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The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police Service

How A Wealthy US Student Behaved After Leaving Girlfriend Unresponsive After Altercation

The student allegedly left his victim to pass away from her injuries while he called his dad for a lawyer.

Bored Panda · Dec 9, 2025

Murder of Sarah Everard was ‘monumental moment’ for Met Police, detective says

Detective Katherine Goodwin was decorated with the King’s Police Medal by Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Family of police escort crash victim say 'it's not Sophie's fault' as they blame cops

The son of 81-year-old Helen Holland, who died after being hit by a police motorbike escorting Sophie Wessex through London, has said her family does not blame the Duchess for the accident

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

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Misogyny in policing: how some male officers abuse their power over female victims and colleagues

The case of David Carrick, a serial rapist and a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police Service, is the latest shocking example of violence against women committed by the police.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023

Met Police announce new Deputy Commissioner who wants force ‘judged on actions, not words’

Dame Lynne Owens has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service as the force tries to win back public trust following a series of scandals.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2023

Former Met officer and prolific rapist David Carrick facing jail for sex attacks

The sexual predator will be sentenced in a two-day hearing at Southwark Crown Court.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Met let down victims of David Carrick, assistant police commissioner says

Sacked officer David Carrick, 48, is to be sentenced after admitting 49 criminal charges – including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over 18 years.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023

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Met Police raid on east London art space deemed unlawful

Met officers mistook a sculpture on the roof of Antepavilion for a structure used by Extinction Rebellion

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

Met Police officer gets final warning over ‘degrading’ strip-search of Black woman

‘Officers never explained to the woman what was happening and her questions were ignored’ watchdog says

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Essex Police faces investigation after woman dies in two-vehicle collision

The force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

Female passenger dies in crash with car being pursued by police in Essex

Officers had been following a vehicle which failed to stop when requested to by police shortly after 2.30am on the A13.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Woman dies in crash with car being chased by police in Essex

Officers followed vehicle after it failed to stop for officers on the A13

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

£30,000 Reward Offered To Catch Oxford Street Attackers

Jewish groups have criticized the Metropolitan Police Service for failing to find and arrest antisemitic attackers in London

Zenger · Oct 21, 2022

Two police officers stabbed in central London

Two police officers were stabbed in central London on Friday and are currently being treated in hospital, the Metropolitan Police Service said, adding that a man had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.

Reuters · Sep 16, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Cannabis factory found – in former police station

The drug farm was uncovered at the old Isle of Dogs police station in Manchester Road on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Met Police officer sacked for punching 15-year-old Black boy handcuffed on floor

“PC Steven Martin has now paid a high price for his actions by losing his job and will be placed on a barred list preventing him from future employment within the police service,” the IOPC said.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Richard Okorogheye: Met Police apologise over handling of missing teen’s case as staff keep jobs

The 19-year-old was first reported missing on 23 March 2021 and his body was recovered from a lake in Epping Forest nearly a fortnight later, on 5 April

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022

What does the Metropolitan Police being put under ‘Special Measures’ mean and why has it happened?

Everything you need to know about the Met Police’s ‘Special Measures’

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Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2022

Met Police placed under special measures by watchdog after 'serious' failures

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services initiated the process as the Met Police did not manage to eradicate a cause of concern. It follows a number of scandals including the strip search of a 15-year-old girl known as Child Q.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022

Met Police officers involved in strip-search of Child Q facing gross misconduct investigation

Four Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for gross misconduct as part of a probe into a black pupil who was strip-searched at school.

Zenger · May 31, 2022

Prison Break Tottenham Boy Seized: Fugitive Gunman Arrested

Izzet Eren, 39, had been jailed for 21 years in the United Kingdom for firearms offenses in 2015.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Met Police officer who went on Big Brother without permission given final written warning

PC Khafilat Kareem appeared on Nigerian version of reality show despite being told it was ‘not in the best interest for either her or the Metropolitan Police Service to take part’

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022

I’m proud of my time as Met police chief, but I wish we had done even better

I have been privileged to lead the Metropolitan Police Service for the last five years. I will always look back on my time as Commissioner with pride for what has been achieved, with humility for when Londoners have been let down, and with huge confidence the changes we have been…

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Sir Stephen House to take over Met Police temporarily – seven years after he was ‘sacked’ by Nicola Sturgeon

It’s a contentious appointment at a troubled time for the Met

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

New Met Police Commissioner to be appointed in the summer

Home Secretary Priti Patel also confirmed a review into the circumstances of current Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation.

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