Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Child Q: School apologises for ‘disgusting’ strip-search of Black schoolgirl

The governing board of a London school where a Black schoolgirl was strip-searched has reportedly apologised and claimed staff were “not aware a strip-search was taking place”.

The Independent UK

Kyrell Matthews: Mother and violent ex-boyfriend jailed for killing ‘defenceless’ two-year-old

‘Harrowing’ secret audio recordings captured horrific abuse in weeks before toddler’s death in south London

The Independent UK

Horrific footage shows moment dangerous driver rammed two police cars during escape

Surrey Police has released footage of reckless James O'Neill, from Putney, speeding through a 50mph zone at 110mph and ramming two police cars during a high-speed chase

Daily Mirror

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Jurors shown footage of plain-clothes police officers stopping MP murder suspect

Two Essex police officers, armed only with a baton and CS spray, pinned suspect Ali Harbi Ali to the floor, a court was told.

The Independent UK

Mayor outlines plan to restore trust in Met but critics claim it lacks detail

Sadiq Khan said he is determined to ‘drive the changes and reforms needed’ within the police force.

The Independent UK

Met Police looking for 10 football fans after 'attacks' at Millwall vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game

Four arrests were made on the day of the FA Cup third-round tie and police are now appealing to identify ten men after violent disorder and homophobic public order offences

Football London

Two Met officers who strip-searched schoolgirl removed from frontline duties

Black teenager launches legal action against force after being left ‘traumatised’ by incident while on period

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Child Q: Two Met officers who strip-searched young black girl removed from frontline

Child Q is taking civil action against the Metropolitan Police and her school

Evening Standard

Two Met officers who strip-searched school girl removed from frontline duties

Police commander also admits Met has problem with officers treating inner London children as ‘adults’

The Guardian - UK

Child Q case ‘deeply distressing’, says Johnson

The 15-year-old was strip-searched by female Metropolitan Police officers at her school in 2020 without another adult present and while on her period.

The Independent UK

‘Troubling’ findings over Met’s approach to police corruption, says minister

A watchdog reported the force’s procedures for rooting out corrupt officers and staff were ‘fundamentally flawed’ and ‘not fit for purpose’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson attacks Labour MP's 'completely ridiculous' question on Child Q

The Prime Minister spoke about the distressing case for the first time, in the Commons chamber, but only in response to a question from Labour's Helen Hayes.

Daily Mirror

Met’s handling of police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said the Met had ‘sometimes behaved in ways that make it appear arrogant, secretive and lethargic’.

The Independent UK

Man threatened to kill more people after attack on Sir David Amess, court told

Ali Harbi Ali, from Kentish Town, north London, has denied preparing terrorist acts and murder.

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan: Met bosses not providing support London needs after Child Q case

The city’s mayor said the case of the black schoolgirl, who was strip-searched by officers, is an example of the Met falling below expected standards.

The Independent UK

PM hails ‘incomparable spirit’ of London in Westminster attack victims tribute

Boris Johnson said the capital always came back ‘stronger, brighter and greater’ from such atrocities.

The Independent UK

Daniel Morgan murder: Met Police ‘not fit for purpose’ to tackle corruption within ranks

Home secretary ‘very disappointed that serious issues persist’ in force

The Independent UK

Met’s approach to tackling police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said that the Met had ‘sometimes behaved in ways that make it appear arrogant, secretive and lethargic’.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Body of man missing for 10 years found in freezer in basement of disused London pub

Police are appealing for anyone who knew Roy Bigg to come forward.

The Independent UK

Man charged with murder over death of 19-year-old student in London

Maher Maaroufe, 22, was charged with murder as well as assaulting an emergency worker, the Metropolitan Police said.

The Independent UK

Child Q: Minister slammed for ‘lack of urgency’ over police strip-search of Black girl

Kit Malthouse employing ‘wait and see attitude’, Labour MP claims

The Independent UK

Policing minister criticised for ‘lack of urgency’ over Child Q strip search

The 15-year-old was searched by female Metropolitan Police officers at her school in 2020 without another adult present and while on her period.

Wales Online

Partygate investigation begins interviewing key witnesses

The Metropolitan Police is investigating 12 events

Reuters

British police begin interviews over lockdown Downing Street party investigation

Police have begun to interview witnesses as part of their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and residence, the Metropolitan Police said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Partygate police interviewing key witnesses over ‘lockdown-busting events’

The Metropolitan Police said more than 100 questionnaires have been sent out to people who were at the alleged gatherings.

1 … 99 100 101 102

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Independent Office for Police Conduct

139 stories

Old Bailey

116 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.