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London police institutionally racist and sexist, report finds

London's Metropolitan Police is institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic and unable to police itself, an independent review said on Tuesday, heaping pressure on the Met's new chief to reform Britain's biggest police force.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

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

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

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 25, 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 15, 2022