The Latest Breaking News from Mark Rowley

Stephen Lawrence murder: New technology may help bring racist killers to justice, says Met boss

The Met’s boss believes new technology might help the force uncover fresh leads in the infamous case

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023

Early mistakes in Stephen Lawrence investigation are irreparable – Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley was speaking to the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

2,000 police in England and Wales may face sack in vetting revamp

Dismissing failing officers to be made easier after Wayne Couzens and David Carrick scandals

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

Gun fanatic faces life term after being found guilty of custody officer’s murder

Louis De Zoysa claimed he did not mean to shoot Sergeant Matt Rattan despite aiming two shots while handcuffed in a holding cell.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Met Police boss: ‘over 500’ officers on restricted duties amid standards probes

Sir Mark Rowley told a podcast that ‘many hundreds’ of Met Police officers are being investigated over sexual and domestic abuse claims.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Police forces across England plan to respond to fewer mental health calls -- here's why

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has announced that the London police force is to attend fewer mental health emergencies. As part of an approach called Right Care, Right Person, police officers will only respond to 999 mental health calls when there is an “immediate threat to life”. The new…

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023

Tories at 'jingle and mingle' Partygate bash could be stripped of honours, says minister

The lockdown-busting Christmas gathering was attended by failed London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey and campaign aide Ben Mallet who were given a peerage and OBE by Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Braverman’s call to ramp up stop and search ‘would cause further alienation’

Jim Gamble said police should not be ‘driven by a political agenda about being tough on crime’.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Partygate: How will the new police investigation into Tory gatherings work and how long will it take?

Lengthy probe could see more questionnaires sent out and evidence from previous investigation re-assessed

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Mirror hands bombshell Partygate tape to Met Police as top cop suggests Tories face fines

Scotland Yard requested the damning video published by the Mirror that showed aides dancing, drinking and laughing at Covid rules at a bash in Conservative Party HQ

Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023