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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 · Mar 24, 2022

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 · Mar 23, 2022

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 · Mar 23, 2022

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‘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 · Mar 23, 2022

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 · Mar 23, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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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 · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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’.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 22, 2022

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 · Mar 21, 2022

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The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

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 · Mar 21, 2022

Partygate investigation begins interviewing key witnesses

The Metropolitan Police is investigating 12 events

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

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 · Mar 21, 2022

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.

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The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Man, 22, arrested over murder of 19-year-old student in London

Metropolitan Police officers arrested Maher Maaroufe, 22, on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of murder and assault on police.

Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2022

Murder probe launched after 19-year-old girl killed in student accommodation in London

No arrests have been made, the Metropolitan Police said

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Met Police to appeal against ruling it breached rights of Sarah Everard vigil organisers

Force says it must ‘resolve what’s required by law when policing protests and events in the future’

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

Met Police to appeal ruling that it acted unlawfully during Sarah Everard vigil

The Metropolitan Police will appeal against a High Court ruling that it breached the rights of organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard with its handling of the planned event, the force has said.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Child Q: Black teenager launches legal action against Met Police after strip search

The case has sparked outrage from politicians, campaigners and members of the wider public

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Police hunt three men over 2017 fatal stabbing in Southall, west London

Individuals are believed to have left UK, police say

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Dozens more Insulate Britain activists charged over M25 protests

The announcement by Surrey Police follows separate charges brought by the Kent force and the Metropolitan Police earlier this month.

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