The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Third arrest made over attempted arson at north London synagogue

Officers were called to the synagogue during the early hours of 15 April

The Independent UK · May 7

Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.

Evening Standard · May 7

Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson

Evening Standard · May 7

London police form 100 officers unit to protect Jewish community amid rise in antisemitic attacks

The Metropolitan Police has formed a new 100-officer unit to strengthen protection for Jewish community across London amid a recent rise in antisemitic incidents.

The Times of India · May 6

Polanski wrongly claims Golders Green terror suspect was handcuffed in video that sparked row with Met Police

Green Party leader apologised last week after sharing criticism of the police response to the knife attack

The Independent UK · May 6

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Madeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts say

The former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EU

The Independent UK · May 6

Extra 100 police officers to protect Jewish community in London - as Met reveals rocks were thrown at ambulance

Metropolitan Police says new team of officers will take to London’s streets to help better protect the Jewish community

Evening Standard · May 6

Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison

The report of tougher sentences comes as the Met announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community.

The Independent UK · May 6

Metropolitan Police announce 100 extra officers to protect London’s Jewish community from hate crimes

It comes despite the force’s chief previously saying that 300 more officers were needed

The Independent UK · May 5