The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Met Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens to retire

The 56-year-old was brought in to help clean up the London force at arguably one of the most troubled times in its history.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Woman in court accused of killing child by scalding her in bath in 1978

Janice Nix was charged on Tuesday over the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Two men arrested after 20-year-old stabbed to death

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of an altercation in Bodney Road, Hackney, at around 6pm on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

Met Police still facing ‘substantial tough choices’ over cuts despite £83m windfall

Funding rises from local and central government are not enough to plug the budget gap, the Metropolitan Police has warned

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Moment serial shoplifter tackled off e-scooter by police in north London

Gavin Nicholls was behind a £700 spree targeting shopkeepers in the Barnet area

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Police called to BBC headquarters after red paint sprayed and doors smashed

The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after protesters vandalised the broadcaster’s offices in Portland Place.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

London Protests LIVE: Pro-Palestine march in central London ends as eight arrested

The Metropolitan Police said it is prepared for a ‘significant policing presence’ to halt clashes with counter-demonstrators

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

Pro-Palestine groups to stage large protest in central London

The Metropolitan Police said it is prepared for a ‘significant policing presence’ to halt clashes with counter-demonstrators.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

Driver charged over death of girl, 9, who was hit by London bus

Ada Bicakci, 9, died in hospital on August 5 last year, two days after the collision in Bexleyheath, south-east London .

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Phone theft: How to protect yourself from having your mobile stolen, according to the police

A phone holds so much of the average person’s life – here’s some top tips to stop yourself becoming a victim

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025