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Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds

The foreign secretary has warned in the wake of the report that the Russian president represents ‘an active threat’ to British citizens

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Putin directed Salisbury Novichok poisonings as 'show of Russian power', inquiry rules

Putin directed the botched assassination attempt as a show of ‘Russian power’, a judge has found

Evening Standard

Novichok attack: MI5 left ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal 'alarmingly accessible' to Putin's assassins

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died after being exposed to the chemical weapon which was left in a discarded perfume bottle in Amesbury, Wiltshire, in July 2018

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Novichok public inquiry to reveal findings in Dawn Sturgess poisoning case

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died after being exposed to the chemical weapon which was left in a discarded perfume bottle in Amesbury, Wiltshire, in July 2018

The Independent UK

South London council plans legal action against Sadiq Khan and Met Police over closure of last police station

Richmond Council said the decision to close the front counter at Twickenham Police Station had been taken without consultation

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London’s ‘langoustine lifter’ linked to raids on other top restaurants and florist

The woman was first caught on camera stealing a box of langoustines from Michelin-starred Elystan Street in Chelsea

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Met firearms officer lawfully killed a man who pointed a gun at police, inquest concludes

Giedrius Vasiljevas, 40, was shot dead by police in November 2023 after leaving his home armed

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Man jailed for 24 years for attempted murder after south London shooting

Ayman Benhalima, 22, was sentenced following the shooting in Norwood last year

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Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.

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Police launch urgent appeal to find missing Hackney man last seen two weeks ago

Jason Scarfe, 56, was last seen leaving his home address in Hackney on Wednesday, November 5

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David Carrick, the Monster in the Met, who preyed on victims while on elite police unit

David Carrick preyed on women for decades while working as a Met Police officer

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David Carrick: Rapist ex-Met Police officer found guilty of sexually abusing 12-year-old girl

Carrick was also found guilty of raping a former partner and subjecting her to ‘degrading’ abuse during their relationship

The Independent UK

Predator Met Police officer David Carrick guilty of further rapes and sex assaults

David Carrick was found guilty by the Old Bailey jury which deliberated for more than five hours

Evening Standard

Met officer sacked after sending inappropriate messages to 17-year-old police cadet

PC Bethan Hills will also be banned from re-joining the police force or other related bodies

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Moment knifeman who killed Porsche driver in 'Wild West' attack is tackled by police

Awad Abdel Samad, 24, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 27 years for murder on Thursday

The Independent UK

How one of the UK’s worst sex offenders was finally caught

Chao Xu had offered guests at his networking events and parties a drink called ‘The Spirit of Life’ - but unbeknownst to his victims, he had spiked them with ‘date-rape’ drugs

Evening Standard

Man jailed for stealing £270k Banksy print from London art gallery

Judge Anne Brown described the incident as a ‘brazen and serious non-domestic burglary’

The Independent UK

‘Calculated’ predator who spiked and raped students jailed as police fear there could be hundreds more victims

Chao Xu had also filmed and upskirted hundreds of other victims around London

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Sadiq Khan accused of 'taking mickey' out of London grooming gang concerns as Met reviews 9,000 cases

The Met Police is reviewing 9,000 child exploitation cases dating back 15 years

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Killer faces life sentence for murder of man left to decompose in bathtub in north London

Dante Forrest, 36, will be sentenced on November 18 after killing Marvin Dickson, 40

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Black Met officer lied about being called a ‘dodgy Nigerian’ in race claim, force says

Detective Sergeant Nonso Anidi, 39, was sacked but is appealing the decision

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Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance

An investigation was launched by the Met Police after footage emerged allegedly showing singer Bobby Vylan, saying ‘death to the IDF’.

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan face ‘no further action’ over IDF chants at London gig

Met Police say there is likely ‘insufficient evidence to take the case forward’

Evening Standard

Teenager jailed for life over Primrose Hill murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Harry Pitman

Harry Pitman died after going to watch the New Year fireworks with friends

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Teenager locked up for fatal knife attack on ‘charming’ boy on New Year’s Eve

Harry Pitman was killed after accidentally bumping into another boy on Primrose Hill, north London, on December 31 2023.

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