The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Woman with sick child shouts at Just Stop Oil activists for blocking roads

Irate drivers confronted protesters who blocked two roads in east London on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

Met records its highest ever number of female police officers, figures show

Metropolitan police said its female officer representation is 30.4%, equating to 10,386 officers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Moment ‘evil’ killer is arrested after decapitating friend and dumping body

Jemma Mitchell will serve a minimum of 34 years in prison

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Nottinghamshire MP Lee Anderson reported to police as Eddie Izzard comments branded a hate crime

But Lee Anderson has described the matter as a "waste of police time"

Nottingham Post · Oct 27, 2022

Met chief urges new officers to ‘confront and challenge’ racism and misogyny

Sir Mark Rowley addressed hundreds of new Metropolitan Police recruits during a passing out parade at Hendon Police College on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Police name two Ilford fatal shooting victims

Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of two men in Ilford have named the victims as Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, 32.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Mother whose daughter died in park criticises police’s ‘inhumane behaviour’ after officers ignored plea

Exclusive: Mother says officers were ‘derelict in their duty’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

London pedicabs: Council launches awareness campaign to warn against nuisance operators

Westminster City Council has launched a new awareness campaign in tandem with the Met Police to warn against rogue pedicab operators.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022

Therapist guilty of murder of Christian friend found dumped headless in woods

Jemma Mitchell hit 67-year-old Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

Just Stop Oil protesters target Ferrari and Bentley showrooms

The Metropolitan Police arrested two people on suspicion of criminal damage in relation to the protest in London’s Mayfair.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022