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The Latest Breaking News from Met Police

Police launch CCTV appeal after woman raped inside property in south London

Police launched an investigation after a woman was reportedly raped at an address in Tulse Hill on April 25, 2025

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Is Sadiq Khan 'gaslighting' Londoners? The capital's great crime paradox explained

Homicide rate falls to historic low but mayor admits that robbery, theft and shoplifting are ‘too high’ – and influence how safe Londoners feel

Evening Standard

Moment track athlete has her phone stolen in London - before she 'kicks into gear' and chases down thief

The thief unwittingly targeted a track athlete who specialises in sprinting and long-distance running

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More than 100 wanted criminals arrested by Met police in live facial recognition cameras pilot

Live facial recognition cameras have been fixed to lamp posts in Croydon, and their feeds monitored remotely, for the first time in London

Evening Standard

Met Police Commissioner calls for widespread police reforms

Sir Mark Rowley called for a reduction in police forces across England in Wales as part of his suggested reforms

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West London Horror: Eight-Year-Old Girl Shot Repeatedly on Her Birthday by Man Dressed as Deliveroo Driver

Jazz Reid, 33, disguised as a delivery rider, shot an eight-year-old girl and her father in west London. He is jailed for 38 years for attempted murder

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Sadiq Khan to increase council tax to help fund Met Police crackdown on phone thefts

If approved, the plans would be the first time City Hall’s share of average bills has exceed £500 a year

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Woman arrested for encouraging support for ISIS

It follows an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London into social media posts, Met Police say

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'Vilest form of antisemitism' outside restaurant in Notting Hill condemned in Parliament

Peers urged the Met Police to step up action against the demonstrations in west London

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Met Police officer cleared of GBH after Tasering suspect left in wheelchair

PC Liam Newman, 31, was found not guilty of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm on Tuesday after incident in Redbridge

Evening Standard

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

The Standard examines crime rates in London over the past decade

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Shocking moment murderer rams crowd with his car in east London

Trevelle Rowland, 34, drove at security guards in Barking months before killing someone with his car

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Met Police officer created fake Instagram accounts to send unwanted sexual messages to women

PC Joss Astley sent unwanted messages to 11 women using fake accounts between 2014 and 2020, a misconduct panel found

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Moment Met PC on trial for GBH Tasers man ‘who fell 6ft’ and was left paralysed

Jurors hear Leonard Sandiford was running away from constable Liam Newman when stunned in east London

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Poor vetting let serial rapists work in Met Police

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Met police hired black child rapist to boost diversity, report reveals - as full scale of police vetting scandal is exposed

Damning review reveals thousands of police officers and staff were not properly checked amid recruitment drive

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Martin Clunes to star as disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in new drama

The series Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, will recount how one of the most recognisable presenters in the UK fell from grace.

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Man in his 30s dies after being hit by Met Police car in Borough High Street

Pedestrian struck by a marked patrol car at just after 12.30am on Wednesday

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Met terror police review allegations over new Chinese super-embassy in London

China’s controversial plans to build a mega-embassy next to the Tower of London are expected to be approved by ministers this month

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Laughing teenagers jailed for killing homeless man

Anthony Marks died after suffering a head injury near London’s King’s Cross station.

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Police appeal to find missing man from Sutton

Ramel, who is autistic and non-verbal, left his home in Sutton just after midnight on January 1

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Police issue urgent appeal to find missing woman, 65, last seen in Hounslow

Memuna, 65, was last seen leaving her home in Isleworth

Evening Standard

Murder investigation launched after 23-year-old man stabbed to death in New Year's Eve attack in Lewisham

A crime scene remains in place on Grove Street, Lewisham

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder after football-loving ‘family man’ mowed down by car near London magistrates’ court

Shakaine Dwyer, 29, of Willesden, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrate’s Court on Monday, January 19, 2026

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Met Police issue travel warning ahead of New Year’s Eve in London

The police force has urged people not to travel to two key areas

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