The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Met Police statement in full after four people crushed at Asake O2 Brixton concert

Eight people have been taken to hospital and four are critical following reports of crowd trouble at the O2 Academy in Brixton in South London last night - Metropolitan Police have issued a lengthy statement

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Four people critically injured after 'ticketless fans rush doors’ at Asake O2 Academy gig

The Metropolitan Police confirmed eight people were taken to hospital for treatment 'after a large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets’ on Thursday night.

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Four critically injured in ‘crowd crush’ at Brixton Academy Asake gig

Police said they are urgently investigating what happened in the ‘extremely upsetting incident’.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Zara Aleena murder: How bloody fingerprint cracked case within hours

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams described how Metropolitan Police officers moved in to arrest sex predator Jordan McSweeney while he slept.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Zara Aleena murder: Jordan McSweeney jailed for at least 38 years

McSweeney pleaded guilty to murder and sexual assault of law graduate in Ilford, east London

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Predator jailed for killing Zara Aleena in 9-minute frenzy after dragging her off street

Jordan McSweeney left Ms Aleena, who was walking home, for dead after dragging her onto a driveway and brutally attacking and sexually assaulting her with "a savagery that is almost impossible to believe", the Old Bailey heard

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Son who saw mum stabbed to death when he was 3 says 'racist' bungling police must pay

A son who watched his mum Rachel Nickell brutally murdered by Robert Napper in a park when he was only three says he is considering bringing a legal case against the Metropolitan Police and has accused them of racism

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Police launch urgent appeal to find schoolgirl, 15, missing from home for almost a month

Kimberley, 15, was last seen in Harlow, Essex, on November 19 and officers are concerned about her whereabouts. Anyone who sees her has been asked to contact the police

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Metropolitan Police officer charged after ‘ramming man with car in attempted Belgravia drugs arrest’

A Metropolitan Police officer is accused of breaking a man’s back by ramming him with his police car during an attempted drugs arrest, a court has heard.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

Met Police officer David Carrick faces court over latest rape charges

Pc David Carrick, 47, is due to appear at the Old Bailey

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022