaign to stop future gas and oil projects.
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Just Stop Oil protesters plan fresh chaos on Monday morning targeting 'key roundabouts' Protest group Just Stop Oil plan to 'march, swarm and block' major roundabouts in London. Commander Karen Findlay of the Metropolitan Police said the force was 'fully prepared' to deal with the disruption
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022 Raging over spilt milk: behind the scenes of Animal Rebellion Whether it’s activists gluing themselves to roads or upending supermarket dairy products, radical climate protests are everywhere. Tom Ellen talks to the campaigners — and police — to find out what goes into these acts… and how much it’s all likely to achieve
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2022 Met police chief tells drivers not to get involved with Just Stop Oil protests Commander Karen Findlay warns frustrated motorists against ‘self-policing’ by nudging activists in their vehicles or dragging them away