The Latest Breaking News from Met Police

Crime's up in London - but the capital's still safer than Manchester, according to latest police data

Manchester worse for total crime rate, violence, stalking and sexual offences

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

Two Met Police horses attacked by out of control dog while out on patrol

Police horses Yvonne and Snaffles are recovering in their stables after suffering minor injuries

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Met Police Officer Who Shot Chris Kaba to Face Misconduct Hearing Amid Public Outrage

A Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022 will face a gross misconduct hearing, despite being cleared of murder.

International Business Times UK · May 1, 2025

Harpal Singh Roopra: First picture of Twickenham stabbing victim as man charged with murder

Harpal Singh Roopra was pronounced dead at the scene in Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Public urged to 'stay alert' as Met Police prepares for busy weekend of major events

Officers will be deployed both in central London and across the city in communities and at key venues

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Pictured: Man, 65, found 'murdered' in west London

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of Michael O’Donnell’s death, which is being treated as murder

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Murder investigation launched after man found dead in west London

Man arrested on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial after body of man in his 60s discovered

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Constance Marten's evidence at baby manslaughter OId Bailey trial delayed by toothache

Her partner Mark Gordon has chosen not to give evidence at his manslaughter trial

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman stabbed to death in Enfield over Easter weekend

Officers from Met Police were called to an address at Ayley Croft, Enfield at around 7pm on Saturday

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Woman, 45, stabbed to death in Enfield

Detectives are yet to make any arrests in connection to the stabbing

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2025